Search for suspect leads to stolen vehicle, arrests

 

Last updated 4/19/2018 at 10:47am



 On April 16, 2018, at approximately 5:50 a.m., Spokane County Sheriff’s Deputy Garrett Spencer, attempting to locate a wanted suspect believed to be in the area of the 4600 block of S. Cheatham Road, observed a red Toyota Tercel with a inoperative headlight traveling on Cheatham. 

Spencer, assisted by Deputy Lorenz Mina, caught up to the vehicle as it pulled into the driveway of a residence known for criminal activity.  After informing dispatch of the vehicle license plate and their location, dispatch advised the vehicle had been reported stolen. The driver initially did not stop for Spencer’s emergency lights but yielded when Spencer activated his siren. 

The driver, later identified as 28-year-old Marshall L. Fields, waived his rights and agreed to answer questions. Fields stated he purchased the vehicle a day ago from a female for $400. 

The vehicle was reported stolen from a residence in Spokane on April 13, 2018.  A check of Fields’ name showed multiple active warrants for his arrest.

 The front passenger, identified as 49-year-old John P. Liberty, waived his rights and agreed to answer questions.  Liberty stated he was only getting a ride from Fields and did not know the vehicle was stolen.  During a frisk for weapons when Liberty was detained, Deputy Mina located a set of metal knuckles (brass knuckles) and two double-edged blades connected by a chain.    

 During a search of the vehicle, deputies located tools commonly used in vehicle thefts and prowlings.  They also located a reported stolen Washington state driver’s license. 

 The two additional passengers were released at the scene and were not charged. 

 Fields and Liberty were transported and booked into the Spokane County Jail.  During his intake search, a small baggie containing a white crystalline substance was found in Fields’ pocket.  The substance was field tested and showed a presumptive positive result for Methamphetamine. 

 Fields was charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle, possession of a controlled substance-methamphetamine, possession of another’s identification, making/possessing motor vehicle theft tools and his warrants for theft and three counts of trespassing first degree. 

 Liberty was charged with possession of a dangerous weapon and his bench warrant. 

 

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