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  • Cheney police investigate rash of vehicle prowls

    Keely Fournier, Cheney Free Press|Updated Apr 4, 2024

    CHENEY - Local police are investigating a rash of vehicle prowls in an apartment complex in teh 1400 block of Second Street. As of March 27, detectives were still trying to identify three suspects. The Police Department released pictures of the suspects, as well as a black SUV believed to have been driving by them. A firearm and other objects were stolen March 18 from an unlocked vehicle in the apartment complex, police said. Social security cards, insurance cards, banks...

  • Cheney Building Permits

    Keely Fournier, Cheney Free Press|Updated Mar 21, 2024

    CHENEY — The city reported the following building permits for the month of February: Feb. 2 Sweet, 717 North Eight St, replacing a toilet, sink and furnace, $0.00. Feb. 3 Spencer, 705 Sunrise Drive, bathroom remodel, $3000.00. Feb. 5 Dauterman, 320 Union St, replace upper roof and front porch roof, $9000.00. Mainstream Feb. 6 Eastern Washington University, 501 Quad Lane #taw, rebuilding steps to loading dock at Tawanka Hall, $12,000.00. Feb. 7 Mainstream Electric, 2608 Wheaton Lane, replacing furnace and AC, $0.00. Feb. 8 B...

  • Jury found Stephen H. Yohler guilty on all counts

    Keely Fournier, Valley Herald|Updated Nov 30, 2023

    Spokane Valley- Stephen H. Yohler 21, was found guilty on multiple charges by jury on November 21st. Charged with the counts of aggravated murder first degree, murder first degree with aggravating circumstances. Yohler was also charged with conspiracy to commit murder first degree, with a firearm enhancement found, and tampering with a witness. According to reports on March 29, 2021, Yohler asked Daisy Redthunder who was 17, to lure Preston Grzogorek who was 15 at the time, out of the Village apartments in the 9700 block of...

  • Deputies stop attempted suicide

    Keely Fournier|Updated Nov 30, 2023

    Spokane Valley- Deputies P. Nelson and C. Horton stopped a woman from trying to take her life in the back of a van. The woman’s friend reported her as seeming depressed and worried for her well-being thinking she might try and take her own life. Deputy Nelson was on the phone with the caller and began identifying the person in crisis location or possible address. With Deputy Horton assisting they found a possible location. Both Deputies saw a van and after checking the license plate, realizing it was the woman’s van they imm...

  • Local business promotional vehicle stolen

    Keely Fournier, Valley Herald|Updated Nov 16, 2023

    SPOKANE VALLEY - Justin J. Jaquith was arrested and booked into Spokane County Jail for possession of a stolen motor vehicle on Nov. 12. He was also charged for a misdemeanor warrant for not having a valid license and operating a vehicle without a valid title. Morning of November 12th a bright green advertising truck for No-Li Brewery's Big Juicy IPA, was reported stolen. Approximately 1:30 pm Spokane Valley deputies responded to a tip regarding the stolen vehicle at 147000...

  • Spokane Valley Department Re-accredited

    Keely Fournier, Valley Herald|Updated Nov 16, 2023

    SPOKANE VALLEY - the Spokane Valley Police Department has Successfully Completed a rigorous program. The program is administered by the Washington association of sheriff and police chiefs. Involving an eight phases, thorough process over several months of evaluation. The benefits of the accreditation, includes administrative and operational effectiveness, fair recruitment and employment practices, better record management, improved use of technology. Health and safety training...

  • Two suspects arrested, and two victims injured

    Keely Fournier, Valley Herald|Updated Nov 16, 2023

    SPOKANE VALLEY - Reports of fighting led to Sebastian. R. Nyffler 21 and Elizabeth. M. Lorrekovich was arrested for felony assault charges. Nyffler remails in jail with a bond set at $2,500 by Spokane County Superior Court Judge, M. Szambelan. Lorrekovich was released by Judge Szambelan on her own recognizance on November 11, at approximately 1045pm. November 10th, approximately 10:15 pm, Deputies responded to reports of a fight involving a knife at 15600 block of E. 4th. Caller said several objects were involved and one...

  • Two charged with drug possession immediately released

    Keely Fournier|Updated Nov 16, 2023

    SPOKANE- Jordan G. Swanson 32, and Stacie L. Zimmerman 32, were suspects for possession of illegal drugs. The two were booked but before the deputy could leave both Swanson and Zimmerman were released. November 9th, approximately 10:00 am, Deputies were dispatched to the parking lot of Fred Meyer, 12120 N. Division Street. A caller reported seeing two people passed out inside a white Pontiac. When deputies arrived they contacted store security, which were aware of the incident and stated the female was in the store. Deputies...

  • Domestic violence turns to homicide threat

    Keely Fournier, Valley Herald|Updated Nov 9, 2023

    SPOKANE VALLEY - Lani K. Havaas 45, was arrested, transported, and booked at the Spokane County Jail for felony harassment and threats to kill. Havaas is still in jail with a $5,000 bond set by Spokane County Superior Court Judge T. Fennessy. On November 3, 2023, roughly 9:35 pm, Deputies responded to a domestic violence with a weapon at 13500 block of E. sixth Ave. The caller reported a male suspect threatening to stab the victim and that the male had possession of knives. The victim had been pushed by the suspect and had a...

  • State lawmakers draft legislation for fire victims

    Keely Fournier, Cheney Free Press|Updated Nov 9, 2023

    SPOKANE COUNTY - Representative Mike Volz and Representative Suzanne Schmidt are proposing legislation for the upcoming 2024 legislative session to make building homes after wildfires easier. The two state representatives represent th 6th and 4th legislative districts. Districts 6 and 4 include areas that suffered by the Grey Fire and the Oregon Road Fire. Many residents who lost their homes and facing the realization new state building regulations mean more time and money goes into building homes. In many cases, citizens...

  • Detectives recover large amounts of illegal drugs and cash

    Keely Fournier, Valley Herald|Updated Nov 2, 2023

    SPOKANE VALLEY - Primary suspect Ryan J. Lund, 41, was booked into the Spokane County Jail on multiple felony drug charges on Oct. 24. Patrol deputies, the investigators and the S.W.A.T. team arrested Lund near E. Trent Ave and N. Pines Road. He was served a search warrant to find additional drugs. Lund had been a primary suspect to an ongoing drug investigation by law enforcement. During the investigation information indicated Lund was selling blue pills suspected to contain Fentanyl. He was also suspected of selling...

  • COVID-19 Strike Force announces indictment of Spokane Valley couple

    Keely Fournier, Valley Herald|Updated Nov 2, 2023

    Spokane Valley- Couple indicted by Covid-19 strike team, Raymond Hilderbrand 53, and Jennifer Hilderbrand 52. The indictment included eight counts of fraud in connection with fraudulently-obtained EIDL. The indictment alleges the couple applied and received $363,000 in Economic Injury Disaster loan funding. The funding was for his company, Hilderbrand auto service, with the intent to steal, defraud, and convert the money from the EIDL loan for the couples use in Powerline Enterprise LLC. The indictment also claims Jennifer...

  • Man arrested for domestic violence

    Keely Fournier, Valley Herald|Updated Nov 2, 2023

    SPOKANE VALLEY - Tyler J. Bowman, 35, was arrested and charged with three accounts of 1st degree assault domestic violence on Oct 24. At approximately 9:00 a.m., two independent callers reported arguing and multiple shots fired in E Broadway Ave and N Burns Road area in Spokane Valley. Deputies responded and found Bowman in a residence in the area, when deputies contacted Bowman he complied and walked out with his arms raised. When Bowman was asked about the shots fired he replied it was his house, when he was asked to...

  • Mobile meth lab found during bust

    Keely Fournier, Valley Herald|Updated Nov 2, 2023

    SPOKANE VALLEY - Two convicted felons are arrested for distribution and position of a controlled substance, two fire arms, and a suspected mobile meth lab. Christopher. M. Gibbs, 48, was charged for possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, and sits in Spokane County Jail with a $100,000 bond set by Spokane County Superior Court Judge J. High-Edward Gibbs was also charged with three counts of drug possession, and two counts of illegally being in possession of a gun. Alexandra. J. Slack, 28, was arrested and...