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FREEMAN — An April 23 special election for the Freeman School District has apparently failed. As of counting Thursday, April 25, the Proposition No. 1 only had support of 43.30% of voters casting ballots. The unofficial tally at press time was 747 votes in favor of the measure and 977, or 56.64%, opposed. The School District had been seeking voter approval of a three-year excess tax levy that would have started this year. Of the six voting precincts in the district, only voters in Precinct No. 9044 were supporting the levy. H...
SPOKANE VALLEY — A woman dropping a sock containing alleged illegal narcotics was arrested by deputies April 16. Tiarra A. Pedrazza, 34, was booked into the Spokane County Jail on two counts of knowingly possessing a controlled Substance and a felony warrant for second-degree burglary. She remained in jail on additional, unrelated charges of theft and violation of a domestic violence protection order. Records show her bond was set at $7,750. Pedrazza was arrested at about 10:40 p.m. after deputies responded to a call of s...
SPOKANE VALLEY — A local man shoplifting a honeybun is being held in the Spokane County Jail on multiple cahrges. Mayger D. Jones, 23, is being held on $2,500 bond on charges of possession of a stolen firearm, carrying a concealed weapon without a permit and third-degree theft. His arrest came at about 7:35 p.m. April 22 after deputies responded to a call of a man walking round the WinCo Foods grocery store, 9718 E. Sprague Ave., with a gun on his hip, records show. The caller, a store employee, reported the man, later i...
SPOKANE VALLEY — Deputies responding to a burglary call April 23 arrested a man found sleeping in vacant room. Malcolm J. Davis, 29, was arrested at about 9:15 a.m. at Hometown Studios, 12803 E. Sprague Ave., records show. He was booked into the Spokane County Jail on charges of second-degree burglary and third-degree malicious mischief, records show, noting he had also bonded out of jail in February for allegedly stealing a Braille phone from someone’s hand. As a result of the new arrest, his bond was revoked for the pre...
The Valley Christian track team was among more than 20 that competed Saturday, April 13, at the Van Kuren Invitational in Cheney. The Panthers finished 23rd overall in boys standings and 26th in girls. The boys 4X100 Relay team of Jediah Kuhn, Kade Mariner, Jack Siderius and Trenton Lartz finished 13th in 49.17 seconds....
SPOKANE VALLEY – Authorities are actively investigating an armed robbery that occurred at Crush Coffee on Sprague Avenue early in the morning of April 10. According to reports, employees of the coffee stand were confronted by a masked individual described as a white male wearing a dark hoodie. The suspect brandished a handgun and forcibly robbed the business, leaving the victims shaken and in shock. Deputies swiftly responded to the scene, while others combed the area in search of the perpetrator, who was last observed f...
SPOKANE VALLEY – A collision between a 2018 Dodge Ram 1500 and a 2017 Chevrolet Cruze on North Argonne Road resulted in the loss of one life and left another individual with serious injuries on April 12. Spokane County Sheriff’s Deputies swiftly responded to the scene to conduct a thorough investigation. Eyewitness accounts and evidence collected at the site suggest that the Dodge Ram, driven by a man, was heading northbound, while the Chevrolet Cruze, operated by Amanda Fuller, 28, was traveling southbound on North Arg...
SPOKANE VALLEY – The City Council convened on April 16 to deliberate on significant infrastructure projects aimed at bolstering the city’s transportation network. Both an ordinance and an agreement with Yellowstone Pipe Line Company about relocating their pipeline on Pines Road were unanimously approved after brief deliberations. “In amending Yellowstone Pipe Line Company’s franchise, we’re taking a crucial step to accommodate the City’s Pines Road Grade Separation Project,” remarked Tony Beattie, Senior Deputy City Attorney...
SPOKANE VALLEY – In the early hours of April 10, 2024, a Spokane Valley Deputy noticed a figure dressed entirely in black, zipping through parking lots and streets on an electric scooter without a proper headlamp. What began as a routine attempt to address a safety concern quickly escalated into a chase and apprehension. Spotting the individual, later identified as 29-year-old Bradley J. Luiten, in the 9300 block of E. Montgomery, the Deputy activated his emergency lights to signal a stop. Despite the presence of the m...
A Valley Christian runner leads a Ridgeline competitor during the Van Kuren Invitational track meet Saturday, April 13, at Cheney High School....
SPOKANE VALLEY – Spokane County Sheriff’s Deputies sprang into action on April 9, following an alert from Flock ALPR regarding a stolen vehicle reported missing the day prior. In the early hours of the morning, a Deputy spotted the reported stolen vehicle on E. Upriver Drive. Attempting to halt its progress, the Deputy activated emergency lights and siren as the vehicle approached N. Argonne Road. However, the suspect, later identified as 20-year-old James O. Dawson, disregarded the signals and accelerated, setting off a purs...
SPOKANE VALLEY – Two suspects, Shawn D. Cranford, 45, and Elissia M. York, 23, were apprehended on April 13 for their involvement in an armed robbery and auto theft at a parking lot on East Indiana Avenue at North Evergreen Road. Spokane Valley Deputies responded to the scene following a report from the female owner of a stolen black Chevrolet Tahoe and a male victim. They recounted arriving from Montana and leaving a nearby store when the incident occurred. The female victim was arranging items in the hatchback when the v...
SPOKANE – As spring blooms across the Inland Northwest, garden enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the annual gardening expo hosted by Inland Empire Gardeners. Scheduled for May 11, and located at Spokane Community College, this year’s event promises to be a celebration of all things green under the theme “Happy Everything!” Founded in 1994, Inland Empire Gardeners has become a large part of the local gardening community, offering a platform for garden nurseries, specialty products, local craftspeople, and horticulture service...
SPOKANE VALLEY – Spokane Valley deputies swiftly responded to a burglary in progress at the Spokane Valley Partners building, leading to the successful apprehension of a male suspect. The apprehended individual was identified as 42-year-old Justin W. Ingebritson, who exhibited signs of agitation upon discovery. This arrest comes in the wake of a previous burglary incident at the same nonprofit organization, suggesting a potential pattern of criminal behavior. The incident unfolded on April 16 around 3:00 am, when a...
Four seasons of weather all happened in one day this past week. Sometimes meal preparation is like the weather. Life throws out multiple tasks and responsibilities each day and cooking must happen in between. Several easy to prepare recipes came my way and they are a nice change from slow-cooker dishes. Barb Schlimmer of Odessa shared the recipe for Sloppy Joe Casserole, a dish she brought to a recent potluck dinner. She found the recipe on all-recipes.com. Chop the vegetables the night before, or prior to heading to work...
SPOKANE VALLEY – A caller reported observing a man masturbating while sitting at the bus stop in the 5200 block of East Sprague Avenue. The suspect, identified as Julian R. Cuthbert, 51, was arrested for indecent exposure, and was found to have a previous conviction for indecent exposure in 2019 in addition to two other incidents where he was arrested for lewd acts in the last week. When Spokane Valley Deputies responded to the call, they observed Cuthbert, who matched the caller’s description, sitting at the covered bus stop...
SPOKANE VALLEY – A routine surveillance operation by Spokane Valley Deputies on April 5, 2024, led to the apprehension of two convicted felons found passed out in a reported stolen vehicle. The incident, characterized by attempted escape and potential drug involvement, resulted in the arrest of the male suspect, Dylon H. Nedeff, and the release of the female occupant pending further investigation. The discovery unfolded when a Deputy noticed a suspiciously parked 2017 Kia Soul in the 7800 block of E. Euclid Avenue. The v...
SPOKANE VALLEY – A pursuit involving a reckless driver ended in arrest after the suspect attempted to flee from deputies twice, ultimately crashing into a building. The driver, identified as 48-year-old Jeffrey T. Lane, faces two felony counts of Attempting to Elude a Law Enforcement Vehicle and DUI. The incident unfolded on April 3, 2024, around 8:05 am when a blue Honda Element sped past a patrol vehicle on E. Sprague Avenue, near Coleman Road. Despite attempts by law enforcement to conduct a traffic stop, Lane continued w...
SPOKANE VALLEY – On April 8, 2024, Spokane Valley Deputies swiftly responded to a report of a disorderly individual causing chaos near the intersection of N. Argonne and E. Knox. The incident escalated as the suspect, later identified as 49-year-old Jason L. Allen, exhibited erratic behavior and disregarded traffic safety, leading to his arrest for various charges, including drug possession. Deputies arrived on the scene around 6:40 am to find Allen yelling at passing vehicles, displaying signs of possible intoxication or s...
SPOKANE VALLEY – A standoff came to a close on March 28, following a domestic violence incident that unfolded at a residence in the 6300 block of N. Regal Road. In an interview with authorities, the victim detailed a harrowing encounter with the suspect, identified as 41-year-old Jesse L. Lane. At approximately 10:06 am, Spokane County Deputies responded to reports of a violent altercation involving a knife. The victim managed to escape the residence during the attack and promptly contacted 911 from a safe location. A...
SPOKANE VALLEY – A wanted violent offender was successfully apprehended Thursday evening. Keantray D. Bryant-Muellner, 27, was the subject of an intensive pursuit stemming from multiple warrants, including escape from community custody, according to the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office. Bryant-Muellner was arrested and transported to the Spokane County Jail on charges of first-degree unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of a stolen firearm, fourth-degree assault-domestic violence and escape from community custody. The...
SPOKANE VALLEY – Spokane County Sheriff’s Office deputies are seeking help from the public in finding the burglars who broke into Valley Chapel. The burglary occurred sometime between March 17 and 23, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were called to the church, 11703 E. Dishman Mica Road, at about 9:50 a.m. on March 23, when the burglary was discovered. Church officials told deputies the church had been broken into and $5,000 worth of audio equipment and electronics had been stolen, records show. Among the stole...
SPOKANE VALLEY – A routine patrol by a Spokane County Sheriff’s Office deputy on March 27, took an unexpected turn upon receiving a license-plate alert just before 2 p.m., leading to the arrest of 50-year-old Dawn D. Sherman. She was booked into jail for possession of a stolen vehicle and an outstanding warrant. Spotting a vehicle matching the description provided in the alert parked on the east side of Market Street, near Freya, the deputy suspected it to be stolen or suspicious. Verification of the license plate via rad...
SPOKANE - Two Freeman Mat Dawgs grapplers reached championship matches at the Jason Crawford Memorial Tournament on Saturday, March 30, in Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena. But but came home with silver medals. Wrestling in the girls 9/10 division, Lillian Marchand took second-place at 83-85 pounds. She won her first two match by pinning, topping Kimberly Navarrete of Grandview Popeye in 27 seconds and then Bella Martinez of Quincy Regulator Wrestling in 17 seconds. In the...
More than 2,100 compete at Jason Crawford Valley News Herald SPOKANE - The West Valley Wrestling Club brought home several medals from the annual Jason Crawford Memorial Tournament on Saturday, March 30. More than 2,100 wrestlers ages 5-14 competed in the "state" event in Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena. West Valley's champions include Rowen Marek, the boys 13/14 winner in the 68-72-pound weight class and Sofie May, the victor in the girls 13/14 division in 128-135 pounds....
