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ALMIRA — The fourth and final suspect in the Almira burglary case is expected to complete intensive substance abuse treatment the week of April 20 and return to custody shortly after. Recardo Rocha, 32, was represented by his attorney during a hearing on Tuesday, April 15. His defense informed Judge Adam Walser that Rocha is still in treatment but nearing completion of the program. The court agreed to set the matter over for one week to allow for his return. Lincoln County Prosecuting Attorney Ty Albertson said Rocha e...
ODESSA - The Odessa High School baseball team saw its third blowout loss of the season to Almira-Coulee-Hartline (ACH), falling 19-0 in a conference game Tuesday, April 15. In Tuesday's league bout, the Almira-Coulee-Hartline Warriors (Coulee City, Wash.) baseball squad overwhelmed the host Odessa Tigers (Odessa, Wash.) by a tally of 19-0. The Tigers remain winless at 0-6 overall and 0-3 in district play, while the Warriors extended their perfect season to 9-0. Odessa...
DAVENPORT – High-speed 5G WiFiber internet will go live in Davenport on May 5, providing residents with faster and more reliable connectivity. "We are launching May 5," said Shane Monroy, a technician of WiFiber. "We have a sign-up portal online. People can be proactive and sign up with us and check our website. We have a pretty big list of people waiting for fiber or wireless customers. May 5 we are going to start going live." WiFiber has already expanded its services to seve...
INCIDENT LOG Editor’s note: Most items in this section reflect the starting point for response by local police and emergency agencies. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. DISPATCH LOG March 23 Traffic Stops: 4 11:10 p.m. – A caller said she could hear some one climbing around on top of the RV that her and her kids were staying in on her property. March 24 Traffic Stops: 3 6:53...
DAVENPORT — A fourth suspect in the January burglary of an Almira residence has been charged and will face trial in Lincoln County Superior Court, though her trial date was rescheduled Tuesday, April 1. Thea Wenz, 27, of Moses Lake, pleaded not guilty to residential burglary, second-degree possession of stolen property, second-degree burglary, and second-degree theft. Wenz, who lives with her grandparents, was previously appointed public defender Victoria Iverson. Her trial is now set for May 21 at 9 a.m. According to c...
ALMIRA — Scammers are using fake hostage situations to demand money, preying on fear and targeting vulnerable individuals. A local woman reported receiving a call from an unknown number with a 253 area code. When she answered, she heard a young woman screaming. “I got a call, and it was a girl screaming, saying, ‘Mommy, help me! Mommy, mommy, mommy!’ She was inconsolable,” Cathy Florenzen said. “I could sense it was not my daughter because she has never called me ‘mommy’ in her life.” Florenzen handed the phone to her husb...
1 years ago Mrs. Will Herman was struck and killed by a westbound train in Edwall. Mrs. C. Umbewurst who was with Mrs. Herman was also struck and taken to Reardan General Hospital where her recovery is doubtful. Effective April 1, the county auditor will pay bounties on Coyotes $1.00, Cougars $20.00, Lynx and wild cats $5.00, Timberwolves $15.00. Pelts must be brought to the auditors office within 30 days of the kill. Several dogs have been poisoned in Odessa recently. It was thought that the dogs were eating rabbits that h...
ALMIRA - A man charged in connection with the Almira burglary case pled guilty in Lincoln County Superior Court and was sentenced on Tuesday, March 25. Jose Rafael Medina Lomeli, 27, pleaded guilty to one count of residential burglary and one count of firearm theft in court, accepting a plea agreement that includes a 12-month and one-day sentence. Medina Lomeli, who initially faced multiple charges, including motor vehicle theft and multiple firearm theft counts, had his...
ODESSA - The Oroville varsity baseball team and the Odessa Tigers each secured a victory in a non-conference doubleheader Tuesday, March 25. In the first game, Oroville defeated Odessa 14-8. Oroville took an early lead, scoring three runs in the first inning and adding two more in the second. Despite a late five-run push by Odessa in the seventh inning, Oroville held on for the win. Oroville recorded 12 hits and one error, while Odessa finished with 11 hits and two errors. In...
INCIDENT LOG Editor’s note: Most items in this section reflect the starting point for response by local police and emergency agencies. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. DISPATCH LOG March 10 Traffic Stops:8 7:46 a.m. – A caller advised that she saw a man walking around her house on her camera. 3:41 p.m. – A protection order violation was reported. 9:17 p.m. – A possible DUI wa...
ALMIRA — A 72-year-old Almira man charged with first-degree child molestation, fourth-degree child molestation, and two counts of first-degree rape of a child. Kenneth E. Burda faces charges related to the sexual abuse of his granddaughters. He is accused of inappropriately touching two of his granddaughters at his home on South Fifth Street. According to police reports, the case first came to light on September 9, 2024, when the mother of a 3-year-old girl contacted authorities, claiming that Burda had inappropriately t...
DAVENPORT — A Lincoln County Superior Court judge granted a motion Wednesday to release Brittney Rose Morgan, 39, from her financial obligations related to a previous conviction. Prosecutors did not object to the motion. Morgan pleaded guilty on Oct. 17, 2017, to second-degree theft. In other court proceedings, Joseph Lee Cooper, 43, appeared for a readiness hearing as prosecutors and his defense continue negotiations on a potential deal. Cooper pleaded guilty, and a new trial date was set for May 7. His attorney, Robert S...
INCIDENT LOG Editor’s note: Most items in this section reflect the starting point for response by local police and emergency agencies. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. DISPATCH LOG Feb. 24 Traffic Reports: 4 7:28 a.m. – A caller reported that a dog that has been killing livestock was spotted on Schwartz Rd. covered in blood 8:41 a.m. – After previously being advised of road...
DAVENPORT - Two suspects charged in connection with a January burglary in Almira returned to Lincoln County Superior Court for readiness hearings on Tuesday, Feb. 25. Jose Rafael Medina Lomeli, 28, and Delila Ellen Reid, 50, appeared before Judge Adam Walser as their cases move toward trial. Both face multiple charges stemming from the Jan. 9 burglary, in which firearms, a Liberty safe, household items and a Jeep were stolen from a residence and shop. Medina Lomeli is charged...
ALMIRA - Another man charged in the Almira burglary case appeared in Lincoln County Superior Court for his readiness hearing in preparation for his upcoming trial. Recardo Rocha, 32, appeared in Lincoln County Superior Court on Tuesday, Feb. 18, for a readiness hearing on multiple felony charges stemming from a residential burglary. The defense asked the state to reschedule the trial date and readiness hearing previously set in court and moved to have the trial set for April 1...
SPOKANE - Several wrestlers from Wilbur-Creston, Reardan, Davenport and Almira- Coulee/Hartline secured top finishes at the District 6 Girls 1B/2B/1A Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 15. Wilbur-Creston had a strong showing with multiple podium finishes. Only the Top 2 girls at each weight advanced to state. Lillian Monaghan took first in the 125-pound weight class, defeating Addison Stigall of Newport with a fall at 3:14. Skyla Jensen, also from Wilbur-Creston, placed third in...
ROCKFORD — Wrestlers from Davenport, Reardan, Sprague, and Wilbur-Creston competed in the District 6 Boys Wrestling Tournament on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Freeman High School, with several athletes securing spots for the next stage of postseason competition. Davenport’s Jacob James earned a third-place finish at 106 lbs., defeating Tysen Anderson of Liberty (Spangle) with a 5-2 decision. Freeman’s Ryder Pedersen claimed 1st place, dominating Michael Winn of Kettle Falls in a 23-11 victory. At 113 lbs., Freem...
INCIDENT LOG Editor’s note: Most items in this section reflect the starting point for response by local police and emergency agencies. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. DISPATCH LOG Feb. 2 Traffic Stops: 12 10:47 a.m. – An employee at Family Dollar called to request a welfare check on a person who had been sitting in their car in the parking lot for a while. 12:27 p.m. – A m...
ALMIRA — A fourth suspect connected to the January burglary of an Almira residence has been charged and will face trial in Lincoln County Superior Court. Thea Wenz, 27, of Moses Lake, pleaded not guilty to one count of residential burglary, second-degree possession of stolen property, second-degree burglary, and second-degree theft. During her arraignment, the prosecution requested standard release conditions. Wenz, who resides with her grandparents, was appointed public defender Victoria Iverson. Her trial is scheduled f...
INCIDENT LOG Editor’s note: Most items in this section reflect the starting point for response by local police and emergency agencies. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. Dispatch Log Jan. 19 Traffic Stops 7 6:14 a.m. – Caller reporting that there is a dog at Traders and it belongs to “crackhead Joe” 11:02 a.m.- Caller received a blackmail email that morning that sounded t...
ALMIRA - Three suspects have been charged in connection with a burglary reported on Tuesday, Jan. 9, where several firearms, a Liberty safe, household items and a Jeep were stolen from a residence and shop. Deputies responded to the burglary report at 9:48 a.m. after the homeowner discovered the break-in. Missing items included a Smith & Wesson M&P .40 caliber, a Kimber Custom .45 caliber, and a Sig Sauer P365 XL .40 caliber, according to police records. Security footage from...
INCIDENT LOG Editor’s note: Most items in this section reflect the starting point for response by local police and emergency agencies. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. Dispatch Log Jan. 5 Traffic Stops 10 12:37 a.m. – Death Investigation 3:01 a.m. – A man called asking about a ride to Nespelem 9:23 a.m. – Caller reporting a commercial fire alarm was going off, investiga...
DAVENPORT - The case of Joseph Lee Cooper Sr., 43, was continued Tuesday, Jan. 21, in Lincoln County Superior Court for the final time. A readiness hearing is set for March 11, with the trial scheduled for April 2. "I won't object to this continuance, but it must be the last one. Mr. Cooper has been in jail for the last year waiting for this to happen," Lincoln County Prosecuting Attorney Ty Albertson said during the hearing. Cooper Sr. was arrested on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023...
Davenport's Mya Harden shoots a single-leg on Karis Butller of Almira/Coulee-Hartline during the Deer Park Mix-and-Match on Thursday, Jan. 7. Davenport, Reardan and Wilbur-Creston all competed in the event. For more girls wrestling, see Page 10....
DEER PARK - Davenport and Reardan girls wrestled Jan. 7 at a mix-and-match at Deer Park High School. Davenport girls finished 15th overall as a team with 30 points; Reardan finished 18th with 22.0. Cheney won the event with 103.5 team points, followed by Lewis and Clark with 96.5 and Republic in third with 66.5. Wilbur-Creston rounded out the Top 4 teams with 57.0 points. Here are the local results from the event: Davenport 120B - Gracelynn Woosley was pinned by Jeanne Coloma...
