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SUPERIOR COURT John F. Strohmaier, Judge EDITOR’S NOTE: This report is for the past two weeks. New Criminal Cases Rachell G. Newell, 41, Davenport, is charged with possession of stolen property in the second degree. Seth M. Johnson, 20, SeaTac, is charged with five counts of possession with intent to deliver of controlled substances. New Juvenile Offender Matters A 17-year-old girl has been charged with assault. Bail is set at $5,000. New Civil Cases Warrant of unpaid taxes issued against Darren Summers, Odessa, in the a...
Sheriff's Report 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 does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. Monday, Dec. 9: Simply Safe called reporting that one of their alarms for a Lincoln County customer went sounded. Allstate Insurance called to report a customer in Wilbur ran out of fuel and needed as...
SUPERIOR COURT John F. Strohmaier, Judge New Criminal Cases Jason J. McClure, Monney Lake, 41, charged with possession of a controlled substance other than marijuana, in connection to an incident on Mar. 13, 2019, in which a state trooper alleges he found a bag of a white powdery substance on the defendant’s person. The sample was sent to Washington State Patrol laboratory in Cheney and was found to be methamphetamine on Sep. 9, 2019. The report was received by the Ritzville office of the WSP on Oct. 4. Charges were filed o...
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 does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. Dec. 2: A Superior Court employee advised she has received some odd emails. Staff at a Wilbur apartment complex reported a trespasser. Lincoln County Public Works reported a traffic collision on Miles. A possible brea...
SUPERIOR COURT John F. Strohmaier, Judge New juvenile offender matters A 14-year-old male is accused of two counts of second-degree vehicle prowling and two counts of third-degree theft in connection to an incident on Nov. 8. New civil cases US Bank v. Terry G. Skipper II: Plaintive alleges defendant defaulted on a credit account with a balance of $5,757.55 and is suing for that balance and court costs. Kelsey Amore v. Tanner Curtis: A temporary order for protection for the plaintive has been granted against the defendant...
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 does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. Nov. 18: An injured deer on the side of the road near Wilbur was reported. A Davenport man requested to speak to a deputy regarding an illegal narcotics situation. A caller reported that he found a lost handgun. An...
Team Wilbur, consisting of Wyatt Corrigan, Lance Berkey, Brenden Hill, Tristyn Struve, Maddie Thrams and Sydney Schmierer were the winners of the 10th Annual Bi-County STEM Challenge and took the illustrious Golden Flask Award away from last year’s winners, Team Odessa. The Wilbur team was accompanied to the event by Wilbur High School science teacher Jason Maioho. All schools in the Bi-County were invited to participate in the 10th Annual Bi-County STEM Challenge on November 14. Out of the 14 school districts invited, o...
SUPERIOR COURT John F. Strohmaier, Judge Criminal Sentencings Benjamin Gunner Lassey, 29, changed his plea to guilty to a charge of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver and to another charge of possession of marijuana or a non-narcotic with intent to deliver. Sentenced to 30 months prison for each charge to be served concurrently. New Criminal Cases State of Washington v. Tanner L. Curtis, tampering with a witness. Curtis is accused of asking a witness to not show up to a hearing so that charges...
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 does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. Nov. 11: A 911 call was received from a Davenport residence. The caller hung up, then could be reached. A woman came in to turn herself in on a warrant. She was booked into jail. A Davenport caller reported that a van...
Complete results of the November 5 general election are given below. In the Odessa races there were no upsets, and incumbents easily retained their seats. Of the 7,434 registered voters in Lincoln County, only 4,182 or 56.26 percent had submitted ballots as of November 12, 2019. The election is scheduled to be certified on November 26. Statewide measures Referendum #88 The legislature passed Initiative Measure No. 1000 on affirmative action and remedying discrimination, and voters have filed a sufficient referendum petition...
SUPERIOR COURT John F. Strohmaier, Judge New Criminal Cases Joshua R. Granchie is charged with taking a motorized vehicle without the owner’s permission in the second degree, in connection to an incident on Oct. 17. Bail is set at 5,000. New Civil Cases Christian and Elisa Schmalz, Arlington, suing Christian Brothers Siding and Construction, Spokane, for damages of $6,623, for the “deposit refund of unfinished/cancelled pole barn project.” DISTRICT COURT Dan B. Johnson, Judge Editor’s note: These reports are based on forms fi...
Against the Wilbur/Creston Wildcats in Wilbur last Friday, November 1, the Odessa Tigers produced another lop-sided win to remain undefeated this year. Od 48 6 6 6 66 W/C 0 0 0 8 8 Senior Jakob Starkel had a great game, picking up 127 yards receiving, including two receptions for touchdowns, to lead the Tigers. Marcus King added 108 yards rushing and eight yards in punt returns for a total of 116 yards gained. Freshman Anthony Elder added another 109 yards rushing. Joshua...
The Tiger fans were expecting a much closer game last Friday, October 25, when the Almira-Coulee-Hartline Warriors came to Finney Field. The two undefeated teams went head to head, with Odessa proving its overwhelming dominance by accumulating 92 points, while allowing ACH only six. Od 40 24 0 28 92 ACH 6 0 0 0 6 Marcus King once again dominated the offense with a total of 238 yards gained, 190 rushing and 48 receiving. He scored five touchdowns and four conversion points for...
SUPERIOR COURT Editor’s note: The following report is for Oct. 16-24. John F. Strohmaier, Judge Criminal Sentencings Buddy James Buoy, theft in the first degree, changed his plea from not guilty to guilty. Sentenced to 36 months in prison (to be served concurrent with term being served in connection to two Oregon cases). Jay Wendelyn Thielen, identity theft in the first degree, pleaded guilty. Sentenced to 25 months in prison (to be served concurrent with term being served in connection to Spokane County cases). Simone E...
SUPERIOR COURT John F. Strohmaier, Judge Editor’s note: Because the clerk’s office was behind in filing, new case filing was only available for Oct. 14 and 15. Oct. 16-10 will be included in next week’s report. Civil Judgments Judgement against Brian M. Kelley for overpayment of unemployment benefits. Judgement against Holly D. Sullins for overpayment of unemployment benefits. New Juvenile Offender Matters A 14-year old Juvenile is charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver. MARRIAGE DISSO...
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 does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. Oct. 14: A Sprague man reported he was unable to get into his own house. A man reported a abandoned boat trailer left at the Mountain View Cemetery in Davenport with no plates on it. An Edwall woman reported that her...
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 does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. Monday Oct. 7: An inmate was transported to Spokane for the shuttle to Snohomish County. A caller reported a suspicious male and bike at Lake and Broadway. A caller reported a suspicious female and dog in Dav...
SUPERIOR COURT John F. Strohmaier, Judge Criminal Sentencings Civil Judgments Judgement against Melody Y. Costello, overpayment of unemployment benefits, $769.62 Judgement for plaintiff Walt Taylor against defendant Ellen Gross, $1,943.17 for personal services. Quiet title judgement for plaintiff Michael McAuliffe, personal reprehensive of the estate of Donna Kittilson, against defendants Mark A. Wagner and Randall J. Wagner. New Criminal Cases Austin W. Tidwell is charged with 2nd degree assault in connection to an Oct. 1...
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 does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. Sunday Sept. 29: A caller reported an animal attack. The call was cancelled. A caller in Davenport called to report that his upstairs neighbor was making too much noise that he could hear. A woman in Davenport cal...
This week’s installment of Odessa’s history includes information from both the first and second weeks of October (since we missed putting in a history column last week). 100 years ago The Odessa Record October 12, 1919 News updates: An airplane is coming to Odessa tomorrow, carrying with it Mr. Wetzel, the pioneer jeweler of Spokane, who will stop at the Sylvan lake resort for the week end duck shooting. Passengers will be taken at $15 a trip while the plane is here. Little Josie Acklin fell 30 feet from the Acklin apartment...
1 years ago The Odessa Record September 28, 1919 News updates: Attorney Nevins will manage the Salvation Army drive for Odessa, to raise $4,000 in a two-day campaign. Although Odessa businessmen have contracted twice for an airplane to give an exhibition here, without getting one, an airship sailed in on us today without notice and without cost. When the plane first circled over town, at a height of about 300 feet, it created as much excitement as a fire. The pilot, Lt. Symons, had as passenger Christ Rieker of Ritzville,...
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 does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. Dispatchers handled 245 calls for service during the period. Monday, Sept. 16: A Creston resident expressed concern about someone who fed her dog from a minivan that had stopped in a driveway adjacent to Watson Road E...
SUPERIOR COURT John F. Strohmaier, Judge Civil Judgments Agreeing evidence was lacking to establish domestic violence, the court on Sept. 10 granted petitioner Teofilo Jason Tamayo’s request to deny a protection order requested against Gloria and Kort Fudurich. The parties are Davenport residents. A similar order was issued Sept. 3 to conclude a matter involving the Fuduriches and petitioner Jayve S. Tamayo. NW Maintenance & Repair, Inc., of Sprague, must pay $9,513.01 in tax obligations for October and November 2018 and J...
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 does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. This week, dispatchers handled 280 calls for service. Monday, Sept. 9: A collision involving a vehicle and deer took place at the intersection of U.S. 2 and Rocklyn Road, west of Davenport. The driver escaped injury....
The year 2019 was quite a successful one for the local folks who exhibited their projects at the Lincoln County Fair. We are grateful to Terri King, Jennifer Lewis and Nancy Evans for sharing their photos with The Record (see additional photos, page 4 and following). Several adults also were successful at the fair, although we have no pictures of them to share. Adult & Youth Booths/Displays 4-H Junior Elly Bageant Davenport Tie Breaker Race-Breyer Horses Best of Show 4-H...