Court Report

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, Jan. 5: A traffic collision occurred in the vicinity of Bell and

Pope in Wilbur.

Two vehicles collided at the intersection of SR 231 and Detour Road,

where fog was especially thick. One vehicle ended up in a ditch. No one

was reported injured.

Two young men observed driving on Geostar Drive near Grand Coulee

explained to a law officer that they got out of their vehicle to check

residences where they could “make money by shoveling snow off of driveways.”

Deputies located a 27-year-old woman whose mother had reported missing

after hearing that she may have been abducted at gunpoint from the

Porcupine Bay area.

A collision involving a vehicle and deer was reported on SR 28 about

three miles east of Odessa.

Deputies arrested an individual after responding to a report of possible

domestic violence in the 500 block of West 2nd Street in Sprague.

Tuesday, Jan. 6: A Davenport woman reported a dog problem in the 30

block of Merriam Street.

About $850 in cash and wedding rings were reported stolen from a

residence in the 700 block of Twelfth Street in Davenport.

Wilbur Police investigated the theft of 1x4s from a large wood stack in

the 200 block of SW Main.

U-Haul personnel asked Wilbur Police for assistance in recovering a 4x8

trailer that was last seen at the now-defunct Midtown Tire. It was

located in the 100 block of SW County Road.

Wednesday, Jan. 7: Sprague ambulance personnel assisted an elderly man

who may have suffered broken ribs after being kicked by a calf.

Deputies attempted to find a man’s vehicle along Bluestem Road near

Coleman Road after encountering him walking alongside the roadway. He

reportedly told the officer that he had been in a fight with his

girlfriend, began walking, leaving his vehicle behind with a dead battery.

A pickup truck hit a patch of ice and slid off Green Canyon Road near

its intersection with Mill Canyon Road, striking some farm equipment. A

woman passenger was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence

and was taken by Davenport ambulance to Lincoln Hospital. A road sign

also was damaged.

A caller told dispatchers he almost hit a man pushing a bicycle on SR 2

near the Apostolic Lutheran church north of Davenport.

A truck pulling a boat trailer slid off a very icy U.S. 2 near Reardan.

Thursday, Jan. 8: Weather issues resulted in a two-hour delay to the

start of classes in the Davenport School District.

Loose cattle were reported in the vicinity of Watson and Rosman roads.

Odessa Police responded to the 300 block of West 4th Avenue, where an

incident of malicious mischief involving a juvenile was reported.

Friday, Jan. 9: A Wilbur man requested assistance with removing three

“unwanted” individuals from property adjacent to SR 21.

Dispatchers were advised that an irate customer had made threats against

US Bank personnel in Davenport.

A responding deputy determined that items being burned in the 600 block

of Maxwell Street in Davenport were made of wood, not plastic as a

caller had told dispatchers.

Someone stole the “Eagleview Lane” sign from the private road that

connects with SR 231 just south of the Spokane County line.

A Harrington man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the

influence after Odessa Police responded to reports of vehicles being on

the airport runway. A second arrest also was reported.

Saturday, Jan. 10: Harrington ambulance personnel assisted an

84-year-old woman who had a diabetic reaction.

Deputies investigated a reported illegal dumping of materials on Jahn

Road between Deking and Scharff roads.

A collision involving a vehicle and deer took place on SR 28 a few miles

north of Odessa.

Dispatchers referred to mental health personnel a report of a

13-year-old girl who had expressed “suicidal tendencies.”

Davenport ambulance personnel assisted an 80-year-old man who fell and

may have suffered a stroke at a residence in the 1000 block of Sixth Street.

Deputies investigated a possible narcotics-related matter in the

vicinity of Morgan and Third streets in Davenport.

A caller reported hearing gunshots in the vicinity of the 32700 block of

Creston Butte Road.

Sunday, Jan. 11: Wilbur ambulance assisted an 84-year-old man suffering

chest pains at a residence in the 13500 block of Keller Lane East.

Creston ambulance assisted an 82-year-old woman showing flu-like

symptoms at a residence in the 100 block of NE Creston Avenue.

An Odessa area resident was cited for animal at-large after a loose

horse was observed in the vicinity of Alder and County Road.

After receiving a suspicious message on Facebook claiming she had won a

sum of money, a Sprague woman determined it was false and asked deputies

to assist in what she viewed as possible harassment.

Someone wrote an obscene message in snow in the 300 block of South 1st

in Harrington.

Sheriff’s Report

JAIL BOOKINGS

Jan. 7: Charlotte A. Menger, 56, Davenport, arrested by Lincoln County

Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) for driving under the influence.

Ryan J. Frick, 29, Odessa, arrested by LCSO for driving while license

suspended.

Jan. 8: Kristopher Q. O’Neill, 23, Kennewick, arrested by LCSO on an

out-of-county warrant.

Shae L. Cloud, 18, Spokane, held under contract with City of Cheney.

Zacheriah Blazon, 49, Cheney, held under contract with City of Cheney.

Jan. 9: Donald J. Langston, 21, Spokane, confined by the court for

driving while license suspended.

Theodore T. Fowler, 38, Spokane, arrested by LCSO on a Spokane County

warrant.

Jan. 10: Nathan C. Luck, 26, Harrington, arrested by LCSO for driving

under the influence.

Andrew W. Cronrath, 23, Harrington, arrested by LCSO for driving under

the influence.

Morgan S. Welch, 25, Reardan, arrested by LCSO for driving while license

suspended.

Jan. 11: Diana K. Hoppes, 32, Davenport, arrested by LCSO for

second-degree theft.

Cristobal Avina Martinez, 20, Othello, held under contract with Adams

County.

Michael R. Cencich, 27, Cheney, held under contract with City of Cheney.

Jan. 12: Robert J. Chesser, 34, Lamont, confined by the court for

driving under the influence.

Richard Merz, 56, Spokane, confined by the court for driving under the

influence.

Held under contract with Washington State Department of Corrections (all

of Spokane unless otherwise indicated) – Jan. 7: George J. Oberg, 24;

Ronald L. Bouchard, 65; Shelbie R. Strasburg, 37; Jacob D. Eldred, 28;

John Michaelson, 23; Micah T. Rodriguez, 20; Ace T. Harris, 33. Jan. 8:

Scott Damon, 26; Joseph L. Sutton Kaley, 21; Derek H. Shackelford, 25;

Antonio A. Lagrou, 26; Ricky E. Grubb, 29. Jan. 9: Claylen M. Cotter,

24; John T. Lund, 48. Jan. 12: Jerry L. McIntosh, 23; David J. Beckley,

27; Devon R. Wilson, 31; Maceo L. Williams, 30, Spokane Valley; Erica M.

Solberg, 26.

Court Report

SUPERIOR COURT

John F. Strohmaier, Judge

Civil Judgment

David A. Reinbold, of Davenport, must pay $504.03 in unpaid worker

compensation premiums to the Washington State Department of Labor and

Industries.

New Criminal Cases

Shirley Ann Johnson, 56, Odessa, is charged with possession of

methamphetamine in connection with an Aug. 28, 2014, incident at a

residence in the 400 block of East 1st Avenue.

Diana Kate Hoppes, 32, Davenport, is charged with second-degree theft in

connection with incidents between Dec. 22 and Jan. 11 during which more

than $600 was taken, along with two wedding rings, from a residence and

adjoining business in the 700 block of Twelfth Street. Deputies

recovered the rings from a Spokane pawn shop.

New Juvenile Offender Matter

A 16-year-old Reardan boy is charged with communication with a minor for

immoral purposes in connection with an incident involving a 12-year-old

girl and the use of an electronic communication device.

DISTRICT COURT

Joshua F. Grant, Judge

Hannah Irys-Marie Swarthout, South Prairie, Wash., speeding, amended to

expired vehicle tabs, pleaded committed, $206 penalty.

Robert James Chesser, Lamont, driving under the influence, pleaded

guilty, 30 days jail (1 credited as served), electronic home monitoring

converted to 4 days jail, $2,046 court assessments, ignition interlock,

24 months supervised and 36 months unsupervised probation, chemical

dependency evaluation and treatment, DUI victims panel, no possession or

use of alcohol, marijuana or illegal drugs (monitored).

Erik Edan Foreman, Davenport, driving under the influence, pleaded

guilty, 2 days jail, $1,896 court assessments, ignition interlock, 24

months supervised and 36 months unsupervised probation, chemical

dependency evaluation and treatment, DUI victims panel, no possession or

use of alcohol, marijuana or illegal drugs (monitored); use/possession

of loaded firearm in vehicle, dismissed at prosecutor’s request.

Edward Alan Cohen, Spokane, speeding (10 mph over limit), contested,

found not committed.

Diana Kate Hoppes, Davenport, probation violation (first-degree

negligent driving), 86 days jail, $150 court costs.

Russell Leon Grey, Creston, second-degree criminal trespass, pleaded

guilty, 3 days jail (all credited as served), $343 court assessments, 12

months supervised probation.

Victor Alfrado Jordan, Davenport, probation violation (fourth-degree

assault/domestic violence), 2 days jail, abstain from alcohol, marijuana

and all unlawful drugs.

Sarah Dawn Wilson, Wilbur, third-degree attempted theft, pleaded guilty,

1 day jail, $443 court assessments, 12 months supervised and 12 months

unsupervised probation.

Michael Ray Miller, Deer Park, no ignition interlock, pleaded guilty, 2

days jail converted to 20 hours community service, $543 court

assessments, 12 months supervised probation.

Pascia Marie Backman, Orting, Wash., false reporting, pleaded guilty, 6

days jail with 2 credited as served and 4 converted to 40 hours

community service, $703 court assessments, 12 months supervised and 12

months unsupervised probation.

Jana Lynn Wynne, Wellpinit, driving under the influence, amended at

prosecutor’s request to first-degree negligent driving, pleaded guilty,

1 day jail, $1,192.88 court assessments, ignition interlock, 12 months

supervised and 12 months unsupervised probation, chemical dependency

evaluation and treatment, DUI victims panel, no possession or use of

alcohol, marijuana and illegal drugs (monitored); driving while license

suspended, dismissed at prosecutor’s request.

Erin Lee Young, Moses Lake, driving while license suspended, pleaded

guilty, 4 days jail, 60 days electronic home monitoring, $843 court

assessments, 12 months supervised and 12 months unsupervised probation.

Athena Dawn Lorig, Reardan, driving while license suspended, amended at

prosecutor’s request to no valid operator’s license, fined $250.

Steven Tonoshi Perez, Ford, driving while license suspended, pleaded

guilty, $393 court assessments, 12 months supervised and 12 months

unsupervised probation.

Daniel Ray O’Leary, Tum Tum, driving while license suspended, pleaded

guilty, $668 court assessments, 12 months supervised and 12 months

unsupervised probation.

Lauren K. Gunning, Davenport, school crosswalk violation (Reardan),

contested, dismissed.

Josh Richard Logan, Winthrop, Wash., speeding (19 over), contested,

found not committed.

Seldon Dennis Schmoyer, Spokane, probation violation (minor in

possession), 2 days jail (credited as served), $210 court assessments.

Jacob Frederick Radtke, Spokane, fail to transfer title, dismissed at

prosecutor’s request.

Danyelle Rae Wheeler, Davenport, driving while license suspended,

dismissed at prosecutor’s request.

Daniil Andreyevich Strong, Spokane, school crosswalk violation (Reardan)

and alter/make plate, both dismissed; expired vehicle registration,

found committed, $90 penalty.

Melissa Dofflemyer, Stockton, Calif., speeding (17 over), expired

vehicle registration and no proof of liability insurance, all dismissed

at prosecutor’s request.

Small Claims Court

Petitioner Loretta Gustafson, of Almira, won a $717.86 judgment against

Rocky Boutain (doing business as A+ Auto), also of Almira, in a matter

involving alleged negligence in providing mechanic services to her vehicle.

MARRIAGE DISSOLUTIONS

Lincoln County Clerk’s Office

New filings – Dec. 31: Lacy Lee (Schillinger) Gustaveson, of Creston,

and Dallas Lee Gustaveson, of Seven Bays, married Aug. 10, 2007, in

Hermiston, Ore., separated June 15, 2014, four dependent children of the

marriage. Jan. 6: Sharon L. Alumbaugh and Roger E. Alumbaugh, both of

Harrington, married July 7, 2007, in Harrington, not separated at time

of filing. Also, 80 involving persons living outside Lincoln County.

Petitions for legal separation: 3 involving persons living outside

Lincoln County.

Petitions for annulment or invalidity of marriage: 1 involving persons

living outside Lincoln County.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Lincoln County

Treasurer’s Office

Clark W. Kagele (personal representative, estate of Lewis W. Kagele),

Odessa, to Jack E. Praetorius and Margaret A. Praetorius, Odessa,

portion of Sec. 18, T22N, R34E, subject to easements, $80,000.

Cornelius F. McGillicuddy III and Elizabeth McGillicuddy, Cheney, to

Kathryn J. Tait, Yakima, Lot 2B, Doug Garber Short Plat in Lot 2 of

Roosevelt Lake Ranch division 1A, $95,500.

Double L Sisters LLC, Ephrata, to Loyce M. Weishaar and Lucinda L.

Carroll, Ephrata, half interest in Lots 1-3, Blk. 27, of Trantum and

Schoonover’s Addition to the Town of Odessa, $0.

Double L Sisters LLC, Ephrata, to Carrolls Farm LLC Ephrata, portion of

Secs. 4 and 10, T23N, R32E, $0.

Northwest Trustee Services, Bellevue, Wash., to KeyBank National Assoc.,

Mount Laurel, N.J., Lot 1, Tufts/Hill Ranch Short Plat and 2008 26x68

mobile home, $112,927.16.

Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Bellevue, to KeyBank National Assoc.,

Mount Laurel, N.J., 2008 26x68 mobile home, $0.

Mary Ann Pavel (personal representative, estate of Wendell Rettkowski),

Clarkston, to John Kriete and Delores Kriete, Wilbur, portion of Sec.

13, T26N, R32E, $6,600.

MTC Financial, Inc. (doing business as Trustee Corps), Seattle, to Bank

of America, Kansas City, Mo., Lots 16-20, Blk. 2, Original Town of

Almira, $49,000.

David A. Despain, Edwall, to David A. Despain and Raeanna L. Despain,

Edwall, Lots 1 and 2 and south half of Lot 3, Blk. 7, Hotchkiss Addition

to Town of Edwall, $0.

Gene H. Mund and Vickie L. Mund, Seven Bays, to Frederic B. Wilson and

Marilyn J. Wilson, Phoenix, Ariz., Lot 14, Blk. 3, Plat 4, Seven Bays,

portion of Sec. 12, T27N, R35E, and 2006 41x68 manufactured home,

subject to easements, $285,000.

Marvin C. Mask and Margot L. Mask, Sun Lakes, Ariz., to Gene H. Mund and

Vickie L. Mund, Deer Meadows, Lot 49, Deer Meadows Tracts, Plat No. 2,

subject to easements, $97,500.

Randall E. Bostrum and Cynthia R. Bostrum, Richland, Wash., to William

Jerrell Geoghagan, William Jefferson Geoghagan and Erin Ehlert

Geoghagan, Mercer Island, Wash., Lot 4, Ponderosa Short Plat, $139,000.

Frick Farms, Spokane, to Donald N. Frick, Odessa, portion of Sec. 34,

T21N, R31E, $0.