Court Report

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, June 12: A caller reported that three head of branded cattle were lost while being transported from Kettle Falls to StockLand Livestock Auction in Davenport.

Inmate fire crews battled a fire adjacent to Fisher Road in northeastern Lincoln County.

An investigation began after marijuana and drug paraphernalia were discovered inside a Sprague residence.

A deputy intervened in a dispute between two juvenile girls at the Davenport skate park.

A caller reported a wedding ring had disappeared from a residence in the 700 block of SE Brace Street in Wilbur.

A woman was treated at Lincoln Hospital in Davenport after the dog she was walking near the Black Bear Motel went after a rabbit, pulling her to the ground. She landed on her face and was unconscious for about 20 seconds.

Sheet rock was reported in the roadway on SR 25 about seven miles north of Davenport.

Someone painted a cat in the 800 block of Fifth Street in Davenport, leaving it very sick.

Odessa Police checked out a report that a flower cup had been stolen from the local cemetery.

An Odessa woman told local police about a letter she received that included a fraudulent message about recovering money from her as a result of a lawsuit.

Tuesday, June 13: Responding to the 600 block of Sinclair Street, Davenport ambulance personnel assisted a 69-year-old man experiencing breathing difficulties.

Responding to a residence on East Tokio Road in Adams County, Odessa ambulance personnel assisted a man who was described as “dizzy with seizures.”

BNSF Railroad personnel doused a railroad tie on fire in the vicinity of Brown Road and the Old Sprague Highway.

County deputies were advised of someone in Reardan using a credit card reader on a phone to transfer money from Spokane Teachers Credit Union cards to a fake company called “Billy’s Goods.”

Davenport firefighters handled a vehicle leaking fuel and smoke at U.S. 2 and Rocklyn Road west of Davenport.

Someone put tar on the front door and a lockbox at a residence in the 100 block of NE Foster in Creston.

Lincoln Hospital personnel treated a 17-year-old boy who had been bitten by a dog in Davenport.

While trying to elude a police vehicle at SR 25 and Hume Road, a driver left skid marks on the roadway.

A caller reported someone had tried to kick a truck in the 800 block of Twelfth Street in Davenport.

Odessa Police investigated the theft of an electric lawnmower from the 10 block of East 5th Avenue.

Reardan Police checked out a report of items missing from a residence in the 300 block of West Cottonwood.

Wednesday, June 14: A Creston caller reported a bear was causing problems at her residence.

Dispatchers were advised that students from Gonzaga University would research spiders while using flashlights and headlamps at the lakes near Reardan.

Someone stuffed trash dumpsters at the Davenport Post Office with what appeared to be old medical records from a doctor’s office.

Someone painted male genitalia on a sign promoting a cherry sales booth near the Creston Town Hall.

Deputies investigated a report of a domestic dispute involving a woman and man in the Welch Creek area near Creston.

Deputies responded to a report of a domestic dispute between two individuals in the 300 block of Marshall Street in Davenport.

Thursday, June 15: A BNSF train hit a cow on tracks west of Marlin Road.

A Wilbur woman received a recorded message indicating their house was a crime scene under investigation by police.

A cougar killed a calf west of Davenport.

Deputies and mental health personnel responded to a report that a Davenport area man had tied a phone cord around his neck in an apparent attempt to take his own life.

About 17 mailboxes at the intersection of Underwood Canyon and Copenhaver roads had been gone through by someone.

A Creston woman told dispatchers that someone shot arrows from a neighboring yard over a fence and into her yard in the 200 block of Watson Road West.

A Davenport man reported someone had broken into a garage in the 200 block of Washington Street and rummaged through items inside.

A Reardan caller advised that a basketball hoop and swing set had been moved into the street from a yard in the 300 block of North Birch.

Friday, June 16: Three callers reported receiving fraudulent Internal Revenue Service or tax-related phone calls.

BNSF personnel dealt with a malfunctioning gate at Olaf Street in Harrington.

A caller reported hearing several large explosion-like booms in the vicinity of SR 174 near Grand Coulee.

Mental health personnel provided assistance to a Harrington area woman who was depressed and possibly having suicidal thoughts after experiencing problems at her job.

Looking for a kitten, a man reached into a residence in the 800 block of Twelfth Street in Davenport and was bitten on the hand by a dog inside.

Saturday, June 17: Responding to Quail Court, Odessa ambulance personnel assisted a 90-year-old man who was found unconscious on the ground and having trouble breathing.

Individuals were observed shooting pistols across SR 23 near Sprague while outside two vehicles parked on the side of the road.

After trading $10,000 worth of equipment for it, a Harrington man suspected a pickup truck in his possession might be stolen and asked for guidance from the sheriff’s office.

Deputies responded to a dispute over property lines involving residents of the 500 block of North C Street in Sprague.

A caller from the Pine Ridge Drive neighborhood reported trespassers on 4-wheelers were crossing his property to gain access to Lake Roosevelt, but a responding deputy determined that a well-known access road had been used.

Odessa Police responded to a “disturbance” in the 100 block of West 2nd.

National Park Service personnel responded to a report of illegal boating and fireworks at the Seven Bays Marina.

Sunday, June 18: Sprague ambulance personnel and the Washington State Patrol responded to the I-90 rest area after taking a report of a man passed out inside a vehicle parked there.

Responding to the Reardan Store on Lake Street, Davenport ambulance personnel and Reardan EMTs assisted a 58-year-old woman with possible heart problems.

BNSF personnel repaired a malfunctioning railroad crossing arm in the vicinity of Irby and Ott roads.

A deputy responded to a report that a vehicle had been rear-ended in the US Bank parking lot in Reardan.

Dispatchers took a report that someone tampered with locks on units at Stowaway Storage in the 1400 block of Twelfth Street in Davenport.

A caller reported three male trespassers were using shotguns to shoot clay pigeons without permission on private property adjacent to the gravel pits on Brown Road.

Deputies from Lincoln and Adams counties, along with BNSF Railroad personnel, responded to Four Season Resort near Sprague after receiving a report of a man threatening to kill himself in front of a train after a family dispute.

Odessa Police investigated reported threats against personnel at the local golf course.

JAIL BOOKINGS

June 13: Frank L. Lorino, 48, Davenport, arrested by Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) for possession of and conspiracy to possess a controlled substance, three counts of possessing a controlled substance with intent to manufacture and/or deliver, and second-degree unlawful possession of a firearm.

Gregg A. Loughbom, 58, Davenport, arrested by LCSO for two counts of delivering a controlled substance and conspiracy to deliver a controlled substance.

William T. Kelly, 51, Moses Lake, arrested by LCSO for failing to appear for driving while license suspended.

Henry A. Palmer, 46, Keller, arrested by LCSO for failing to appear for possession of a stolen vehicle and driving while license suspended.

June 14: Terrance K. Jim, 18, Grand Coulee, arrested by LCSO for violating probation for indecent liberties.

Kerry D. Tyler, 26, Ritzville, arrested by LCSO for second-degree burglary.

Amanda L. Paszkeicz Smith, 23, Odessa, arrested by LCSO for failing to appear for driving while license suspended.

Thomas L. Sorci, 53, Albany, Ore., arrested by LCSO for fourth-degree assault (domestic violence).

June 15: Daniel C. Medlock, 45, Yakima, arrested by LCSO for driving under the influence.

Bobbi Jo Callihan, 31, Creston, arrested by LCSO for driving while license suspended.

June 16: Leland I. Ensminger, 19, Grand Coulee, arrested by LCSO for no valid operator’s license.

June 17: Isaac T. Quintasket, 43, Nespelem, arrested by LCSO for driving while license suspended.

Reggie M. Boyd, 32, Airway Heights, arrested by LCSO for failing to appear for driving while license suspended.

June 18: Kayla M. Meise, 29, Odessa, confined 15 days by the court for third-degree theft.

June 19: Deeanna M. Latting, 39, Fairfield, arrested by LCSO for failing to appear for driving while license suspended.

Ira Lee Floyd, 49, Sprague, arrested by LCSO for failing to transfer title and possession of a controlled substance.

From June 13 to 19, 12 individuals were held in the Lincoln County Jail under contract with the Washington State Department of Corrections and one for the City of Airway Heights.

Court Report

SUPERIOR COURT

John F. Strohmaier, Judge

Criminal Sentencings

Ashley Megan Welch, 28, Reardan, pleaded guilty June 13 to possession of a controlled substance (hydrocodone) in connection with a Feb. 27, 2016, incident. Her sentence included 37 days jail, 12 months community custody, $860 court costs, $450 public defender reimbursement and chemical dependency evaluation and treatment. She also was prohibited from possessing and using non-prescribed drugs and marijuana.

Jerome Alan Grant, 40, pleaded guilty June 13 to attempting to elude a pursuing police vehicle on March 20. His sentence includes eight months jail (concurrent with a Grant County sentence, with credit offered for time served) and $980 court costs. In his plea statement, he wrote, “I made bad life choices but am working on them.”

Justina A. Buffington, 31, pleaded guilty June 13 to second-degree burglary and second-degree theft in connection with the Sept. 24, 2016, break-ins at T. John’s Lutheran Church in Sprague. Prosecutors withdrew charges of third-degree theft and third-degree malicious mischief as part of a plea agreement. She must serve 12 months in jail (concurrent with a future Adams County sentence, with credit offered for time served), and pay $966.80 court costs and a yet-to-be determined amount of restitution.

Juvenile Offender Disposition

For violating probation on his Aug. 16, 2016, sentence for indecent liberties, Terrance K. Jim, 18, of Grand Coulee, must serve 60 days in jail and complete alcohol/drug counseling. The violation included committing four misdemeanors in Okanogan and Douglas counties, failing to attend sexual offender counseling and failing to maintain contact with his probation officer. An arrest warrant was issued when he failed to appear for a June 13 court hearing on the matter.

New Criminal Case

Phillip Maxwel (Max) Barger, 27, of Davenport, is charged with theft of a motor vehicle in connection with the May 21 taking of a vehicle from a residence in the 800 block of Ross Street in Davenport.

New Civil Cases

Lincoln County, through the office of treasurer Linda Fisher, seeks payment of delinquent property taxes from the following: Merle and Ina Fisher, of Davenport, $103.60; Patricia A. Smith, Harrington, $2,168.02; Levi Nicholas Faidley, Harrington, $107.26; Jason Shane Moon, Milton, Wash., $349.27; David Barnett, Tenino, Wash., $455.05; Hawk Creek Community Tract, $238.05; W&N Zellmer Family LLC, Bremerton, Wash., $258.29; and Bonnie Winfree, Mead, Wash., $1,917.07.

Claiming she suffered “severe mental and emotional distress” as a result of alleged mishandling of a child molestation matter she brought forward in November 2013, Matie Hofstad, of Republic, Wash., seeks unspecified damages from Ferry County, the City of Republic and three law enforcement officers who were involved in the investigation: Mathew Beard, a Ferry County reserve deputy and Republic Police Department reserve officer; Talon Venturo, a Ferry County reserve deputy; and Loren Culp, a Republic Police Department officer.

Probate

Estate of Carmel Verona O’Byrne, of Moses Lake, who died April 2.

DISTRICT COURT

Dan B. Johnson, Judge

Editor’s note: These reports are based on forms filled out by the presiding judge during court sessions and subsequently reviewed by the newspaper.

Shaun Allen Gaines, Moses Lake, driving while license suspended, pleaded guilty, 3 days jail (credited as served), $443 court assessments, 12 months supervised probation; probation violation (driving while license suspended), 3 days jail (credited as served), $60 court assessments.

Aaron Tyler Mack, Ephrata, probation violation (driving while license suspended), 2 days jail, $400 court assessments.

Nanette June Stoaks, Sprague, fourth-degree assault (domestic violence), amended at prosecutor’s request to disorderly conduct, 15 days jail (13 credited as served), $43 court assessment.

Henry Alexander Palmer, Keller, first-degree driving while license suspended, pleaded guilty, 90 days jail (1 credited as served, 70 may be served by electronic home monitoring), $4,443 court assessments, 12 months supervised and 12 months unsupervised probation.

Michael J. Ryerse, Seattle, probation violation (fail to obey), 2 days jail, $150 court assessments.

Andre Pierre Picard, Coulee Dam, probation violation (driving while license suspended), 5 days jail converted to 50 hours community service.

Christopher W. Bledsaw, Rathdrum, Idaho, driving while license suspended, dismissed.

Spike Rodney Schooler, Sprague, driving while license suspended, pleaded guilty, $43 court assessment.

Nicholas D. Henderson, Davenport, probation violation (bail-jumping), 1 day jail.

Chad Michael Hardy, Deer Park, driving while license suspended, $693 court assessments, 12 months supervised probation, deferred sentence (may change plea when court’s conditions are met).

Nichol Lynn Dreier, Spokane, probation violation (driving while license suspended), 1 day jail.

Colin S. Fleming-Sheffels, Sprague, minor in possession, 1 day jail, $393 court assessments, 12 months supervised and 12 months unsupervised probation.

Robert J. Tomazic, Riverside, Wash., driving under the influence, amended at prosecutor’s request to first-degree negligent driving, $1,188 court assessments, 12 months supervised and 12 months unsupervised probation, alcohol/drug evaluation and recommended treatment, DUI victims' panel, comply with mandatory ignition interlock device requirements as imposed by the state Department of Licensing; speeding (18 mph over limit), dismissed.

Bobbi Jo Callihan, Creston, probation violation (driving while license suspended), 2 days jail, $100 court assessment.

Calib Carl Ross, Wilbur, driving under the influence, 1 day jail, $2,041 court assessments, 36 months supervised and 24 months unsupervised probation, alcohol/drug evaluation and recommended treatment, DUI victims' panel, no possession or consumption of alcohol, marijuana or illegal drugs (monitored by random testing), comply with rules and requirements of state Department of Licensing regarding installation and use of a functioning ignition interlock device.

William Thomas Kelly, Moses Lake, probation violation (making false statement to officer), 1 day jail (credited as served), $160 court assessment.

Michael W. Brimberry, Creston, driving while license suspended, dismissed (citation received on private property).

Mitchell Scott Anderson, Davenport, possession of legend drug without prescription, dismissed.

Order Changing Name

The court on June 15 ordered that the name of Charles Cade Clark be changed to Charles Cade Clarke, Jr., for an updated birth certificate and passport. The petitioner is of Harrington.

MARRIAGE LICENSES

Lincoln County Auditor’s Office

Steven Wesley Sainsbury, 24, and Lexie Michele Hirst, 22, both of Odessa.

Zachary John Pryor, 25, and Michelle Rohde, 26, both of Grand Coulee.

Grant Joseph Schultz, 26, Edwall, and Lauren Elizabeth Schulz, 23, Spokane.

MARRIAGE DISSOLUTIONS

Lincoln County Clerk’s Office

New filings: 45 involving persons living outside Lincoln County.

Property Transactions

Lincoln County Treasurer’s Office

Lanway Lakeview Heights LLC, Davenport, to Andrey Momotok and Valentina Momotok, Pasco, Wash. –Lot 38, Lakeview Heights Division 2, Phase 2, $17,500.

Lanway Lakeview Heights LLC, Davenport, to Vladimir V. Roleder and Galina A. Roleder, Kennewick, Wash. – Lot 20, Lakeview Heights Division 2, Phase 1, $17,500.

Joel Ewert and Janet Ewert, Creston, to Gary M. Carlson, Spokane – portion of Sec. 34, T27N, R35E, subject to easements, $245,000.

Colin L. Mintle and Karla R. Mintle, Wilbur, to Grant Zilla and Renee Zilla, Grand Coulee – Lots 13-18, Blk. 16, Hay’s Addition to the Town of Wilbur and 1987 mobile home, $139,000.

Robert N. Tice and Joann C. Tice, White Castle, La., to John R. Emmerich and Crystal D. Emmerich, Liberty Lake – portion of Sec. 21, T25N, R35E, $84,000.

U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, D.C., to William Pichon and Victoria Pichon, Sultan, Wash. – west 85 feet of Lots 5 and 6, Blk. 13, Town of Odessa, $34,469.

David S. Buddrius (83.33 percent interest), Harrington, to Buddrius Farms LLC, Harrington – portion of Secs. 17, 21, 22 and 27, T22N, R36E; portion of Sec. 1, T23N, R35E; portion of Secs. 25, 26 and 36, T24N, R35E; and portion of Secs. 6, 7, 14 and 32, T23N, R36E, $0.

Sonja L. Gough, Creston, to William B. Gough, Creston – Parcels 3 and 4 of New Horizons Acres, $0.

Tamara Boyd, Creston, to William B. Gough, Creston – Parcels 3 and 4 of New Horizons Acres, $195,000.

Buck Family Farm LLC, Spokane, to William F. Gauch and Donna J. Gauch, Elberta, Ala. – Lots 9 and 10, Blk. 6, Dillon’s Addition to the Town, now City of Davenport, $58,500.

Gregory D. Borden and Shelby R. Borden, Davenport, to Seth M. Tyson and Rachel L. Tyson, Davenport – east half of Lot 2 and all of Lots 3 and 4, Blk. 67, Morgan’s Addition to the Town of Davenport, $193,000.

Steven M. Daniels, Reardan, to Andrew W. Gray and Claudia N. Gray, Reardan – portion of Sec. 28, T26N, R39E, $190,000.

Molly D. Kennington, San Diego, Calif., to Molly D. Kennington and George L. Chandler, San Diego, Calif. – Lot 27A, Replat of Deer Meadows Tracts, Plat No. 1 and 2006 56x27 mobile home, $0.