Lincoln County Cops and Courts

INCIDENT LOG

Editor’s note: Most items in this section reflect the starting point for response by local police and emergency agencies.

May 18

A caller reported a collision by Creston. The caller hung up, but a ambulance was dispatched.

A caller reported a pickup truck with a load not loaded properly.

An employee for the Wilbur School District reported that someone filed an unemployment claim in his name.

An employee for Lincoln County Public Works reported that someone filed an unemployment claim in his name.

An employee for Lincoln County Public Works reported that someone filed an unemployment claim in his name.

A husband and wife called reporting that unemployment claims had be filed on both of their names. They did not file these claims.

A Davenport man called to report a possible unemployment scam.

A Davenport man reported that someone filed an unemployment claim in his name. He wishes to contact a deputy.

A Davenport woman reported that someone filed an unemployment claim in her name.

A Harrington man called to report a possible unemployment scam.

A Davenport man called to report a possible unemployment scam.

A caller reported a car swerving an almost hitting multiple cars.

A fire was reported in Creston.

May 19

An employee for the Almira School District reported that someone filed an unemployment claim in her name.

A woman reported that someone filed an unemployment claim in her name.

A truck driver on SR 25 reported having issues with his breaks and is on the side of the road blocking traffic. He requested help with traffic control.

A Davenport caller reported that someone shot one of his mules.

A caller reported a possible unemployment scam.

An Almira caller reported a possible unemployment scam.

A Davenport caller reported a person driving erratically.

A man called to report teenage girls walking on the roadway near Porcupine Bay Road.

A caller said a dodge car has been frequently speeding past her house.

May 20

“Missing persons” were reported. No further information was provided to media.

A Wilbur man reported a possible unemployment scam.

A man reported an unemployment claim being filed in his name.

An Almira woman reported three adults screaming at each other.

A caller reported a possible unemployment scam.

A caller reported a possible unemployment scam.

May 21

A woman reported an unemployment claim being filed in her name.

A Spokane Valley man requested a welfare check be done on his 82 year old mother in Odessa.

A Thorp woman reported her place had been broken into, pain had been thrown on the side of her building an and threatening note was left for her outside. Caller state she had a disagreement with her neighbor a few days prior.

A Reardan woman reported an unemployment claim being filed in her name.

A police department in Canada requested assistance with a case. No further information was provided to the media.

JAIL BOOKINGS

May 19

Jack Cooper Purdy, 34, Almira, arrested by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office on a charge of assault.

May 21

James Allen Sutton, 34, Parowan, arrested by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office on a charge of taking a vehicle without permission.

SUPERIOR COURT

John F. Strohmaier, Judge

New criminal cases

David T. Elder is charged with second degree assault in connection to an incident on May 10. Probable cause has been found; subject is not in custody.

Joseph M. Courchane has been charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection to an incident on Feb. 16. A substance found by police during the incident was sent to the WSP Crime Lab for analysis. On May 18, the results came back indicating the substance is methamphetamine. The suspect was then charged. Probable cause has been found; subject is not in custody.

Nukona C. McCraigie, has been charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection to an incident on May. 19 of 2019. A substance found by police during the incident was sent to the WSP Crime Lab for analysis. On Sept. 24, 2019, the results came back indicating the substance is methamphetamine. Probable cause has been found; subject is not in custody.

Lavern R. Reed is charged with second degree unlawful trafficking in fish, shellfish or wildlife. Probable cause has been found; subject is not in custody.

Benjamin S. Melgreen is charged with first degree malicious mischief in connection to an incident on March 2 in which the suspect is accused of damaging a John Deere 664D. Probable cause has been found; subject is not in custody.

James A. Sutton is charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle. Probable cause has been found; bail has been set at $5,000.

Mack J Miessner is charged with unlawful issuance of a bank check. Probable cause has been found; subject is not in custody.

Civil judgments

A $500.55 judgement against Amey L. Kirby in 2015 for overpaid unemployment benefits has been paid in full.

A 1,474.67 judgement against Laura L. Zumwalt in 2017 has been paid in full.

A $507.63 judgement against Amey L. Kirby in 2017 for overpaid unemployment benefits has been paid in full.

An $8,891.64 judgement against Heath L. Smith in 2018 for overpaid unemployment

benefits has been paid in full.

A $268.26 judgement against Markella A. Burton in 2019 for overpaid unemployment benefits has been paid in full.

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.

This report will be updated when the county offices reopen.

MARRIAGE LICENSES

This report will be updated when the county offices reopen.

DISSOLUTIONS

Lincoln County Clerk’s Office

New filings: 42

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Lincoln County Treasurer’s Office

• Clifford Ronald Rosenberg, Grand Coulee, to Daniel Rosenberg, Grand Coulee - 50% interest in the West half of the West Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 28, Township 28 N, Range 31 E.W.M. in Lincoln County. $0.

• Joann M. Coffland, Grand Coulee, to C. Ronald and Penny M. Rosenberg, and A Daniel Rosenberg – Portions of Sections 28 and 29, Township 28 N, Range 31 E.W.M. in Lincoln County. $0.

• Finch Farms, Creston, to Mike C. and Elizabeth A. Finch, Creston – 16962 E. Ramsey Road, Creston, WA. 99117. $165,710.

• Fannie Mae, AKA Federal National Mortgage Association, to John R. Waymire Jr. and Geraldine M. Waymire – 101 E. Third St., Odessa, WA. 99159. $64,000.

• Madaline L. Fichtenberg, Spokane Valley, to Charley and Linda Colbert, Harrington – property in Harrington, WA. 99134. $100,000.

• Gerald R. and Cynthia N. Warner, Davenport, to Joe L. White, Spokane Valley – 37761 N. Miles Creston Road, Davenport, WA. 99122. $350,000.

• Robert S. and Barbara G. Arlt, East Wenatchee, to Gerald R. and Cynthia N. Warner, Davenport – 1001 13th St., Davenport, WA. 99122. $78,500.

• Miles A. Tareski, Davenport, to David R. and Donna M. Tareskim Airway Heights – 100 Logan St. Davenport, WA. 99122. $50,000.

• Estate of Ray E. Carter, Monroe Oregon, to Chase A. and Isabella Palmer, Fairchild AFB – 707 13th St. Davenport, WA. 99122. $200,000.

• Kenneth P. Roth, Wilbur, to Chad T. Jessup, Wilbur – 21108 Apache Pass Road, Wilbur, WA. 99185. $60,000.