Cops & Courts

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

December 22

Traffic Stops: 7

A woman called at 12:34 p.m. to report that she got a phone call that kids were breaking up the concrete in front of 11 North East Cole.

Dispatch received a call at 3:37 p.m. advising that while driving by the Waukon Grange earlier in the day, it looked like the front door was open and suggested that it looked like someone possibly broke part of the frame.

At 3:46 p.m., a woman called to report that a tan Ford pickup was stuck and off the road.

December 23

Traffic Stops: 8

At 3:23 a.m. a woman called reporting that she heard through a third party that her ex was looking for her and if he found her, he would shoot up the house. She advised that he lives in Bellingham and does not know where she lives.

A woman received a phone call from deputies after her neighbor called the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office at 9:35 a.m. to report that a vehicle parked in a driveway across from her house for a couple of hours and stated it was odd because the front windows were down. Deputies called the owner of the vehicle, and she informed them that she had parked her car there after she was picked up by a friend to go to Spokane.

At 9:56 a.m., a man called to report that a child who looked to be about 7 or 8 years old was sitting at the back door of his house, wrapped in a blanket, shouting for his mom and dad. Deputies responded and met with the boy’s older sister, and she informed deputies that her little brother went outside on the front porch and could not open the door, so she let him back inside. The parents were out Christmas shopping, and she was babysitting.

December 24

Traffic Stops: 10

At 4:28 p.m. Matchett Towing advised they were en route to State Route 2 around Milepost 212 or 213 to “yank someone out of the ditch.” The driver had pulled over to use their phone and got stuck in the mud.

December 25

Traffic Stops: 3

At 12:24 a.m., dispatch received a call from someone asking to see if someone could check on a UPS driver who got stuck on Western Pines Road. The caller advised that Evergreen Towing was down and trying to help get the truck out. They were in contact with the driver until the system went down. There was no cell service in the area. They sent another man in a silver Chevy pickup truck to get the driver but had not heard from him. Later, at 12:45 a.m., the caller advised dispatch that the UPS driver was back on route, but the other driver reportedly “got himself lost” and was working on getting out.

At 8:54 p.m., a woman called to report that a black and white dog had been found, and she wanted a deputy to come with the chip reader to find out who owned it.

December 26

Traffic Stops: 10

At 5:57 p.m. a man called to report that there was a dead deer in the roadway.

December 27

Traffic Stops: 9

A man called to report that a deer was injured on the road. The caller requested a deputy to dispatch the animal or approve them to put it down.

At 4:52 p.m., dispatch received a call informing that there was a fire between the gravel pit and Johns Rocky. The property owner was contacted and advised by dispatch that she was aware of the fire and that it was contained.

At 6:01 p.m., a woman called, reporting that her son is upset and throwing stuff at her while thrashing around the house. The woman told dispatch she was holding a knife to protect herself.

A man called to report that he was worried for his safety, claiming that some of his friends started earlier in the day that they wanted to kill him and stop him from breathing. The man said this started due to the fact his friend wanted his girlfriend to stay home and not be out and about with him due to her being intoxicated. The man called looking for advice on trespassing his friends from his property.

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office received a call at 8:11 p.m. that a vehicle is circling the block nearby. No car was found with the provided vehicle description.

December 28

Traffic Stops: 15

At 11:45 a.m., a woman called to report that a black and white husky was heading towards Main Street. She advised that the dog had a collar on it.

Shots were heard and reported to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office at 1:21 p.m. Gunshots were heard coming from a nearby residence, and the caller, a prior deputy, said she knew the difference between guns and fireworks. She reportedly heard 20 shots come from the house and is now taking cover in her home. She said it sounded like “rapid fire,” and they were staying in the house. She further said that she is armed as well for protection.

December 29

Traffic Stops: 1

A woman called at 3:14 p.m. advising that her neighbor had been gone since Christmas and his door was open. She wanted a deputy to take a look.

A woman called at 6:22 p.m., reporting that her neighbor in another apartment is making a lot of noise.

JAIL BOOKINGS

December 22

Melvin Carl Peone, 53, of Wellpinit, was arrested by the Bureau of Indian Affairs for a BIA (All Tribal Arrest) related charge.

December 24

Austin Brownlee Currey, 41, of Chattaroy, was arrested by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office- Davenport City Bookings for driving with license suspended or revoked -3 or revoked license or privilege.

Solomon Dion Mclemore, 42, of Shoreline, was arrested by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office- Davenport City Bookings for malicious mischief -3.

December 26

David Paul Huff, 52, of Spokane, was arrested by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office- Davenport City Bookings for domestic violence court order violation.

Susan Larea Sebesta, 54, of Harrington, was arrested by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office- Davenport City Bookings for driving with license suspended or revoked -3 or revoked license or privilege.

December 27

David Kenneth Lord, 52, of Deer Park, was arrested by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office- county bookings for harassment.

December 28

Zeyang Wu, of Seattle, was arrested by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office- Davenport City Bookings for negligent driving.

District Court

District Court

Judge Dan B. Johnson

Traffic Court

Susan Laren Sebesta, Harrington, Driving with license suspended 3rd, Sentence is suspended for 12 years on the conditions: 90 days of jail, 88 days suspended, and a fine of $1000 with $1000 deferred, 1 day converted to 8 hours of community service. Fined $300 for probation and monitoring fee.

Austin Brownlee Currey, Spokane, Driving with license suspended 3rd, sentence is deferred for 12 years on the following conditions: 90 days of jail with 88 days suspended and a fine of $1000 with $1000 deferred. Serve a total of 2 days in jail with credit for 2 days served. Fined $350 for probation and monitoring fee.

Matthew Charle Dowell, Cheney, Driving with suspended vehicle registration, dismissed without prejudice states motion

Nash James Archer, Driving with license suspended 3rd, Sentence is deferred for 12 years on the following conditions: 90 days of jail, 86 days suspended, and a fine of $1000 with $1000 deferred. Serve a total of 4 days in jail with credit for 0 days served and 4 days converted to 32 hours of community service. Fined $450 for probation and monitoring fee.

Roger Lee Walters, Driving with license suspended 3rd, Sentence is deferred for 12 years on the following conditions: 90 days of jail, 88 days suspended, and a fine of $1000 with $1000 deferred. Serve a total of 2 days in jail with credit for 0 days served and 2 days converted to 16 hours of community service. Fined $300 for probation and monitoring fee.

Renford Robert Sanchez, Nespelem, Driving with license suspended 3rd and Operating vehicle without II, Dismissed without prejudice states motion.

Daniel Fitzpatrick Thomas, Driving with license suspended 3rd, Sentence is deferred for 12 years on the following conditions: 90 days of jail, 89 days suspended, and a fine of $1000 with $1000 deferred. Serve a total of 1 day in jail with credit for 0 days served and 1 day converted to 8 hours of community service. Fined $300 for probation and monitoring fee.

Wesley Jay Burright, Spokane Valley, Driving with license suspended 3rd, Sentence is deferred for 12 years on the following conditions: 90 days of jail, 90 days suspended, and a fine of $1000 with $800 deferred.

Leonardo Vidol Sanchez, Bridgeport, Driving with license suspended 3rd, suspended jail 82 days, imposed jail 4 days with credit for 0 days served.

Zeyang Wu, Seattle, Reckless driving, Sentence is deferred for 24 years on the following conditions: 364 days of jail, 361 days suspended, and a fine of $5000 with $4000 deferred. Serve a total of 3 days in jail with credit for 0 days served and 2 days converted to 16 hours of community service, fined $1000 and an additional fee of $450 for probation and monitoring fee.

Zeyang Wu Vs. State of Washington, Motion and order for dismissal of infraction, Dismissed

John Christopher Riener, DUI, suspended jail 319, imposed jail 90 days, credit for 6 days. Balance suspended 229.

Chris Michael Smith, Reckless driving, Suspended jail 361 days, imposed jail 1 day, credit for 0 days served. Balance suspended 360. Suspended fine $3500. Imposed fine $300 with remaining fine $3200

Thomas James Somday, Spokane Valley, Failure to transfer title within 45 days, dismissed without prejudice, states motion.

Criminal

David Paul Huff, Spokane, DV protection order violation distance, Sentence is deferred for 12 years on the following conditions: 364 days of jail with 361 days suspended and a fine of $5000 with $5000 deferred. Serve a total of 3 days with credit for 1 day served. Fined $450 for probation and monitoring fee. An additional $15 was fined for the DPO assessment for DV conviction.

Margarie Lou Brown, Spokane, Assault 4th, Sentence is deferred for 12 years on the following conditions: 364 days of jail, 360 days suspended, and a fine of $5000 with $4500 deferred. Serve a total of 4 days in jail with credit for 0 days served and 4 days converted to 32 hours of community service. Fined $500 and also fined $450 for probation and monitoring fee.

Malachi Raymond Zurn, Post Falls, Pistol posession 18-20 yo violation, dismissed states motion.

Alfredo Manny De La Cruz, Moses Lake, Protection order violation, dismissed without prejudice.

SUPERIOR Court

Superior Court Docket

Lincoln County Clerk

Tuesday, December 31

Civil/Domestic - 9:30 a.m.

Denis Capper Vs. Jennifer Capper, Show cause to vacate decree of legal separation

Sherry Ann Musard Vs. Michael Albert Musart, Motion hearing for entry of QDRO

Olivia Erin Bryson Doyle Vs. Anne Elizabeth Bryson Doyle, Motion hearing to convert legal separation to divorce

Pamela J. Abken Vs. Stephanie K. Abken, Adequete cause motion to terminate protection order

Lily A. Schoenfelder Vs. Nate Ryan Tikka, Protection order

Criminal - 10:30 a.m.

State of Washington Vs. Mathew Scott Chafin, Review hearing

State of Washington Vs. Jason J. Trickle, Readiness hearing

State of Washington Vs. Wallace Elby Buck, Motion hearing restore firearm rights

Superior Court Judgement Report

Lincoln County Clerk

December 26

Glenn Tanner and Christine Belfiori, Domestic

Jasmine Williams and Jospeh Wiliams, Domestic

H Timothy Temples and Julie Temples, Domestic

Anne Maina and Paul Mbati, Domestic

Katherine Davar and Brandon Davar, Domestic

Son Nguyen and Amie Nguyen, Domestic

Scott Kaptein and Allison Kaptein, Domestic

Amy Doubek and John Doubek, Domestic

Gregg Hornsby and Laura Hornsby, Domestic

Mary Sanders and Terry Sanders, Domestic

State of Washington Vs. Thomas J. Ewing, Criminal, Vacated

State of Washington Vs. Scott D. Green, Criminal, Vacated

Marriage

dissolutions

Dissolutions involving persons living inside Lincoln County: 0

Dissolutions involving persons living outside Lincoln County: 44

PPS Parenting Plan/Child Support inside Lincoln County: 2

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

DelRoy and Judy Singer to Alan and Mary Schorzman, The West half of the Northwest Quarter, the West Two-Thirds of the East Half of the Northwest Quarter, the West Two Thirds of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter all in Section 34 Township 23, Range 31. $228,000