Serving Whitman County since 1877
Serving Whitman County since 1877
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COLFAX—The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals booked from Sept. 10 to 16: Sept. 10 Brian Joseph Alan Berntgen, 34, unlawful imprisonment, domestic violence. $5,000 bond or $500 cash bail through Superior Court. Fawnda Marie Kay, 42, knowingly possession controlled substance (meth), false statement to a public servant, second degree identity theft. Good time release date set for Sept. 11 Darien Leaf Armstrong, 26, fourth degree assault, three counts of third degree assault, obstruction of a law enforcement officer. $25,000 b...
Jail Log COLFAX—The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals booked from Sept. 3-10: Sept. 3 Taylor Jamison Asante, 20, two warrants for felony harassment, unlawful display of a weapon and first-degree extortion warrant. Bail set at $5,000. Fawnda Marie Kay, 42, knowingly possessing a controlled substance (methamphetamine), making a false statement to a public servant, and second-degree identity theft. Good time release was 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5. Justin Chance Stringer, 31, warrant WCSC VUCSA. $25,000 bond or $2,500 cash b...
Colfax Police COLFAX — Police reported the following calls for service from Aug. 30 to Sept. 9: Aug. 30 10:17 a.m. — Abandoned vehicle on North Cedar Street. 6:57 p.m.- Traffic violation in city limits. Sept. 2 6:07 a.m. — Communication problem on West Fairview Street. 11:22 a.m. — Court order violation North Main Street. 11:54 a.m. — Animal complaint on South Main Street. 5:32 p.m. — Assist motorist on U.S. Highway 195 near Bennett Road. 8:00 p.m. — Four people issued trespass warnings on South Mill Street....
Sheriff’s Office COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from Sept. 2-9: Sept. 2 4:40 a.m. — Sommers Road, Colfax. One-vehicle crash. 7:34 a.m. — West Front Street, Albion. Other law enforcement call. 10:13 a.m. — State Highway 270, Pullman. Hay bales stolen. 10:18 a.m. — Milepost 41 of U.S. Highway 195, Colfax. Andrey Viktorovich Stefoglo, 39, arrested for first-degree driving while license suspended and an ignition interlock violation. 1:05 p.m. — U.S. Highway 195, Rosalia. David Paul Kelnhofer, 62, arres...
Land Transactions COLFAX — The Whitman County Assessor’s Office reported the following land transactions from July 15- 17: July 15 Erica and Jerry Pugh of Colfax, 310 E. Thorne Street, Colfax, to Chad Earl Kincheloe of Colfax, $395,000. Nick Day of Las Vegas, Nev., 115 W. Fifth St., Rosalia, to Stick N Stones, LLC, of Deer Park, parcel Nos. 115750014150000, 115750014160000, $10,000, . Double U Ranches of Sprague, Parcels Nos. 1-0555-00-04-18-0000, 1-0555-00-05-18-0000, 1-0555-00-06-18-0000, 1-0565-00-00-00-0037, 8-1965-00-00-00-00-0023, to Tho...
COLFAX—The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals booked from Aug. 27 to Sept. 2: Aug. 27 Jaleel Robert Black, 38, drug paraphernalia use; possession with intent to deliver; possession of controlled substance, marijuana; warrant for possession of a controlled substance. Held without bail through Payette County District Court. Added charge, warrant compliance review hearing possession controlled substance by prisoner. $1,000 bond or $1,000 cash bail through Superior Court. Champo Mwela Chilambwe, 46, 2nd degree assault of a c...
COLFAX — The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals booked from Aug. 27 to Aug. 29: Aug. 27 8:14 a.m.- East Wawawai Street, Colfax. Suspicious person/circumstance. 4:20 p.m.- North West Street, Colfax. Unsecure premise. 4:58 p.m.- West A Avenue, Colfax. Domestic dispute. Aug. 28 3:43 a.m.- North Morton Street, Colfax. Suspicious person/circumstance. 5:29 p.m.- North Main Street, Colfax. Non-injury accident. 5:29 p.m.- North Main Street, Colfax. Non-injury accident. 5:55 p.m.- North Hauser Avenue, Colfax. Civil call. 6:21 p...
COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from Aug. 27 to Sept. 1: Aug. 27 10:42 a.m.- Wawawai Road milepost 29, Clarkston. 911 hang up. 2:16 p.m.- North Mill Street, Colfax. Fingerprints. 2:18 p.m.- West Wesley Street, Garfield. Welfare check. Deputy responded and contacted the subject. 4:58 p.m.- West A Avenue, Colfax. Assisted Colfax PD with a domestic dispute. 5:03 p.m.- SR 271, Rosalia. Traffic violation, received a report of a white quad cab pick-up passing multiple vehicles while vehicles were try...
ROSALIA - A tragic love affair culminated in the murder of a Rosalia man in the early 1980s, when 20-year-old Richard Miller from Lewiston shot Glen D. Henning, 48, with a .22 caliber rifle. On Wednesday, October 7, 1981, just eight months after the fatal shooting, Miller was convicted of first-degree murder in Whitman County Superior Court. The incident occurred on January 8, when Henning was shot while attempting to retrieve a cookie sheet from the oven of a camper stored in an outbuilding on...
COLFAX—The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals booked from Aug. 20 to Aug. 26: Aug. 20 Christopher Matthew Stephens, 45, warrant possession of a controlled substance. Held without bail through Latah County District Court. Aug. 23 Shutian Wang, 25, warrant 2nd degree ID theft, 1st degree ID theft. $10,000 bond or $1,000 cash bail through Superior Court. Aug. 24 Joseph Michael Cross, 38, assault 4th degree, domestic violence. Held without bail through District Court. Aug. 25 Lowen Patrick McCormack, warrant 2nd degree a...
COLFAX — The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals booked from Aug. 16 to Aug. 19: Aug. 16 9:43 p.m.- Patient transported to WHMC North Main Street. Aug. 19 8:40 p.m.- Hit and run accident East Thorn Street....
COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from Aug. 20 to Aug. 26: Aug. 20 1:15 a.m.- Northeast Merman Drive, Meadowbrook apartments, Pullman. Traffic offense. 1:21 a.m.- North Main Street, LaCrosse. Noise complaint. 7:53 a.m.- North Madison Street, Tekoa Care Center, Tekoa. Controlled substance problem. 9:08 a.m.- Palouse Albion Road, Pullman. Report of a stray dog. 10:53 a.m.- North East Street, Albion. Harassment. 11:08 a.m.- L West Road, area, Palouse. Report of stray cows in reporting party’s lenti...
COLFAX — The Whitman County Assessor’s Office reported the following land transactions from July 10 to July 12: July 10 Beau Slatter, Clarkston, Wash., sold 11 Tennessee Street, Colfax, Wash., to Kyle Carter and Dominic Carter, as Co-Trustees of the KDMC Revocable Living Trust dated April 12, 2024, Fruitland, Wash., selling price $29,995, Statutory Warranty Deed. Beau Slatter, Clarkston, Wash., sold MADL 1972, to KDMC Revocable Living Trust dated April 12, 2024, Fruitland, Wash., parcel 35680-00-14-77-1000, selling price $10,000, Aff...
WASHTUCNA — A petition seeking the release of Henry Bley from the Washington State Penitentiary was filed 127 years ago, regarding the infamous double-homicide of the Moritz brothers. According to the Weekly Commoner, a predecessor to the Whitman County Gazette, dated Friday, August 20, 1897, Bley, who had been imprisoned for nine years, was connected to the infamous Moritz brothers’ murders, and filed a petition for his freedom. “This piece of criminal history is highlighted by the vigorous efforts which are now being made by citizens of Wa...
COLFAX — The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals booked from Aug. 13 to Aug. 16: Aug. 13 Robert Nolan Denunzio, 23, warrant for delivery of controlled substance, possession. Held without bail through Superior Court. Wayland Derek Savage, 34, escape 1st degree. Held without bail through Superior Court. Nathaniel David St Clair, 21, driving under the influence. Good time release set 10 a.m. Aug. 15. Aug. 14 Dylan Matthew Hale, 21, assault 2nd degree, domestic violence, unlawful imprisonment, domestic violence, assault 4th d...
COLFAX — The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals booked from Aug. 8 to Aug. 14: Aug. 8 4:27 p.m.- APS referral. Clear. Computer report. West Fairview Street. Aug. 12 8:41 a.m.- Reporting party requesting welfare check on mail North Morton Street. 9:20 p.m.- Reporting party’s neighbors are mowing their lawn, noise complaint North Morton Street. Aug. 13 11:01 a.m.- Trespassing complaint West Fairview Street. 11:19 a.m.- APS referral, alleged physical abuse West Fairview Street. Aug. 14 12:31 p.m.- Property damage, non van...
COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from Aug. 13 to Aug 19: Aug. 13 12:55 a.m.- Davis Road and Bowen Road, Lamont. Report of suspicious people laying in the roadway. The subjects were contacted and said they were star gazing and didn’t realize they were on a county road. The subjects then left the area. 5 a.m.- 411 North Mill Street, Sheriff’s Office, Spokane County Jail, Colfax. Case number requested for an inmate transport. 6:12 a.m.- Steptoe Butte State Park Road, Oakesdale. Welfare check. 6:53 a....
COLFAX — The Whitman County Assessor’s Office reported the following land transactions from July 8 to July 9: July 8 Raylynn Dawn Fernandez, Pullman, Wash., sold TAMA 1970 to Crystal Christensen, Pullman, Wash., parcel 3-5235-00-00-04-0011, selling price $28,000, Affidavit. Trina Rossmiller, Kennewick, Wash., sold 206 North Hauser Avenue, Colfax, Wash., to Abigail Morrison, Colfax, Wash., selling price $318,000, Warranty Deed. Angela Davis, Successor Trustee of the Monroe Real Estate, Pullman, Wash., sold 925 Northeast Street, Pullman, Was...
COLFAX — The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals booked from Aug. 7 to Aug. 13 Aug. 7 Michelle Elizabeth Hopkins, 56, warrant for WCSC FTA 2nd degree theft. Good time release date set for 7:15 p.m. on Aug. 20. Christian Joel Reyerson, 47, warrant for contempt of court. Held on a $600 cash bail only through Garfield Superior Court. Aug. 8 Kristi Ann Torii, 48, warrant for DWLS 3rd degree. $5,000 bond or $500 cash bail through District Court. Roderick Dawson White, 66, protection order violation previous conviction, domestic v...
COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from Aug. 6 to Aug. 12 Aug. 6 4:18 a.m.- Malden. Report of a juvenile problem. 5:48 a.m.- SR 195 and Albion Road, Colfax. Report of a subject driving while wearing a face covering. 6:51 a.m.- SR 128, Red Wolf Bridge, Clarkston. Report of a traffic accident with injuries, the call was handled by WSP. 6:55 a.m.- West Nob Hill Street, St. John. Suspicious vehicle. 1:37 p.m.- SR 26 milepost 116, LaCrosse. Report of a possible stolen motorcycle. 1:49 p.m.- South Bry...
COLFAX – The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals booked from July 31 to Aug. 5 July 31 9:30 a.m.- Citizen assist West North Street and North West Street. Aug. 2 7:03 a.m.- Parking problem South Mill Street. Aug. 5 4:24 p.m.- Civil call South Mill Street....
COLFAX — The Whitman County Assessor’s Office reported the following land transactions from July 1 to July 5: July 1 John and Kristie Barnum, Pullman, Wash., sold Statler, 1974 to Rafael Kopke, Pullman, Wash., parcel 35310-00-06-59-0850, selling price $18,000, Affidavit. Lucille Willson, Colfax, Wash., sold 306 North Mill Street, Unit #4, Colfax, Wash., to Linda and Lawrence Fry, Colfax, Wash., selling price $390,000, Warranty Deed. Estate of Leland Dolson, whose probate is being administered in Whitman County Superior Court, under Probate Cau...
COLFAX — Whitman County District Court reported the following criminal conviction sentences from Aug. 3 to Aug. 9: Aug. 3 Connie Anderson, by and through Lindsi Alccintar Whitman County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney and pursuant to a plea agreement hereby amends the charges of driving under the influence to negligent driving 1st. Driving while exhibiting effects of consuming alcohol and endangered or likely to endanger persons or property. Anderson was found guilty of negligent driving first degree, therefore is sentenced to 90 days of jail w...
COLFAX — The Whitman County Assessor’s Office reported the following land transactions from June 26 to July 28 June 26 Steven R. Saunders and Jessica Kelly Ujczo, Pullman, Wash., sold 1080 Southwest Latour Peak Street, Pullman, Wash., to Amy and Joshua Adam, Redondo Beach, Calif., selling price $499,000, Statutory Warranty Deed. Tuscany Condominium Association, a Washington non-profit corporation, Spokane, Wash., sold 105 Southwest Verona Drive, to Emerald Pointe, Pullman, L.L.C., a Washington limited liability company, Pullman, Wash., sel...
COLFAX – The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals booked from July 25 to 30 July 25 12:07 a.m.- Juvenile problem, South Main Street. 11:58 a.m.- Non-injury accident South Main Street. 4:18 p.m.- Civil call South Main Street. 6:03 p.m.- Welfare check North Mill Street. July 26 8:40 a.m.- Welfare check North Mill Street. 9:10 a.m.- Harassing/threatening phone calls West Fairview Street. 10:50 a.m.- Civil call South Mill Street. 3:03 p.m.- Disorderly conduct West Fairview Street. July 28 6:41 p.m.- Wildland fire South Palouse R...
