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  • Sheriff's Office

    Whitman County Gazette|Apr 8, 2021

    Monday, March 29 12:05 a.m. – SR 195, Uniontown – A deputy found a downed powerline. 1:09 a.m. – Main Street, Colfax – A deputy responded to a report of disorderly conduct. 9:21 a.m. – Sheriff’s office – There was a report of a suspicious person. 10:44 a.m. – Madison Street, Tekoa – A deputy made an APS referral. 3:02 p.m. – Lincoln Street, Farmington – A deputy responded to a complaint about trespassing. 3:28 p.m. – Sheriff’s office – A sex offender registered. 3:43 p.m. – Pullman – A deputy contacted a person reported to be suicidal. Tuesda...

  • Land Sales

    Mar 25, 2021

    Matthea Hannak, of Albion, to Kristi Gibbs, of Garfield, sold 1968 Fleetwood 64 x 12, parcel 3518000003600000, no listed value, tax affidavit, March 18, 2021 Thomas K. and Janet L. Stirling, of Colfax, to Gregory and Bridget Harazin, of Colfax, sold land only on Hilly Road in Colfax, parcel 8-0100-44-16-06-2596, selling price $50,000, statutory warranty deed, March 1 Victor R. Diaz and Alejandra Beltran Gomez, of LaCrosse, and Alejandra N. Martinez Beltran and Raul A. Martiz Beltran, of LaCrosse, gift of 3 lots in Block 16 of LaCrosse, parcel...

  • Jail Log

    Mar 25, 2021

    Thomas J. Westacott, 61, booked March 16 for DUI. No bail set. Ashley McKay Baird, 27, booked March 16, for second-degree burglary and second-degree theft. Bail $50,000. Jesse J. Kure, 34, booked March 17 for DUI. No bail. Carl A. Schenk, 55, booked March 18 doe second-degree assault – domestic violence. No bail. David A. Timmermans, 34, booked March 18 for DUI and driving while his license is suspended. No bail. Richard N. Johnson, 39, booked March 18 for physical control. No bail. Robert G. Fox, 20, booked March 20 for fourth-degree a...

  • Colfax Police Log

    Mar 25, 2021

    Monday, March 15 7:12 a.m. – Mill Street – An officer responded to a report of a suspicious circumstance. 10:19 a.m. – Lake Street – There was a report of a vandalized vehicle. 3:30 p.m. – Mill Street – An officer responded to a fraud phone call about bank activity and homeland security. Tuesday, March 16 8:33 a.m. – Fairview Street – An officer assisted a citizen. 1:34 p.m. – Fairview Street – An officer responded to a report of harassment. 2:46 p.m. – Hillcrest Drive – A person complained about a fraud. 3:55 p.m. – Railroad Avenue – A perso...

  • Sheriff's Log

    Mar 25, 2021

    Monday, March 15 6:16 a.m. – Squires Road, Rosalia – A deputy responded to suspicious circumstances. 8:24 p.m. – E Street, Rosalia – A caller reported four trailers squatting in a trailer park months after they were to leave. Tuesday, March 16 1:16 a.m. – SR 195, Pullman – Patrick J. McKay, 18, was arrested on a warrant and transferred to the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office. 8:33 a.m. – Fairview Street, Colfax – A deputy assisted a citizen. 12:00 p.m. – Broadway Street, Tekoa – A deputy responded to a report of a suspicious circumstan...

  • Land Sales

    Mar 18, 2021

    Stella R. Harrelson, of Colfax, to David M. and Dia M. Bibler, of Colfax, sold 205 E. Thorn Street in Colfax, parcel 1-0040-00-42-07-0001, warranty deed, selling price $180,000, Feb. 19 Stephan A. Hines and Leslie K. Sprunger, of Pullman, to Trustees of the Hines/Sprunger Living Trust, of Pullman, sold 406 Sand Road in Pullman, parcel 1-2190-00-04-00-0000, warranty deed, no price or assessed value, Feb. 19 James Q. Bonner, of Pullman, to Angela E. Bonner, of Pullman, sold 1995 Liberty 14 x 70, parcel 352350000020417, no price or assessed...

  • Colfax Police Log

    Mar 18, 2021

    Saturday, March 6 4:21 p.m. – Mill Street – An officer responded to a report of theft. Sunday, March 7 10:40 a.m. – A Street – An officer responded to a report of a suspicious person. 2:53 p.m. – Main Street – An officer assisted a citizen. Monday, March 8 Nothing reported Tuesday, March 9 3:33 p.m. – Mill Street – An officer found some property. 5:05 p.m. – Main Street – An officer responded to a report of a vehicle hit-and-run with a building. The driver returned and was issued a ticket. 8:16 p.m. – SR 195 – An officer issued a ticket...

  • Sheriffs Log

    Mar 18, 2021

    Monday, March 8 2:34 a.m. – Sheriff’s office – A deputy received a report of a burglary alarm. 9:46 a.m. – Ramsey Street, Tekoa – Nicholas R. Kager, 34, was arrested for assault in the second degree – domestic violence, interference of reporting domestic violence, and harassment with a threat to kill. 9:54 a.m. – F Street, Albion – A deputy responded to a burglary alarm. 10:34 a.m. – Wawawai Road, Clarkston – A warning was issued to people living in a tent on private property without permission. 12:06 p.m. – Hill Avenue, LaCrosse – A deputy r...

  • Jail Log

    Mar 18, 2021

    Nicholas R. Kager, 34, booked March 8 for second-degree assault – domestic violence, interfering with reporting domestic violence, first-degree burglary – domestic violence. No bail. Christopher J. Dowers, 39, booked March 8 for fourth-degree assault – domestic violence, unlawful imprisonment – domestic violence, and first-degree burglary – domestic violence. No bail. Matthew P. Roper, 34, booked March 8 for fourth-degree assault – domestic violence and third-degree malicious mischief – domestic violence. No bail. Shawna M. Hance, 45, bo...

  • Whitman County Land Sales

    Mar 11, 2021

    Kenneth J.Metully and Nancy L. Hindman, of Pullman, sold to Jacob D. LeMasters and Shayonne C. LeMasters, of Pullman, land at 415 E. Maxwell Street, Palouse, parcel 1-0785-00-27-02-0001, selling price $200,800, statutory warranty deed, Feb. 16 Adam and Maria McWade, of Pullman, sold to Kelly Alvarado-Young and Matthew Young, of Pullman, land at 1275 SW Big Sky Court, Pullman, parcel 1-0829-99-00-01-0004, assessed value $274,182, warranty deed, Feb. 16 Stephan V. Jones, of Mercer Island, sold to Daniel V. Jones, of Mercer Island, agricultural la...

  • Whitman County Jail

    Mar 11, 2021

    Justin N. Jorgens, 38, was booked March 4 for second-degree burglary and third-degree theft. Bail was not set. Ian M. Ndambuki, 25, was booked March 4 for DUI. No bail set. Colton M. Folson, 28, was booked March 5 for DUI. Bail set at $500. Matthew B. Totten, 48, was booked March 5 for a warrant on failing to appear in court on charges of first-degree unlawful firearm posession. Bail set at $50,000. Charles S. Rathbun, 55, was booked March 6 for a warrant for fourth-degree assault. Bail set at $4,000. Kelby A. Krause, 31, was booked March 6...

  • Colfax Police

    Mar 11, 2021

    MONDAY, FEB. 22 8:19 a.m. – Valleyview Avenue – An officer responded to a report of two unfamiliar pyrenes dogs running in the reporting party’s yard. Both dogs had collars and tags. 3:42 p.m. – Meadow Street – An officer investigated a hit-and-run collision. TUESDAY, FEB. 23 12:52 p.m. – Hillcrest Drive – An officer responded to a report of a fraud call posing as Amazon.com. 1:24 p.m. – Fairview Street – An officer conducted a welfare check. 3:12 p.m. – Lake Street – An officer responded to a communications problem. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 24 No...

  • Whitman County Sheriff

    Mar 11, 2021

    MONDAY, MARCH 1 10:03 a.m. – Mill Street, Colfax – A deputy responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle. 4:13 p.m. – Mill Street, Colfax – A deputy assisted the Colfax police. TUESDAY, MARCH 2 9:14 a.m. – Old Moscow Road, Pullman – A deputy responded to a report of trespassing. 10:43 a.m. – Hill Avenue, LaCrosse – A deputy assisted with a public program. 11:54 a.m. – Hauser Avenue, Colfax – A deputy investigated a report of Social Security fraud. 12:01 p.m. – Cass Road, Steptoe – A deputy responded to a report of threats being made. 12:...

  • District Court Filings

    Mar 4, 2021

    Jacqueline B. Culton is guilty of animal cruelty in the second degree and was sentenced to 364 days in jail with 356 days suspended, fined $1,043 with $1,000 of the fines commuted to community service, 24 months of supervised probation, and obtain an alcohol evaluation....

  • Jail Bookings

    Mar 4, 2021

    Eric M. Kimsey, 51, was booked into jail Feb. 23 on a warrant for theft in the third degree and malicious mischief in the second degree. Bail set at $235,000. Samuel J. E. Owens, 45,, was booked into jail Feb. 24 on a state Department of Corrections hold. No bail. Miguel A. Sanchez, 29, was booked into jail Feb. 25 federal agency hold. No bail. William G. Ortiz, 60, was booked into jail Feb. 25 for possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver, and manufacturing or delivering methamphetamine. Bail set at $10,000. James S. Olson, 29, was...

  • Sheriff's Log

    Mar 4, 2021

    Monday, Feb. 22 10:25 a.m. – Nob Hill, St. John – A deputy responded to a fraudulent phone call. 4:22 p.m. – SR 71, Rosalia – A deputy investigated an abandoned camper. 6:20 p.m. – McCoy Street, Oakesdale – A deputy responded to a domestic disturbance. It was verbal only. 7:26 p.m. –Farmington Road, Farmington – A deputy responded to a complaint of a drainage ditch overflowing. Whitman County Public Works was contacted. 7:59 p.m. – Pine Drive, Rosalia – A harassing note was found on a trash can. 8:17 p.m. – Amota Docks, Colfax – A deputy res...

  • Colfax Police Log

    Staff Report|Feb 25, 2021

    COLFAX — Here are the Colfax Police Department logs for Feb. 15 - Feb. 16. Monday, Feb. 15 2:15 p.m. – Oak Street – An officer conducted a welfare check. 5:02 p.m. – Dalla Street – An officer responded to a disabled semi-truck. 5:26 p.m. – Main Street – A person reported that their “ferret yelled at them.” 7:10 p.m. – Morton Street – An officer responded to a complaint from a person whose neighbor ws blowing snow behind their car. Tuesday, Feb. 16 7:56 a.m. – Main Street – An officer conducted a welfare check. 11:01 a.m. – Mill Street – An o...

  • Whitman County Sheriff's Office

    Feb 25, 2021

    COLFAX — Here are the Whitman County Sheriff's logs for Feb. 12 - 20. Friday, Feb. 12 5:20 p.m. – Brayton Road, Pullman – A deputy responded to a non-injury collision. 5:55 p.m. – A Street, Colfax – A deputy responded to a report of a burglary. 7:221 p.m. – Main Street, Colfax – A K-9 narcotics dog conducted a search. 7:29 p.m. – Rosalia Road, Rosalia – A deputy investigated a person driving while their license is suspended. 11:34 p.m. – Canyon Street, Colfax – Pedro Arguelle, 36, of Colfax, was arrested for DUI. Saturday, Feb. 13 12:...

  • District Court Filings

    Feb 18, 2021

    Charlotte Nolan is guilty of allowing an unauthorized person to drive and was sentenced to five days in jail with five days suspended, fined $1,000 with $750 suspended, and 6 months unsupervised probation. Scott Cook is guilty of harassment – domestic violence and was sentenced to 364 days in jail with 361 days suspended, all fines waived, 12 months supervised probation, mental health evaluation, and is required to take all prescribed medications. Zyon Kilgore is guilty of theft in the third degree and was sentenced to 60 days in jail with 5...

  • Whitman County Land Sales

    Feb 18, 2021

    COLFAX — Here are the land transactions in Whitman County from Dec. 11 to Dec. 16. Gerald and Karen Griebling, Pullman, to Dylan Keel and Lily Elder, Pullman, house at 1725 Northwest Lamont Dr., Pullman, Washington, $262,000, Dec.11. James and Amy Thompson, Farmington, to Mountain View Rentals and Management, LLC, Tekoa, house at 3681 Fuller Rd., Farmington, Washington, $70,000, Dec. 11. Roger and Janet Downing, LaCrosse, to LaCrosse Community Pride, LaCrosse, Lots 12, 13 and 14, Block 6 of the Town of Lacrosse, Parcel 1-0495-00-06-12-0001, P...

  • Sheriff's Log: Jan. 28, 2021

    Jan 28, 2021

    COLFAX — Here is the Whitman County Sheriff’s Dispatch log from Jan. 20-25: Wednesday, Jan. 20 10:31 a.m. – Sheriff’s office – A deputy helped take fingerprints for three people. 2:22 p.m. – Washington Street, Farmington – Dogs were reported to be running loose. 2:57 p.m. – Wawawai Road, Pullman – A deputy responded to a fraudulent phone call. 3:13 p.m. – Rose Creek Road, Pullman – An injured coyote was reported to be in the road. 6:33 p.m. – State Highway 195, Rosalia – Margarito Hernandez Melendez, 30, was cited for third-degree driving with...

  • Land Sales

    Jan 28, 2021

    COLFAX — Here is the Whitman County land transactions from Dec. 1 to Dec. 10: Kirk and Kathleen Burnham, Palouse, to Leslie Sena, Palouse, house at 415 North Bridge St., Palouse, Washington, $25,000, Dec. 1. Glenda Ricardo, Colfax, to Anthony Saia, McLeansville, North Carolina, house at 212 South West St., Colfax, deed transfer, Dec. 1. Matthew and Alexandra Horlacher, Rosalia, to Andrew Moonen, Spokane, house at 419 South Fairview St., Rosalia, $268,000, Dec. 1. Justin Pittman, Cheney, to Pittmann Land and Livestock L.L.C., Cheney, ag land P...

  • Jail Bookings

    Jan 28, 2021

    COLFAX – Here are the Whitman County Jail bookings from Jan. 19-27: Jan. 26 Michael Marion Bradfute, 41, state Department of Corrections hold. Held without bail James Douglas Bramlett, 26, second-degree assault. Release date Jan. 27. Jan. 25 Kyler James Paine, 22, third-degree malicious mischief, Bail set at $10,000. David Santana Sanchez, 42, U.S. Marshal’s Service hold. Held without bail. Jan. 22 Charles Michael Terry, 40, warrant for failure to appear for second-degree malicious mischief-domestic violence. Bail set at $50,000. Jan. 21 Kel...

  • Whitman County jail bookings

    Staff Report|Dec 31, 2020

    COLFAX — Here are the Whitman County Jail bookings for Dec. 21-24: Dec. 22 Austin Allenleon Diggs, 25, driving while under the influence. Release date Jan. 3. Milissa Anne Elizabeth Long-Kenniston, 50, driving under the influence. Release date Dec. 24 Lainey Marlis Ripley, 22, driving under the influence. Released date Dec. 24. Ryan Roderick Stuart Runnels, 35, U.S. Marshal Service hold for a federal violation. Held without bail. Dec. 23 Cavan MacKenzie Simenson, 28, two counts of possession of a controlled substance-methamphetamine. Held on $...

  • Sheriff's Log

    Staff Report|Dec 31, 2020

    COLFAX — Here is the Whitman County Sheriff’s dispatch from Dec. 21 to Dec. 26 Dec. 21 1:10 a.m. — Colfax — Transportation detail for an inmate from North Mill Street to SeaTac. 7:48 a.m. — Albion — Windows smashed in car on North D Street. 8:00 a.m. — Colfax — House check on East Cooper Street. 8:58 a.m. — Garfield — 911 landline issue on Dry Creek Road. Dec. 22 3:49 a.m. — Pullman — Report of a person refusing to leave property at 18424 state Highway 194. Deputy provided a courtesy transport to a motel. 3:58 a.m. — Albion — Disorderly condu...

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