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LLPD and SVFD Reports
8/27/2015 12:28:18 PM

LLPD Report

The following items were among those reported by the Liberty Lake Police Department from July 20 to Aug. 17. The report is listed in chronological order. 

Incidents and arrests
Threat - At 6:09 p.m. July 20, LLPD responded to the 24000 block of East Spotted Owl Lane for a threat. The complainant reported a neighbor said she had a "bullet for all four neighbors," which included the complainant. Officers spoke to the subject, who reported she was upset after receiving a notice in regard to a dog violation but had not made the comment about the bullets.

Domestic violence - A Liberty Lake man was arrested at 3 p.m. July 22 at the 200 block of North Holiday Hills Drive for assault, second degree domestic violence. He was found to have choked the victim for an extended duration, leaving a massive bruise and constricting the airway to the point the victim could not breathe for over 20 seconds. He was booked into Spokane County Jail.

Citizen assist - At 10:38 a.m. July 23, LLPD responded to the 25000 block of East Hawkstone Loop for a citizen assist. The complainant reported her neighbors were harassing her, so she purchased video cameras to record their activity. Officers explained to the complainant it was a civil matter and she needed to make a complaint with management. Upon clearing the incident, officers were approached by another tenant who reported she felt harassed by the complainant as she continually photographed and video-recorded her while outside. Again, officers explained she was within her right to do so, and no crime had taken place. She was advised the matter was civil and that she could complain to management. LLPD was later called at 7:53 p.m. Aug. 8 to the same complex for a complaint of being videotaped in public. Officers again explained the actions are not illegal. 

Fleeing - At 4:40 p.m. July 24, an LLPD officer observed a vehicle known to him to be traveling near the intersection of Aladdin Road and Mission Avenue. Once the driver observed the officer, he quickly exceeded the speed limit and traveled to an area gas station before ditching his vehicle and scaling the fence of a nearby business. Nearly a pound of suspected heroin was located at the scene. The incident was placed under investigation.

Vehicle theft - At 5:54 a.m. July 26, LLPD responded to the 22000 block of East Appleway for a vehicle theft. A man reported when giving his son a ride, they began arguing because he refused to loan his son money, causing the son to make a comment about committing a robbery. The man pulled the vehicle over and got out, at which point his son moved from the passenger to the driver's seat and took off without permission. An officer arrived, and the vehicle was entered as stolen. Charges for theft of a motor vehicle were forwarded to the prosecutor's office.

Theft - At 12:20 p.m. July 26, LLPD received a report of theft from the 23000 block of East Knox Avenue. The complainant reported that sometime over the weekend, multiple televisions were stolen out of RVs on site. The property loss was estimated at near $5,000. 

Arrest - A 19-year-old Liberty Lake man was arrested at 12:47 p.m. July 26 at the 2100 block of North Sedge Lane for domestic violence malicious mischief. A complainant reported the man became irate and punched a refrigerator, causing an estimated $200 in damage. He was taken to jail and booked on resisting arrest and domestic violence malicious mischief. 

Missing signs - At 8:11 p.m. July 26, LLPD responded to North Stevenson and East Boone for missing stop signs and a missing street sign.

Theft - At 10:35 a.m. July 29, LLPD responded to a commercial burglary at the 23000 block of East Knox Avenue. A complainant reported sometime during the night, vehicles on the lot were entered, and six televisions were taken from inside. Property loss was estimated at near $1,760.

Malicious mischief - At 2:21 p.m. July 30, LLPD responded to the 21000 block of East Country Vista Drive for malicious mischief. A complainant reported that someone had tried to enter 18 of the garages on site forcefully. An officer arrived at the location and observed pry marks. However, no garages appeared to have been opened.

Arrest - A 36-year-old Rockford man was arrested at 3:32 p.m. Aug. 3 on multiple charges, including DWLS, unlawful possession of fireworks and a warrant for escape from community custody. During the stop, an officer observed an altered stick of dynamite sitting next to a child located in the vehicle. The bomb squad was called later and deactivated the device. The man was booked into the Spokane County Jail.

Arrests - A 33-year-old Spokane Valley man and 23-year-old Spokane Valley man were both arrested at 1:34 a.m. Aug. 4 at the 23000 block of East Knox Avenue. An officer observed a vehicle was parked at the rear of the business and upon checking, found it to be unoccupied. As the business recently has had multiple burglaries, the officer called for back-up, and more officers responded along with a K-9 unit. The two men were taken into custody and booked into the Spokane County Jail for burglary. Two other suspects are currently being sought. 

Malicious mischief - At 3:20 p.m. Aug. 5, LLPD responded to the 1800 block of North Harvard Road for malicious mischief. A complainant reported someone had broken out the window of his vehicle with a pellet gun or something similar. The estimated cost to replace the window is $428.

Trespassing - Trespassing charges were forwarded to the prosecutor's office at 8:36 a.m. Aug. 5 against a 56-year-old Liberty Lake man who was reported to have made multiple calls and threats against a facility in the 1300 block of North Whitman Lane. People at the location called to report the man was intoxicated and demanding to see a physician. He left before officers arrived. Currently, he is being prosecuted for impersonating a doctor, trespassing and other charges by other agencies in the county. 

Malicious mischief - At 3:43 p.m. Aug. 6, LLPD responded to the 21000 block of East George Gee Avenue for malicious mischief. A complainant reported the rear window of a vehicle on the lot had been broken out by what appeared to be a piece of plywood, as there were chips inside the vehicle. Estimated damage to the vehicle is near $1,500.

Assault - At 8 p.m. Aug. 7, LLPD responded to the 1800 block of North Harvard Road for an assault. A man reported he was assaulted by a co-worker the night prior. The incident was placed under investigation.

Theft - At 12:20 p.m. Aug. 8, LLPD responded to the 23000 block of East Mission Avenue for a report of a theft of medication from the location. The incident was placed under investigation.

Burglary arrest - A 23-year-old Spokane Valley man was arrested at 7:31 p.m. Aug. 8 at the 21000 block of East Meriweather Lane for burglary. He was seen in the backyard at the location trying to climb onto the roof using a decorative chain hanging from the rain gutter. An officer arrived and took him into custody. He was booked into Spokane County Jail for burglary. 

Suspicious circumstance - At 8:01 p.m. Aug. 10, LLPD responded to North Caufield Court and East Maxwell Avenue for a suspicious circumstance. A woman reported a male was out with a small tractor leveling a lot, and she was concerned he'd hit a water pipe or electrical device. An officer made contact with the subject, who reported he owned the property and was planning on building a stick home there. He was advised about seeking permits.

Golf cart complaint - At 7:56 p.m. Aug. 11, LLPD responded to the 24000 block of East Desmet Road for a citizen contact. A complainant requested extra patrol in the area for golf cart violators, as two carts full of teenagers drove on the pathway without stopping for pedestrians.

Domestic violence - At 10:29 p.m. Aug. 12, LLPD responded to the 22000 block of East Prestwick Place for domestic violence. A woman reported her boyfriend became enraged and choked her. Upon officer contact, the male had fled the scene. Charges were forwarded for assault domestic violence.

Vehicle theft - At 7:39 a.m. Aug. 14, LLPD responded to a vehicle theft at the 1300 block of North Fairway. A woman reported her doors were locked and the key fob was inside of the vehicle when she left it parked outside. Someone reportedly took it sometime during the night. The estimated loss is $20,000. 

Calls for service
Agency assist 1
Alarm 2
Assault 3
Attempt to locate 1
Burglary 5
Child abuse or neglect  1
Citizen assist 4
Citizen dispute 4
Criminal mischief 1
Custodial interference 1
Disorderly conduct 1
Domestic violence 2
Drug possession 1
DUI 2
Forgery 1
Fugitive 4
Harassment 1
Littering 1
Lost or found property 4
Malicious mischief 3
Negligent homicide 1
Not classified 5
Parking problem 1
Property theft 2
Suspicious person/circumstance 2
Threatening 2
Traffic accident 1
Traffic offense 21
Trespassing 4
Vehicle theft 2
Welfare check 3

Citations
Controlled substance violation 1
Driving without license with ID 1
DUI 2
DWLS 21
Expired registration 10
Failure to yield 1
Ignition interlocks 1
Liability insurance 12
Licenses and plates required 1
Malicious mischief 1
Operating violations (off road) 2
Parking in marked fire zone 1
Possession of drug paraphernalia 1
Prohibited turn 1
Reckless driving 2
Reckless endangerment 1
Resisting arrest 1
Speed in construction zone 1
Speeding 13
Stalking 1
Transfer of ownership 1
Unlawful possession of fireworks 1
Unlawful U-turn 1
Violation anti-harassment 1

- Reported by the Liberty Lake Police Department, July 20 to Aug. 17

• • • 

SVFD Report

A total of 75 emergency calls originating in greater Liberty Lake* were reported by the Spokane Valley Fire Department between July 22 and Aug. 23, as follows:

Emergency medical service calls 57
Motor vehicle accidents 2
Fires 1
Service calls 2
Building alarms 3
Hazardous materials 2
Good intent calls 4
Dispatched and cancelled en route 4

*This report reflects the service area for SVFD Station No. 3 in Liberty Lake, which includes areas inside and outside of incorporated city limits

Highlights
Outdoor burn ban - SVFD and the city of Liberty Lake issued a burn ban on June 17, making unauthorized open burning and recreational fires Illegal until further notice. This includes wood-burning backyard fire pits. Violators may be fined up to $1,000. If an illegal fire causes another fire, criminal charges may be filed.  

Good intent call - Shortly before 10 a.m. July 23, SVFD crews responded to an automatic life-alert alarm that an elderly woman had taken a fall in the 1800 block of Meadows Place. Upon arrival, the crew found a sleeping woman who had inadvertently activated her button.  

Natural gas odor - SVFD crews responded to reports of natural gas odor in a home in the 800 block of South Liberty Drive just before 6 p.m. July 23. Firefighters also smelled the odor and soap bubble-tested gas fittings. Avista subcontractors were working about 200 feet south on the gas lines. Crews advised the homeowner that the regulator probably vented but contacted Avista to investigate.  

Grass fire - Shortly before 10 p.m. July 24, SVFD crews responded to reports of a possible grass fire in the median of Interstate 90. The caller was eastbound and saw someone pitch a lit cigarette out the window in the median just west of the Liberty Lake off-ramp and saw it hit the ground and disburse. Firefighters checked thoroughly but found no fire.  

Motor vehicle accident - SVFD crews responded to a one-car rollover accident between the eastbound lanes of I-90 and the eastbound on ramp from Harvard Road just after 10:30 p.m. July 24. The female driver was trapped in the car. Crews completed extrication, and she was transported to the hospital.  


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