A few weeks ago, Matt Enzler and I attended a training program related to the investigation and prosecution of Vehicular Homicide and Vehicular Assault cases.  The program was conducted in Spokane Valley at the Spokane County Sherriff’s Training Facility. There were Troopers from the WSP, Deputies from Spokane County, and several prosecutors from various eastern […]

Tuesdays can be busy in Superior Court, because it is the day that the criminal docket is handled.  Some cases are continued to another day, (usually by agreement); in some cases the parties and the court determine the “status” of the case (in its progress to resolution); some cases have motions that are heard, and […]

Last Saturday night, a Colville City officer was called to a local motel on a report of a vehicle prowling in which a firearm was taken from a vehicle.  This is more common at this time of year because thieves apparently see more opportunity to get valuable items from vehicles as hunters and travelers pass […]

Deer hunters can also take cougar when season opens around state The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) issued a press release to remind hunters that cougars are also fair game anywhere in the state. Under this year’s rules, deer hunters with a valid cougar license and transport tag can take a cougar during […]