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20 hours ago
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Suspect in hit and run with pedestrian detained in Spokane Valley
Jun. 8—A woman was struck in a hit-and-run incident while crossing the intersection of North Argonne Road and East Knox Avenue on Saturday in Spokane Valley, according to a news release from the Spokane County Sherriff's Office. At about 10 p.m., deputies were dispatched to the location, where witnesses said the victim was crossing the road and was given the "walk" signal when a silver sedan turned, struck her and then fled, the release states. The victim was taken to the hospital but didn't receive any serious injuries from the hit. According to the release, deputies found the suspect's Hyundai Sonata a short time later parked between two semitrucks in a parking lot at 2020 North Argonne Road with a woman inside matching the victim's description of the driver. Deputies then spoke to the driver, 20-year-oldHaleigh Weinkauf, who admitted to hitting the woman with her vehicle but denied fleeing the scene, saying she was trying to find a phone charger to call 911, according to the release. Weinkauf reportedly admitted to deputies that she was under the influence of alcohol and cannabis. The hood of Weinkauf's car also showed evidence of the hit and run, and Weinkauf had a blood alcohol concentration level of .161, the release states. Weinkauf was taken to Spokane County Jail and recommended for felony charges of injury hit and run and misdemeanor charges of driving under the influences, possession of a cannabis product under the age of 21, and minor in possession of liquor/alcohol.
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a day ago
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Motorcyclist killed in Palouse Highway crash
Jun. 8—A man operating a motorcycle was struck and killed by an SUV at the intersection of East Palouse Highway and South Madison Road, according to a news release from the Spokane County Sheriff's Office. Deputies arrived at the scene Saturday around 7:50 p.m while members of the Spokane County Fire District 8 attempted to save the motorcyclist's life. Washington State Patrol and SIRT Team Volunteers helped close the intersection to all traffic. According to the release, statements and evidence at the scene indicate the SUV was driven by a man who slowed down approaching the stop sign while heading south down Madison Road toward the Palouse Highway intersection. The motorcyclist was heading west on the highway when the driver of the SUV entered and struck him. The SUV driver and his female passenger were uninjured in the crash and told deputies he had not seen the motorcyclist coming, according to the release. Traffic Unit Investigators are investigating and don't consider impairment to be a factor. No arrests were made, and the Spokane County Medical Examiner's Office will release the name and cause of death of the motorcyclist at a later date.
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16-05-2025
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15-year-old felon tied to burglary, other Deer Park crimes arrested
May 15—A 15-year-old convicted felon believed to be connected to a gas station burglary and shooting this month in Deer Park was arrested Tuesday after running from deputies trying to search the teen's home, according to the Spokane County Sheriff's Office. The suspect, whose name was not released because he is a minor, was booked into the Spokane County Juvenile Detention Center on suspicion of second-degree commercial burglary, third-degree malicious mischief, second-degree theft and obstructing law enforcement, according to a sheriff's office news release. He was earlier convicted of third-degree assault on a law enforcement officer and commercial burglary, the release said. Deputies were called May 5 to Expressway at 115 E. Crawford Street, for a reported burglary, the release said. Deputies were told two male suspects, believed to be juveniles and wearing masks, broke a window to enter the business. The suspects stole cash, vapes, cigars, Brisk Iced Tea and two cans of beer. Two days later, deputies responded to a shooting on East B Street near South Colville Road and found three bullet holes in a vehicle, causing an estimated $5,000 in damage. Investigators obtained a search warrant for the 15-year-old suspect's residence near East Crawford Street and South Weber Road, the sheriff's office said. Detectives served the warrant Tuesday and said the suspect at the home was uncooperative. He eventually left the residence displaying his middle finger toward deputies and refused to follow their commands, including that he was under arrest, according to the release. The teen then ran before eventually surrendering to awaiting deputies. Inside the teen's room, detectives recovered several vape pens still in their packaging and clothing he appeared to be wearing at the time of the burglary. The investigation continues and additional arrests and charges are possible. Anyone with information about the recent criminal activity believed to be associated with the juveniles or who can provide information on property or other evidence is asked to call Detective Bradley Humphrey at (509) 477-3028.
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16-05-2025
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Missing 16-year-old girl found safe
May 15—A 16-year-old girl who was last seen Monday in downtown Spokane was located safe, according to a Spokane County Sheriff's Office news release Thursday. The sheriff's office asked for the public's help in finding Sierra N. Quattlebaum, who was reported missing Tuesday. The agency thanked the public for the tips it sent into law enforcement.
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08-05-2025
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Law enforcement investigating suspicious death in Spokane Valley
May 7—Spokane Valley law enforcement is investigating the suspicious death of a man found in an RV, according to a news release from the Spokane County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded to a report of a deceased person inside a motor home parking lot around noon in the 6500 block of East Broadway Avenue. They found a man's body inside, the release said. The man's cause of death was unknown at the time. The Spokane County Medical Examiner will release the name of the deceased and the cause of death.
