Cops & Courts

By Zachary Van Brunt • January 23, 2014 8:08 am

Superior Court

Criminal

  • Robert Gene Watts, 44, Omak, was found guilty Dec. 4, 2013 of distribution of controlled substance (methamphetamine). Watts was sentenced Jan. 9 to 40 months in prison and fined $3,110.50. The crime occurred Jan. 4, 2013.
  • David Randall Priest, 45, Omak, was found guilty Dec. 6, 2013 of possession of a stolen motor vehicle and third-degree possession of stolen property. Priest was sentenced Jan. 13 to 50 months in prison and fined $1,110.50 for the June 16, 2013 crimes. A restitution hearing was scheduled for Feb. 18.
  • The court found probable cause to charge Jordan Dean Whittle, 19, Omak, with theft of a motor vehicle, second-degree burglary, 10 counts of second-degree theft, two counts of second-degree vehicle prowl, and two counts of second-degree malicious mischief. The crimes allegedly occurred Jan. 1 in Omak. In a separate case, the court declined to charge Whittle with residential burglary (DV) and third-degree malicious mischief (DV). Those charges were transmitted to Okanogan County District Court.
  • The court found probable cause to charge Lisa Lynn Oliver, 41, Tonasket, with first-degree trafficking in stolen property and second-degree theft. The crimes allegedly occurred Dec. 21, 2013 in Omak.
  • The court found probable cause to charge Derek Justin Allen, 33, Omak, with POCS (heroin), second-degree identity theft, two counts of second-degree theft, and use of drug paraphernalia. The crimes allegedly occurred Dec. 28, 2013 near Omak.
  • The court found probable cause to charge Kristina Marie Gipson, 31, Okanogan, with possession of a stolen motor vehicle and third-degree DWLS. The crimes allegedly occurred Jan. 5 near Tonasket.
  • The court found probable cause to charge Monte Ray Jane, 51, Omak, with second-degree burglary and third-degree theft. The crimes allegedly occurred Jan. 6 in Omak.
  • The court found probable cause to charge Rachelle Marie Stanley, 41, Omak, with second-degree burglary and third-degree theft. The crimes allegedly occurred Jan. 6 in Omak.
  • The court found probable cause to charge Henry Gene Andruss Jr., 41, Okanogan, with second-degree assault (DV). The crime allegedly occurred Jan. 4 near Okanogan.

District Court

  • Colin Michael Oakman, 22, Omak, had a reckless driving charge dismissed.
  • Jack O’Bryan III, no middle name listed, 23, Omak, had a third-degree DWLS charge dismissed.
  • David Edward Ogborn, 50, Tonasket, had a charge dismissed: second-degree hunting of big game with no license/tags. Ogborn was fined $200.
  • Miguel Oliva Argueta, 30, Omak, guilty of no valid operator’s license without identification. Oliva Argueta received a 90-day suspended sentence and was fined $818.
  • Jessica L. Palmer, 34, Okanogan, had a third-degree DWLS charge dismissed.
  • Ernesto Ramirez Palomares, 44, Omak, had a first-degree criminal trespass charge dismissed.
  • Juan Carlos Perez Hansen, 19, Okanogan, had a charge dismissed: use or delivery of drug paraphernalia.
  • Joseph William Peterson, 52, Tonasket, had a charge dismissed: third-degree possession of stolen property. Peterson was fined $500.
  • Zachary Thimble Schaller, 41, Omak, guilty of reckless driving. Schaller was sentenced to 180 days in jail with 179 days suspended, and fined $1,058.
  • Christopher William Smith, 18, Riverside, guilty of second-degree hunting of big game and taking protected fish or wildlife. Smith was sentenced to 364 days in jail with 359 days suspended, and fined $1,058. Smith had two charges dismissed: second-degree hunting game animals without a license, and an additional charge of taking protected fish or wildlife.
  • Justin Kiel Smith, 29, Riverside, had two charges dismissed: fourth-degree assault and third-degree malicious mischief. 

911 Calls and Jail Bookings

Monday, Jan. 13, 2014

  • Trespassing on Middle Lane near Omak.
  • Theft on Foggy River Loop near Riverside.
  • Malicious mischief on Mill St. in Okanogan.
  • Harassment on Applejack Rd. near Tonasket.
  • Burglary on Seven Lakes Rd. near Riverside.
  • DWLS on S. First Ave. in Okanogan.
  • Weapons offense on S. Fifth Ave. in Okanogan.
  • DWLS on Hwy. 97 near Omak.
  • Property damage on Toroda Creek Rd. near Wauconda.
  • Disorderly conduct on N. Third Ave. in Okanogan.
  • Burglary on Harris Rd. near Okanogan.
  • Theft on N. Main St. in Omak.
  • Burglary on Edmonds St. in Omak.
  • Assault on W. Fourth Ave. in Omak.
  • Theft on S. Main St. in Omak.
  • Assault on W. First Ave. in Omak.
  • Trespassing on Appleway Ave. in Oroville.
  • Trespassing on W. Second St. in Tonasket.
  • Littering on S. Tonasket Ave. in Tonasket.
  • Domestic dispute on E. Second St. in Tonasket.
  • Kevin Bert Priest, 48, booked for residential burglary and second-degree theft.
  • Patrick John Bercier, 53, booked on two Omak Police Department FTA warrants: DUI and ignition interlock violation.
  • Nathaniel James Edenso, 33, booked on three warrants for failure to pay child support and for third-degree DWLS.
  • Shawn Murice Cook, 35, booked on a Department of Corrections detainer.
  • Isidro Ramos Rodriguez, 52, booked on two counts of first-degree child molestation (revoked).
  • Debra Lee Meadows, 57, booked for fourth-degree assault (DV).
  • Anthony David Martin, 45, booked for second-degree DWLS.

Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014

  • Warrant arrest on S. Whitcomb Ave. in Tonasket.
  • Warrant arrest on S. Third Ave. in Okanogan.
  • Automobile theft on Pine St. in Omak.
  • Burglary on Benton St. in Omak.
  • Theft on Engh Rd. in Omak.
  • Trespassing on S. Main St. in Omak.
  • Vehicle prowl on S. Cedar St. in Omak.
  • Assault on S. Ash St. in Omak.
  • Domestic dispute on Third Ave. in Oroville.
  • Cruz Viveros, no middle name listed, 19, booked for fourth-degree assault (DV).
  • Justin Chuckulnaskit, no middle name listed, 34, booked for third-degree DWLS, possession of a dangerous weapon, POCS (heroin) with intent to deliver, POCS (hydrocodone) with intent to deliver and possession of drug paraphernalia.
  • Odilon Luna Lopez, 34, booked on an OCSO FTA warrant for harassment (threats to kill) and a USBP hold.
  • Cory Stephen Lee Counts, 19, booked on an OCSO FTC warrant for fourth-degree assault (DV) and third-degree malicious mischief (DV).
  • James Russell Smith III, 26, booked on a State Patrol FTA warrant for third-degree DWLS and ignition interlock violation.
  • Toree Anthony Clements, 22, booked on a Department of Corrections secretary’s warrant for residential burglary and theft of a firearm.

Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014

  • One-vehicle crash on Aeneas Valley Rd. near Tonasket. Injuries reported.
  • One-vehicle crash on Pine Creek Rd. near Tonasket. No injuries reported.
  • Malicious mischief on S. Second Ave. in Okanogan. Sign damaged.
  • Theft on Omak-Riverside Eastside Rd. near Omak. Bicycle reported missing.
  • Hit-and-run vehicle crash on Hwy. 97 in Okanogan. No injuries reported.
  • Theft on Havillah Rd. near Tonasket. Firearm reported missing.
  • Burglary on S. Second Ave. in Okanogan. Firearms reported missing.
  • Domestic dispute on Oakes Dr. near Tonasket.
  • DWLS on Hwy. 20 near Tonasket.
  • Trespassing on Fig Ave. in Omak.
  • Fraud on W. Fourth Ave. in Omak.
  • DWLS on Okoma Dr. in Omak.
  • DWLS on Riverside Dr. in Omak.
  • Loitering on W. First Ave. in Omak.
  • Disorderly conduct on S. Cedar St. in Omak.
  • TMVWOP on Jackson St. in Omak.
  • Hit-and-run vehicle crash on E. Third St. in Tonasket.
  • Chad David Buckmiller, 32, booked for first-degree burglary, theft of a firearm and third-degree theft.
  • Lyle Zachary Long, 28, booked for third-degree DWLS, ignition interlock violation and an OCSO FTC warrant for violation of a no-contact order (DV).
  • Joseph Alexander Felix, 18, booked on a Tribal warrant for obstruction and an Omak Police Department FTA warrant for MIP.
  • Robert Gene Watts, 44, booked for POCS (methamphetamine) (revoked).
  • Joshua Allen Dean, 32, booked on a Department of Corrections detainer and for witness tampering.
  • Sean Lee Dahlquist, 22, booked for second-degree burglary and third-degree malicious mischief.

Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014

  • Trespassing on Balmes Rd. in Oroville.
  • Domestic dispute on S. Second Ave. in Okanogan.
  • Trespassing on Stonehaven Rd. near Tonasket.
  • Recovered vehicle on Desautel Access Rd. near Omak.
  • DUI on Ferry St. in Omak.
  • Domestic dispute on Engh Rd. in Omak.
  • Harassment on N. Main St. in Omak.
  • Two-vehicle crash on Riverside Dr. in Omak. No injuries reported.
  • Vehicle prowl on S. Main St. in Omak.
  • Trespassing on Main St. in Oroville.
  • Trespassing on E. Second St. in Tonasket.

Friday, Jan. 17, 2014

  • DWLS on Hwy. 20 near Okanogan.
  • Domestic dispute on Ed Louis Rd. near Okanogan.
  • Theft on Yarnell Rd. near Tonasket. Tack reported missing.
  • Violation of no-contact order on Oakes Dr. near Tonasket.
  • Structure fire on S. First Ave. in Okanogan.
  • Littering on S. Second Ave. in Okanogan.
  • Illegal burning on Salmon Creek Rd. near Okanogan.
  • Custodial interference on O’Neil Rd. near Oroville.
  • Violation of no-contact order on River Overlook St. near Omak.
  • DWLS on N. Ash St. in Omak.
  • Automobile theft on S. Main St. in Omak.
  • Assault on Jasmine St. in Omak.
  • Harassment on W. Apple Ave. in Omak.
  • DWLS on E. Eighth Ave. in Omak.
  • DWLS on Hwy. 97 in Omak.
  • DWLS on Dayton St. in Omak.
  • Theft on Hwy. 20 in Tonasket.
  • Steven Wayne Wells, 63, booked on six probable cause warrants: three for first-degree rape of a child and three for first-degree child molestation.
  • Noel Lockett, 47, booked for second-degree criminal trespass.
  • Bobbie Bernard Dick, 21, booked for DUI.
  • Travis Jene Stotts, 18, booked on a juvenile warrant.

Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014

  • DWLS on Conconully Rd. near Okanogan.
  • DUI on S. Whitcomb Ave. in Tonasket.
  • Warrant arrest on S. Second Ave. in Okanogan.
  • Assault on Hwy. 97 near Oroville.
  • One-vehicle crash on Conconully Rd. near Omak. No injuries reported.
  • Trespassing on Summit Lake Rd. near Tonasket.
  • Burglary on Imhoff Rd. near Tonasket.
  • Theft on N. Second Ave. in Okanogan. Cash reported missing.
  • Threats on Poland China Rd. near Oroville.
  • Trespassing on S. Seventh Ave. in Okanogan.
  • Domestic dispute on Omak River Rd. near Omak.
  • Vehicle prowl on Jackson St. in Omak.
  • Domestic dispute on W. Third Ave. in Omak.
  • Malicious mischief on N. Elm St. in Omak.
  • Domestic dispute on Okoma Dr. in Omak.
  • Trespassing on Oak St. in Omak.
  • Malicious mischief on E. Cherry Ave. in Omak.
  • Threats on Golden St. in Oroville.
  • Reynaldo Cardenas Chapa, 55, booked on a State Patrol FTA warrant for DUI.
  • Jeremy John Lavender, 27, booked for violation of a no-contact order.
  • Klint Kevin Harbin, 53, booked for DUI.

Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014

  • Domestic dispute on Johnson Creek Rd. near Omak.
  • DWLS on S. Second Ave. in Okanogan.
  • Automobile theft on Apple Way Rd. in Okanogan.
  • Domestic dispute on Conconully St. in Okanogan.
  • Theft on Elgin Way near Oroville.
  • Assault on S. Main St. in Omak.
  • Theft on Engh Rd. in Omak.
  • MIP on N. Main St. in Omak.
  • Domestic dispute on Okoma Dr. in Omak.
  • Theft on Elderberry Ave. in Omak.
  • Theft on Hanford St. in Omak.
  • Assault on Riverside Dr. in Omak.
  • Assault on S. Main St. in Omak.
  • Trespassing on Cherry St. in Oroville.
  • Theft on Juniper St. in Oroville.
  • Public intoxication on Main St. in Oroville.
  • Yvonne Delene McMillan, 47, booked on an Omak Police Department FTA warrant for third-degree theft.
  • Joseph Ronald Wise, 45, booked for felony harassment (threats to kill), unlawful possession of a firearm and fourth-degree assault (DV).
  • Jason Alber Boyd, 25, booked for possession of burglar’s tools and third-degree theft.
  • Adrian James Manivong, 29, booked for violation of a no-contact order.
  • Jorge Bartolo, no middle name listed, 41, booked on an ICE detainer, DUI, no valid operator’s license without ID, POCS (methamphetamine) with intent to deliver, POCS (cocaine), possession of drug paraphernalia and fourth-degree assault (DV).

Key:

DUI – Driving Under the Influence

DWLS/R – Driving While License Suspended/Revoked

POSC – Possession of a Controlled Substance

MIP/C – Minor in Possession/Consumption

TMVWOP – Taking a Motor Vehicle without Owner’s Permission

DV – Domestic Violence

FTA – Failure to Appear (on a warrant)

FTPF – Failure to Pay Fine

RP – Reporting Party

OCSO – Okanogan County Sheriff’s Officer

DOC – State Department of Corrections

USBP – U.S. Border Patrol

CBP – U.S. Customs and Border Protection

ICE – Immigration and Customs Enforcement