Cops & Courts

Superior Court

Criminal

  • Steven Lee Pendley, 23, Okanogan, pleaded guilty Aug. 5 to residential burglary, second-degree theft, first-degree trafficking in stolen property, six counts of theft of a firearm, and six counts of unlawful possession of a firearm. Pendley was sentenced Sept. 11 to 79 months in prison and fined $1,110.50. He was also ordered to pay $5,704 in restitution to Eric P. Skansgaard of Omak. The crimes occurred in October and November of 2012. As part of the plea arrangement, Pendley had another case dismissed.
  • Michael Martin Moore, 30, Omak, pleaded guilty Sept. 6 to vehicular homicide, hit-and-run fatality accident, and making false or misleading statements to a public servant. Moore was sentenced Sept. 12 to 41 months in prison and fined $860.50. The crimes occurred April 28.
  • Aaron Justin Conrad Pfatzgraff-Miller, 20, Omak, was ordered Sept. 9 to pay $1,030 in restitution stemming from crimes committed April 8. With co-defendants Leaysha Lamariah Lee Louis, 19, Omak, and a 16-year-old Riverside boy, the three were ordered to pay $1,000 to Eleanor K. Markel of Omak and $30 to Caroll and Ethelee Haynes, also Omak.
  • Katlyn Diane Hammons, 26, Riverside, was ordered Sept. 9 to pay $9,212.98 in restitution stemming from crimes committed Sept. 7, 2011. Hammons is to pay $3,842.31 to North Cascades National Bank, $2,977.69 to Chelsey Childs of Okanogan, $1,592 to Ginger Carley of Omak, and $800 to the Leonard Miller Estate in Marysville.
  • Matthew Dwayne Webster, 21, Omak, was ordered Sept. 9 to pay $10,286.34 in restitution stemming from a Feb. 21 hit-and-run vehicle crash. Hammons is to pay $100 to Michael Crites of Gig Harbor, $9,869.39 to State Farm, and $316.95 to the Okanogan County PUD Dist. No. 1.
  • Thomas Brent Verellen, 40, Oroville, pleaded guilty Sept. 10 to theft of a motor vehicle and forgery. Verellen was sentenced to 19 months in prison for the first count and 12 months in prison for the second. He was fined $1,110.50. The crimes occurred April 8. In a separate case, Verellen pleaded guilty Sept. 10 for POCS (methamphetamine). He was sentenced to 12 months in prison and fined an additional $1,110.50. That crime occurred May 28.
  • The court declined to charge Jeremy James Monnin, 33, Omak, with attempted third-degree assault and second-degree criminal trespass. Charges are expected to be filed in Okanogan County District Court.
  • The court dismissed a second-degree assault charge against Eugene A. Blake, 67, Molson. The crime allegedly occurred June 26.
  • Lucas Duayne Cook, 28, Okanogan, pleaded guilty Sept. 12 to POCS (methamphetamine). Cook was sentenced to 20 days in jail and fined $2,110.50. The crime occurred May 4.
  • Annie Louise Scroggins, 41, Okanogan, pleaded guilty Sept. 12 to four counts of delivery of a controlled substance (methamphetamine). Scroggins was sentenced to 50 months in prison and fined $3,080.50. The crimes occurred between January and May of 2013.
  • The court found probable cause to charge Brandy Marie Summers, 37, Tonasket, with POCS (methamphetamine).
  • The court found probable cause to charge Walter Erick Oikari, 67, Oroville, with second-degree assault (with a deadly weapon) and harassment (threats to kill).
  • The court found probable cause to charge Jerry Ray Mears, 48, Riverside, with theft of a motor vehicle, theft of a firearm, forgery, and three counts of third-degree theft.
  • The court found probable cause to charge Michaella Jean Flores, 30, Omak, with POCS (methamphetamine), use of drug paraphernalia, and third-degree DWLS.
  • The court declined to charge Zane Michael Rehmke, 19, with third-degree theft, MIP/C and POCS (marijuana) (less than 40 grams). Charges are expected to be filed in Okanogan County District Court. 

Juvenile

  • A 17-year-old Omak boy pleaded guilty Sept. 10 to three counts of third-degree theft (access device) and one count third-degree theft. He was sentenced to 10 days in detention. The crimes occurred March 13. In a separate case, the same boy pleaded guilty to second-degree robbery (DV) and second-degree theft. He was sentenced to 52 weeks in state detention for the March 30 crimes. A restitution hearing was set for November. In a third unrelated case, the same boy pleaded guilty to nine counts of second-degree rape of a child. Those crimes occurred in August 2012 and February 2013. He was sentenced to 30 days in detention and 104 weeks in state detention.
  • A 14-year-old Tonasket boy had deferred disposition revoked in three separate cases on Sept. 9. The first case was a third-degree theft charge from May 7. He was sentenced to one day in detention with credit for one day served. The second case was an Aug. 21 charge of delivery of marijuana. He was sentenced to 16 days in detention with credit for 16 days served. Finally, deferred disposition was revoked on charges of fourth-degree assault and second-degree criminal trespass from Jan. 17. He was sentenced to two days in detention with credit for two days served.

District Court

  • Adam Charles Luntsford, 38, Omak, guilty of fourth-degree assault. Luntsford was sentenced to 364 days in jail with 334 days suspended and fined $1,283.
  • Stevie Rose Luntsford, 18, Omak, guilty of disorderly conduct. Luntsford was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 89 days suspended and fined $568.
  • George James Marchand, 37, Omak, had a charge dismissed: deposit of an unwholesome substance.
  • Sergio Martinez Buelvas, 31, Tonasket, guilty of DUI. Martinez Buelvas was sentenced to 364 days in jail with 344 days suspended and fined $3,636.
  • Veronica Salinas Montoya, 26, Omak, guilty (deferred prosecution revoked) of third-degree DWLS. Montoya received a 90-day suspended sentence and fined $858.
  • Tommy Eugene Moore, 46, Tonasket, guilty of third-degree DWLS. Moore was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 88 days suspended and fined $858.
  • Lisa Marie Mumm, 48, Omak, guilty of third-degree DWLS. Mumm was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 85 days suspended and fined $818.
  • Sarah Marie Ohmer, 41, Omak, guilty (deferred prosecution revoked) of second-degree criminal trespass and guilty on two counts of third-degree DWLS. Ohmer was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 49 days suspended and fined a total of $2,036. She also had four charges dismissed: second-degree criminal trespass, resisting arrest, first-degree criminal trespass and fourth-degree assault.
  • Andres Orozco Churape, 42, Tonasket, guilty of DUI and third-degree DWLS. Orozco Churape was sentenced to 364 days in jail with 358 days suspended and fined a total of $2,149.
  • Kelli Renae Palmenteer, 42, Omak, guilty of third-degree DWLS. Palmenteer received a 90-day suspended sentence and fined $818.
  • Casey Peone, no middle name listed, 19, Omak, guilty of second-degree DWLS, second-degree vehicle prowl, and third-degree theft. Peone was sentenced to 180 days in jail with 160 days suspended and fined a total of $2,116.
  • Anthony Todd Perez, 39, Oroville, guilty of second-degree vehicle prowl. Perez was sentenced to 364 days in jail with 349 days suspended and fined $933.
  • Robert Trevor Richardson, 32, Omak, guilty of third-degree DWLS. Richardson was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 89 days suspended and fined $858.
  • Marcos Florention Rosas, 28, Omak, guilty of third-degree malicious mischief. Rosas was sentenced to 364 days in jail with 354 days suspended and fined $1,033.
  • Samantha Renee Russell, 38, Okanogan, guilty of fourth-degree assault. Russell was sentenced to 180 days in jail with 179 days suspended and fined $933. She also had an additional fourth-degree assault charge dismissed.
  • Alejandro Isaias Sandoval, 19, Omak, had a use/delivery of drug paraphernalia charge dismissed.
  • David Arthur Scheel, 31, Omak, had two charges dismissed: first-degree criminal trespass and third-degree malicious mischief.
  • Shannon Lee Schweitzer, 32, Tonasket, guilty of third-degree DWLS. Schweitzer was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 80 days suspended and fined $818.
  • Larry Earnest Scroggins, 62, Okanogan, had a charge dismissed: supplying liquor to minors. He was fined $200.
  • Lawrence Francis Sellars Jr., 45, Omak, guilty of violation of civil anti-harassment order. He was sentenced to 364 days in jail with 274 days suspended and fined $933.
  • Isaac Serrano, no middle name listed, 25, Okanogan, guilty of third-degree theft. Serrano was sentenced to 364 days in jail with 361 days suspended and fined $808. He also had a third-degree DWLS charge dismissed.

911 Calls & Jail Bookings

Monday, Sept. 9, 2013

  • Theft on S. First Ave. in Okanogan.
  • Sex offense on Broadway St. in Loomis.
  • Malicious mischief on Apple Way Rd. in Okanogan.
  • Two-vehicle crash blocking traffic on Riverside Dr. in Omak. No injuries reported.
  • DWLS on S. Western Ave. in Tonasket.
  • One-vehicle crash blocking traffic on Aeneas Valley Rd. near Tonasket.
  • Public intoxication on N. Juniper St. in Omak.
  • Trespassing on S. Fir St. in Omak.
  • Trespassing on S. Ash St. in Omak.
  • Assault on S. Ash St. in Omak.
  • Theft on Engh Rd. in Omak.
  • Vehicle prowl on N. Juniper St. in Omak.
  • Malicious mischief on 14th Ave. in Oroville.
  • Burglary on Orchard St. in Oroville.
  • Leslie Lynn Palmer, 26, booked on a Tribal juvenile warrant.
  • Barton Wright Batchelder, 66, booked and released for POCS (marijuana) (less than 40 grams).

Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013

  • Trespassing on Bide-A-Wee Rd. near Omak.
  • Threats on First St. in Riverside.
  • Warrant arrest on Rodeo Trail Rd. near Omak.
  • Hit-and-run vehicle crash on Hwy. 7 near Tonasket.
  • Warrant arrest on W. Third St. in Tonasket.
  • Disorderly conduct on S. First Ave. in Okanogan.
  • Assault on S. Second Ave. in Okanogan.
  • Theft on Rebel Rd. near Wauconda. Pistol reported missing.
  • Lost property on Engh Rd. in Omak.
  • Malicious mischief on Omache Dr. in Omak.
  • Theft on S. Main St. in Omak.
  • Road rage on N. Ash St. in Omak.
  • Harassment on Ironwood St. in Oroville.
  • Threats on S. Tonasket Ave. in Tonasket.
  • Zane Michael Rehmke, 19, booked for second-degree possession of stolen property, MIP/C and POCS (marijuana) (less than 40 grams).
  • Jared Joseph Milam, 28, second-degree criminal trespass and disorderly conduct.
  • Shawnee Marie Desautel, 19, booked on an Omak Police Department FTA warrant for fourth-degree assault (DV) and a State Patrol FTA warrant for DUI.
  • Franklin John Raschka, 34, booked on two OCSO FTA warrants: DUI and third-degree DWLS.
  • Miguel Amparo, no middle name listed, 21, booked on a Department of Corrections detainer.
  • Dustin Thomas Hayes, 25, booked on a Tribal FTA warrant for third-degree DWLS, a State Patrol FTA warrant for third-degree DWLS, an OCSO FTA warrant for third-degree DWLS, and two Omak Police Department FTA warrants: DUI and third-degree DWLS.
  • Nathaniel James Edenso, 32, booked on three Prosecutor’s warrants for FTP family non-support.
  • Marco Antonio Cruz, 25, court commitment for first-degree DWLS.

Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013

  • Violation of temporary protection order on Trail Ridge Dr. in Omak.
  • Hit-and-run vehicle crash on Rodeo Trail Rd. near Okanogan.
  • Warrant arrest on Queen St. in Okanogan.
  • Harassment on N. Fifth Ave. in Okanogan.
  • Threats on S. Second Ave. in Okanogan.
  • Domestic dispute on Hwy. 7 near Oroville.
  • Assault on S. Second Ave. in Okanogan.
  • DWLS on S. Whitcomb Ave. in Tonasket.
  • Assault on S. Granite St. in Omak.
  • Fraud on Engh Rd. in Omak.
  • Juvenile problem on S. Ash St. in Omak.
  • Harassment on Riverside Dr. in Omak.
  • Karilyn Ann Cline, 23, booked for second-degree theft and third-degree theft.
  • Richard Allen Matthew Bush, 25, booked for second-degree assault (DV), third-degree assault (of a law enforcement officer) and resisting arrest.
  • Andrew Curtis Wyncoop, 22, booked on an Omak Police Department FTA warrant for third-degree DWLS.
  • Donovan Rae Nysti, 20, booked on a Department of Corrections detainer.
  • Arthur Leroy Sims Jr., 45, booked on an Oroville Police Department FTA warrant for reckless driving and a Department of Corrections secretary’s warrant.

Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013

  • DWLS on Hwy. 97 near Oroville.
  • Animal problem on Henry Rd. near Tonasket. Possible animal poisoning.
  • Warrant arrest on Hwy. 20 near Okanogan.
  • Theft on N. Second Ave. in Okanogan.
  • Violation of protection order on N. Main St. in Omak.
  • Assault on S. Ash St. in Omak.
  • Hit-and-run vehicle crash on Engh Rd. in Omak. No injuries reported.
  • Juvenile problem on S. Ash St. in Omak.
  • Illegal burning on Index St. in Omak.
  • Warrant arrest on S. Main St. in Omak.
  • Civil matter on Orchard St. in Oroville.
  • Fraud on S.W. State St. in Tonasket.
  • David George Arthur, 43, booked on a Texas warrant for POCS (cocaine).
  • Michael J. Lynch, 20, court commitment for DUI and third-degree DWLS.
  • Nicholas Andrew Felix, 20, booked on two Omak Police Department FTA warrants: DUI and no valid operator’s license without ID.
  • Ronalda Lynn Tom, 39, booked on two OCSO FTC warrants: DUI and hit and run (unattended property).
  • Ervin Dion Jones, 25, booked on an FTA warrant for harassment.
  • George Kenneth Lezard, 48, booked on two Omak Police Department FTA warrants: DUI and third-degree DWLS.

Friday, Sept. 13, 2013

  • Theft on S. First Ave. in Okanogan.
  • Sex offense on Broadway St. in Loomis.
  • Malicious mischief on Apple Way Rd. in Okanogan.
  • Two-vehicle crash partially blocking traffic on Riverside Dr. in Omak. No injuries reported.
  • DWLS on S. Western Ave. in Tonasket.
  • One-vehicle crash blocking traffic on Aeneas Valley Rd. near Tonasket.
  • Assault on S. Third Ave. in Okanogan.
  • DUI on Hwy. 97 near Tonasket.
  • Domestic dispute on S. Fifth Ave. in Okanogan.
  • Burglary on Dixon Rd. near Omak.
  • Trespassing on Firerock Lane near Oroville.
  • Theft on S. Third Ave. in Okanogan.
  • Harassment on Hagood Cutoff Rd. near Tonasket.
  • Alcohol offense at Deep Bay Park in Oroville.
  • Assault on S. Whitcomb Ave. in Tonasket.
  • Public intoxication on N. Juniper St. in Omak.
  • Trespassing on S. Fir St. in Omak.
  • Trespassing on S. Ash St. in Omak.
  • Assault on S. Ash St. in Omak.
  • Theft on Engh Rd. in Omak.
  • Vehicle prowl on N. Juniper St. in Omak.
  • Domestic dispute on S. Main St. in Omak.
  • Theft on Omache Dr. in Omak.
  • Burglary on S. Douglas St. in Omak.
  • Two-vehicle crash on Benton St. in Omak.
  • Warrant arrest on S. Cedar St. in Omak.
  • Assault on S. Douglas St. in Omak.
  • Domestic dispute on N. Elm St. in Omak.
  • Malicious mischief on 14th Ave. in Oroville.
  • Burglary on Orchard St. in Oroville.
  • Assault on W. Fourth St. in Tonasket.
  • Lance Andrew Wiinikka, 35, booked for DUI.
  • Miguel Angel Ramirez Jr., 20, booked for third-degree malicious mischief (DV).
  • Patricia Ellen Taylor, 40, booked for violation of a protection order.
  • Matthew James Thompson, 40, booked for DUI.
  • Robert Charles Swan, 74, court commitment for POCS (methamphetamine).
  • Angela Marie Clark, 38, booked for violation of protection order (DV) and a Tribal warrant.
  • Toree Anthony Clements, 22, booked for residential burglary and theft of a firearm.
  • Angel Garcia Garcia, 52, booked for fourth-degree assault (DV).
  • Corey Michael Reeves, 22, booked for DUI.

Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013

  • DUI on Hwy. 97 near Tonasket.
  • Domestic dispute on S. Seventh Ave. in Okanogan.
  • Disorderly conduct on S. Seventh Ave. in Okanogan.
  • Violation of no-contact order on Trail Ridge Rd. near Omak.
  • DWLS on Hwy. 97 near Oroville.
  • Burglary on Canyon Creek Rd. near Oroville.
  • Domestic dispute on Shumway Rd. near Omak.
  • Trespassing on Chopaka Rd. near Loomis.
  • Theft on Harris Rd. near Okanogan. Chain saw reported missing.
  • Burglary on Lone Pine Lane near Tonasket. Firewood and tools reported missing.
  • Assault on Candy Lane near Tonasket.
  • Harassment on Hagood Cutoff Rd. near Tonasket.
  • Domestic dispute on Ferry St. in Omak.
  • Assault on Jasmine St. in Omak.
  • Threats on S. Granite Ave. in Omak.
  • Theft on Garfield St. in Omak.
  • Disorderly conduct on S. Main St. in Omak.
  • Domestic dispute on N. Juniper St. in Omak.
  • Assault on S. Cedar St. in Omak.
  • Alyssa Rae Avena, 24, booked for fourth-degree assault (DV).
  • Paul Christopher St. Martin, 22, booked for DUI.
  • Larry Edward Siltman, 57, booked on two counts of violating a protection order (DV).
  • Vincent Matthew Antonelli, 37, booked for unlawful possession of a firearm.
  • Caharlaot Ann Coury, 51, booked for fourh-degree assault (DV).

Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013

  • Domestic dispute on S. Seventh Ave. in Okanogan.
  • Domestic dispute on S. Whitcomb Ave. in Tonasket.
  • Public intoxication on Apple Way Rd. near Okanogan.
  • Hit-and-run vehicle crash on Thayer Rd. near Oroville. Mail boxes reported damaged.
  • Trespassing on Hwy. 97 near Tonasket.
  • Trespassing on Reevas Basin Rd. near Tonasket.
  • Two-vehicle crash on Pontiac Ridge Rd. near Wauconda. No injuries reported.
  • Theft on Robinson Canyon Rd. near Omak. Tools reported missing.
  • Assault on W. Fourth Ave. in Omak.
  • One-vehicle roll-over crash on Hwy. 97 near Okanogan.
  • Domestic dispute on Engh Rd. in Omak.
  • Structure fire on Mill Dr. in Tonasket.
  • Automobile theft on Boundary Point Rd. near Orovillle.
  • DUI on 18th Ave. in Oroville.
  • Theft on Omak Ave. in Omak.
  • Illegal burning on W. Third Ave. in Omak.
  • Harassment on S. Ash St. in Omak.
  • Theft on Engh Rd. in Omak.
  • Malicious mischief on Main St. in Oroville.
  • Theft on Juniper St. in Oroville.
  • DUI on Hwy. 97 in Oroville.
  • Timothy Nicholas Taylor, 23, booked for first-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