Cops & Courts

By Zachary Van Brunt • December 25, 2014 1:24 pm

Superior Court

Criminal

  • Chad Winston Vanatta, 28, Tonasket, pleaded guilty Dec. 16 to POCS (methamphetamine). The court dismissed a charge of POCS (hydrocodone). Vanatta was sentenced to 45 days in jail and fined $2,210.50 for the March 14 crime.
  • Adam Courtney Flores, 27, Omak, pleaded guilty Dec. 16 to harassment (threats to kill), second-degree malicious mischief, fourth-degree assault and second-degree burglary. The court dismissed a first-degree burglary charge and an additional fourth-degree assault charge. Flores was sentenced to nine months in jail and fined $600.
  • Kevin Michael Clark, 33, Omak, pleaded guilty Dec. 16 to POCS (heroin) and unlawful possession of a dangerous weapon. The court dismissed a second-degree theft charge. Clark was sentenced to five months in jail and fined $3,110.50 for the July 1 crimes.
  • George Joshua Gilmer, 35, Omak, pleaded guilty Dec. 18 to third-degree assault of a child and endangerment with a controlled substance. Gilmer was sentenced to 15 months in prison and fined $1,110.50 for the October 2013 crimes.
  • The court found probable cause to charge Eric Daniel Cruz, 34, Riverside, with three counts of second-degree unlawful possession of a firearm. The crimes allegedly occurred Aug. 10, 2012.

Civil

  • The state Department of Employment Security assessed the following individuals for overpayment of unemployment insurance benefits, penalties and interest: Natasha Smith, Tonasket, $212.28; Darlene Davidson Sena, Omak, $491.32; Dallas R. Vance, Omak, $590.58; and Daniel Alcantara, Oroville, $682.
  • The state Department of Labor and Industry assessed the following businesses for unpaid workers’ compensation taxes, penalties and interest: Alvarado Orchard, Tonasket, $898.35; NCW Yellow Cab, Okanogan, $684.36; The Shop Tavern, Oroville, $146.14; and JAC Inc., Okanogan, $843.82.
  • The state Department of Labor and Industry assessed the following businesses for unpaid taxes, penalties and interest: Mathis Hotrod and Automotive, Oroville, $2,567.65; Wayne David Lawson, DC, Okanogan, $1,139.52; and Michael D. Stansbury Enterprises, Oroville, $2,209.31.

District Court

  • Michael Dean Robinson, 37, Tonasket, had a third-degree DWLS charge dismissed.
  • Chuck Rodriguez, no middle name listed, 48, Tonasket, guilty of third-degree DWLS. Rodriguez was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 88 days suspended, and fined $818. Rodriguez had an additional third-degree DWLS charge dismissed.
  • Deborah Sue Rodriguez, 42, Oroville, guilty of fourth-degree assault. Rodriguez was sentenced to 364 days in jail with 362 days suspended, and fined $1,033.
  • Savannah Jean Small, 27, Omak, had a third-degree DWLS charge dismissed.
  • Johnny Thomas Snell Jr., 40, Omak, had a DUI charge dismissed.
  • Amy Elizabeth Tatshama, 30, Omak, had a third-degree DWLS charge dismissed.
  • Ian Ray Tatshama, 44, Omak, guilty of third-degree theft and violation of a no-contact order. Tatshama was sentenced to 180 days in jail with 178 days suspended, and fined a total of $1,746.22.
  • Kenneth Eugene Watts, 81, Okanogan, had a fourth-degree assault charge dismissed.
  • Jon Claiborne Wood, 49, Omak, had a charge dismissed: interfering with reporting (DV). 

911 Calls & Jail Bookings

Monday, Dec. 15, 2014

  • Domestic dispute on Hwy. 20 near Okanogan.
  • Burglary on S. Second Ave. in Okanogan.
  • Violation of a no-contact order on Hwy. 20 near Okanogan.
  • Theft on Pine Crest Rd. near Tonasket.
  • Burglary on Engh Rd. near Omak.
  • Disorderly conduct on S. Main St. in Omak.
  • Harassment on Riverside Dr. in Omak.
  • Patrick Lee Day, 44, DOC detainer.

Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2014

  • Violation of a no-contact order on Aeneas Valley Rd. near Tonasket.
  • One-vehicle crash on N. Second Ave. in Okanogan. No injuries reported.
  • DWLS on Omache Dr. in Omak.
  • Automobile theft on Evans Lake Rd. near Riverside.
  • Theft on Old Hwy. 97 near Okanogan. Mail reported missing.
  • Burglary on Elmway in Okanogan. Fuel reported missing.
  • Theft on Ell Lake Rd. near Tonasket. Rifle reported missing.
  • Rape on N. Sixth Ave. in Okanogan.
  • Two-vehicle crash on Ross Canyon Rd. near Omak. Injuries reported.
  • Two-vehicle crash on Kermal Rd. near Omak. No injuries reported.
  • Fire on W. Third Ave. in Omak.
  • Automobile theft on S. Ash St. in Omak.
  • Burglary on E. Fifth Ave. in Omak.
  • Recovered vehicle on S. Elm St. in Omak.
  • Trespassing on Koala Ave. in Omak.
  • Public intoxication on N. Main St. in Omak.
  • Matthew Lawrence Folden, 29, booked on an OCSO FTA warrant for DUI.
  • Lisa Louise Best, 43, booked for disorderly conduct.
  • Bradley John Lear, 27, booked on two State Patrol FTC warrants: third-degree DWLS and DUI.
  • Jacqueline Anne Stotts, 51, booked on two Omak Police Department FTA warrants: first-degree assault (DV) and harassment (DV).

Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014

  • One-vehicle crash on Kermal Rd. near Omak. No injuries reported.
  • One-vehicle crash on Conconully Rd. near Omak. No injuries reported.
  • Found property on River Ave. in Okanogan. Backpack recovered.
  • Recovered vehicle on Fields Rd. near Oroville.
  • Wanted person on N. Fourth Ave. in Okanogan.
  • One-vehicle crash on Toroda Creek Rd. near Wauconda. No injuries reported.
  • Violation of a no-contact order on S. First Ave. in Okanogan.
  • Theft on S. Third Ave. in Okanogan. SCRAM bracelet reported missing.
  • Theft on Hwy. 97 near Oroville.
  • Littering on S. Third Ave. in Okanogan.
  • Burglary on Hwy. 7 near Oroville.
  • Harassment on S. Main St. in Omak.
  • Theft on Engh Rd. in Omak.
  • Threats on Engh Rd. near Omak.
  • Domestic dispute on W. Elberta Ave. in Omak.
  • Weapons offense on Cherry St. in Oroville.
  • Bridget Ann Boyd, 35, booked on a Juvenile Court truancy warrant.
  • Garry Jack McDonald Jr., 40, booked on two State Patrol FTC warrants, both for DUI; an Omak Police Department FTC warrant for fourth-degree assault (DV), and a Toppenish FTA warrant for violation of a protection order.
  • Nicholas Richard Matt, 23, court commitment for DUI.
  • Shawn Murice Cook, 36, booked for third-degree theft and third-degree DWLS.

Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014

  • Harassment on B&O Rd. near Okanogan.
  • Trespassing on B&O Rd. near Okanogan.
  • Loitering on S. Second Ave. in Okanogan.
  • Assault on Engh Rd. near Omak.
  • Malicious mischief on Elmway in Okanogan. Building reported egged.
  • Assault on S. Cedar St. in Omak.
  • Violation of a no-contact order on Oak St. in Omak.
  • Assault on Summit Dr. in Oroville.
  • Joshua Dean Allen, 33, DOC detainer.
  • Jorge Alberto Alvarez Urapo, 24, booked for residential burglary and a USBP hold.
  • Nicholas Andrew Felix, 21, booked on two Omak Police Department FTA warrants: DUI and third-degree DWLS.
  • Garrett Lee Bruce, 48, booked on an OCSO FTA warrant for third-degree DWLS.
  • Nukona Charley McCraigie Sr., 40, booked for DUI, first-degree DWLS, an ignition interlock violation and a Chelan County FTA warrant for first-degree DWLS.
  • Scott Allan Baker, 49, booked on a DFW FTC warrant for physical control.
  • Bjarne Matthew Olson Jr., 36, booked for second-degree assault (DV).

Friday, Dec. 19, 2014

  • Domestic dispute on E. Apple Ave. in Omak.
  • Automobile theft on N. State Frontage Rd. near Tonasket.
  • Theft on S. Eighth Ave. in Okanogan. Tires reported missing.
  • Violation of a no-contact order on Columbia River Rd. near Okanogan.
  • Domestic dispute on Havillah Rd. near Tonasket.
  • Trespassing on Dry Coulee Rd. near Okanogan.
  • One-vehicle crash on S. Main St. in Omak. No injuries reported.
  • Theft on Ironwood St. in Oroville.
  • Theft on Golden St. in Oroville.
  • Warrant arrest on 10th Ave. in Oroville.
  • Chimney fire on Main St. in Oroville.
  • Malicious mischief on S. Whitcomb Ave. in Tonasket.
  • Vehicle prowl on W. Third St. in Tonasket.
  • Alysha K. M. George, 25, booked on two Oroville Police Department FTC warrants, both for fourth-degree assault (DV).
  • Wayne Anthony Seymour, 37, booked on two counts of violation of a no-contact order.
  • Martin Shane Lawson, 46, booked for a drug court violation.

Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014

  • Illegal burning on Hungry Hollow Rd. near Oroville.
  • Theft on Attwood Ranch Rd. near Tonasket. Mail reported missing.
  • Burglary on Wood Hill Rd. near Okanogan. Tools reported missing.
  • Weapons offense on Havillah Rd. near Tonasket.
  • Custodial interference on Cape Labelle Rd. near Tonasket.
  • Burglary on Riverside Dr. in Omak.
  • One-vehicle crash on Robinson Canyon Rd. near Omak. No injuries reported.
  • Domestic dispute on Garfield St. in Omak.
  • Warrant arrest on N. Juniper St. in Omak.
  • Malicious mischief on N. Juniper St. in Omak.
  • Burglary on S. Whitcomb Ave. in Tonasket.
  • Mercedes Anne O’Dell, 26, booked for violation of a no-contact order.
  • Lisa Marie Long, 84, booked on two counts of fourth-degree assault (DV).
  • Clayton Roy Hawkins, 38, booked on an OCSO FTA warrant for fourth-degree assault (DV).
  • Robert Erik Lee Foster, 32, booked for fourth-degree assault (DV) and third-degree malicious mischief (DV).

Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014

  • DWLS on Hwy. 97 in Okanogan.
  • One-vehicle roll-over crash on Crumbacher Rd. near Tonasket. Injuries reported.
  • DWLS on Okoma Dr. in Omak.
  • Warrant arrest on E. Dewberry Ave. in Omak.
  • Burglary on E. Fifth Ave. in Omak.
  • Violation of a no-contact order on Riverside Dr. in Omak.
  • Harassment on N. Elm St. in Omak.
  • Vehicle prowl on E. Fig Ave. in Omak.
  • Theft on E. Seventh Ave. in Omak.
  • Burglary on Jackson St. in Omak.
  • Trespassing on Omache Dr. in Omak.
  • Two-vehicle crash on Engh Rd. in Omak. No injuries reported.
  • Found property on Fir St. in Oroville. Backpack recovered.
  • Theft on S. Antwine Ave. in Tonasket. Mail reported missing.
  • Vehicle prowl on S. Antwine Ave. in Tonasket.
  • Eugene Charles Moore, 26, booked on an OCSO FTC warrant for third-degree DWLS and two Lincoln County FTC warrants, both for third-degree DWLS.
  • Jeremy James Monnin, 34, booked on two OCSO FTA warrants, both for fourth-degree assault (DV); an FTA bench warrant for violation of a no-contact order, and for obstruction.
  • Billy Joe Rosenkilde, 35, booked on a DOC secretary’s warrant.

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/C – Failure to Appear/Comply (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