In brief: No charges to come in driver’s death

Prosecutors have declined to pursue criminal charges against law enforcement officers involved in the fatal crash of a diabetic man June 20.

Daniel Marinovich, 50, drove his Ford Taurus over spike strips on U.S. Highway 395 near Hatch Road. He continued for about a mile on a flat tire before crossing into oncoming traffic and hitting a semitruck. The Post Falls man died at the scene.

Deputies Jennifer Wrotenbery and Mike Northway were pursuing Marinovich after hearing reports of an erratic driver. Washington State Patrol Trooper Terry VanWeerdhuizen deployed the spike strips.

Investigators believe Marinovich was traveling between 60 and 80 mph as he abruptly swerved, slowed and accelerated during the pursuit.

The Spokane County Prosecutor’s Office said the response from law enforcement was appropriate.

“There is no basis for any charges to be filed against any law enforcement officers involved in the pursuit,” according to a report.

Friends say Marinovich was a severe diabetic who was prone to erratic behavior.

Meghann M. Cuniff

County libraries offer Kindle books

The Spokane County Library District’s electronic book collection is now available in the Amazon Kindle format.

In addition to Kindle reader devices, the format may be used on iPads, iPhones, iPod Touches and other mobile devices by downloading free software from Amazon.com.

The library’s Kindle-format books also are delivered through the Internet shopping service, so an Amazon registration is necessary.

To get started, go to scld.lib.overdrive.com – a website provided by electronic media distributor OverDrive Inc. – and select a book. Be careful to choose the appropriate format, as several are available.

Once a Kindle-format book has been checked out, a download link leads to Amazon.com for delivery.

Books can be checked out directly from mobile devices, but first-time users may find it easier to browse the catalog and make their selections with full-size computers that can synchronize with their handhelds.

John Craig