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Sirens & Gavels archive for March 21, 2012

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2012

Spokane police today released surveillance photos of two possible suspects in a late-night fight in an alley last month that left two men unconscious.
The assailants were described as a man and a woman. The fight occurred Feb. 25 just after midnight in an alley behind Safeway near 4100 N. Regal St. One of the victims was hospitalized with facial cuts.
Witnesses said the attackers may be near the Special K Tavern at 3817 N. Market St. Officers found two more victims at the bar who didn't call notify authorities about the their attack but were able to provide additional information on suspects.
The male attacker is described as white, 6-feet tall, 160 pounds, bald with short hair and an eyebrow piercing. He wore jeans and a gray t-shirt. The female assailant was described as Native American, 21 to 30 years old, 5-foot-5 and 160 pounds with black should-length hair and facial tattoos. They were last seen walking toward the the Safeway at 3919 N. Market St. The photos released today are from surveillance video at the store before the assault.
Anyone with information on their identities is asked to call Crime Check at (509) 456-2233. (Spokane Police Department)

Photos show suspects in alley assault

Spokane police today released surveillance photos of two possible suspects in a late-night assault in an alley last month that left two men unconscious. The assailants were described as a man and a woman. The assault occurred Feb. 25 just after midnight in an alley…

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Lewis to remain in jail on $500k bond

An 18-year-old man accused of killing a retired principal who was trying to break up an underage party will remain jailed on $500,000 bond. If Treven Lewis does post bond, he is required to check in with his attorney regularly, refrain from using alcohol and…

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Spokane police bust suspect chop shop

A stolen Honda Civic located outside a north Spokane garage Tuesday led police to raid a suspected chop shop and arrest two men. Dennis A. Martynenko, 23, and Brandon C. Hill, 18, were booked into jail on two counts of possession of a stolen motor…

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Felon had 12 guns, 12k ammo rounds

A convicted felon accused of illegally possessing guns had 12 firearms and more than 12,000 rounds of ammunition when federal agents searched her home last week, a new grand jury indictment alleges. Donna R. Perry, alias Douglas Perry, 60, pleaded not guiltyTuesday to a federal…

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Lewis due in court today for murder

An 18-year-old man accused of killing a retired principal who was trying to break up an underage drinking party is to appear in court this afternoon on a murder charge. Treven Lewis is scheduled to appear before Judge Annette Plese today at 1:30 p.m. Lewis…

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$400k to settle open records lawsuit

Spokane County Commissioners on Tuesday approved a $400,000 settlement in a six-year-old case stemming from an open records request. The Neighborhood Alliance of Spokane County won on appeal before the state Supreme Court last September, setting the stage for Tuesday’s action. The alliance in 2005…

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