Damaged windshield leads to drug arrest

A cracked windshield and a suspended driver’s license led to the arrest of a 33-year-old Opportunity man on drug charges last week.

Reymundo I. Hernandez was arrested, but not before he tried to fool officers into thinking he was someone else – his brother, Spokane Valley police spokesman Cpl. Dave Reagan said. Hernandez was booked into Spokane County Jail for possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, second-degree identity theft and driving with a suspended license.

A Spokane Valley officer saw the car with a cracked windshield about 10 a.m. Jan. 19 in the area of Mission Avenue and Evergreen Road. He pulled the car over after he ran the registration, and discovered the driver had a suspended license.

When the officer asked for the man’s license, he handed him his brother’s identification. However, the police found a photo of the driver and it didn’t match the name on identification card.

The officer arrested the man for not having a license to drive and searched the car. Gel caps filled with methamphetamine were found underneath the driver’s seat, Reagan said. Capsules are commonly used by drug dealers.

Corrections positions available

The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office needs you.

The jail can hire up to 20 more corrections deputies in 2006, spokesman Cpl. Dave Reagan said. Officials are concerned because few people have signed up for the upcoming civil service exam.

Corrections deputies work inside the Spokane County Jail and earn from $3,042 to $3,904 per month. Applicants for the exam must have a high school diploma, GED or a college degree. Those applying must also have a valid Washington State driver’s license.

The closing date for applications is Feb. 10. Pretest workshops will be held during the evenings of Feb. 15 and 16. The test will be given on Feb. 22.

People interested in applying should call 477-4711.