Child abuse incident in Rock Island
- Written by Sheriff Harvey Gjesdal
On 03/16/18 Douglas County Deputies received a report of a child abuse incident in Rock Island.
The child’s mother reported her children had been staying at a separate residence with their father. She received a call that the children’s father was hitting them and that she needed to pick them up.
She found two of her sons, 6 and 8 yoa, had bruises on their face and back.
Detectives identified the father as 37 year old John W. Strickland of Rock Island. He was located and arrested without incident on 03/21/18.
Strickland was booked at the Chelan County Jail for two counts of Assault of a Child 3rd degree. A search warrant for the suspect’s trailer was obtained and evidence was seized.
High risk warrant delivered without incident
- Written by Sheriff Harvey Gjesdal
On 03/16/18 at approximately 4:00 AM members of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team, The Chelan County SWAT team, Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office and Brewster Police Department served a high risk search warrant at 1127 ½ Fairview Avenue in Bridgeport, WA.
Inside investigators located a handgun with magazines, a little over an ounce of heroine, and an AR15 magazine. The renter of the mobile home, 33 year old Luis (Tony) Orosco of Bridgeport, was arrested for Possession of Heroin and Felon in Possession of a Firearm. A second subject, 20 year old Morningstar Rai St. Peter, was arrested on a felony DOC warrant for drug charges. This was considered a high risk warrant, but there were no injuries or mishaps. Both suspects were booked at the Okanogan County Jail.
Field deputies working their regular shifts spent months gathering evidence to get the search warrant. This is simply excellent police work and I commend them. This particular residence has caused great community concern due to suspicion drug dealing was going on. Sincere thanks to the other agencies who provided manpower to help take these criminals off the street.
Keen police work results in warrant arrest
- Written by Sheriff Harvey Gjesdal
On 03/10/18 at 5:30 PM a Douglas County Deputy was on routine patrol near Rock Island, WA. He observed a vehicle parked at the end of a dead end road. There were two persons inside, a male and a female. The Deputy initiated a social contact. As soon as he approached the car, he could still smell the strong odor of marijuana inside the vehicle. He also noticed what appeared to be a marijuana pipe and a lighter in the female’s hand.
The Deputy told the occupants that it was illegal to use marijuana in public. He asked the female for her identification. She said she had none, but told him a name. The Deputy also noted she was making attempts to hide her face. The Deputy went back to his car and searched the name given by the female. Her photo appeared on his patrol car computer, and he could see the woman in the car was not the person she claimed to be.
He went back to the car, told the woman he had reason to believe she lied to him, and asked her to step out of the vehicle. She refused. He told her several times to exit the vehicle. She continued to refuse. The Deputy attempted pull her from the car by her wrist. She pulled away and began to resist, hitting the Deputy several times in the chest. He finally pulled her from the vehicle and, after some continued struggle, was able to handcuff her.
Further investigation identified the suspect as 23 year old Alex Zufall of East Wenatchee. The Deputy also discovered a white crystalline substance he suspected to be methamphetamine and items which appeared to be drug paraphernalia in the suspect’s purse. Finally, the Deputy learned the woman had a misdemeanor warrant for her arrest.
There were no injuries in the altercation and the suspect was transported to the Chelan County Jail without further incident. She was booked for the warrant, possession of methamphetamine, resisting arrest, and giving false information to a law enforcement officer.
This example of police work is a great example of proactive patrol, solid investigation, and proper use of force. The Deputy also wrote a nearly flawless report, which I appreciate.
Very Respectfully,
Sheriff Harvey Gjesdal
Bremmer's Pit burglary under investigation
- Written by Sheriff Harvey Gjesdal
On 02/21/18 at approximately 1300 hrs. Douglas County Deputies responded to Bremmer’s Pit located at SE Vantage Drive in Rock Island.
Unknown persons had broken into a steel work box and stolen over $6,000 in tools. The thieves left footprints and there was surveillance video footage which is being examined by investigators.
Anyone with information about the theft is encouraged to call the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
A reward is available. Mention C#18D-00927.
Douglas County Sheriff updates 2-19-18
- Written by Sheriff Harvey Gjesdal
On 02/18/18 at approximately 1:00 AM Douglas County Deputies were called to a report of a trespass at an apartment complex located at the 1200 Blk. of Fairview in Bridgeport, WA. Deputies arrived and were pointed to a laundry room used by tenants. They observed a ladder leading up to a crawl space where they could hear talking. The Deputies ordered the persons out, and after a short time they complied. The suspects were identified as 31 year old Antonio Infante of Brewster. The second person was identified as 21 year old Erin Phillips of Tonasket. They were not tenants and did not have permission to be on the property. Both were arrested for Trespass 1st degree, but were released at the scene with a criminal citation.
On 02/16/18 at approximately 12:30 AM a Douglas County Deputy was on routine patrol in the area of Sunset Hwy. at the 1100 Blk. He observed a vehicle cross over the centerline then jerk back in within the lane. The Deputy turned on his emergency lights. The vehicle pulled to the side of the road. As the Deputy prepared to contact the driver, she inadvertently popped the trunk open. The female driver smelled of alcoholic beverages and performed poorly on the field sobriety tests. The driver, a 26 year old East Wenatchee resident, was arrested for DUI and transported to the Chelan County Jail without incident.
On 02/18/18 at approximately 8:00 AM Douglas County Deputies and Brewster Police responded to a report of gunshots in the area of the 1200 Blk of Douglas. A Deputy was searching the area on foot when he heard the engine of a vehicle being revved. He waved the vehicle down and contacted the driver, 29 year old Francisco Lorenzano-Basurto of Bridgeport. The Deputy spotted a Smith and Wesson 9mm lying in the seat. The slide was locked back and the magazine was empty. The serial number had been altered. Lorenzano-Basurto was placed under arrest and a second empty magazine was found in his coat pocket. The suspect said the gun was not his but could not recall the name of the owner. The subject was also found to be DUI. He was arrested and booked at the Okanogan County Jail for DUI. The case was forwarded to the prosecutor for consideration of weapons charges.
On 02/18/18 at approximately 9:30 PM Douglas County Deputies went to a residence at the 700 Blk. of Fairview to search for a wanted person, 24 year old Derrick Charley of Omak. A female at the residence stated she had not seen him in hours, but when a Deputy called out his name, he appeared from a back room. He was arrested without incident for a DOC warrant for escape from community custody. Charley was transported to the Okanogan County Jail and booked on the warrant.
Buckner Orchard Membership Drive 2018
- Written by Herb Sargo
We need you more than ever!
As reported in our Annual Report for 2017 we were able to do many, many good things at the Homestead and Orchard thanks to your support, contributions, and volunteering. If we are to continue this good work, funding and volunteering must continue.
It's still unknown what impact proposed federal budget cuts will have on the work at the Orchard. There will likely be a loss of time and/or resources available to the National Park Service this year, making our work all the more important. The Buckner Orchard and Homestead need our support more than ever!
Memberships are one form of contributing funds to support the Foundation's work at the Homestead and Orchard.
RENEWAL - Your check, made out to the Buckner Homestead Heritage Foundation (BHHF), should be mailed to PO Box 184, Manson, WA 98831. As a renewal, we will have your information on file. Please include your e-mail address, as this is how we receipt and communicate with members in a cost-effective manner. And, your contribution is tax deductible as allowed by the IRS.
NEW MEMBERSHIP - Download and print the membership form found at this link (Membership Form) and mail to PO Box 184, Manson, WA 98831.
Again, be sure to include your e-mail address.
Individual - $25.00
Business - $75.00
Benefactor - $250.00
Sustainer - $1,000.00
Family - $50.00
Patron - $100.00
Steward - $500.00
Donation - $ ___________
DONATIONS - Another form of support for the Homestead and Orchard is a donation. Monetary donations may be for a specific purpose or as a non-specific donation to the Foundation.
Please join us today with whatever level of membership you choose and help us assure a productive and successful future for the Buckner Homestead. (Not sure how your contribution will be used? Then, review our 2017 Financial Summary at the end of the Annual Report.) All Foundation work and administration is entirely by volunteers.
2018 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Monday, May 7 Annual Meeting
7 PM,
Reclamation District Office
Manson
Thursday, June 14 Orchard Work Party
8:30 AM,
Buckner Orchard, Stehekin
Saturday, July 14 Orchard Work Party
8:30 AM
Buckner Orchard, Stehekin
Saturday, August 4 Square Dance at the Orchard
Old Packing Shed 7 PM,
Stehekin
HARVEST FEST 2018
Friday, October 5
Orchard Work Party
Buckner Orchard, 9 AM
Valley Music Program
Stehekin School, 7 PM
Stehekin
Saturday, October 6 Harvest Fest
Buckner Orchard, Stehekin
10 AM, picking and pressing
1 PM potluck and music
Sunday, October 7 Poetry Night
7 PM, Bakery Cabin #1,
Stehekin
Web site: bucknerhomestead.org
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PUD payment phone scam circulating
- Written by Kelly A. Soltwisch, Chief Civil Deputy Douglas County Sheriff’s Office
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has received multiple reports from Bridgeport area businesses that they are being contacted by persons claiming to represent the Douglas County Public Utility District (PUD) requesting payment over the phone for overdue account balances.
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed with the PUD that these calls are not legitimate and it is not a standard PUD practice to ask customers for sensitive financial information over the phone.
If you receive a similar call or any call you feel is suspicious in nature, do not give out your personal financial information.
Please report any suspicious calls to law enforcement by calling: (509)663-9911.
Douglas County Sheriff updates 2-10-18
- Written by Sheriff Harvey Gjesdal
Case # 18D00457 – On 01-22-18 at approximately 8:00 pm a Douglas County Deputy arrested Michelle Casarez, a 28 yoa female of Bridgeport, on an arrest warrant outside of an apartment in the 700 block of Fairview Avenue in Bridgeport. The arrested subject requested to leave her blanket and retrieve her cell phone from one of the apartments. While at the apartments, the Deputy made observations leading to attaining a search warrant of the apartment for stolen property. While serving the search warrant, Deputies recovered a large amount of stolen property from burglaries, which had occurred in Douglas County, Okanogan County and Chelan County. The property recovered, included items such as, coins, tools, electronics, firearms, and silencers. As a result of the investigation Deputies arrested Francisco Leyva-Saucedo, a 29 yoa male of Bridgeport, for Possession of stolen property in the 1st degree, Possession of a stolen firearm, and unlawfull possession of a firearm 1st degree. Douglas County deputies also arrested Crystal M. Sanabria, a 28 yoa female of Bridgeport, for Possession of stolen property 1st degree and Possession of a stolen firearm. Both subjects were booked into Okanogan County Jail.
Case # 18D00662 - On 02-03-18 at approximately 8:15 pm a Douglas County Deputy stopped a vehicle for failing to use a turn signal, in Bridgeport. The Deputy contacted the driver, Rebecca N. Norton, a 28 yoa female of Coulee Dam and the passenger Daniel J. Marsden, a 27 yoa male of Omak. While speaking with them the deputy observed a gun case in the back seat. After some questioning, the deputy cited and released the driver for infractions. Based on observations and information gathered at the stop, Douglas County Deputies re-contacted and seized the vehicle to apply for a search warrant. After the search warrant was attained deputies located two rifles, one stolen pistol, stolen ammunition and narcotics. Deputies then re-located and arrested Rebecca Norton for possession of stolen firearm, carry firearms loaded in a vehicle, loaded rifle in a vehicle and possession of stolen property in the third degree. Daniel Marsden was arrested and charged with Possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a firearm in the first degree, possession of stolen firearm, carry firearms loaded in a vehicle, loaded rifle in a vehicle, and possession of stolen property in the third degree. Both subjects were booked into Okanogan County Jail.
Sheriff patrols lead to warrant suspect arrests
- Written by Sheriff Harvey Gjesdal
On 01/05/17 at approximately 9:43 AM a Douglas County Deputy on routine patrol in Rock Island spotted a vehicle in the BJ’s truck stop. A vehicle license check revealed that an associated person had warrants. As the vehicle left the parking lot, the Deputy stopped it and contacted the driver, 28 year old Jason Blomquist of Wenatchee. He was found to be driving on a suspended license. He also had a felony DOC warrant. He was arrested and booked without incident.
On 01/05/18 at approximately 3:00 PM a Douglas County Deputy on routine patrol spotted a male in the Mansfield School Parking lot. The Deputy knew the individual to have previous arrests. He ran the subject’s name and found he had a warrant for his arrest. The subject, identified as 40 year old Lester Haney of Mansfield, was arrested and booked without incident.
On 01/09/17 at approximately 4:40 AM a Douglas County Deputy on routine patrol in Bridgeport, WA stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. The passenger in the car matched a person known to have warrants. The Deputy confirmed the warrants and attempted to take the person into custody. The person tried to shed his coat saying it belonged to someone else. He struggled with the Deputy who then handcuffed him. In the coat pocket he found a baggy filled with a substance he suspected to be methamphetamine. The subject, 34 year old Olegario Duran of Bridgeport, was arrested and booked for possession of methamphetamine and a misdemeanor warrant.
Three escape raging house fire
- Written by Sheriff Harvey Gjesdal
On 01/05/18 at approximately 6:33 AM a Douglas County Deputy responded to the 400 Blk. of Hwy 173. Fire units were engaged in fighting a house fire. When the Deputy arrived, he saw the home was fully engulfed in flames.
There had been three residents inside the home. An adult male, Michael (Pat) McFadden, an adult female, Taralee Martin, and her eight year old son. All had escaped.
Ms. Martin told the Deputy she had awakened to rumbling sound in the house. She opened her bedroom door and saw flames in the hallway. She woke up Mr. McFadden. He quickly got up, ran into the eight year old’s room, scooped up the child, and fled down the hallway, through the flames, and out an exterior door. Ms. Martin was able to escape out a window. The Deputy reported the home appeared to be a total loss.
Mr. McFadden and the eight year old boy were transported to Three Rivers Hospital in Brewster. Ms. Martin had singed hair but no apparent injuries. Mr. McFadden and the eight year old boy sustained burns, but their current condition is unknown.
Mr. McFadden is the basketball coach at Bridgeport High School. The community can be proud of this couple’s quick actions in the face of this life threatening event.
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