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Safety tips for a safe drive on Memorial Day

Submitted by Camille Troxel on Thursday, May 23rd, 4:44 pm
Safety tips for a safe drive on Memorial Day

Many families take to the open road over Memorial Day to take advantage of the long weekend and to celebrate the unofficial start of summer. Idaho State Police wants to remind all drivers to remain safe.

 

Last year there were 129 crashes in Idaho with 81 injuries and two fatalities. Idaho State Police has provided these safety reminders which are great for both Idaho and Washington drivers:

 

Wear Your Seatbelts: Police in both Idaho and Washington will be strictly enforcing seat belt laws and drivers with children are reminded to make sure all children are in age appropriate safety seats and that children under 12 are in the back seat.

 

Designate a Driver: Nearly 30 people a day die in an alcohol related crash. Make sure to designate a driver before anyone in your party drinks.

 

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Police investigate burglary at Lance Lanes and Casino

Submitted by Mia Carlson on Thursday, May 23rd, 3:04 pm
Police investigate burglary at Lance Lanes and Casino

The Clarkston Police Department and the Washington State Gambling Commission are investigating an early morning burglary at Lancer Lanes and Casino that resulted in an undisclosed amount of cash being taken.

It is the second entry made into the business in just over a week. Detective Sgt. Richard Muszynski says today's alleged burglary happened at about 2:00 a.m. and there was no forced entry.

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Prosecutor won't refile charge against officer

Submitted by KXLY Web Staff
Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, 1:37pm

A northern Idaho prosecutor says he doesn't plan to refile charges against a Nez Perce Tribal Police officer involved in a 2011 car chase and shooting that killed a Lewiston man.

Lewis County Prosecutor Zachary Pall tells the Lewiston Tribune on Thursday he was disappointed a voluntary manslaughter charge was dismissed last month against 31-year-old Robert S. Wall.

But he says he felt it was critical to have the court system make a determination and have a public process.

Wall was charged in February in connection to the shooting death of 46-year-old Jeffrey A. Flinn of Lewiston. Flinn led police on 50-mile car chase in a stolen truck in November 2011.

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Former teacher pleads not guilty to child porn

Submitted by KXLY Web Staff
Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, 1:37pm
Former teacher pleads not guilty to child porn

A former agricultural education instructor at a northern Idaho high school has pleaded not guilty to 11 counts of possessing child pornography.

The Lewiston Tribune reports that 27-year-old Tyler D. Mink of Lewiston made the plea Wednesday in 2nd District Court. A trial has been set to begin Sept. 16.

Court records say officers searched Mink's residence and found hundreds of files they allege contain child pornography and other sexually exploitative material on various electronic devices.

Court records say Mink told an investigating officer that he downloaded child pornography for his own gratification.

Mink resigned from Culdesac High School in January. He had started working at the school in June.

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Prosecutor won't refile charge against officer

Submitted by KXLY Web Staff
Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, 8:09am

A northern Idaho prosecutor says he doesn't plan to refile charges against a Nez Perce Tribal Police officer involved in a 2011 car chase and shooting that killed a Lewiston man.

Lewis County Prosecutor Zachary Pall tells the Lewiston Tribune in a story on Thursday he was disappointed a voluntary manslaughter charge was dismissed last month against 31-year-old Robert S. Wall.

But he says he felt it was critical to have the court system make a determination and have a public process.

Wall was charged in February in connection to the shooting death of 46-year-old Jeffrey A. Flinn of Lewiston. Flinn led police on 50-mile car chase in a stolen truck in November 2011.

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Lower Clearwater River closed to Salmon fishing

Submitted by Mia Carlson on Wednesday, May 22nd, 1:53 pm
Lower Clearwater River closed to Salmon fishing

LEWISTON, ID - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has closed the lower Clearwater River from the Camas Prairie Railroad Bridge in Lewiston to the Cherrylane Bridge to all salmon fishing.

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N. Idaho man pleads guilty to kidnapping

Submitted by KXLY Web Staff
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 6:57am

A northern Idaho man has pleaded guilty to kidnapping and aggravated battery after taking a 6-year-old hostage last summer and holding a bread knife against him.

The Lewiston Tribune reports that 57-year-old Roger D. Ehler of Lewiston made the plea Tuesday in 2nd District Court Tuesday.

Authorities say that on July 14 Ehler stopped a minivan carrying two adult men and the child and demanded a ride to Orofino, grabbing the child.

On the way to Orofino, the minivan stopped when met by law enforcement officers and the men and child were released, and Ehler was arrested.

Ehler on Tuesday told Judge Michael J. Griffin he suffers from bipolar disorder and didn't mean to hurt anyone.

Ehler faces up to 20 years at his sentencing set for July 30.

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