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Moscow man changes attorneys

Moscow man changes attorneys

ASOTIN, WA - A 51-year-old Moscow man who is charged with 2nd-degree assault-domestic violence against his missing estranged wife has a new attorney.

Mark Monson was appointed to represent Charles Capone in his upcoming trial after attorney Jane Richards filed a motion to withdraw due to an unwaivable conflict of interest. Asotin County Superior Court Judge William Acey granted the motion to withdraw earlier this afternoon.

Local parent tips off authorities to alleged Internet predator

Local parent tips off authorities to alleged Internet predator

LEWISTON, ID - A 45-year-old Michigan man has been arraigned on multiple federal child pornography charges after the Nez Perce County Sheriff's Office was contacted by the parent of a local 13-year-old child on January 29th. That child was allegedly being sent sexually explicit photos by Chad A. Cole of Holly, Michigan.

According to the Nez Perce County Sheriff's Office, an Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigation found that Chad A. Cole of Holly, Michigan had been in contact with the minor between July 2012 and January 2013.

Thieves hit Lewiston bike and skateboard shop

 

LEWISTON, ID - A downtown Lewiston bike and skateboard business was hit by thieves overnight. A passerby called Lewiston Police this morning at about 5:18 a.m. to report the window on the east end of Covey's Bike & Board at 621 Main Street was broken out. It was discovered that five bicycles were stolen, ranging in price from $350 to $3,000.

The description of the bikes is as follows:

The BMX bikes are; a black and orange Verde Eon, an all red Verde Vex, an orange Cult CC01, and Justin Covey's personal ride which is a raw silver Cult Deathrow. The roadbike is a black carbon fiber Cannondale, according to store officials.

Lewiston man pleads guilty to burglary

COEUR D'ALENE, ID - A 20-year-old Lewiston man today pled guilty in U.S. District Court to a March 2012 burglary. According to the plea agreement, on two separate occasions Stefan Hiebert, an enrolled member of the Nez Perce Tribe, burglarized a barn located on the Nez Perce Indian Reservation, with the intent to steal elk and deer antlers and sheds he knew to be inside.

Lewiston Police warn about telephone scam

The Lewiston Police Department has a new warning regarding a telephone credit card scam.

They say they've gotten several phone calls this week about the scam.

The scammer tells the person on the phone that they have “WON” a large amount of money or a valuable prize and that they need to buy a prepaid credit card to pay shipping and fees for the prizes that they've won.

The Lewiston Police Department warns that this is a scam and that you should never have to buy a prepaid credit card to claim a prize.

Please do not give any personal information, including credit card or bank information, out to someone you do not know.

Asotin County jail commander pleads not guilty

Asotin County jail commander pleads not guilty

ASOTIN, WA - A not guilty plea was entered today for Asotin County Jail Commander Jon Singleton on one count of harassment. The charge stems from an incident on Sept. 24 at the courthouse where he allegedly threatened to kill Prosecutor Ben Nichols.

Singleton was not represented by an attorney while the state was represented by Assistant Attorney General John Hillman. Singleton told the court that he could not afford an attorney.

Sen. Crapo asks for contituents' forgiveness

Sen. Crapo asks for contituents' forgiveness

 

In a lengthy statement released after his court appearance, Idaho Sen. Mike Crapo apologized to his constituents for his lapse of judgment that led to his Dec. 23 arrest for drunken driving in Alexandria, Va., a suburb of Washington, D.C.

"I offer my apologies, ask for your forgiveness for my recent failings and I make a firm commitment that I will strive to regain the trust that I have lost,” the statement read.

The senator then explains his actions: "I have on occassion had alcoholic drinks in my apartment in Washington, D.C. It was a poor choice to use alcohol to relieve stress - and one at odds with my personally-held religious beliefs."

 

See the full statement below: