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CP police investigate report man tried to lure boys
COLLEGE PLACE — Police are investigating a report that an unidentified man attempted to lure two young boys into his truck Monday afternoon near Davis Elementary School.
Stabbing suspect extradited to Umatilla County
WALLA WALLA – Extradition papers were signed this morning to transfer a Walla Walla man to Umatilla County to face assault charges in connection with the May 5 stabbing of Benjamin Beliz.
Oregon stabbing suspect charged in Walla Walla for meth possession
WALLA WALLA — The suspect in a stabbing in Oregon who was arrested in College Place was charged Monday in Walla Walla County Superior Court with possession of methamphetamine that officers reported they found in his pants.
Walla Walla man jailed in stabbing near Stateline
MILTON-FREEWATER — A 51-year-old who allegedly stabbed another man multiple times near the former Oasis restaurant was being held in the Walla Walla County Jail this morning.
Police arrest man in Taser, knife assault
WALLA WALLA – Police arrested a 20-year-old man suspected of using a Taser and pocket knife to assault a 51-year-old man during an altercation Tuesday night in Walla Walla.
A shot at a dream
For many men, sitting around a gun store all day would be a dream come true. Gun store owner Jeff Pierce, on the other hand, would rather devote his time to designing and building guns. “Retail wasn’t really my focus,” Pierce said in a recent interview at his store. “It (is) necessary to do the other parts.”
Sheriff waylays deputy who plans to run against him
WALLA WALLA — Walla Walla County Sheriff John Turner has “cut loose” a 24-year veteran of the department who says he plans to run for election to Turner’s post in 2014.
City motorcycle officer hurt in collision
WALLA WALLA – Walla Walla motorcycle police Officer Timothy Hollingsworth was treated and released from Providence St. Mary Medical Center, Tuesday, following a collision at Rose Street and 12th Avenue while on patrol.
Milton-Freewater judge subdues suspect discovered rifling through home
Municipal Judge Sam Tucker held Kevin R. Daugherty at gunpoint until police arrived on the scene.
WESTON — A Milton-Freewater judge who found a man in his home held the burglary suspect at gunpoint until police arrived.
Man held in multiple fraud probe
WALLA WALLA — Police in multiple jurisdictions are investigating a rash of fraud crimes allegedly committed by one man, Jason Taylor, who surrendered himself to a bail bondsman late last week.
