A roll down superhero lane
If life-sized, comic superheroes are right up your alley, you can marvel at them as they seemingly bounce off a wall inside Bowlaway Lanes.
Man charged in drug, stolen property case
WALLA WALLA — A man suspected of various drug offenses, in addition to possessing a large amount of stolen property, was formally charged Thursday afternoon in Superior Court with 11 crimes.
City manager: Finding right balance is a challenge
Nabiel Shawa says the city is looking to address the recent increase in crime but needs to fund other services, too.
WALLA WALLA — Providing adequate police protection is a priority for the city of Walla Walla, according to City Manager Nabiel Shawa.
Walla Walla chief sees link between staffing, crime rate
Scott Bieber worries that further cuts to the city police force could undo work to make the city safer.
WALLA WALLA — The number of Walla Walla police officers has declined the past couple of years, just as the crime rate has inched upward along with calls for service.
Man pleads guilty in attack on baby daughter
WALLA WALLA — A man accused of breaking the ribs of his infant daughter last year has pleaded guilty in Walla Walla County Superior Court to a felony charge.
Trial date set in rape attempt
WALLA WALLA — A man pleaded innocent Monday afternoon in Superior Court to trying to rape a woman at a local residence this month.
A thousand-piece puzzle
Side-by-side comparisons, rankings and isolated data aren't enough to answer the question of whether an area has enough law enforcers.
Reviewing crime rates and employment statistics of law enforcement agencies is only one part of the puzzle when trying to piece together a complete picture of the effectiveness of individual departments.
Badges and budgets: Do we have enough?
A recent uptick has raised worries about an ominous shift after decades of falling crime in the Walla Walla Valley.
A recent uptick has raised worries about an ominous shift after decades of falling crime in the Walla Walla Valley.
Since 1980, more officers, less crime
The crime rate and number of officers in the county have both seen shifts over 40 percent, in opposite directions.
The crime rate and number of officers in the county have both seen shifts over 40 percent, in opposite directions.
Constitution lays out authority, not numbers
Sheriff's offices and police departments generally share authority in cities and towns in Washington.
Sheriff’s offices and police departments generally share authority in cities and towns in Washington.
Catsiff hands Inland Octopus case to Supreme Court
The high court might decide by spring whether to review the case, then it could take another year or year-and-a-half to rule. If the court decides not to accept review, that will end the matter.
WALLA WALLA — The fate of the purple octopus will now be up to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Trial delayed in gun-pointing case
WALLA WALLA — A new trial date has been set for a man accused of pointing a loaded semiautomatic pistol at a Walla Walla police detective in June.
New trial date set in robbery attempt, threats
WALLA WALLA — Trial has been delayed a second time for a man accused of arming himself with a gun in August, then threatening and demanding items from employees at a vineyard where he formerly worked.
Child porn case dismissed
WALLA WALLA — Charges against a man accused of sharing child pornography over the Internet in 2010 have been dismissed in Walla Walla County Superior Court.
Trial delayed in gun-pointing case
WALLA WALLA — A new trial date has been set for a man accused of pointing a loaded semiautomatic pistol at a Walla Walla police detective in June.
Dodd guilty of murder
WALLA WALLA — Daniel D. Dodd was convicted late Thursday afternoon of murdering confidential drug informant Kevin Myrick in June 2011.
Dodd found guilty in Myrick murder
WALLA WALLA — Daniel D. Dodd was convicted by a Superior Court jury late Thursday afternoon of murdering confidential drug informant Kevin Myrick in June 2011.
Defendant denies killing man
WALLA WALLA — Daniel D. Dodd steadfastly told the jury at his murder trial Wednesday he did not kill Kevin Myrick in June 2011.
Trial date set in shots-fired case
WALLA WALLA — A man accused of firing a handgun from a moving vehicle late last month pleaded innocent Tuesday afternoon in Superior Court to three related felony charges.
Man charged with attempted rape
WALLA WALLA — A man has been formally charged in Superior Court with trying to rape a woman at a local residence last weekend.
Testimony: Informant made numerous buys before death
WALLA WALLA — The defense in the murder trial of Daniel D. Dodd pointed out Friday that victim Kevin Myrick helped law enforcement by buying drugs from a number of people during the time he was a confidential informant for the Sheriff’s Office.
Cellphone location focus at murder trial
Daniel D. Dodd's murder trial continues in Superior Court
WALLA WALLA — Daniel D. Dodd’s cellphone was in proximity to Kevin Myrick’s residence just before he was fatally wounded, according to testimony Thursday by an FBI special agent.
Witnesses at trial unable to ID man's killer
WALLA WALLA — Two people at or near the scene the night Kevin Myrick was gunned down testified Wednesday they can’t identify the shooter.
Trial opens in slaying of informant
WALLA WALLA — A jury has been selected in the first-degree murder trial of Daniel D. Dodd, who is accused of killing a confidential law enforcement informant who had bought drugs from Dodd’s girlfriend.
Prosecution deferred in March vehicle chase
WALLA WALLA — Attorneys have agreed to defer prosecution of a man accused of leading law enforcement on a vehicle chase last winter beginning in College Place and ending in the county.
Man charged with drive-by shooting
WALLA WALLA — A man who allegedly fired a handgun from a moving vehicle this week was formally charged Wednesday afternoon in Superior Court with two counts of drive-by shooting.
New trial for sex predator delayed until 2013
WALLA WALLA — This week’s trial to determine if a sexually violent predator convicted of crimes in Walla Walla County should be released from lockup at the Special Commitment Center at McNeil Island has been postponed until next year.
Men arrested after drive-by shooting in Walla Walla
Frank P. Tamayo and Mario R. Deleon were taken into custody a few minutes after police received reports of shots being fired near Isaacs and Ash.
WALLA WALLA -- Police arrested Frank P. Tamayo, 27, for allegedly firing shots in the air from a moving vehicle today.
Date set for man's murder trial
WALLA WALLA — A man facing murder and four other felony charges related to the fatal shooting of a rival gang member last year pleaded innocent Monday afternoon in Walla Walla County Superior Court.
Man in break-in, assault not guilty by reason of insanity
WALLA WALLA — A man who broke into a woman’s home and assaulted her in January 2011 has been found not guilty by reason of insanity.
Trial delayed in robbery attempts
WALLA WALLA — A man accused of arming himself with a gun in August, then threatening and demanding items from employees at a vineyard where he formerly worked, will wait awhile longer for his case to be resolved.
Man pleads guilty to raping woman in 2011
WALLA WALLA — A man pleaded guilty Monday afternoon in Superior Court to a rape charge accusing him of having sex with a female acquaintance at a local residence last year without her consent.
Scofflaw in wreck sent to prison
Myranda R. York originally was sentenced to a treatment alternative for her role in a chase and injury crash.
WALLA WALLA -- A woman initially sentenced to inpatient drug-offender treatment for her role in a high-speed vehicle chase and resulting injury crash last winter now will spend time in prison.
Treatment scofflaw lands in prison
WALLA WALLA — A woman initially sentenced to inpatient drug-offender treatment for her role in a high-speed vehicle chase and resulting injury crash last winter now will spend time in prison.
New trial date set in string of thefts
WALLA WALLA — A new trial date has been set for a man who allegedly was caught with stolen property in August from as many as 30 vehicle prowls in the area.
Trial delayed in drug-grow case
WALLA WALLA — The trial of a Burbank man accused of unlawfully growing marijuana on his property last year has been postponed again in Walla Walla County Superior Court.
Man arrested in Walla Walla gang killing
Andres Solis has been charged in the murder of Julio Cesar Martinez in 2011.
WALLA WALLA — A man has been charged and arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a rival gang member during a confrontation last year in the west end of town.
Trial postponed for College Place man in gun-pointing
WALLA WALLA — Next week’s trial for a man who allegedly brandished a gun during a fight witnessed by frightened customers in the Walmart parking lot in August has been postponed in Walla Walla County Superior Court.
Trial date set in pursuit, injury crash
WALLA WALLA — A man suspected of leading police on a high-speed vehicle chase last winter resulting in an injury crash pleaded innocent Monday afternoon in Superior Court to five related crimes.
New date set for child pornography trial
WALLA WALLA — A new trial date has been set for a man accused of sharing child pornography over the Internet in 2010.
Trial date set in Walla Walla drive-by
WALLA WALLA — A man charged with being involved in a drive-by shooting last month in the 1100 block of West Cherry Street is set for trial Nov. 27 in Walla Walla County Superior Court.
Man in stabbing faces additional charges
WALLA WALLA — Three felony charges have been added against a man arrested this month in the brutal stabbing of a woman outside a local tavern.
Felony charges added against man accused of Walla Walla tavern stabbing
WALLA WALLA — Three felony charges have been added against a man arrested this month in the brutal stabbing of a woman outside a local tavern.
Man charged in Friday stabbing
WALLA WALLA — A man has been formally charged with the brutal stabbing of a woman outside a local tavern last week.
Jury: Lock sex predator up indefinitely
WALLA WALLA — A Superior Court jury Thursday afternoon determined that a man convicted in the past of four sexually violent crimes should be locked up indefinitely as a sexually violent predator.
Bail hiked for drive-by suspect
WALLA WALLA — A Superior Court judge this morning increased bail for a man charged with being involved in a drive-by shooting last week outside a residence in the 1100 block of West Cherry Street.
Arrest made in Walla Walla drive-by shooting
WALLA WALLA — Officials have arrested and charged a man in the drive-by shooting outside a residence in the 1100 block of West Cherry Street last week.
Trial again delayed in rape case
WALLA WALLA — This week’s trial of a man accused of raping a female acquaintance at a local residence last summer has been postponed yet again in Walla Walla County Superior Court.
Trial date set in gun-pointing
WALLA WALLA — A man pleaded innocent this morning in Superior Court to pointing a loaded semiautomatic pistol at a Walla Walla police detective in June.
Three injured in late-night shooting
WALLA WALLA — Three people outside a residence in the 1100 block of West Cherry Street were wounded late Thursday night when shots were fired from an unknown passing vehicle, police said.
