Sandpoint Police Chief and four others resign
Sandpoint Police Chief Dick Abbott and four others including Det. Chuck Bastian and Assist. Chief Guy Gardner submit resignations to Mayor Les Brown effective Jan 12. Council debates future public safety plans and considers reorganization after Abbott returns from Riverside.
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Denny's Village Cafe Burglarized on Highway 200
A sizeable amount of cash and checks were stolen from Denny's Village Cafe early Monday. Sheriff Wilcox said entry method and exact amount remain undetermined and evidence was lost due to normal restaurant activity. Local burglaries in Priest River and Prest Lake were reported with unspecified losses.
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Katherine Dewoody
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Sandpoint Lions Toys for Tots Drive Tops 3000 Milestone
The Sandpoint Lions Club Toys for Tots drive has surpassed 3000 in donations with 3087 raised so far from local individuals and groups. Contributors include Ray and Mrs McLeod Gambles Sprouse Reitz and other supporters. the club aims for a 5000 goal with toy distribution beginning this weekend at the Sandpoint Fire Station.
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Driver Hart Lance K Lovick Injured In One Car Crash
Hart Lance K Lovick of Cheney Washington received cuts and bruises in a Wednesday one car crash on US 95 near Careywood Idaho State Patrol says Lovick fell asleep at the wheel driving off the road into a ditch The car traveled about 350 yards before hitting an embankment and stopping An officer gave first aid and hospital officials said Lovick was not admitted He was cited for attentive driving
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Idaho Adopts Juvenile Program Amid Funding Debate
Idaho's Law Enforcement Planning Commission approved a juvenile justice plan aimed at securing federal funds under the National Juvenile Justice Planning Act, approving an advisory board and addressing status offenders while wary of costs. Director Robert Arneson defended the move as a doorway to funds, noting Idaho can exit later without repayment, though critics warned of long term expenses and deinstitutionalization requirements.
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Old Depot in Sandpoint Likely Safe Under National Register Rules
Acting NPS director Kissell Dickenson says the Burlington Northern depot retains protection from federal projects due to National Register status. Idaho Sen Frank Church and Sandpoint Chamber leader Earl Midkiff push a US 95 bypass, but any route near the depot remains restricted, with FHWA evaluating eligibility and an environmental impact statement due spring.
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