Officials release age of shooting victim
PECK - Authorities have released the ages of two boys involved in an accidental shooting that resulted in one boy's death Thursday night.
A 9-year-old boy was killed after a gun was accidentally discharged by a 14-year-old boy, said Sgt. Patrick Santos with the Nez Perce County's Sheriff Office. He declined to identify the boys Friday because of the pending investigation, but said the two were known to each other.
The incident was reported about 4:55 p.m. on the 22400 block of Big Canyon Road near Peck. Three boys reportedly were playing in a bedroom while their adult supervisors were feeding livestock. The 14-year-old boy reportedly found the gun and was attempting to move it to a safe location when it discharged.
No charges have been filed, and Santos said it was not known if any would be filed. No additional information was available Friday.
"At this time, the investigation is still ongoing," he said.
Bond set at $10,000 for woman accused of embezzelment
ASOTIN - Bond was set at $10,000 Friday for a Lewiston woman accused of embezzling more than $4,000 from a Clarkston school union.
Abigail S. Brood, 36, appeared Friday in Asotin County Superior Court for one felony charge of second-degree theft. She is in custody at the Asotin County Jail.
The charge stems from allegations she used money from the union, Clarkston Classified Association, for personal items. The unauthorized charges reportedly include $649 for a night at the Davenport Hotel in Spokane on Valentine's Day.
Brood formerly served as president of the union. The alleged fraudulent charges came to light when a new leader took over in July, according to court documents. Brood is no longer employed by the Clarkston School District.
Brood allegedly made additional transactions using union money after July, according to court documents, including a charge of $1,440 to pay an Avista power bill. She reportedly told police she used the union's credit card only for union-related expenses.
Her next court appearance is set for Feb. 27. If convicted, second-degree theft, a class C felony, carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a fine of $10,000.
Car prowler takes audio equipment
Someone rummaged through at least four vehicles Thursday night, with half reporting thefts of audio equipment valuing a total of $300, police say.
The car prowls were reported within an eight-block grid just west of Clarkston High School. Clarkston police suspect the incidents are related, though they don't know for certain.
A Sony amplifier and speaker were reported stolen from an unlocked 1993 Honda Civic that was parked on the 1000 block of Ninth Street. The items were valued at $200.
The second theft came from an unlocked 2014 Dodge pickup truck parked on the 1000 block of Seventh Street. A Kenwood amplifier and speakers - valued at $100 - were reported stolen.
Nothing was reported stolen from another car parked on the 1000 block of Ninth Street, and it was not known whether anything was stolen from a car parked on the 1300 block of 11th Street.
Spokane man killed in car accident
COLFAX - A Spokane man was killed in an accident with a tractor-trailer near here Friday morning.
Alexander M. Gill, 20, died at the scene, according to a news release from the Washington State Patrol.
The accident was reported around 10 a.m. Friday along U.S. Highway 195 near milepost 59, about 21 miles north of Colfax. Gill was traveling north in a 1996 Ford Ranger when he lost control of the vehicle, according to the news release. The Ford then reportedly crossed the centerline and struck a 2014 Western semitrailer that was traveling south.
The driver of the semitrailer, 57-year-old Michael W. Lee of Orofino, was not injured.
The highway was closed for at least an hour as crews responded to the scene.
The state patrol listed the cause of the accident as "crossing the centerline" and "speed too fast for conditions."
Veterans advocate will be at Chamber of Commerce
KAMIAH - The Idaho Division of Veteran Services will have a veterans advocate Tuesday at the Chamber of Commerce building, 518 Main St., Kamiah.
Appointments can be scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for veterans and their dependents to ask questions about veteran benefits, get assistance with ongoing claims and take new claims for filing with Veterans Affairs.
Veterans in need of these services should schedule an appointment by calling the Idaho Division of Veteran Services in the Lewiston region at (208) 750-3690. Walk-ins will only be seen as time allows.
