Dalton Murder Arrest

Breaking: Detectives Identify and Charge Deer Park Homicide Suspect with Murder 1st Degree, Burglary 1st Degree
Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Major Crime Detectives continued their investigation and developed probable cause to charge 37-year-old Gary B. Ault with Murder 1st Degree and Burglary 1st Degree in the death of 83-year-old Richard Purdy on December 26, 2022.
Detectives and Forensic Unit personnel remained at the victim’s residence for several hours as they processed the scene for evidence once a search warrant was obtained.

Press Release January 10, 2023

Homicide On Dalton Road

Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Major Crime Detectives are investigating a homicide in the 29400 block of N. Dalton Road in North Spokane County. Arriving Deputies found an older adult male deceased inside the home and recognized signs of a possible burglary.

Press Release December 26, 2022

5 Questions: Sheriff Candidates Spokane County

Both candidates for Spokane County Sheriff were asked the same questions. Compare their answers side by side. The General Election will be November 8th, this year.
We sent the following questions to both candidates at the same time. Their answers are unedited.

Richie Schut September 19, 2022

City Sends Voters Law Enforcement Survey

Limited numbers of voters received a survey from the city regarding law enforcement in Deer Park, Washington. Six questions mainly cover primary concerns and preferred options.

Richie Schut September 7, 2022

Poll: Should Deer Park Have A Police Department?

The topic of a police department in Deer Park has been avidly debated among the Deer Park council members. Jason Upchurch, Deer Park Councilman, opened up to the public about the Spokane County Sheriff’s inability to retain the required staff to serve both Spokane County and the city of Deer Park.

Chloe Cochran August 16, 2022

Adventures In Boating Course

With so many lakes in the Spokane and Stevens County area (over 100), it is no wonder why boating is such a popular pastime in our area. However, as with most activities, boating is not without its dangers and accidents occur. This is why Spokane County Sheriff is offering mandatory boating education classes.

Editorial Team April 14, 2022

New Rules For City Council

Removing a law that protects residents is one of the first things Mayor Verzal has put on the agenda for 2022. The ordinance is designed to prevent new laws from being created quickly and haphazardly.

Richie Schut January 3, 2022

City Council Summary July 7th, 2021

Deer Park’s first in-person city council meeting since the COVID-19 shutdowns commenced on June 7th. Spokane County Sheriff was appointed as the chief law enforcement of Deer Park by a unanimous vote.

Micca Tanner July 13, 2021

5Q: Deer Park’s City Growth Responses

We asked you 5 Questions about the growth of Deer Park and you answered in a big way! With these simple questions about what growth you have already seen in town, as well as your hopes for the future, the Gazette has learned more than we ever expected. Thirty-three people replied, providing more than one hundred fifty comments and suggestions.

Joanne Darassi March 11, 2021

Violent Threat Towards Deer Park High School Students

Tuesday, Oct 15, the Deer Park School District acknowledged that a threat had been made against a “small and specific group of students” via social media. Spokane County Sheriff are working with the Spokane Police Department determined that a posted message came from outside of the Deer Park area

TRECpro October 15, 2019

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