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Lewiston man facing sex abuse charges in Colorado in addition to charges in Nez Perce County
A Lewiston man who is in custody for three counts of lewd conduct is facing more charges in Colorado. Shelby T. Ward, 30, is being extradited to Douglas County, Colo., to face two felony counts of sex assault with a pattern of abuse and one count of habitual sex offender against children. The warrant from Colorado was returned Wednesday, according to court documents.
Power outage in Clarkston affecting more than 1,500 customers
A power outage affecting more than 1,500 customers in Clarkston on Friday morning is being reported by Avista on its online outage map. The outage was reported at 7:37 a.m. Friday. The estimated time of restoration is 10:30 a.m. Friday. The cause of the outage is under investigation.
Area Support Groups
Please check in with support groups to see if they are meeting in person or online. Support group organizers can call (208) 848-2262 or email mbaney@lmtribune.com to update a listing. T.O.P.S., a weight loss support group, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Church of God, 910 Sycamore St., Clarkston.
Idaho Governor Brad Little thanks those who fought Gwen, Texas Road wildfires
LAPWAI, Idaho — The Gwen Fire burned close to 30,000 acres, destroying 38 homes and 122 outbuildings. This comes as Idaho Governor Brad Little traveled to Nez Perce County on Thursday to visit what remains of the Gwen and nearby Texas fire. Little got a birds eye view of...
Woman sentenced for battery, possession of a controlled substance after WinCo incident
A woman had her sentence suspended to be released on probation and community service after biting a WinCo employee. Laurissa Jefferies, 56, of Quincy, Calif., was sentenced by 2nd District Judge Mark Monson at the Nez Perce County Courthouse for felony possession of methamphetamine and a misdemeanor battery.
Clarkston public works director departs, council seat vacant as city grapples with Foster Park homeless issue
The Clarkston public works director is leaving at the end of the week, and a city councilor is resigning because he no longer lives inside city limits. Edward Coffland, who was hired to oversee the Public Works Department in February, said his wife passed away shortly after they moved here, which made him realize he wants to spend the time he has left with his family and friends.
Child sexual exploitation case now at federal level
A child sexual exploitation case from Nez Perce County has been moved up to the federal level. Jesse E. Burnett, 40, of Lewiston, had his charges dismissed in July and the case was then brought to the U.S. District Court in Idaho. In Nez Perce County, he was charged with sexual abuse of a child, child sexually exploitative material and faced a mandatory minimum sentencing enhancement as well as a persistent violator enhancement, all felonies. The probable cause affidavit for the case alleges that Burnett messaged a 10-year-old on an app called Randomly and sent and received nude photos. He also has two previous convictions in Latah County for lewd conduct and sexually exploitative material, according to court documents.
Lapwai Fire along with Nez Perce Tribal Fire make quick work of a grass fire on Thunder Hill Road
LAPWAI - A grass fire was reported around 10:00am today on Thunder Hill Road, Lapwai Fire arrived on scene with 6 people, 1 engine, and a water tender; Nez Perce Tribal Fire had three brush trucks and 8 people total. Fire units were on scene about 2 hrs. No injuries...
Idaho judge enters not guilty plea for prisoner charged with killing a man when he escaped custody
LEWISTON, Idaho — An Idaho judge has entered a not guilty plea on behalf of an escaped prisoner charged with killing a man while he was on the lam for 36 hours. Prosecutors have said they intend to seek the death penalty if Skylar Meade, 32, is convicted of the murder charge in connection with the shooting death of James Mauney. Meade was arraigned on the charge in Nez Perce County on Thursday. When 2nd District Judge Michelle Evans asked if he was ready to enter a plea, Meade’s defense attorney Anne Taylor said, “your honor, he intends to stand silent.”
Idaho prison escapee, facing death penalty for killing during manhunt, stands silent during plea hearing
The man who escaped Idaho Department of Correction custody and is accused of committing murder during a statewide manhunt stood silently when asked to enter a plea Thursday. Aryan Knights member Skylar Meade, 32, appeared on Zoom in a gray striped jumpsuit for his arraignment in Nez Perce County — the first time he was seen in public since he was handed a life sentence in July for escaping custody after a shootout with Boise corrections officers.
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