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Our mission is to contribute to our community and their desire to live in an environment where it is safe to live, work, play and visit.

10/23/2026

Noteworthy Calls of the Weeks: September 13th through October 3rd-

ARRESTS-

September 17th-

• Sonya L. MacDonald (43) of Ponderay was arrested for Driving Under the Influence in the 200 block of Larkspur Street.

September 22nd-

• Robert M. Hope Jr. (49) of Sagle was charged with Battery for an incident in the 477000 block of Highway 95.

September 23rd-

• A Juvenile female from Sandpoint was arrested on an outstanding Misdemeanor Warrant in the 200 block of Bonner Mall Way.

October 2nd-

• Cody A. Peters (35) of Sagle was arrested for Driving Under the Influence and charged with Leaving the Scene of an Accident in the 476600 block of Highway 95.

10/21/2026

The Ponderay Police Department is asking for assistance in locating Gary R. Grossman (60) of Ponderay. Grossman was last contacted on 10/11/26, when he called in sick from work, but has not been contacted since. If you have any information on Grossman’s whereabouts, please contact our office at 208-265-4251, in reference to case number 26-019835.

10/10/2026

Noteworthy Calls of the Weeks: August 23rd through September 12th-

ARRESTS-

August 23rd-

• Casey Marsh (36) of Eugene, OR was cited and released for Driving without Privileges in the 200 block of Bonner Mall Way.

August 24th-

• Tyler B. Corirossi (34) of Sagle was cited and released for 2nd Offense – Failure to Provide Proof of Vehicle Insurance in the 476400 block of Highway 95.

August 28th-

• Erika D. Moon (49) of Spirit Lake was arrested on an outstanding Misdemeanor Warrant in the 476900 block of Highway 95.

August 29th-

• Josannah G. Garman (42) of Ponderay was cited and released for Driving Without Privileges and 2nd Offense - Failure to Provide Proof of Insurance on Moonflower Lane.

August 30th-

• A Juvenile male of Sandpoint was charged with felony Aggravated Assault for an incident in the 477300 block of Highway 95.

September 9th-

• Torrin V. McKibben (21) of Sandpoint was arrested on an outstanding Misdemeanor Warrant in the 200 block of Bonner Mall Way.

September 10th-

• Kyle R. Wilson (42) of Sandpoint was arrested on an outstanding Felony Warrant on N Center Valley Road.

09/27/2026

Noteworthy Calls of the Weeks: August 2nd through August 22nd-

ARRESTS-

Augusts 5th-

• Jonathan R. Harris (37) of Clark fork was charged with Commercial Burglary and Providing False Information to a Peace Officer in the 476900 block of Highway 95.

• Steven L. Mason (50) of Sandpoint was charged with Burglary and Petit Theft for incidents in the 476900 block of Highway 95.

August 12th-

• Joshua R. Lewis (41) of Spirit Lake was cited and released for Reckless or Inattentive Driving following a vehicle collision in the 475200 block of Highway 95.

09/26/2026

A big thank you to KONG for their donation of dog toys to Ponderay Police K9 Otis. Your support to our donation-only K9 program is greatly appreciated.

09/18/2026

Noteworthy Calls of the Weeks: July 12th through August 1st-

ARRESTS-

July 15th-

• Janice M. Dunkel (46) of Sandpoint was charged with Petit Theft for incidents in the 476900 block of Highway 95.

July 18th-

• Cheyenne M. Folk (33) of Coeur d'Alene was arrested for Driving Under the Influence in the 477000 block of Highway 95.

July 19th-

• Brayden J. Funkhouser (18) of Bonners Ferry was arrested for Driving Under the Influence and Open Container of Alcohol by a Driver in the 476900 block of Highway 95.

• Eric O’Conner (49) of Sandpoint was charged with Abandoning a Vehicle on Private Property in the 476900 block of Highway 95.

July 23rd-

• Hayden E. Farley (20) of Coeur d' Alene was cited and released for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia in the area of Highway 95 and Highway 200.

July 25th –

• Jeremiah T. Ricker (29) of Ponderay was arrested on an outstanding Misdemeanor Warrant in the 300 block of Bonner Mall Way.

• Daryl A. Garis Sr (65) of Naples was charged with Petit Theft for an incident in the 476900 block of Highway 95.

July 27th –

• Arthur J. Harp (47) of Newport was cited and released for Driving Without Privileges in the area of Highway 200 and Hawthorne Avenue.

July 31st-

• John P. Hermes (49) of Spokane was cited and released for Driving Without Privileges and 2nd Offense - Failure to Provide Proof of Insurance in the area of Highway 200 and Kootenai Bay Road.

09/03/2026

Noteworthy Calls of the Weeks: June 28th through July 11th-

ARRESTS-

July 2nd-

• Jason D. Oler (52) of Sandpoint was cited and released for Driving Without Privileges in the 1000 block of Fontaine Drive.

• Miguel A. Sanchez (35) of Yakima, Washington was arrested for Domestic Battery in the Presence of a Child and Battery in the 477000 block of Highway 95.

July 9th-

• A juvenile male from Sandpoint was charged with two counts of Grand Theft, Criminal Possession of a Financial Transaction Card, Burglary, and Petit Theft for incidents in the 476900 block of Highway 95.

• Shania M. Truitt (29) of Ponderay was charged with Grand Theft and Persistent Violator for incidents in the 476900 block of Highway 95.

• Casey E. Clayburn (42) of Sandpoint was charged with Petit Theft for incidents in the 476900 block of Highway 95.

• Jose L. Mendez (26) of Sandpoint was cited and released for Driving without privileges in the 476900 block of Highway 95.

July 10th-

• Samir B. Saba (36) of Sagle was charged with Petit Theft for incidents in the 476900 block of Highway 95.

08/27/2026

* * * NOW HIRING * * *

The City of Ponderay is accepting applications for a full-time Police Officer. Entry-level and Lateral applicants are encouraged to apply.

The City of Ponderay is the home to approximately 2,200 residents and encompasses approximately three square miles. While the city itself is small, Ponderay is the business and economic center for Bonner and Boundary Counties, as well as the rural areas of Northwest Montana and Northeast Washington. It is estimated that the City of Ponderay accommodates as many as 15,000 people during daytime hours and an estimated 10,000+ vehicles pass through the intersection of Highway 95 and Kootenai Cutoff Road daily. Ponderay sits on the bank of Lake Pend Oreille to the east and is at the base of Idaho’s largest ski resort, Schweitzer Mountain Resort, to the west. This unique combination provides always-evolving law enforcement needs, as well as excellent year-round activities and recreation opportunities while off-duty.

The Ponderay Police Department consists of 7 sworn officers and 1 support staff, serving an ever-growing community. The department has built an excellent reputation with the community and excels from a great culture of teamwork and service.

We offer:

• Excellent retirement benefits through Idaho’s PERSI retirement system
• Medical insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance (Platinum or Gold level plans available)
(100% paid premium for the employee, 50% premium paid for family / dependents)
• 12 paid Holidays per year, 3 paid Personal Days per year, and paid Sick Leave.
• Three 12 hour shifts and Four 11 hours shifts per two week period
(Allowing for 4 consecutive days off every other week.)
• Rotating Shift Bid System
• Annual LifeFlight membership

Officers also have the opportunity to serve in specialized roles and assignments, including:

• Field Training Officers (FTO)
• Drug Recognition Experts (DRE)
• Law Enforcement Phlebotomist
• North Idaho DUI Task Force Officer
• DUI Breath Testing Specialist (BTS)
• Traffic Enforcement
• Criminal Interdiction
• Narcotics K9 Handler
• Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) officer.
• Detective
• Specialized Interviewer / Interrogation
• Armorer
• Rangemaster
• POST Certified Instructor
(Topics such as: Defensive Tactics / Arrest Techniques, Taser or Less-Lethal, Emergency Vehicle Operations, Fi****ms, DUI / Standard Field Sobriety Evaluations, DRE Instructor, etc.)
• Patrol Supervisor
• Administrative Supervisor
• ILETS Terminal Agency Coordinator (TAC)
• Various Community Oriented Policing (COP) opportunities.
• Various other leadership opportunities

Build a career at the Ponderay Police Department, where you’ll have the opportunity to conduct proactive police work and investigations, while serving a very supportive community in one of the most beautiful areas of North Idaho.

More information, such as the hiring announcement and an application, can be found at www.Ponderaypd.org.

07/31/2026

Noteworthy Calls of the Weeks: June 14th through June 27th-

ARRESTS-

June 17th-

• Ethan J. Dieter (23) of Kootenai was arrested on an outstanding Misdemeanor Warrant in the 477200 block of Highway 95.

June 18th-

• Jeffrey A. Schenk (64) of Sandpoint was cited and released for Driving Without Privileges in the 1000 block of Kootenai Cutoff
Road.

June 19th-

• Adalid Perez-Espinoza (29) of Mesa, Washington was cited and released for Driving Without Privileges in the 477200 block of Highway 95.

June 21st-

• Angela N. Bean (22) of Bonners Ferry was cited and released for Driving Without Privileges and 2nd Offense - Failure to Maintain Liability Insurance in the 477000 block of Highway 95.

June 25th-

• Shady Smasne (49) of Sandpoint was charged with felony Driving Under the Influence following a vehicle accident in the 200 block of Bonner Mall Way.

• Evan Fleming (18) of Sandpoint was charged with Grand Theft following incidents in the 476900 block of Highway 95.

June 27th-

• Dustin C. Norris (26) of Sandpoint was arrested for an outstanding Misdemeanor Warrant in the 476900 block of Highway 95.

07/08/2026

Noteworthy Calls of the Weeks: May 31st through June 13th-

ARRESTS-

June 3rd-

• Jacob L. Hertz (39) of Sagle was arrested on an outstanding Misdemeanor Warrant in the 474500 block of Highway 95.

June 4th-

• Darin S. Bonine (33) of Ponderay was arrested on an outstanding Felony Warrant in the 29900 block of Highway 200.

June 7th-

• Three juvenile males from Ponderay were charged with Criminal Conspiracy and Curfew violations in the 300 block of Bonner Mall Way.

June 8th –

• Leonard F. Stigall (56) of Sagle was cited and released for Driving Without Privileges in the 474400 block of Highway 95.

June 10th-

• Alaysia T. Ross (27) of Cheney, Washington was arrested for Driving Under the Influence - Refusal in the area of Highway 95 and Highway 200.

June 11th-

• James D. Dyer (55) of Katy, Texas was charged with Misappropriation of Personal Identifying Information, Grand Theft, and Burglary in the 200 block of Bonner Mall Way.

June 12th-

• Ryatt A. Gardner (18) of Ponderay was arrested on an outstanding Misdemeanor Warrant in the 476700 Block of Highway 95.

OTHER NOTABLE CALLS-

- Ponderay officers responded to an Agency Assist in the 46200 block of Highway 200.

The Bonner County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an Injury crash on Highway 200 near Hope. A Ponderay officer responded and began assisting the Sheriff’s Office and the Idaho State Police with the crash investigation. Due to the serious nature of the accident, a second Ponderay officer was also requested to respond. This second Ponderay officer, who is a certified law enforcement phlebotomist, arrived and conducted an evidentiary blood sample from the driver. This sample was then booked into evidence for the Idaho State Police’s crash investigation. Assist Only.

- A Ponderay officer responded to a Threats call in the 300 Block of Kootenai Cutoff Road.

A Ponderay officer received a report that a customer made threats over the phone to ‘shoot up’ a business due to him being frustrated that his financial accounts had been frozen. The officer contacted the male that made the threats. It was reported that the male was embarrassed and very apologetic about his statements. The male stated he did not actually wish to cause any harm, but he was just upset. Nonetheless, additional security and law enforcement presence was put in place as a precaution. The case was forwarded the Bonner County Prosecutor’s Office for review.

Address

476770 Highway 95
Ponderay, ID
83852

Telephone

+12082654251

Website

http://www.ponderaypd.org/

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