Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office
March 1
DISABLED VEHICLE: A disabled vehicle was reported blocking the road at Highway 153 and Benson Creek.
BURGLAR ALARM: A burglar alarm was reported on Wintergreen Road, Winthrop; apparently it was set off by mistake.
INJURED ANIMAL: An injured deer was reported on Highway 153 near Twisp.
March 4
ANIMAL NOISE: Caller on Benson Creek Drive reported ongoing problem with a neighbor’s three dogs barking. The person was advised to call back when the dogs were barking.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Caller reported that they could see a vehicle with its lights on out in a field on Wolf Creek Road, Winthrop. An officer located a car whose driver had inadvertently driven on a ski trail and damaged it.
March 5
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY: Caller on Highway 20, Twisp, reported something suspicious going on that possibly involved snow shoveling.
March 6
THREAT: It was reported from Twisp-Carlton Road that a man was threatening a woman with violence by way of texting her. The person making the threats was reported to have been kicked out of a residence he was renting from the caller.
WASHOUT: A flood caused large washouts on Highway 153 near Pateros.
DRIVING WITH SUSPENDED LICENSE: A person was detained at West Second Avenue, Twisp, for driving with a suspended license.
March 7
WARRANT ARREST: A person was taken into custody in a warrant arrest on Castle Avenue, Winthrop.
Twisp Police Department
March 4
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Caller reported evidence of a possible break-in at a location on East Second Avenue.
PARKING PROBLEM: A parking problem was reported on South Methow Valley Highway; the owner of the vehicles was contacted and moved them.
INJURED ANIMAL: An injured deer was reported on Highway 20.
ANIMAL PROBLEM: It was reported that a cow was stuck in a fence on Wolf Creek Road, Winthrop. The owner was located and said they would retrieve the animal.
UNSECURED PREMISES: An open garage door was reported at a location on North Methow Valley Highway.
March 5
UNSECURED PREMISES: An open door was reported at a location on South Glover Street.
UNSECURED PREMISES: A vehicle with an open door was reported on East Methow Valley Highway.
March 6
TRAFFIC HAZARD: A traffic hazard was reported on Twisp River Road.
March 7
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Caller on Canyon Street reported hearing a girl screaming nearby. The screaming stopped and a van left the area, the caller reported.
Winthrop Marshal’s Office
March 1
TRAFFIC HAZARD: A traffic hazard was reported on White Avenue. Debris was removed from the area.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: A suspicious vehicle was reported on Highway 20.
March 5
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Caller on Alder Street, Twisp, reported seeing a man jump over a fence in a neighbor’s yard.
Okanogan Superior Court
A warrant of arrest was issued for Joseph Anthony Arlotta, 30, of Carlton, for second-degree theft, second-degree identity theft, first-degree criminal impersonation and third-degree theft. Bail was set at $25,000.
Okanogan County District Court
Teddy W. Bennett, 59, of Twisp, pleaded guilty to two counts of fourth-degree assault. He was sentenced to 364 days with 355 days suspended on count one, and 364 days with 364 days suspended on count two. He was fined a total of $783.
Craige Robert Keeling, 49, of Twisp, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence. He was sentenced to 364 day with 354 days suspended and fined a total of $2,236.
Micah Adam Knox, 32, of Twisp, pleaded guilty to reckless driving. He was sentenced to 364 days with 364 days suspended and fined a total of $993.
Denise Ranae Sinnett, 49, of Winthrop, pleaded guilty to first-degree negligent diving. She was sentenced to 90 days with 89 days suspended and fined a total of $833.
Marriage licenses
Amanda Nichole Reece, 19, Winthrop, and Michael Brian Broussard, 29, Winthrop.
