The Winthrop Town Council continued its discussion of proposed revisions to the town’s Westernization code as it applies to W-3 zoning at its meeting last week, and agreed that further refinements are necessary before the proposals reach the public hearing stage. Council member Kirsten Vanderhalf, who was part of an ad hoc committee appointed by […]
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Judge denies Tindall’s request for stay of decertification
Winthrop marshal had sought review of state order By Don Nelson An Okanogan County Superior Court judge has denied a request by suspended Winthrop Marshal Daniel Tindall to temporarily stay his decertification as a police officer in Washington state. Tindall and his attorney, James David of Northwest Legal Advocates LLC in Vancouver, appeared before Superior […]
State agency revokes Winthrop marshal’s police certification
The Town of Winthrop is once again without a marshal after the state Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) recently revoked the peace officer certification of Marshal Dan Tindall. The revocation order, dated Oct. 26, was issued after a CJTC administrative hearing earlier …
Three arrested in connection with trailhead vehicle break-ins
Three people were arrested in Mazama last week in connection with a spate of vehicle break-ins at local trailheads in which numerous cars were damaged and a variety of items, including cash, credit cards and computers, were stolen.
Since June 11, several vehicle prowls were …
Marshal’s Office to acquire police motorcycle, ‘Crown Vic’
The Winthrop Marshal’s Office’s fleet of law enforcement vehicles will soon include a motorcycle and a classic police car: a Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor model. And the Marshal’s Office is also working on a vehicle trade with Okanogan County.
At last week’s Town Council meeting, Mayor …
Winthrop’s new deputy marshal takes on ‘ideal job’
For Winthrop’s new deputy marshal, personal and professional motivations made the move to the Methow an attractive choice.
Doug Johnson was recently sworn in as Marshal Dan Tindall’s deputy, thus doubling the size of the Winthrop police department.
Former marshal contests firing in lawsuit against Winthrop
Former Winthrop Marshal Hal Henning has filed a lawsuit naming the town and former Mayor Anne Acheson as defendants in an action alleging that he was illegally fired and that the town violated the terms of his employment.
Acheson fired Henning on Feb. 22 of this year after the mayor …
Winthrop’s new marshal has deep roots in the Methow Valley
Winthrop’s new marshal, decorated Washington State Patrol trooper Daniel Tindall, has owned property in the Methow Valley for more than two decades, and says he is now looking forward to making it his permanent home.
“I love the valley,” Tindall said in an interview …
Winthrop hires award-winning state cop as marshal
Winthrop Mayor Rick Northcott said he “wrestled long and hard” with his decision to offer the job of town marshal to a decorated former Washington State Patrol officer who has a misdemeanor criminal record, but feels confident that the new marshal will be a “good fit” for the town.
Long-time state trooper Daniel Tindall, who has a home near Mazama …
Twisp to provide police protection for Winthrop
Twisp will provide police protection to Winthrop for another month under a contract approved by both town councils this month. The contract became effective July 12 and runs through Aug. 11. Winthrop has been seeking a new marshal and is in the process of conducting background checks on one applicant for the job. The $25,000 […]
