Local Briefs May 5, 2011

Rollover accident sends 3 to hospital

STATELINE - An accident on Interstate 90 at Stateline on Wednesday morning sent three people to Kootenai Medical Center.

The driver, Herbert K. Ruttkies, 47, from Germany, and the passengers, Elke G. Hoffman, 46, Germany, and Elke K. Howe, 54, Troutdale, Ore., were all treated and released from KMC. All were wearing seat belts.

According to Idaho State Police, Ruttkies was driving a 2000 Ford Explorer on eastbound I-90 at 6:22 a.m. when he drifted onto the rumble strips on the north side of the road and overcorrected. The vehicle left the south side of the freeway, rolled once and came to rest on its wheels.

Endangered runaway sought

POST FALLS - Post Falls police are searching for 17-year-old Jacob T. Johnston.

Johnston was last seen in Post Falls on Monday. He is a white male with brown hair and brown eyes, 5-foot-11 and 160 pounds.

Detectives believe Johnston is in Spokane, possibly near Spokane Falls Community College. Johnston is listed as an endangered runaway based on information that he has had a major shift in his demeanor and that he has told friends that he plans on hitch-hiking across the nation. He left with no supplies or money and is considered by detectives to be at risk.

Those who see him should call 911. Additional information can be left with police at 773-3517. Tips can be left anonymously on postfallspolice.com or at 777-COPS.

Bible scholar set to speak on May 14

Bible scholar Nehemia Gordon is scheduled to speak in Bonners Ferry on May 14 at the American Legion Hall.

Gordon will speak on the Hebrew origins of the Lord's Prayer and the biblical calendar starting at 3 p.m. There will also be a potluck and seminar.

The event is free.

Info: (208) 290-7035