Local Briefs January 19, 2012

Cd'A man faces sex charges with teen boy

A Coeur d'Alene man was arrested Tuesday night on allegations of male rape, sexual battery, and sexual exploitation of a child.

Sonny Novero Coley, 41, was taken into custody following an interview at the Coeur d'Alene Police Department.

According to a press release, "the arrest came after detectives received a report earlier in the day detailing Coley's sexual contact with a 16-year-old boy."

Police said the teen victim knew Coley and "spent a lot of time with him."

An investigation continues.

School district receives $12,500 DEQ grant

BOISE - The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality recently awarded a $12,500 wastewater planning grant to Kootenai School District No. 274.

The funds will be used to prepare a wastewater facility plan and environmental information document.

The purpose of the project is to evaluate the current wastewater treatment system including lagoons and potential leakage.

The total cost of the entire project is $25,000.

The remaining $12,500 will be funded by the Kootenai School District No. 274.