North Idaho Briefs

Men arrested after Walmart BB gun incident

POST FALLS - Two men were arrested after shooting up a Walmart with BB guns in Post Falls Tuesday night.

Most of Post Falls Police Department's night shift and a county deputy responded to Walmart after security officers reported two suspicious males in the store, according to police reports.

"It was further advised the males were taking BB guns out of the boxes," the report stated. "The next bit of information was really disturbing. The reporting party said the males started shooting the gun in the store and made comments that they were going to shoot the store up."

Officers arrived after the suspects had exited the store and were running south toward Seltice Way. Officers set up a perimeter and were able to locate the males in the field just south of the store.

The two suspects were taken into custody without incident. The males were returned to Walmart where they were questioned, then transported to jail and booked on charges of aggravated assault, discharging a firearm in city limits and malicious injury to property.

Hauser Lake Fire receives $1,000 donation

Hauser Lake Fire Department and Auxiliary recently received a $1,000 donation from Walmart in Post Falls, near Stateline. The funds will be used to purchase smoke detectors for residents in need within the fire district. Preference will be given to those considered at risk for fires, especially senior citizens and those who cannot afford to purchase detectors. An application process will be released in January for those who need assistance.

The fire department reminds citizens, that it is imperative that residents are provided enough time to safely exit the home in the event of a fire - especially in the early morning hours. Research strongly supports working smoke detectors greatly increase the probability that residents will survive a house fire.

Many smoke detectors that are currently installed in homes are older than the recommended lifespan of 10 years and need to be replaced.

Student news

Brett R. Green graduated this month from Montana State University. He earned Bachelor of Science degrees in math and physics. He graduated with a 4.0 GPA in both math and physics and an overall GPA of 3.94. His plans are to pursue a doctorate degree in physics in the fall. He is a 2010 graduate of the Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy.

Send your student news - achievements and accomplishments - to City Editor Maureen Dolan, [email protected].