KCSO seizes firearms, narcotics

POST FALLS - Three people were arrested with firearms and narcotics seized following two traffic stops this week.

Detectives with the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office Special Investigation Unit conducted a traffic stop on Thursday near the intersection of Pleasant View Road and Riverbend Avenue.

Detectives saw signs of impairment from the driver, according to a press release.

During the investigation over one pound of methamphetamine, psilocybin, paraphernalia and a 9mm handgun with two loaded magazines were located and seized, the release said.

Sara Brack of Post Falls was arrested for trafficking methamphetamine and charged with driving under the influence.

During a traffic stop in the area of Lancaster Road and U.S. 95 on Wednesday deputies seized heroin, methamphetamine, about 450 counterfeit pills containing fentanyl and a loaded handgun, the release said.

The occupants were identified as Lowena Riehle, 26, of Spokane, and Ryan Fatone, 42, of Spokane Valley.

Riehle was arrested for possession of fentanyl with the intent to deliver, possession of methamphetamine, possession of heroin, and possession of paraphernalia, according to the release.

Fatone was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of fentanyl with the intent to deliver, possession of marijuana, and possession of paraphernalia, the release said.

Fatone was also arrested on an outstanding warrant.