Category Archives: Cops and courts

The Hunt for DB Cooper – The murder of Earl Cossey confirmed

Posted on May 1, 2013 by brucesmith49

by Bruce A. Smith  The murder of Earl Jay Cossey, aged 71, has been confirmed today by the King County Medical Examiner’s Office. They also announced that the cause of death was blunt force to the head, and that the … Continue reading →

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WSP asks for help from the public – seeking witnesses to early morning shootings on SR 16 and I-5

Posted on January 20, 2013 by brucesmith49

Editor’s Note:  The Washington State Patrol has contracted the Mountain News and other media outlets to ask for public assistance in an investigation into two shootings on local roadways early this morning.

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Diller to get some of his 39 horses returned

Posted on November 13, 2012 by brucesmith49

By Bruce A. Smith Dr. John L. Diller of Graham will be getting some of his horses back from the 39 seized by Pierce County in September, pending the inspection of his stables by animal control.  The equines were taken due … Continue reading →

Posted in Cops and courts, Graham News, Pets and livestock, Politics, Uncategorized | 9 Comments

Diller due in court to petition the return of the 39 horses; still no charges filed by DEA on drug allegations

Posted on October 20, 2012 by brucesmith49

~ By Bruce A. Smith  Pierce County Animal Control has announced that Dr. John L Diller has filed a petition for the return of his 39 horses seized by the PCAC in late September. 

Posted in Cops and courts, Graham News, Pets and livestock, Politics, Uncategorized | 9 Comments

Update on the seizure of 39 horses in Graham – due process controversy grows

Posted on September 30, 2012 by brucesmith49

by Josh Magill; Special to the Mountain News  Tempers flared and feelings were hurt this past week over the recent seizure of 39 horses from a Graham farm that officials said contained “deplorable conditions.”  Many area residents are incensed that … Continue reading →

Posted in Cops and courts, Pets and livestock | 10 Comments

Seizure of 39 horses in Graham reveals massive DEA drug investigation

Posted on September 30, 2012 by brucesmith49

By Bruce A. Smith, with contributions from Josh Magill  The seizure of 39 horses from a 99-acre ranch on Meridian Ave in Graham is part a much larger – and vastly more serious – investigation of the horse owners being conducted … Continue reading →

Posted in Cops and courts, Pets and livestock | 88 Comments

Remembering the Mauck homicides – and Mitt Romney

Posted on August 24, 2012 by brucesmith49

By Bruce A. Smith  A couple of my Libertarian friends called me this week to discuss the murders of Brian and Beverly Mauck of Graham, WA back in 2007, and the role Mitt Romney played in their deaths.

Posted in Cops and courts, Graham News, Politics | 20 Comments

NPS Climbing Ranger killed on Mount Rainier during rescue effort; four others injured – UPDATES, Saturday, Sunday, Monday

Posted on June 22, 2012 by brucesmith49

  by Bruce A. Smith A climbing ranger at Mount Rainier National Park has died during a rescue attempt on the Emmons Glacier this afternoon, park officials announced Thursday evening, June 21, 2012.

Posted in Cops and courts, Eatonville News, Mount Rainier, Nature | 5 Comments

Eatonville Mayor Ray Harper embroiled in “Trail Funds” controversy

Posted on April 18, 2012 by brucesmith49

  by Bruce A. Smith  Eatonville’s mayor Ray Harper found himself squarely on a political hot seat Wednesday, April 18, when renowned conservative radio talk show host Dori Monson railed about the Town’s mis-use of funds donated for the purpose … Continue reading →

Posted in Cops and courts, Culture, Eatonville News, Politics | 2 Comments

Strange accidents in Eatonville result in a hit and run; seriously injured bicyclist – plus stolen truck recovered

Posted on April 16, 2012 by brucesmith49

by Bruce A. Smith  Two unusual traffic accidents on SR 161 in Eatonville have resulted in a hit and run crash that sent one driver to jail and a second accident several days later put a 63 year-old bicyclist into … Continue reading →

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