Andrew Binion

Sheriff’s misconduct cases sent to state attorney general’s office

SEATTLE -- The state prosecutor assigned to determine if criminal charges will be leveled against two former Clallam County deputies will likely make a determination… Continue reading

Fontenot: Behavior was “unprofessional, inappropriate””

PORT ANGELES -- A critique of internal and external investigations into misconduct allegations against former Clallam County Sheriff's Department Sgt. Dave Fontenot, 36, concluded that… Continue reading

Hayden: From Employee of the Year to ouster within 10 months

PORT ANGELES -- Last year ended with Clallam County Sheriff's Deputy Dwane Hayden being nominated for the department's Employee of the Year by his supervisor.… Continue reading

Martin says he was unaware of employees’ behavior because his brass didn’t tell him

PORT ANGELES --Clallam County Sheriff Joe Martin said he wasn't aware of favoritism or sexual harassment allegations within his department because his top commanders didn't… Continue reading

Santa’s arrival, tree lighting kick off Port Angeles Christmas season

PORT ANGELES -- Santa Claus was a little late making his way to the Port Angeles Downtown Association's Christmas tree lighting Saturday evening, but most… Continue reading

Investigations allege evidence wrongdoing, on-duty sex leading to Clallam Sheriff’s Department departures

PORT ANGELES -- Three independent investigations into alleged misconduct at the Clallam County Sheriff's Department have resulted in a deputy being fired, a sergeant resigning… Continue reading

Clallam Undersheriff Snover retires after six months on the job

PORT ANGELES -- Clallam County Undersheriff Steve Snover has retired after only six months on the job as the top appointed official in the Sheriff's… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Domestic violence ‘still high and unacceptable’

PORT ANGELES --Instances of domestic violence in the city of Port Angeles increased 15 percent during the first half of 2005 compared to the same… Continue reading

PA standoff ends with arrest

PORT ANGELES -- Police closed roads and alleyways around a West Fifth Street residence Thursday afternoon after reports were received that a 43-year-old Port Angeles… Continue reading

Clallam: DNA tests confirm bones belonged to 1929 crash victim

LAKE CRESCENT -- One of the secrets locked deep in the cold water of Lake Crescent for more than 75 years has been conclusively revealed.… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Car prowls up 200 percent in three-month period

PORT ANGELES -- Lock your car's doors. That's the best advice Police Chief Tom Riepe can offer in light of a more than 200 percent… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Violent crime increases in first six months of 2005

PORT ANGELES -- Violent crime in Port Angeles increased about 14 percent during the first half of 2005 compared to 2004, but property crime dropped… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Castaways house band bassist seriously injured in car-motorcycle collision

PORT ANGELES -- A car-motorcycle crash Friday morning resulted in the motorcyclist being airlifted to a Seattle hospital. Gordon Bowlby, 54, of Port Angeles was… Continue reading

Port Angeles: College soccer team co-captain arrested

PORT ANGELES -- A co-captain of the Peninsula College men's soccer team was booked into the Clallam County jail for investigation of allegations that he… Continue reading

Bald is beautiful: Co-workers shave heads in solidarity with cancer patient

PORT ANGELES -- Most people who have a full head of hair take it for granted. When Betty Graf, 51, a receptionist at Pacific Office… Continue reading

Logjam at state mental hospital affecting Peninsula justice system

There are four men in the Clallam County jail waiting for a bed at Western State Hospital, the state's mental health facility serving the west… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Coast Guard’s Dolphin helicopters scheduled for upgrades

PORT ANGELES -- The three Dolphin helicopters stationed at Air Station Port Angeles had flight instruments and navigation equipment upgraded last April and are awaiting… Continue reading

Port Angeles: Woman hurt, Coast Guardsmen arrested in bar brawl

PORT ANGELES -- A late-night fight after last call over the weekend left a 23-year-old Sequim woman with two black eyes and three chipped teeth… Continue reading

West End: Two arrested in Lake Pleasant Grocery robbery

BEAVER -- The Lake Pleasant Grocery was burglarized early Wednesday morning and two suspects were booked into the Clallam County jail about 6 p.m. for… Continue reading

Forks mayor wants jail taken out from sheriff’s jurisdiction

PORT ANGELES -- After a man arrested in Forks on a felony warrant was refused a bed at the Clallam County jail because of overcrowding,… Continue reading