Burglary reported at storage unit

COEUR d'ALENE - A storage unit business at 4901 Industrial Loop, Coeur d'Alene, was burglarized sometime between Oct. 13 and Monday, resulting in the theft of approximately $6,000 worth of electronic equipment.

According to a Coeur d'Alene Police Department report, the owner of the storage unit, a Hayden resident who rents it with two other relatives, went to the site on Monday and noticed a different lock was on her unit.

After contacting both her relatives and property managers, the owner determined that no one else had placed a different lock on the storage unit. She then pried off the new padlock and noticed several items, including a Nintendo Wii, speakers and approximately 300 CDs, were missing.

Upon investigation, the responding officer was able to determine that an unknown suspect used "an unknown instrument" to either pry or cut the existing padlock to gain access to the unit and steal the items before placing another padlock on the door.

The police report states there is no business name on the storage unit facility, but there is a sign that says "Resort Property Management."

SNR organization to host dance

COEUR d'ALENE - Specialized Needs Recreation is holding its annual Halloween Dance on Friday from 6-8 p.m. at Prairie View Elementary School in Post Falls.

It promises to be a spooktacular night. Activities will include a costume contest and prizes will be awarded throughout the evening.

Specialized Needs Recreation is a non-profit organization that provides recreational opportunities to individuals who have developmental disabilities and/or special needs. If you would like more information about the dance, SNR, or would like to volunteer, please contact Angie Goucher at 755-6781, or visit www.snridaho.org.

Man sentenced on meth charge

COEUR d'ALENE - Charles Gibson of Spokane was sentenced to 20 years in prison and 10 years of supervised release for conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.

Gibson pleaded guilty to the charge on June 25 and was also ordered to forfeit $35,000.

"It was later determined the street value of the methamphetamine was at least $35,000," a press release from the US District Attorney's office states. "Gibson admitted that he knew the substance was methamphetamine and he knowingly distributed it."

Gibson's co-defendant in the case, Vanessa Wagner of Plummer, pleaded guilty on the same charges and will be sentenced at the federal courthouse in Coeur d'Alene on Dec. 9.