Spokane Valley Burglary Suspect Arrested After Air 2 Assistance

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  Spokane County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 21-year-old Aliyah M. Rocha“Deputies responded to the 31000 block of N. Division Street and detained Rocha. She was advised of her rights and agreed to answer questions. Initially, she made up a story but eventually told Deputies some information they believed was true. Rocha was transported and booked into the Spokane County Jail for a felony charge of Burglary 2nd Degree and an unrelated misdemeanor warrant for Theft 3rd Degree.”
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  Air 2 located her fleeing a burglary scene near Westmorland Road and Lidgerwood Lane in the Deer Park area“Air 2 located one suspect walking through a field and guided Deputies to her location, where she was arrested.”
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  The arrest occurred on June 26, 2026“On June 26, 2026, at approximately 11:45 pm, Spokane County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the report of a burglary near the intersection of E. Westmorland Road and N. Lidgerwood Lane, south of the City of Deer Park.”
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  Rocha was taken into custody at 31000 block of N. Division Street“Deputies responded to the 31000 block of N. Division Street and detained Rocha.”
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  The custody time was around 12:20 a.m.No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Rocha was booked into Spokane County Jail for felony Burglary 2nd Degree“Rocha was transported and booked into the Spokane County Jail for a felony charge of Burglary 2nd Degree and an unrelated misdemeanor warrant for Theft 3rd Degree.”
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  Rocha had an unrelated misdemeanor Theft 3rd Degree warrant“Rocha was transported and booked into the Spokane County Jail for a felony charge of Burglary 2nd Degree and an unrelated misdemeanor warrant for Theft 3rd Degree.”
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  A resident, armed with a pistol, confronted two burglary suspects at a detached garage“The caller stated a family member, armed with a pistol, had interrupted two burglary suspects at the location and was holding them at gunpoint.”
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  The incident began on June 26 at approximately 11:45 p.m.“On June 26, 2026, at approximately 11:45 pm, Spokane County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the report of a burglary near the intersection of E. Westmorland Road and N. Lidgerwood Lane, south of the City of Deer Park.”
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  Rocha, who was on probation with a child, complied with the resident’s demands“Rocha complied, but the adult male suspect didn’t.”
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  The male suspect fled north through fields“Deputies contacted the victim, who advised the adult male suspect also ran and was last seen going north through the fields.”
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  Air 2, already on patrol, assisted deputies by locating Rocha walking through a field“Air 2, already on a patrol flight, responded to assist.”
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  Air 2 guided officers to her“Air 2 located one suspect walking through a field and guided Deputies to her location, where she was arrested.”
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  The male suspect was not found during the search“Despite a thorough search, the male suspect was not located.”
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  The SUV used by the suspects, registered to Rocha, was seized as evidence“The SUV the suspects arrived in, registered to Rocha, was seized as evidence pending a search warrant.”
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  The victim reported that no one had permission to enter the property“The victim told Deputies that no one had permission to be on the property or enter any buildings, and they wanted to pursue charges.”
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  The investigation remains active“This remains an active investigation, and additional charges/arrests are possible.”
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  There is potential for additional charges or arrests“This remains an active investigation, and additional charges/arrests are possible.”