Suspect Arrested for Backyard Gunplay

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  Spokane Valley deputies arrested Charles E. Cartwright, 35, on August 13, 2026“Soon after, a gunshot can be heard on bodycam video as Deputies ducked and moved to cover, while Air 2 captured video of the suspect, identified as 35-year-old Charles E. Cartwright, firing what appears to be a pistol into the air.”
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  Neighbors reported Charles E. Cartwright firing a black powder revolver in his backyard on N. Herald Road“Callers stated a white male, wearing a brown shirt, was shooting a gun in his backyard.”
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  Spokane Valley deputies recovered the weapon“Deputies collected the firearm, found to be a black powder revolver, as evidence.”
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  Charles E. Cartwright was charged with 10 counts of Reckless Endangerment“Cartwright was transported and booked into the Spokane County Jail on 10 misdemeanor charges of Reckless Endangerment and 5 misdemeanor charges of Aiming or Discharging Firearms/Dangerous Weapons.”
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  Charles E. Cartwright was charged with 5 counts of Aiming/Discharging a Firearm“Cartwright was transported and booked into the Spokane County Jail on 10 misdemeanor charges of Reckless Endangerment and 5 misdemeanor charges of Aiming or Discharging Firearms/Dangerous Weapons.”
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  Charles E. Cartwright was released on his own recognizance by Spokane County District Court Judge Pro Tem M. Addams on August 17“On August 17, 2026, four days later, Cartwright was released from custody on his own recognizance per Spokane County District Court Judge Pro Tem M. Addams.”
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  Charles E. Cartwright was released four days after his arrest“On August 17, 2026, four days later, Cartwright was released from custody on his own recognizance per Spokane County District Court Judge Pro Tem M. Addams.”
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  Neighbors reported hearing gunfire during the incident“As Deputies positioned themselves around the suspect’s home and contacted his neighbors, advising them of the danger, Air 2 observed the suspect fire his weapon into the air.”
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  Neighbors reported sheltering indoors during the incident“Others sheltered inside their home for safety due to the gunshots.”
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  The incident involved Cartwright firing five shots“In all, it is believed Cartwright fired at least 5 shots, 4 around the tree in his backyard and 1 into the air.”
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  Cartwright fired four shots at a tree“In all, it is believed Cartwright fired at least 5 shots, 4 around the tree in his backyard and 1 into the air.”
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  Cartwright fired one shot into the air“In all, it is believed Cartwright fired at least 5 shots, 4 around the tree in his backyard and 1 into the air.”