Spokane Valley man charged after rooftop incident and deputy assault

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SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. – A man accused of breaking into a home and assaulting deputies made his first court appearance today.

Guillermo Gutierrez-Ortiz, 31, faces charges of burglary, malicious mischief and assault. The incident occurred yesterday morning at a home near 5th and McKinnon.

According to the Spokane Valley Police Department, Gutierrez-Ortiz reportedly entered the home before climbing onto the roof. Damage to the property is estimated at about $6,000.

During his arrest, Gutierrez-Ortiz allegedly assaulted four deputies and reportedly bit an officer twice.

He is scheduled to return to court on July 8.


 

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