Trio charged in St. Ignatius vandalism

COLFAX – Three Spokane men are accused of breaking into St. Ignatius Hospital, vandalizing the building and fleeing police at speeds of more than 100 mph.

Christopher B. Cooper, 20, of Spokane, Louis Hibbs, 20, and Nick Perez, 20, both of Spokane Valley, were arrested.

Cooper was charged on March 3 with second-degree burglary, second-degree malicious mischief, carrying a concealed pistol, and reckless driving in Whitman County Superior Court. He will be arraigned March 11.

Hibbs and Perez were charged with second-degree burglary and second-degree malicious mischief. Their arraignments are Marc...