Owen Neeson-Graham, 18, who has been charged with driving away after striking a woman and her four-year-old son while they were walking through an unmarked crosswalk on Division Street is currently being held at Spokane County Jail with a $70,000 bond. Police claim he hit them while they were within their rights – according to them he hit both while they were crossing. Additionally he faces multiple assault charges from an incident on September 13th; trial for these assault charges are set for November. No details have been disclosed as they add an additional level of complexity for him legal issues ahead. Being involved in multiple cases could potentially affect his legal standing and credibility.
What Happened During the Incident?
On June 23 at approximately 7am, Spokane authorities were made aware of a hit-and-run incident near Lyons Avenue and Division Street in Spokane. Owen Neeson-Graham is suspected of striking a woman pushing a stroller containing her 4-year-old son as they crossed Division Street; unfortunately the child escaped harm during this encounter. Video footage and witness statements have been critical in identifying and apprehending Neeson-Graham. His vehicle, a 2005 Dodge Magnum, is still sought by authorities, as they believe it may contain crucial evidence.
How Were Authorities Able to Identify and Apprehend Neeson-Graham?
The City of Spokane Police Department released an initial statement concerning the case but has been tight-lipped on many details. They have credited video footage and witness statements for their ability to identify Owen Neeson-Graham as the suspect. Once identified, the suspect was arrested for charges of felony hit-and-run and vehicular assault. Cooperative action between law enforcement officials and citizens is essential when managing such complex situations as this one. Authorities have appealed for more information concerning the 2005 Dodge Magnum involved in the crash.
What Charges is Owen Neeson-Graham Facing?
Owen Neeson-Graham is currently facing charges of felony hit-and-run and vehicular assault for the Spokane incident. Further, he faces legal proceedings in November on separate assault charges related to an incident in northeast Spokane; depending on how both cases are adjudicated and penalties assessed for either one, he could potentially face significant jail time penalties as a result of both.
What Can the Public Do to Assist in the Investigation?
Spokane Police Department is actively looking for more information related to this incident and specifically in locating the 2005 Dodge Magnum involved in this hit-and-run incident. Anyone with information about this vehicle or any other aspects of the case is strongly urged to contact Crime Check at (509) 456-2233 and reference incident number 2023-20122042.
What’s Next for the Victims and Neeson-Graham?
Victims – including a woman and her 4-year-old son – are currently recovering from their injuries; details regarding their current medical state have yet to be made available. Owen Neeson-Graham will appear for an arraignment hearing on July 11 and face trial in November for multiple assault charges from an earlier incident; these legal proceedings will undoubtedly have lasting consequences both for those involved, and those being prosecuted.
