Suspect Arrested on Felony DV Charge while Riding a Reported Stolen Bicycle
Spokane Valley Deputies responded to an ongoing domestic violence situation at a residence in east Spokane Valley. Familiar with the people involved from past calls, Deputies observed the male suspect riding a bicycle as they arrived in the area. With probable cause to charge the male from a previous domestic violence incident, the Deputies arrested him and continued to investigate this new call. Deputies learned the bicycle ridden by the suspect was reported stolen in June of this year. The suspect, a convicted felon, was booked into jail on felony and misdemeanor charges.
On July 28, 2025, at approximately 3:15 pm, Spokane Valley Deputies responded to a reported domestic violence (DV) incident at a residence near E. Cane Circle and E. Laberry Drive. The victim said the suspect tampered with a camera on the property.
Deputies were familiar with the people involved at this home due to a prior DV on July 24, 2025, where they had established probable cause to charge the male suspect, 42-year-old Dustin T. Willhite, for felony Harassment-Threats to Kill. At that time, the victim and a witness stated Willhite threatened to kill the victim by burning down the home. Unfortunately, he was not located or arrested, and Deputies were also made aware that Willhite had reportedly threatened suicide by cop.
Near the location of the home, Deputies observed a male (Willhite) riding a teal Cannondale Habit 2 mountain bike. They stopped him and advised him that he was under arrest for felony Harassment-Threats to Kill stemming from the July 24 call.
A check of the bike’s serial number showed it had been reported stolen on June 18, 2025. The estimated value of the bicycle when stolen was approximately $1,500.
Willhite was advised of his rights, and he agreed to answer questions. He told Deputies that his threat to burn down the home was a joke and had been saying it for years, but not in at least a month. He wasn’t at the residence and didn’t do anything to the camera. He claimed to have purchased the reported stolen bicycle from a person on Facebook Marketplace for $100, and he didn’t know it was stolen.
Willhite was unable to show Deputies any evidence that he purchased the bike. They pointed out that the price for a new bicycle was approximately $2,000, while the estimated used value at the time of theft was $1,500. It seemed a reasonable person would not consider $100 a reasonable price for such a bike. Willhite then evoked his rights, and the interview was terminated.
The owner of the bicycle was unable to retrieve it, and Deputies booked it into property for safekeeping.
Willhite was transported and booked into the Spokane County Jail on charges of felony Harassment-Threats to Kill (DV), Possession of Stolen Property 2nd Degree, and Malicious Mischief 3rd Degree (DV).
At the jail, Deputies also served Willhite with a Domestic Violence Protection Order issued by the courts that was valid, but Willhite had not been served with the order.
This Spokane County Sheriff Office news article "Suspect Arrested on Felony DV Charge while Riding a Reported Stolen Bicycle" was originally found on https://www.spokanecounty.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?CID=7