New deputy joins Sheriff's Office

DAVENPORT - A Forks policeman has been hired as a new deputy with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office.

Steven Lenz, 38, started his position here Monday, Oct. 19. He grew up in Spokane and is a graduate of Shadle Park High School.

"I am looking forward to working with another office that allows its employees the autonomy they need to get the job done," Lenz said.

Sheriff Gabe Gabts said Lenz had been working since March 2024 at the Forks Police Department, where he specialized in sexual assault cases.

Already certified as a police officer, Lenz was able to begin working immediately, Gants said...