05/17/2008

Associated Press

A man has been found dead in Deer Park, and Spokane County sheriff's deputies say two men have been arrested.

According to a news release from the sheriff's office, 55-year-old Christopher H. Devlin and 56-year-old Carl A. Hoskins were booked into jail Friday night for investigation of first degree murder.

Earlier in the day, the body of a man believed to be 52-year-old Daniel D. Heily of Chattaroy was found in his pickup truck behind the liquor store in Deer Park. Workers say the pickup had been there for days.

Sheriff's Sgt. Dave Reagan writes that Heily was scheduled to testify against Devlin as the victim in a burglary and assault case. When he failed to appear in court, deputies were looking for him and noticed the truck.

An autopsy is planned.