Spokane police raided Lonnie's Garage at 9th Avenue and Perry Street on the South Hill Wednesday, saying the business was allegedly operating as a front for illegal drug sales.

Neighbors say they're not surprised police were able to make several undercover buys through Lonnie's Garage, which is directly across from Grant Elementary School in the South Perry District.

Long before Lonnie Sandros wound up in handcuffs Wednesday afternoon, detectives were carefully watching his garage and periodically sending in undercover buyers.

Sometimes it take a long time to get inside, get to know the players and get the probable cause they need for police to make an arrest.

"Sometimes it might not be visible that we're working on it but we had undercover officers working in this area to do drug buys so that we're able to execute a search warrant and arrest these people," Spokane police Corporal Lydia Taylor said.

Last week detectives bought either meth or hydrocodone through the garage and that's why Sandros was arrested Tuesday on an unlawful use of a building for drug purposes charge.

Become the characters you read about... archaeologists, explorers, forensic scientists. You may be surprised to know all that's going on behind the doors at Spokane County's Libraries.

There are always activities for children, including summer reading clubs. But, did you know that our libraries have tons of things for adults, too? This summer you have the opportunity to learn, first hand about a variety of topics: from how to attract birds to your garden, to emergency preparedness and the Oregon Trail journey to a music and juggling show.

Check out the activities going on in your library.. by clicking here.

If you're a strong swimmer on the hunt for a summer job, Spokane Parks and Recreation has the perfect spot for you. Spokane has two aquatics training programs to train life guards and water safety instructors. 

The Lifeguard Training Course runs May 18th-19th and May 20th-24th and will train on CPR_PR, First Aid and Life guarding. The course if for ages 15 and older and costs $175.

Water Safety Instructor courses will run for four Saturdays, June 8th-29th. You will learn how ti teach all ages water safety courses, survival and American Red Cross swimming skills. There is a text book required and the course costs $200.

Both training programs require that you pass a pre-course test to enroll. Lifeguard training will be at Witter Aquatic Center and Water Safety Instructor courses will happen at Liberty Aquatic Center. For more information or to register visit spokaneparks.org