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  • Adams County Sheriff's Office Report

    Updated Aug 17, 2017

    July 31, 9:19 a.m. – A stolen vehicle was reported on East Sackman Road.. July 31, 10:06 p.m. – A Ritzville complainant said he saw three male subjects walking from Gun Club Road toward the Texaco Gas Station. After finding out there was a brush fire in the area, the complainants thought it was suspicious they were walking in the area. Aug. 1, 8:08 a.m. – A Ritzville complainant advised his coworker found a baggy possibly filled with narcotics. Sergeant Tomas Solano contacted the complainant and left a voicemail. Aug. 1, 8:...

  • Adams County Sheriff’s Office Reports

    Updated Aug 3, 2017

    July 19, 11:41 a.m. – A Washtucna complainant requested a vehicle history report for a junk vehicle on North Main Street. July 19, 4:19 p.m. – An abandoned vehicle was reported behind a building on West First Street in Lind. July 19, 8:24 p.m. – Deputy Hunter Klewin handled a call for the Ritzville Police Department while they were responding to an injury collision scene. Complainant advised of juveniles at the skate park threatening children. One skateboarder said children were throwing rocks at the skate ramps. They were...

  • Adams County Sheriff's Office Report

    Updated Jul 20, 2017

    July 3, 6:09 p.m. – A Ritzville complainant reported a rollover accident at East Urquhart Road and North Wahl Road. The vehicle was blocking the driveway of the property owner. The property owner received a call from the Sheriff’s Office stating the vehicle owner notified him had contacted someone from Tri-Cities coming to pick up the vehicle. The vehicle was towed and the roof was partially caved in. B&B Towing removed the vehicle. July 4, 2:13 a.m. – A Washtucna complainant called the Sheriff’s Office about a dog running...

  • Adams County Sheriff's Office Report

    Updated Feb 16, 2017

    Jan. 5, 11:59 a.m. – A Lind complainant requested contact at West Main Street regarding the delivery of a city bill. Deputy Ned Bernath responded and spoke with the complainant. Jan. 6, 10:43 p.m. – A complainant advised they were stuck in the snow at East Schrag and North Paha-Packard roads. Deputy Mathew Roberson attempted to assist with removing the vehicle but was unable to move the vehicle from the snow. A tow truck was called to assist. Jan. 7, 2:41 p.m. – Deputy Hunter Klewin provided agency assistance for Washi...

  • Adams County Sheriff's Office Report

    Updated Feb 2, 2017

    Dec. 27, 4:09 p.m. – Deputies to the complaint of a dog chasing a young girl and attacking another dog on Apple Alley Lance in Hatton. The contacted owner of the dog, stated they would help pay for the vet bill for the injured animal and secure their dog. Dec. 27, 5:59 p.m. – Deputy Hunter Klewin stopped a subject on North Wilbur Road and West Second Street in Lind. The subject was stopped for defective taillights, and cited and released for driving with license suspended in the third. Dec. 27, 9:27 p.m. – A compl...

  • Adams County Sheriff's Office Report

    Updated Sep 24, 2015

    August 31, 8:51a.m.—A Ritzville complainant on North Adams Street requested assistance with a report of a domestic violence. Deputy Jeff Lane responded. August 31, 11:47 a.m.—A Ritzville complainant on North Adams Street requested assistance with a report of a domestic violence. Deputy Lane responded. August 31, 2:48 p.m.—A Benge complainant advised of a door on the upper warehouse on West First Avenue in Ritzville that is being repaired. The complainant advised it will be unsecured but cover by a panel. Complainant reque...

  • Adams County Sheriff's Office Report

    Updated Apr 30, 2015

    April 5, 4:03 p.m. – A Moses Lake resident advised of traffic accident and property damage on west Rosenoff Road in Ritzville. Unknown driver left scene before emergency personnel arrived. April 6, 12:21 a.m. – A Hatton complainant advised of loud noise from their neighbor’s house. Deputy Joe Phillips contacted property owner, who stated he would have the dogs removed on April 6, by the dog owner. April 6, 1:16 p.m. – While on patrol, Deputy Brad Zook overheard radio traffic advising of a multi vehicle collision involvi...

  • Adams County Sheriff's Office Report

    Updated Feb 5, 2015

    Dec. 21, 10:18 a.m. – A complainant reported the door on a building at East Presnel Road in Lind was open. Deputy Jeff Lane checked the building. It was thought wind had blown the door open and the owner of the building would check the building and report if anything was missing. Dec. 22, 3:19 a.m. – Deputy Hunter Klewin assisted the Ritzville City Police Department with a 911 hang up and open on Main Avenue. Dec. 22, 3:58 a.m. – Deputy Klewin arrested a subject on Weber Road for burglary. Dec. 23, 6:26 a.m. – A complai...

  • Adams County Sheriff's Office Reports

    Updated Aug 21, 2014

    July 6, 10:18 p.m.- A Lind complainant on West Third Street advised of loud noise coming from their neighbor’s house. Deputy Hunter Klewin contacted the subject and advised them to keep the noise down. July 7, 9:03 a.m.- Sergeant Ben Buriak and Deputy Tomas Solano responded to a burglary alarm on East Yeisley Road in Lind. The homeowner advised they had tripped the alarm accidentally. July 7, 1:07 p.m.- Sheriff John Hunt and Deputy Solano responded to a report of assault on North Plager Road in Ritzville. July 7, 2:07 p...

  • Adams County Sheriff's Office Reports

    Updated Aug 7, 2014

    June 18, 10:36 a.m.- Deputy Ned Bernath responded to a verbal altercation on East Second Street in Lind. The complainant only wanted the incident reported for now. June 18, 11:41 a.m.- Deputy Bernath transported a subject to Adams County Sheriff’s Office Jail. June 18, 1:28 p.m.- Deputy Jeffrey Lane responded to West Franz Road for a report of a theft of tractor batteries. June 18, 1:36 p.m. Deputy Bernath responded to North Seivers Road after dispatch was advised of an alarm. While in route dispatch was advised the person r...

  • Adams County Sheriff's Office Reports

    Updated Jul 31, 2014

    June 12, 3:12p.m.- Complainant requested extra patrol on North E Street in Lind. Complainant reported that a student who was banned from promotion had planned on showing up anyway. June 12, 10:15 p.m.- Deputy Darryl Barnes was dispatched to a report of a collision with a deer on Highway 395. While en route rescue units advised that the vehicle was no longer at the scene and Barnes cleared from the call without incident. June 13, 3:36 p.m.- Deputy Barnes responded to a 911 hang-up call on South Pence Road in Lind. Barnes found...

  • Adams County Sheriff's Office Reports

    Updated Jul 3, 2014

    June 1, 1:10 a.m.- Deputy Hunter Klewin stopped a subject for a defective license plate lamp. It was discovered the individual had warrants in Adams County. Subject was arrested and booked into prison. June 1, 12:30 p.m.- Ritzville complainant advised that John Wayne Trail riders trespassed on their property, leaving outhouses on a trailer and not closing the gates. June 1, 3:31 p.m.- Deputy Jeffrey Lane assisted Ritzville Police Department with an assault arrest. June 2, 1:40 a.m.- Lind complainant informed dispatch of a...

  • Adams County Sheriff's Office Reports

    Updated Apr 10, 2014

    March 15, 9:09 p.m. – Lind complainant advised of hearing and feeling an explosion coming from East Sixth Street. It was determined to be a neighbor throwing a firecracker at the complainant’s dogs. The neighbor was advised not to throw any more firecrackers, and to contact the Town or the Sheriff’s Office for further assistance. The dog owner was advised to control the animals. March 15, 4:05 p.m. – Lind complainant advised of hearing rifle shots coming from South St. Claire Avenue. Sergeant Ben Buriak responded and contact...

  • Adams County Sheriff's Office Reports

    Updated Mar 13, 2014

    Feb. 22, 2:29 p.m. – Hatton complainant requested contact in reference to the neighbor’s Pit Bull acting in an aggressive manor. Deputy Montalvo made contact with the complainant, who advised that the dog had approached her and acted aggressively on her property. Montalvo contacted the dog’s owner and advised he would be mailed a certified letter along with the Adams County code reference for dogs. Feb. 21, 11:15 p.m. – Ritzville complainant advised of a back door to the residence on East Snowden Road had been kicked in. Dep...

  • Adams County Sheriff's Office Reports

    Updated Feb 27, 2014

    Feb. 18, 10:27 p.m. – An Atlanta, Georgia, based security company advised of a pickup that had run off the roadway at North Paha-Packard Road. Sergeant Ben Buriak arrived at the scene and learned the vehicle was parked on the shoulder of the road, but had sunk in the mud up to the axles. Buriak was advised a tow was already in route and no damage was observed to the vehicle. Feb. 18, 11:17 a.m. – Ritzville complainant advised of a section of carpet in the roadway on East Danekas and Schoessler roads. The carpet had been rem...

  • Adams County Sheriff's Office Reports

    Updated Jan 30, 2014

    Jan. 18, 9:36 p.m. – An anonymous caller advised he had received third hand information of a vehicle going off the road at East Rosenoff and North Jantz Roads. The caller advised it had happened two hours prior to calling the Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Ned Bernath arrived at the local and observed an unoccupied vehicle parked in a wide area of the shoulder well off the side of the travel portion of the roadway. It appeared the vehicle had slid off the road, drove back on and parked. Jan. 18, 7:52 p.m. – Deputy Bernath was a...

  • Adams County Sheriff's Office Reports

    Updated Jan 23, 2014

    Dec. 23, 10:34 a.m. – Trinidad, Calif., complainant advised he had paid Adams Automotive to tow his vehicle and now won’t be allowed to collect his belongings out of the vehicle. Sergeant Ben Buriak called the complainant and was advised there was another tow en route to move the vehicle. Buriak contacted both tow companies to advise of the situation before contacting the complainant again and advising him to make a complaint to the tow inspector in reference to the matter. Dec. 23, 10:00 a.m. – Ritzville complainant advis...

  • Adams County Sheriff's Office Reports

    Updated Dec 12, 2013

    Nov. 30, 9:28 a.m. – Washington State Patrol advised of a collision on North Highway 395 at Milepost 95. The complainant further advised a WSP trooper had been involved in the collision. Sergeant Brian Taylor responded to the area to assist, and assisted with traffic control. Nov. 30, 10:36 a.m. – Lind complainant requested contact during the daylight hours in reference to five vehicles that need hulk vehicle forms. Complainant requested phone call before someone driving to the location. Sergeant Taylor responded and verified...

  • Adams County Sheriff's Office Reports

    Updated Dec 5, 2013

    Nov. 4, 7:51 p.m. – Ritzville complainant requested standby to ensure the peace on West Schoessler Road. Arrangements could not be made for the evening time and the complainant contacted the office in the morning hours of Nov. 5. Deputy Jeffrey Lane drove the male half to the residence where he collected his belongs and car without incidence. The male half was served a no contact order by the court and is aware he is not allowed on the property. Nov. 4, 2:08 p.m. – Spokane Valley complainant reported her wedding ring had bee...

  • Adams County Sheriff's Office Reports

    Updated Nov 21, 2013

    Oct. 31, 7:42 p.m. – Adams County Sheriff’s Office reported a traffic hazard on North Johnson Road and West Lind-Warden Road. Deputy Jeffrey Lane removed a portion of a car seat from the roadway. Oct. 31, 5:33 p.m. – Lind complainant advised of a vehicle on fire at North Johnson Road and West Lind-Warden Road. Deputy Lane later determined the vehicle had been stolen from Warden. Oct. 31, 9:34 a.m. – Richland complainant advised he had not seen or heard from his sister since Sunday when she went to a male’s residence...

  • Adams County Sheriff's Office Reports

    Updated Nov 7, 2013

    Oct. 12, 5:18 p.m. – Ritzville complainant advised of a subject who has permission to clean up scrap metal on their property on East Tokio Road. Complainant further advised the subject will be in a white Ford pickup and a fifth wheel trailer. Oct. 12, 2:23 p.m. – Ritzville complainant advised of hunters trespassing on their property on North Damon road and West Schrag Road. Sergeant Ben Buriak contacted the complainant who advised they learned the hunters were not on their property. Oct. 12, 10:23 a.m. – Kennewick complainant...

  • Adams County Sheriff's Office Report

    Updated Sep 5, 2013

    July 12, 10:51 p.m. – Lind complainant advised of animals attacking something in the area of South St. Claire Avenue. Deputy Dan Verhey checked the area and spoke with the complainant who advised the sounds were coming from the west side of town, near the sheep pasture. No suspicious animals were located in the area. July 12, 5:53 p.m. – Hatton complainant advised of a suspicious vehicle on Apple Valley Lane. Sergeant Brian Taylor contacted the complainant who stated the vehicle left the area in an unknown direction. Jul...

  • Adams County Sheriff's Office Reports

    Updated Jul 25, 2013

    June 15, 11:02 p.m. – Hatton complainant advised of loud music coming from an address on Bronson Street. Deputy Brad Zook contacted a subject at the residence and advised them to turn down the music. June 15, 8:50 p.m. – City of Othello Police requested agency assistance with an unruly prisoner on northbound 395 near milepost 78. Deputy Jeffrey Lane responded and assisted as needed. June 15, 7:16 p.m. – Lind complainant advised of a blue pickup with a trailer occupied by four subjects who stopped on North I Street askin...

  • Adams County Sheriff's Office Reports

    Updated Jul 4, 2013

    June 1, 4:46 p.m. – Ritzville complainant advised of a stop sign down on West Urquhart Road and West Schrag Road. Deputy Dan Verhey located the sign and attempted to put it back in its location. Dep. Verhey forwarded the information to public works. June 1, 11:40 a.m. – Washtucna complainant advised of a silver Pontiac type vehicle driving at a high rate across both lanes of travel near the school on East Booth Avenue. Deputy Jeffrey Lane responded from the Ritzville area and checked all of Washtucna but was unable to loc...

  • Adams County Sheriff's Office Reports

    Updated Jun 27, 2013

    May 4, 11:13 a.m. – Adams County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance at the jail for possession of contraband by an inmate. Deputy Jeffrey Lane responded and assisted as needed. Jail found methamphetamine. May 3, 10:12 p.m. – Ritzville complainant advised they are receiving belligerent calls from a subject that wants a tow put cannot pay, but the vehicle is in the ditch in the area of East Sackman Road and North Newland Road. Deputies Aarib Madison and Ben Buriak contacted the vehicle and determined the subjects had calle...

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