K9 Garrett apprehends criminal

Katie Teachout, The Journal | Last updated Jun 18, 2020 12:50pm0

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RITZVILLE – A motorcycle pursuit in three counties in the early morning hours of June 10 ended when Adams County Sheriff's Office K9 Garrett apprehended the subject.

The pursuit began in Franklin County, when driver Benjamin Garfield eluded police at speeds of over 100 mph. The pursuit then crossed into Grant county, in the Royal Camp area, then crossed into Adams county, according to the Sheriff's Office.

Garfield wrecked the motorcycle and attempted to flee on foot, according to Adams County Sheriff's Office.

Adams County Sheriff's deputies released K9 Garrett, who apprehended the subject with a bite to the left arm, taking him to the ground, according to the Sheriff's Office.

Deputies then took Garfield into custody, on a felony warrant for trying to escape. Garfield is being held on several charges, according to Adams County Sheriff's Office staff.

Author Bio

Katie Teachout, Editor

Katie Teachout is the editor of The Ritzville Adams County Journal. Previously, she worked as a reporter at The Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle, the Oroville Gazette-Tribune, Northern Kittitas County Tribune and the Methow Valley News. She is a graduate of Western Washington University.