Sherriff's Office impounds vehicles

RITZVILLE — Acting on a writ of execution from Chelan County Superior Court, the Adams County Sheriff’s Office impounded three vehicles on Wednesday, Nov. 23.

The vehicles were impounded as part of civil proceedings in that county, Sheriff Dale Wagner said.

Details of that case were not available at press time due to the holiday.

The court ordered the impounded of the vehicles under Revised Code of Washington 6.17, records show.

“The Sheriff’s Office was commanded to collect a set amount of funds by the court,” he said. “If the amount of funds is not able to be collected, property amounting to the judgment is to be seized.”

The vehicles are to remain in impound for 45 days under the Superior Court order. If the civil judgment is paid, the vehicles will be returned to the owner.

If the civil amount isn’t paid, the vehicles will be sold at auction in accordance with state statute.

“These issues are sometime difficult for those involved and at times some will try and take the frustration out on those who enforce these court action,” the sheriff said. “The civil function of the Sheriff’s Office is an important service to our community. We will continue to provide Civil services to the best of our ability.”