Heist hired as evidence technician

RITZVILLE – The Adams County Sheriff's Office has hired a new evidence technician.

Raegan Heist will handle and document evidence, maintain chain-of-custody, organize evidence storage and ensure all evidentiary rules and procedures are followed.

"The duties of an evidence technician are diverse and essential to the success of our operations," Sheriff Wagner said after announcing Heist's employment Aug. 16. "They contribute directly to maintaining the integrity of our cases and the justice we seek to uphold."

According to Wagner, Heist attended Central Washington University.

"Raegan comes to us...