Othello police seek suspect in stabbing
STAFF REPORT | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 5 years, 5 months AGO
Eriberto Romero-Hernandez
Courtesy Othello Police Department
OTHELLO — Othello police are looking for an Othello man in connection with a stabbing at an Othello motel Saturday night.
Eriberto Romero-Hernandez, 30, is suspected of stabbing someone multiple times just before 8:30 p.m. at the Cimaron 5 motel, according to an Othello Police Department social media post.
Officers responded to 1400 E. Main St. for a report of domestic dispute. When officers arrived, they found the victim with a large laceration on the neck, “covered in blood” and with other lacerations to the hands and neck.
Suspect Romero-Hernandez allegedly fled on foot. The Othello Street Crimes Unit and a K-9 unit from the Moses Lake Police Department searched the area, but Romero-Hernandez was not located.
Those with knowledge of Romero-Hernandez’ whereabouts can contact the police department at 509-488-3314 and remain anonymous.
ARTICLES BY STAFF REPORT
Kennewick woman killed in Othello-area collision
OTHELLO — A Kennewick woman was killed when she ran into a semitruck at the intersection of SR 26 and South Booker Road early Thursday morning.
State Route 26 closed due to fatality collision
OTHELLO — State Route 26 is closed due to a fatality collision between a car and a semitruck near South Booker Road about four miles east of Othello, according to information from the Washington State Patrol and the Washington Department of Transportation. The road was closed about 6:30 a.m., according to the WSDOT. This is a developing story and more information will be added as it becomes available.
Coeur d'Alene to host fair housing training
Event takes place at public library in October
In this spirit, the city of Coeur d’Alene will soon provide a free “Fair Housing and Hot Topics” training. Partnering with Intermountain fair Housing Council, the event is slated for noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library Community Room, 702 E. Front Ave.