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Adams County law enforcement logs for April 19

STAFF REPORT | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 3 years, 1 month AGO
by STAFF REPORT
| April 19, 2023 1:30 AM

The reports below were provided by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

April 7

Report of a single-vehicle collision in the 600 block of South Andes Road, Othello. Vehicle struck mailboxes, a fence and a house. The vehicle was towed and the driver cited for multiple infractions.

April 8

Report of a collision in the area of SR 26 and South Thacker Road. Deputies witnessed a vehicle strike violation of ignition interlock and third-degree driving with license suspended.

April 9

Report of road signs down in the area of West Herman and South Johnson roads, Othello. Deputies determined the signs had been pulled down, as there were tire tracks by the signs.

April 10

Report of narcotics found at the Hatton Coulee Rest Area. Deputies collected the material for destruction.

April 11

Report of a one-vehicle non-injury collision in the 700 block of South Billington Road, Othello.

April 13

Report of theft from a field in the area of South LeMaster and West Providence roads, Othello.

ARTICLES BY STAFF REPORT

Man killed in skydiving collision near Ritzville
May 26, 2026 5:06 p.m.

Man killed in skydiving collision near Ritzville

RITZVILLE — A Kennewick man was killed while skydiving during a scheduled group jump May 24. Randy Hubbs was one of 11 people participating in the jump, according to a release from the Adams County Sheriff’s Office.

One dies in skydiving accident near Ritzville
May 25, 2026 8:23 a.m.

One dies in skydiving accident near Ritzville

RITZVILLE — One person was killed and another injured after a mid-air collision while skydiving about three miles north of Ritzville Sunday, according to a release from the Adams County Sheriff’s Office.

Small fire in Ephrata Friday afternoon
May 23, 2026 2:45 p.m.

Small fire in Ephrata Friday afternoon

EPHRATA — On Friday, a small fire started near Nat Washington Way in Ephrata, according to Grant County Fire District 13.