Adams County Sheriff's Office Report

Feb. 28, 5:35 p.m. – Ritzville complainant advised of juveniles left at home alone with no food, while listed parents went on vacation. Complainant further advised this is all third party information. Deputy Aaron Madison checked on the subjects in Lind and found all basic necessities of life were being met.

Feb. 28, 11:54 a.m. – Ritzville complainant advised of a suspicious vehicle, last seen east on Heinemann from Batum. Originally seen at Weber and 1 1/2 miles west of Batum. Vehicle is a white 1997 Ford F1 pickup. Complainant has seen vehicle in the area several times. Deputy Ben Buriak checked the area extensively and didn’t locate the vehicle.

Feb. 27, 10:50 p.m. – City of Ritzville police department requested agency assistance with a 911 hang up call at a location on West Broadway Ave.

Feb. 27, 8:00 p.m. – Complainant from Creston advised that they are setting up a rock crushing and screening plant in the area of West Lind-Warden Road, Lind. It will only be manned during the week. They will be operating large equipment and have a great deal of diesel under lock and large copper wire as they will have a generator on site. Complainant requests regular area checks.

Feb. 27, 4:30 p.m. – Lind complainant advised of two students that were picked up by a parent that resides out of state. The local parents were notified and upon contact advised that there is no parenting plan in place. Deputy Buriak contacted all parties involved, determined the children were safe, and advised them this was a civil matter and to obtain a parenting plan.

Feb. 27, 12:24 p.m. – Lind complainant reported the windows being shot out of two small sheds at a location on North Deal Road and West Calloway Road. Deputy Buriak contacted complainant and was advised within the last week the windows were shot out of the abandoned sheds. The main concern for the report was for the farming equipment located near the area. Complainant requested more patrols of the area.

Feb. 26, 11:25 p.m. – A complainant from Connell advised dispatch of a collision on South Roxboro Road, Hatton. The collision was found to be on the 1000 block of Roxboro Road. A state collision report was filed.

Feb. 26, 1:44 p.m. – WSP Trooper Randall Elkins requested agency assistance with a traffic stop on east I-90 westbound at milepost 219. The driver has a suspended license and warrants.

Feb. 26, 12:16 p.m. – Ritzville complainant requested a standby at a location on North Batum Road, while they fixed a barn door that had blown off during a windstorm. Dep. Madison stood by while complainant fixed the door. As complainant and Dep. Madison were leaving the home owner arrived on scene and thanked them for the assistance with the door.

Feb. 26, 5:30 a.m. – Lind complainant advised of an open door at a location on East Second Street. Deputies Madison and Ned Bernath cleared the building and no one was located. Dep. Madison contacted the responsible person and advised them of the situation.

Feb. 25, 9:34 p.m. – A complainant from Moses Lake requested agency assistance contacting a subject on East Third Street in Lind.

Feb. 25, 6:36 p.m. – Ritzville complainant advised of a vehicle parked in the roadway just south of Bell Crossing. Deputy Jeffrey Lane and Sergeant Troy Mock found the vehicle about one mile south of Bell Crossing. A few minutes later an AAA tow truck arrived with the listed subject and removed the vehicle.

Feb. 25, 2:30 p.m. – Ritzville complainant advised of a subject trespassing on their property on West Griffith Road and North Kulm Road, Odessa. Deputy Bernath and WSP Troopers Mark Shepherd and Dean Burt responded and located the subject taking scrap metal. Steven Angel Hernandez was arrested and booked for trespassing and theft in the third degree. Sgt. Mock was advised.

Feb. 25, 8:34 a.m. – Ritzville complainant requested a call or contact reference suspicious activity at their residence via phone or in person. Deputy Bernath contacted complainant at the residence on East Rehn Road. Complainant advised when they returned home from work, the day before, they noticed that a drawer in the residence had been opened. Complainant advised that nothing appeared to be missing or otherwise disturbed.

Feb. 25, 7:16 a.m. – Lind complainant advised of a dead deer blocking the roadway on North Lind-Hatton Road. Deputy Bernath arrived on scene and cleared the deer from the roadway.

Feb. 24, 10:22 p.m. – Lind complainant advised of loud music at a location on West Second Street. Deputy Lane contacted the residence, listed subjects were not home and music was turned off.

Feb. 24, 5:54 p.m. – Washtucna complainant called and reported a possible assault that occurred on Feb. 22 near East Booth Avenue. Victim and suspect will be back on Feb. 27. Deputy Buriak will interview the subjects then.

Feb. 24, 3:38 p.m. – Lind complainant advised of several bulk seed bags outside on the west side of the building over the weekend. Complainant requested extra patrols in the area to see that they are not disturbed.

Feb. 24, 3:11 p.m. – Washtucna complainant advised of being bitten on the arm by a dog. Complainant advised the bite did not break the skin. Requested the owner be contacted. Deputy Buriak contacted complainant and owner of the animal, who was provided with a dangerous dog pamphlet. Animal was found to be current on all shots. Dangerous dog letter will be forwarded to owner.

Feb. 24, 10:17 a.m. – Ritzville complainant advised of two pit bull dogs wandering around the area of East Weber Road and North Paha-Packard Road. Owner was contacted and picked up the dogs.

Feb. 23, 12:35 p.m. – Odessa complainant advised of property being taken and phone not working. Deputy Buriak contacted complainant on North Batum Road, who advised of missing items they had already reported in past calls. Complainant advised when they took out the trash they noticed some metal racks were gone. Dep. Buriak also checked the complainants phone to ensure it was working and it was.

Feb. 20, 1:12 p.m. – Ritzville complainant advised of a Great Dane wandering around that showed up at their residence. Deputy Buriak determined the dog was abandoned. The dog is an older female gray and white Great Dane. The dog has a collar but no tags. Complainant advised they would care for the dog until claimed, or contact Pet Rescue.

Feb. 19, 10:11 p.m. – City of Ritzville Sergeant Mark Cameron requested assistance with a CPS issue involving listed subjects, at the hospital. Deputy Lane and Sgt. Mock stood by until the situation calmed down and then cleared.

Feb. 19, 11:53 a.m. – While on patrol, Deputy Bernath was contacted by two separate Lind complainants advising of a family owning two nuisance dogs. One complainant was concerned because the dogs seemed aggressive. Dep. Bernath advised both to contact Lind City Hall so they could voice their concern about the dogs roaming at large. Dep. Bernath contacted the owners of the dogs and explained the complainant concerns. Owner advised they will make sure the dogs are contained.

Feb. 18, 6:52 p.m. – Ritzville complainant advised dispatch of a traffic hazard report of a male subject walking along Schoessler Road near Interstate 90. Subject was reported to be confused or intoxicated and looking for his vehicle. Deputy Lane found the subject next to a red van that was on its side. The van was on the shoulder between the freeway fence and the I-90 west bound off ramp at Schoessler Rd. WSP Trooper Carmen Herrington arrived and took over the collision and DUI investigation.

Feb. 18, 3:59 p.m. – Ritzville complainant called and advised third party information of a vehicle, unknown description, in the area of complainants junk pile on West Griffith Road, Odessa. Deputy Bernath arrived in the area and was unable to locate vehicle or subjects.

Feb. 18, 8:31 a.m. – Lind complainant advised of a railroad tie that had been damaged and pulled out of the ground. Complainant also advised a trailer door was open. Complainant did not want contact, but did request extra patrol.

Feb. 17, 5:28 p.m. – A complainant from Moses Lake advised of a possible court order violation, via texts and phone calls. Suspect lives in Adams County. Deputy Bernath attempted to contact the complainant and left message.

Feb. 16, 1:40 p.m. – Odessa complainant advised of five vehicles that need hulk vehicle reports. Complainant requests a deputy call to make arrangements. Deputy Buriak called complainant and left a message. Dep. Buriak will meet with complainant the following day and complete the hulk vehicle forms.

Feb. 16, 9:39 a.m. – Lind complainant advised of a student disclosure of inappropriate touching and threats. Deputy Buriak contacted the subjects and investigated the matter. It was determined nothing inappropriate occurred nor was a real threat made. Parents were notified of the matter.

Feb. 15, 10:04 p.m. – Adams County Sheriff Deputy Bernath cited and released a male subject for driving while license suspended in the third degree. Subject also had a misdemeanor warrant out of Franklin County but the jail was full.

Feb. 15, 5:42 p.m. – Ritzville complainant advised of a suspicious vehicle at a location on North Deal Road. Deputies Madison and Bernath contacted the listed subject who advised they are leasing the ground and checking on horses. All information checked out and complainant was advised of the situation.

Feb. 15, 2:31 p.m. – ACSO advised dispatch of an unoccupied disabled semi and trailer at a location on East Danekas Road, Ritzville, blocking east bound traffic. The driver returned and advised they ran out of fuel. Deputy Buriak stayed on scene until the semi was refueled and on its way.

Feb. 14, 1:25 p.m. – Washtucna complainant advised of two male subjects in a brown Ford truck with a blue canopy who are towing away a blue Chevy van from complainant’s property on North D Street. Deputy Buriak responded and contacted the alleged suspect who had possession of the vehicle. It was determined the vehicle was signed over to listed subject by the registered owner and no theft occurred. Complainant was advised of the matter.

Feb. 14, 12:20 p.m. – Lind complainant advised of a recent car purchase from a subject, that they later found out of a lean on the car. Complainant would like a call on their options. Deputy Buriak contacted the complainant and advised the matter was civil and to contact the person who sold them the car.

Feb. 14, 9:13 a.m. – Lind complainant has abandoned vehicle on his property on South Van Marter Avenue and needs a hulk vehicle form filled out. Deputy Buriak contacted complainant and inspected the vehicle. A hulk form was filled out and given to complainant as requested.

Feb. 13, 2:47 p.m. – Lind complainant advised of two male subjects in a blue and silver van parked on South Highway 21 and acting suspiciously. Deputy Buriak and Sergeant Stacy Flynn responded and learned the subjects had legal right to be there. Units cleared without incident.

Feb. 13, 2:20 p.m. – Lind complainant advised of a possible violation of court order via cell phone. Deputy Buriak contacted complainant who advised they believe that their partner’s ex-spouse is using an unknown carrier pre-paid cell phone to contact the partner and claiming to be someone else. The couple has changes their phone numbers and only the family has them, they believe the ex-spouse is obtaining the information from the children.

Feb. 13, 11:21 a.m. – Lind complainant advised of getting harassing phone calls for money. Complainant advised the subject that calls makes threats if money isn’t sent. Deputy Buriak contacted complainant about the issue and was given a phone number from New Westminister, British Columbia. Complainant was advised not to send any money and to change his number. Complainant does not want a new phone number but would look into getting calls blocked.