Ritzville man facing assault charge after allegedly injuring woman with car

A Ritzville man suspected of injuring a woman with his car may be facing a charge of second degree assault.

Wade Hippen, 31, was arrested after a June 28 incident. The court found for probable cause, and the state can bring charges. Hippen could also face charges of violating a protective order, because the victim had an active protective order against him.

According to the affidavit of probable cause, which has been obtained by The Journal, police responded to a 911 call on June 28 at 2:11 p.m.

In the affidavit, Ritzville Police Department officer Matthew Carlson wrote that the victim, a fema...