Woman flees courtroom

RITZVILLE – An Othello woman convicted of trafficking in stolen property is now facing charges related to her alleged attempt to escape jail time.

Tawni Jahns, 36, of Othello, was arrested April 23 after five days on the lam.

She allegedly fled the Adams County Courthouse, April 18, just before sentencing on a conviction of trafficking in stolen property, records show. She was scheduled to appear for sentencing following her April 1 conviction.

Jahns was released following the verdict pending sentencing, records show.

After fleeing sentencing, an arrest warrant was issued, records show.

According to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office, deputies observed a Dodge Caravan in the 2100 block of Cunninghan Road at approximately 10 p.m. April 23. Jahns was known by deputies to have been in the van multiple times previously.

When deputies stopped the van, multiple subjects exited the vehicle, records show. A search of the area located Jahns, who was arrested and booked into the Adams County Jail for fleeing.