Addams to prosecute crimes in Ritzville

RITZVILLE - An airman and attorney who represents Cheney and Medical Lake has joined the legal team for the city of Ritzville.

Michael R. Addams was selected for the post, current Ritzville City Attorney John Kragt told the council Dec. 20.

The city signed a contract with Addams on Dec. 14.

Addams will work as a prosecuting attorney in Adams County District Court, city officials said. He will likely handle about one criminal docket per month.

In addition to his duties as prosecuting attorney for the cities of Cheney, Medical Lake, and now Ritzville, Addams presents lectures on business and contract law at Eastern Washington University.

A 2014 graduate of Gonzaga Unive r s i t y School of Law, Addams is also a veteran.

He served as an officer at Fairchild Air Force Base's 141 Air Refueling Wing.