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OTHELLO — A local man was arrested for robbery after deputies used a Taser to subdue him following a pursuit.

Andres Garza, 35, of Othello, was booked into the Franklin County Jail on Friday, March 31. He is facing charges of first-degree robbery, unlawful possession of a firearm, attempting to elude police, and second-degree driving while license suspended.

He was also wanted on three outstanding misdemeanor warrants out of Adams County.

According to an Adams County Sheriff’s Office report, deputies searching for Garza found him driving a vehicle Friday.

Deputies requested authorizatio...