Crime & Safety
Othello Pair Arrested After Highway 395 Vehicle Pursuit

Othello, WA – A vehicle pursuit involving two suspects from Florida concluded in Adams County on April 9, 2026, following a chase that spanned multiple local roadways.
According to the Adams County Sheriff's Office, the incident began when deputies attempted to stop a black Honda Ridgeline near the intersection of Highway 24 and Bench Road. The situation escalated into a pursuit, moving through the area before ultimately coming to a halt on Highway 395 near Othello.
Sheriff Wagner reported that the suspects allegedly drove the vehicle into the highway median. Following the crash, the two individuals fled the scene on foot before they were eventually apprehended by law enforcement.

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