Grant County, WA – A $20,000 rescue tool stolen from a Grant County fire station in August has been recovered, according to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. The “Jaws of Life,” taken during a burglary on Mae Valley Road, was found by the Sheriff’s Crime Reduction Team (CRT) while investigating another case.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the specialized equipment was taken from Grant County Fire District #5. The stolen tool, crucial for emergency extrication during vehicle crashes, was discovered months later thanks to the efforts of the CRT.
Deputy Sheriff Ben Smithson, Sgt. Jason Ball, and Deputy Sheriff Adam Davis—members of the CRT—worked with Battalion Chief Travis Svilar, who confirmed the tool’s identity upon recovery.
The Sheriff’s Office said the CRT is a three-person special unit focusing on proactive, community-based problem-solving in areas where regular patrols face higher call volumes or extended case times. Their recent recovery underscores the unit’s growing role in addressing property crimes that affect local agencies and residents.
Fire District #5 officials thanked the Sheriff’s team for the recovery, noting that the equipment’s loss had temporarily limited their rescue response capability.
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