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One arrested for domestic assault near Ritzville

by STAFF REPORT
Staff Report | November 26, 2025 2:43 PM

RITZVILLE — On Tuesday, Adams County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the westbound Schrag rest area for a reported domestic assault.  

According to ACSO, two subjects were allegedly assaulted, including the subject's partner and grandchild.  

ACSO Deputies and Washington State Patrol Troopers were able to detain a 64-year-old man from Buckley. After investigation, he was booked into jail on suspicion of two counts of fourth-degree assault – domestic violence.  

For those struggling with domestic violence, help is available.  

In Adams County, there is a New Hope Office located in Othello at 165 N. First Ave. The Othello New Hope office can be contacted at 509-488-2699.  

The National Domestic Violence Hotline can be reached at 800-799-7233.