Empty gas tank leads to arrest

COLFAX—Two suspects were arrested for eluding and theft after running out of gas in an attempt to avoid being taken into custody.

The two suspects, Corey Ness, 41, and Tamia Kimball, 55, both of Spokane, were taken into custody the evening of Monday, Feb. 20, for retail theft in the 2nd degree.

According to a Whitman County Sheriff’s Office press release from Tuesday, Feb. 21, Monday evening deputies were advised of a theft in progress at Walmart in Pullman. The Pullman Police Department located the suspect vehicle, and attempted to stop the vehicle. The pursuit was terminated when the suspect...