ORCHARDS – Spokane County Deputies responded to the 26000 block of East River Road to aid bail bond enforcement agents following an incident where a man backed into one of their vehicles. The individual, identified as 34-year-old Ryan M. Folger, reportedly displayed aggressive behavior and was armed with a pistol. However, he was eventually safely apprehended by the agents.
Upon arrival, deputies placed Folger in handcuffs and retrieved a loaded black semiautomatic pistol from his possession.
A background check on Folger uncovered an active felony probation violation warrant issued by the U.S. Marshals stemming from an initial weapons violation charge. It was further revealed that Folger, a seven-time convicted felon, including previous charges of unlawful possession of a firearm, was legally prohibited from possessing firearms.
Folger was informed of his rights and consented to answering questions. He mentioned being from Yakima but declined to elaborate on his presence in Spokane County. When questioned about the pistol, he chose not to respond. Regarding the presence of drugs, he hinted at the possibility of having some in his pocket, although none were found during a subsequent search. Deputies cautioned him about the consequences of concealing controlled substances, warning of potential additional felony charges if discovered during incarceration.
Subsequently, Folger’s vehicle was seized as evidence pending a search warrant.
He was transported and booked into Spokane County Jail on the felony warrant, along with a new charge of second-degree unlawful possession of a firearm.
During a comprehensive intake search at the jail, a bag containing a white powder-like substance was found to have fallen out of Folger’s underwear, which was then retrieved by the corrections officer. An additional felony charge of possessing drugs in jail was appended to Folger’s booking record.
Clare is an Eastern Washington University graduate and a reporter at Free Press Publishing.
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