Arrests made as recovery of stolen property investigation continues

By on Wednesday, January 11th, 2023 in Columbia Basin News More Top Stories

PASCO – As the investigation by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office continues into stolen property recovered this weekend at a residence in the Clark Addition north of Pasco, deputies recovered an additional stolen vehicle near the residence and a stolen 34 foot enclosed trailer. Four individuals have also been arrested.

Undersheriff Monty Huber said a sixth stolen vehicle was found in rural Franklin County.

Additionally, the police served a search warrant on a residence in Richland, Washington, where a seventh stolen vehicle was recovered along with other stolen property related to the Pasco case.

The four arrested individuals were booked into the Franklin County Jail.

Jerome Wright of Pasco and Jaclyn Israel-Peterson were both arrested for investigation of first-degree possession of stolen property and possession of a stolen vehicle.

Sasha Betzen of Pasco was arrested for first-degree possession of stolen property.

Amanda Vogel was arrested for first-degree possession of stolen property and a warrant out of Franklin County District Court.

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has been working on returning the recovered property.