La Grande woman arrested on suspicion of vehicular assault in Walla Walla

By Dan Thesman on Thursday, February 20th, 2025 in Columbia Basin News More Top Stories

WALLA WALLA – The Walla Walla County Sheriff’s Office arrested Shyla Marie Jordan, 49, of La Grande Tuesday on suspicion of attempted vehicular assault.

Undersheriff Joe Klundt said a report came in at 8:31 p.m. about a white Ford Explorer stuck in the snow at Pikes Peak Road and Foster Road with a woman yelling in the background.

An investigation revealed Jordan’s husband struck her in the face with a flashlight before she freed the vehicle and hit him, causing minor injuries.

Jordan made her first appearance in Walla Walla County Superior Court Wednesday afternoon. Judge Brandon Johnson released her on her own recognizance. Jordan is scheduled to be back in court on March 3.

Charges against Jordan’s husband are being sent to the Walla Walla County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for fourth-degree assault. His name has not been released.

“We have not made a charging decision on the Jordan case yet, nor have we received the referral on the male subject yet,” Walla Walla County Prosecuting Attorney Gabe Acosta said. “We are awaiting results of additional information.”