Did Wanted Suspect Leave a Bomb in Car for Cops Near Othello?

According to the Adams County Sheriff's Office, as of Wednesday afternoon around 1 PM, the Richland Bomb Squad is at a site north of Othello.

   ACSO says it appears the suspect left a 'bomb' in a car for authorities

According to the Sheriff's Department, they were at a location in the 300 block of Reynolds Road, about two miles north of Othello, investigating a parked vehicle that was involved in an incident several days ago. They were looking for a wanted suspect identified as Nicholas Romero-Rivera--age not given.

While deputies were checking the vehicle and the scene, they noticed inside the car, an object that appeared to look like a bomb, along with a handwritten derogatory note towards law enforcement.

The deputies called in the Richland Bomb Squad, as of 2 PM Wednesday, we don't have any updates. We expect updates from the ACSO.

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In the meantime, Rivera is still on the loose and is considered armed and dangerous. Anyone who may have information as to his whereabouts, call 509) 659-1122.