Connell Man Jailed in Violent Stabbing of West Richland Victim, Dumps Him at Othello Hospital

The Adams County Sheriff's Office was able to locate the suspect, who was considered violent and dangerous.

   Stabbing Victim Airlifted Out of Area for More Intensive Treatment

Tuesday, around 7:40 PM ACSO Deputies were called by medical staff at the Othello Communit Hospital about a male victim who had been dropped off.  Staffers said the people who brought the man in declined to give any information and abruply left.

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The man, identified as 23-year-old Ryan James Kendall of West Richland, was in critical condition and after initial triage, was flown to a larger facility. No updates on his condition.

   Deputies Able to Pinpoint the Suspect

The ACSO said the assault occurred in the West State Route 26 area, before Kendall was 'dumped' at the hospital.  Deputies identified the suspect as 30-year-old Joseph Andrew Abbott of Connell, who was considered dangerous.

Tips and information led authorities to an area near West SR 260 and SR 17 in northern Franklin County, where they, along with WSP and Franklin County Deputies, located Abbott and he was arrested. He's facing, for now, 1st Degree Assault Charges.

The investigation continues, authorities have not yet said what led up to the altercation.