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Kittitas (pronounced 'KITT-i-tass') County is located in central Washington State. It spans from the lush forested Cascade Mountains to the upper Yakima River Valley plains and the Columbia River.
Kittitas County, WA - 09/08/2018 - Kittitas County Sheriff's Deputy's investigation of a disabled vehicle Saturday morning led to the arrest of 43 year old Cle Elum resident for sexual assault.
On 9/8/2018 around 10:17 AM the Deputy responded to a report of a juvenile male and adult female in a passenger car in the area of Game Bird Loop off of Game Farm Road. The Deputy made contact with a 14 year old male from Ellensburg and a 43 year old female from Cle Elum. Both stated they had been parked in the area talking and when they tried to leave they discovered the car broke down. While giving the juvenile male a courtesy ride home, Deputy Romero became concerned with his demeanor and some of his comments. While asking for some clarification, he disclosed to her that he and the adult female owner of the car were having a sexual relationship. Deputy Romero notified Detectives who initiated an investigation which led to the arrest of Jennifer Richter for six counts of Rape of a Child 3rd Degree. Mrs. Richter has been booked into the Kittitas County Jail and is awaiting her first appearance.
Kittitas County, from the Cascades to the Columbia, and online at http://www.co.kittitas.wa.us
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Contact: Clay Myers, Undersheriffclay.myers@co.Kittitas.wa.us509-925-8534