Tag: Adams County Crime
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Adams County man wanted for assault, domestic violence found
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The Adams County Sheriff’s Office Special Enforcement Team arrested Michael Ortega on Saturday, a previously convicted felon wanted for multiple charges. Ortega, 50, was described as highly dangerous and was wanted for second-degree assault and domestic violence charges, deputies said. The sheriff’s office asked for the public’s help in finding Ortega on Friday. Deputies said…
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Officials investigate drive-by shooting of Adams County house
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The Adams County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in its investigation of a drive-by shooting of a house earlier this week. The house, in the 62000 block of Federal Boulevard, was attacked just after 5 a.m. Saturday. Deputies said a vehicle stopped abruptly in front of the house, fired several shots from…
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Sheriff: Postmates driver stole customer’s cat in Adams County
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The Adams County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a resident’s cat was allegedly stolen by a Postmates delivery driver. The incident happened on March 9 about 10:30 p.m. Deputies said surveillance footage shows the driver pulling up to the customer’s house in a white SUV with unknown license plates. After dropping off the delivery, the…
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One wounded, one in custody in stabbing at Adams County motel
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The Adam’s County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after one person was stabbed inside a motel Thursday morning. Deputies said the stabbing happened inside the Super 8 Motel in Henderson at 9051 Interstate 76 Frontage Road. Officials arrived at the scene about 7:45 a.m. Deputies said one victim was wounded and taken to a hospital for…




