Stolen car, meth found in Wilbur

WILBUR – The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to a suspicious vehicle report in Wilbur this week that resulted in recovery of a stolen car and a drug bust.

On September 29, Sheriff Magers and Chief Paul Bowden (from Coulee Dam) responded to concerns that people were sleeping in a car near a Wilbur business. By running the plates, the sheriff’s office found that the car was stolen. The stolen black Acura Legend had the ignition broken and the pair had left their drugs in plain view in the stereo system according to the sheriff’s office.

Two individuals, Kyler Hammer, 21, and Alexis Samuels, 19, were arrested. Kyler had felony warrants and Samuels was wanted for escaping from community custody.

Sheriff Magers said he was satisfied with bust.

“It’s nice to apprehend felony suspects who victimize our communities before additional crimes can be committed,” Magers said. ”A big shout out to Coulee Dam PD Chief Bowden for assisting in the arrest and mutual aid assistance in backing LCSO up, and a huge thank you to the store clerk who recognized a suspicious situation and called authorities.”