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Two Convictions in Cowlitz Court Cases

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On July 6, 2026, a Cowlitz County District Court jury convicted Bernard Sours of two counts of abandoning junk vehicles and one count of making a false statement to a public servant.

On August 3, 2026, a Cowlitz County Superior Court jury found Kenny Madarash guilty of attempting to elude police with an endangerment enhancement and third-degree theft.

The court rulings were reported by Cowlitz County on August 12, 2026, and reflect recent legal outcomes involving vehicle-related offenses in the Longview area.

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    On July 6, 2026, a Cowlitz County District Court jury convicted Bernard Sours of two counts of abandoning junk vehiclesβ€œOn July 6, 2026, a Cowlitz County District Court jury found Bernard Sours guilty of two counts of abandoning junk vehicles and one count of making a false statement to a public servant.”
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    On July 6, 2026, a Cowlitz County District Court jury convicted Bernard Sours of one count of making a false statement to a public servantβ€œOn July 6, 2026, a Cowlitz County District Court jury found Bernard Sours guilty of two counts of abandoning junk vehicles and one count of making a false statement to a public servant.”
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    On August 3, 2026, a Cowlitz County Superior Court jury found Kenny Madarash guilty of attempting to elude police with an endangerment enhancementβ€œOn August 3, 2026, a Cowlitz County Superior Court jury found Kenny Madarash guilty of attempting to elude a pursuing police vehicle with an endangerment enhancement and theft in the third degree.”
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    On August 3, 2026, a Cowlitz County Superior Court jury found Kenny Madarash guilty of third-degree theftβ€œOn August 3, 2026, a Cowlitz County Superior Court jury found Kenny Madarash guilty of attempting to elude a pursuing police vehicle with an endangerment enhancement and theft in the third degree.”
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    The court rulings were reported by Cowlitz County on August 12, 2026β€œRECENT COWLITZ COUNTY DISTRICT COURT TRIALS β€” Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:52:04 -0800 On July 6, 2026, a Cowlitz County District Court jury found Bernard Sours guilty of two counts of abandoning junk vehicles and one count of making a false statement to a public servant. Source: https://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=670 MADARASH FOUND GUILTY OF ATTEMPTING TO ELUDE β€” Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:50:40 -0800 On August 3, 2026, a Cowlitz County Superior Court jury found Kenny Madarash guilty of attempting to elude a pursuing police vehicle with an endangerment enhancement and theft in the third degree. Source: https://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=669 Road Work / Closure Updates β€” Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:28:48 -0800 Source: https://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=668”
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    The court rulings reflect recent legal outcomes involving vehicle-related offenses in the Longview areaNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.

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