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.