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Two Guilty Verdicts in Cowlitz Courts

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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 theft in the third degree.

The court records do not specify sentencing details or future court dates for either defendant.

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    On July 6, 2026, a Cowlitz County District Court jury convicted Bernard Soursβ€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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    Bernard Sours was convicted 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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    Bernard Sours was convicted 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 guiltyβ€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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    Kenny Madarash was found 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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    Kenny Madarash was found guilty of theft in the third degreeβ€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 records do not specify sentencing details for either defendantNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    The court records do not specify future court dates for either defendantNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.

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