Stockwell trial moved to Lincoln County

RITZVILLE – The trial of a man accused of attacking state Sen. Mark Schoesler has been moved to a different city and county following a change of venue hearing last week.

Glenn R. Stockwell, 71, of Ritzville, allegedly assaulted on Schoesler, R-Ritzville, last October. His trial on related charges was moved last week from Adams County District Court in Ritzville to Lincoln County District Court in Davenport, where Judge Dan B. Johnson will preside.

In her oral argument, Feb. 17, defense attorney Sara Duross Porto noted Sen. Schoessler has been elected to public office representing Ritzville an...