An 84-year-old Klickitat County resident nearly lost $11,000 to a computer virus scam, but a sheriff’s deputy and a Goldendale auto parts store intercepted the package and recovered the cash.

Deputies say Jacob Richman, 28, threatened family with a handgun in Lyle and told officers he’d “shoot it out” or be killed by cops before surrendering after two hours.

Flock license plate cameras are being met with mixed emotions and budgetary concerns in communities throughout Klickitat County as leaders worry about the burden of the $3,000 annual cost per camera and privacy issues.