They tried hiding from Richland police. Fresh snow betrayed them

Freshly fallen snow delivered a pair of suspects to Richland police on Christmas Day.

Officers responded to a report that Jacob Bauman, 21, of Pullman, assaulted two of his relatives in a Copperleaf Street home sometime around 8:30 p.m.

He allegedly ran from the house, and along with a second man, Benjamen Mattheny, 21, of Boise, tried to hide from police.

The only problem with their plan — fresh, powdery snow.

Police were able to follow their tracks to where they were hiding. Bauman was arrested on suspicion of assault, and Mattheny for rendering criminal assistance.

This story was originally published December 26, 2017 at 6:04 PM with the headline "They tried hiding from Richland police. Fresh snow betrayed them."