KENNEWICK, Wash. – Benton County Commissioner Will McKay made his first court appearance at the Benton County Justice Center following his arrest for second-degree theft. The arrest stemmed from allegations of road rage on Highway 395 and Clearwater over the weekend.

Commissioner McKay appeared before Judge Shea Brown with his attorney, Nick Jones. He made his preliminary appearance after being arrested and spending only two hours in jail on Saturday before posting a $2,000 bail.

The alleged incident occurred at the roundabout on 27th Avenue and Union Street in Kennewick. Kennewick police reported that McKay and another individual became involved in an argument while in their cars. This led to McKay reportedly bear-hugging the other man, taking his phone and deleting a video.

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