Arrested:
Esqueda, Israel A., 35 year old male, Sunnyside Resident
Charges: Felony Eluding, Driving While License Suspended/Revoked 3rd, Resisting Arrest, Felony DOC Warrant
(Passenger) Saenz, Raul J., 28 year old male, Kennewick Resident
Charges: Outstanding Felony and Misdemeanor Warrants
On 4-19-11 at about 2136hrs, a Richland Patrol Officer was driving north on George Washington Way approaching Falley street when he observed a vehicle driven by Israel Esqueda commit several traffic infractions. The officer activated his emergency lights in an attempt to stop the vehicle. Esqueda pulled onto a side road and briefly stopped at a stop sign. Esqueda then turned right and quickly accelerated to about 65 mph on Barth street which is a 25 mph zone. The officer pursued the vehicle for less than 1/2 a mile before Esqueda abruptly stopped the vehicle in the roadway in the opposite lane of travel. Esqueda jumped from the vehicle and started to run away. The officer gave chase and caught Esqueda. The officer took Esqueda to the ground in an attempt to subdue him. Esqueda was not compliant and continued to struggle with the officer in an attempt to get away. Esqueda was eventually handcuffed and taken into custody.
Saenz, who was a passenger in the vehicle remained with the vehicle during the incident. He was later contacted by arriving officers and found to have warrants for his arrest. He was taken into custody without incident.
If you have any questions please contact Captain Jeff Taylor, 942-7363
