Sunday, June 26, 2011

Vehicle Prowlers Arrested

ARRESTED: Travis, Dennis, D. 23 YOA, Benton City
Duvall, Tanner, M. 24 YOA, Pasco

CHARGES: Vehicle Prowling, Shoplifting, Possession of Stolen Property,
Possession of Narcotics, Outstanding Warrants

SYNOPSIS: On 06/24/2011 at about 1243 hr an off duty Richland Police Officer reported a vehicle prowl in progress at the Fred Meyer in Richland. The vehicle left the area, along with 3 suspects, prior to officers arrival. While checking the area for the suspect vehicle, a patrol officer located the vehicle in the Wal-Mart parking lot. When both suspects exited Wal-Mart and got into their vehicle, they were contacted by PACT and patrol officers and detained. Stolen property was seen inside the vehicle, so it was impounded and a search warrant was obtained for it. After serving the search warrant, officers located property stolen from Fred Meyer, Wal-Mart, and a citizens vehicle. Additionally, one of the suspects had outstanding warrants, and various illegal narcotics were located in the vehicle. Both subjects were booked into the Benton County Jail.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFO CONTACT: Captain Jeff Taylor, 942-7363