Arrested: Rucker, Justin W.; 21 year of age male, Richland resident
Charges: Vehicle theft, Possession of a stolen vehicle, Possession of vehicle theft tools
Synopsis:
On 8/1/11 at 0136 hours, a 1995 Honda Accord was stolen from the 2000 block of Lee in Richland. Approximately 30 minutes later, a Richland officer observed the car traveling west on SR240 near SR225. Additional officers responded to assist while the vehicle was being followed. The vehicle was stopped on SR240 at SR24 (Yakima Barricade) and the driver identified as Justin Rucker, was taken into custody without incident.
Rucker was booked into the Benton County Jail on the above listed charges. Additional charges were forwarded to the Prosecutor’s Office for review.
Contact Sgt. Mike Harrison, 942-7367, for questions or more information.
