Arrested: Hewett, Jason R; 34 year of age male, Richland resident
Charge: 2 counts of distributing heroin (within 1 block of an elementary school)
Arrested: Doan, McKenzie J; 19 year of age female, Richland resident
Charge: 4 counts of distributing heroin (within 1 block of an elementary school)
Arrested: Wellons, Richard L; 40 year of age male, Richland resident
Charge: 3 counts of delivery of heroin (within 400 feet of an elementary school)
Arrested: 16 year of age male juvenile; Richland resident
Charges: Possession of methamphetamine, 2 counts delivery of marijuana
The Richland Police Street Crimes Unit (SCU) has executed Three search warrants that were all drug related. Four individuals have been arrested. The search warrants are the culmination of three different investigations.
One search warrant for heroin delivery was executed in the 600 block of Smith Ave., with a second in the 2100 block of Shasta St. These cases are related. The third warrant in the 2300 block of Hood Ave. was an independent investigation.
After consulting with the Benton County Prosecutor, all of the adult suspects were booked into the Benton County jail. The juvenile was booked into the Juvenile Justice Center.
Contact Capt. Mike Cobb at 942-7362 with questions.
