Arrested: Dustin A. Stacks 21 year of age male, Richland resident
Arrested: Brittany E. Tilton 21 year of age female, Richland resident
Members of the Richland Police Department had received reports of FedEx and UPS mail packages being stolen from residences in Richland. The victims were expecting packages, but when the packages did not arrive on their delivery date, theft reports were made to the police.
At one of the victim’s residences an empty box, from another mail theft victim, was left with a receipt inside that led to the identification of one of the suspects, Dustin A. Stacks. Stacks admitted to stealing packages along with his girlfriend, Brittany Tilton. The suspects admitted to stealing approximately 12 packages, between Richland and West Richland, over the last two weeks.
On 12/10/11, at approx. 0225 hrs., members of the Richland Police Department Street Crimes Unit (SCU) assisted patrol officers execute a search warrant in the 1600 block of Van Giesen St. The warrant was in reference to the packages that had been stolen. Stolen property, suspected narcotics and several items of mail were found inside the residence.
Both suspects were booked into the Benton County jail on felony Theft charges (Second Degree Theft). The incident has been referred to the Benton County Prosecutor's office for review as well.
If you’ve been a victim of mail theft, or had a package stolen from your residence, call the Richland Police Department at (509) 628-0333.
For additional information, contact Cpt. Mike Cobb at 509-942-7362
Monday, December 12, 2011
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Suspect Arrested in Richland Forgery and ID Theft Case
Arrested: Wilkinson, Justin; 33 year of age male, Richland Resident
Charges: Forgery, ID Theft
Suspect: Vinson, Stephanie; 40 year of age female, Richland Resident
On 11-30-11 members of the Richland PD Street Crimes Unit (SCU) began investigating a fraud case. Two subjects, later identified as Wilkinson and Vinson, had used a counterfeit check to purchase a gift card at the Les Schwab tire store on Stevens Drive. The gift card was later used to purchase tires. Information was developed that led SCU officers to contact Wilkinson and Vinson at Wilkinson's Richland apartment.
As officers made contact, they found Wilkinson and Vinson engaged in producing counterfeit checks. They detained the two and applied for a search warrant. A search of the premise resulted in the recovery of counterfeit checks (drawn on personal accounts), computers and multiple copies of identities which had been stolen from other people.
After consulting the Benton County Prosecutor's Office, Wilkinson was booked into the Benton County jail. Vinson will have her involvement reviewed and a charge determination made at a future date.
For additional information, contact Capt. Mike Cobb at 509-942-7362.
Charges: Forgery, ID Theft
Suspect: Vinson, Stephanie; 40 year of age female, Richland Resident
On 11-30-11 members of the Richland PD Street Crimes Unit (SCU) began investigating a fraud case. Two subjects, later identified as Wilkinson and Vinson, had used a counterfeit check to purchase a gift card at the Les Schwab tire store on Stevens Drive. The gift card was later used to purchase tires. Information was developed that led SCU officers to contact Wilkinson and Vinson at Wilkinson's Richland apartment.
As officers made contact, they found Wilkinson and Vinson engaged in producing counterfeit checks. They detained the two and applied for a search warrant. A search of the premise resulted in the recovery of counterfeit checks (drawn on personal accounts), computers and multiple copies of identities which had been stolen from other people.
After consulting the Benton County Prosecutor's Office, Wilkinson was booked into the Benton County jail. Vinson will have her involvement reviewed and a charge determination made at a future date.
For additional information, contact Capt. Mike Cobb at 509-942-7362.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
2 Arrested New White Bluffs School
Arrested: Yeater, Darren G.; 21 year of age male, Richland resident
Charge: Felon in possession of a firearm
Arrested: Butler, Sarah R.; 18 year of age female, Kennewick address
Charge: Possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) with the intent to deliver
Synopsis:
On November 16 at approximately 12:30 PM personnel from the Richland Police Department and Benton County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of the 4200 block of Cobblestone Ct in response to a call of a burglary in progress. The resident had come home from a trip and found two people in her house that were not authorized to be there. The victim advised that she had eventually been able to identify one of the subjects as her son, Darren Yeater but that Yeater did not have permission to enter her home in her absence. As a precaution (due to close proximity), White Bluffs elementary school was notified of the occurrence and elected to go into a lockdown status for approximately 15 minutes.
As officers entered the residence to secure it, the victim stated that she had found brass knuckles and bullets in the room Yeater was occupying. Police also observed a revolver, with the hammer cocked, sitting on a dresser. Next to the revolver was a pipe of the type that is normally used for smoking methamphetamine.
Yeater and Butler were both detained as the investigation into the incident continued. Butler initially claimed the pistol that had been found. She stated that she carried it because she deals drugs on the street and needed it for protection.
The victim confirmed that Yeater does not have a key to the house and is not to be there when she is not home. There were no signs of forced entry into the residence and it appears as if the two suspects may have entered via an unlocked garage bay door.
A search warrant was applied for and granted. The search warrant revealed that the revolver found on the dresser was a .22 caliber loaded with 6 rounds. Near where Yeater and Butler had been sitting officers found a bag containing a scale, 15 grams of marijuana, 11 grams of methamphetamine, and 12 pills of hydrocodone. In a second bag officers found small plastic baggies of the type commonly used to package drugs for sale on the street. A third bag was located that contained fifty .22 caliber pistol rounds.
A gray backpack was located and inside the backpack officers found 3 hypodermic needles, gift cards, cell phones and a camera. Finding these types of items in the quantity and location they were in lead the officers to believe that they may be stolen. Butler confirmed that she had exchanged the items in her possession for drugs.
Registration paperwork was found that belonged to a Volkswagen that had been reported stolen on November 14, 2011.
Contact was made with the Benton County Prosecutor’s Office. They authorized a 72 hour hold on Yeater and Butler for the above listed charges. After the investigation is complete they will review the case and determine if any additional charges would be appropriate.
Stating that he was under the influence of methamphetamine, Yeater asked for medical assistance. He was transported to Kadlec hospital for medical clearance. After being cleared both Yeater and Butler were booked into the Benton County jail.
Charge: Felon in possession of a firearm
Arrested: Butler, Sarah R.; 18 year of age female, Kennewick address
Charge: Possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) with the intent to deliver
Synopsis:
On November 16 at approximately 12:30 PM personnel from the Richland Police Department and Benton County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of the 4200 block of Cobblestone Ct in response to a call of a burglary in progress. The resident had come home from a trip and found two people in her house that were not authorized to be there. The victim advised that she had eventually been able to identify one of the subjects as her son, Darren Yeater but that Yeater did not have permission to enter her home in her absence. As a precaution (due to close proximity), White Bluffs elementary school was notified of the occurrence and elected to go into a lockdown status for approximately 15 minutes.
As officers entered the residence to secure it, the victim stated that she had found brass knuckles and bullets in the room Yeater was occupying. Police also observed a revolver, with the hammer cocked, sitting on a dresser. Next to the revolver was a pipe of the type that is normally used for smoking methamphetamine.
Yeater and Butler were both detained as the investigation into the incident continued. Butler initially claimed the pistol that had been found. She stated that she carried it because she deals drugs on the street and needed it for protection.
The victim confirmed that Yeater does not have a key to the house and is not to be there when she is not home. There were no signs of forced entry into the residence and it appears as if the two suspects may have entered via an unlocked garage bay door.
A search warrant was applied for and granted. The search warrant revealed that the revolver found on the dresser was a .22 caliber loaded with 6 rounds. Near where Yeater and Butler had been sitting officers found a bag containing a scale, 15 grams of marijuana, 11 grams of methamphetamine, and 12 pills of hydrocodone. In a second bag officers found small plastic baggies of the type commonly used to package drugs for sale on the street. A third bag was located that contained fifty .22 caliber pistol rounds.
A gray backpack was located and inside the backpack officers found 3 hypodermic needles, gift cards, cell phones and a camera. Finding these types of items in the quantity and location they were in lead the officers to believe that they may be stolen. Butler confirmed that she had exchanged the items in her possession for drugs.
Registration paperwork was found that belonged to a Volkswagen that had been reported stolen on November 14, 2011.
Contact was made with the Benton County Prosecutor’s Office. They authorized a 72 hour hold on Yeater and Butler for the above listed charges. After the investigation is complete they will review the case and determine if any additional charges would be appropriate.
Stating that he was under the influence of methamphetamine, Yeater asked for medical assistance. He was transported to Kadlec hospital for medical clearance. After being cleared both Yeater and Butler were booked into the Benton County jail.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Arrest Made in Ryder Morrison Homicide
Arrested: Jacobsen, Kelli Ann; 26 year of age female, Kennewick address
Charge: 1st Degree Manslaughter
On June 22, 2011 the Richland Police Department began investigating circumstances surrounding the death of 12 month old Ryder Morrison. At the time of Ryder's death Kelli Jacobsen was employed as a nanny.
Jacobsen was present on June 22 and called 911 to request an ambulance. Initial reports provided by Jacobsen to 911 personnel indicated that Ryder had fallen and hit the back of his head. Richland Fire paramedics transported Ryder to Kadlec hospital. Attending medical personnel said that the explanation of falling was not consistent with the presenting injury.
Due to bleeding in the brain, a neurosurgeon was called in to perform surgery. Ryder died as a result of his injuries.
An autopsy was performed. In addition, three other experts in the field were consulted, and provided Ryder’s medical and autopsy records. The report received from those experts found “Given his reported normal level of function reported by mother and the sitter during mother’s lunch break, his injuries almost certainly occurred after mother returned to work from that break”. The doctors also found that on the day of his death, Ryder sustained multiple bruises, severe intracranial and eye bleeding and neck muscle injury. They found that diffuse subdural bleeding such as Ryder sustained normally results from severe whiplash events that can also cause neck muscle and spinal cord bleeding. They concluded that the injuries were not consistent with the reported fall history and that the cause of death was closed head injury.
The results of the investigation have been reviewed by Benton County Prosecutor Andy Miller. Mr. Miller filed an Information in Superior Court today charging Jacobsen with Manslaughter in the First Degree. The Information alleges that Jacobsen recklessly caused the death of Ryder Morrison by inflicting abusive head trauma. The crime was aggravated because Jacobsen knew or should have known that the victim was particularly vulnerable and incapable of resistance due to extreme youth.
Jacobsen, along with her attorney, turned herself in at the Benton County Jail. She is being held on $100,000.00 bail.
A court hearing is scheduled today for 1:30 PM.
Contact Capt. Mike Cobb, 509-942-7362, for additional information.
Charge: 1st Degree Manslaughter
On June 22, 2011 the Richland Police Department began investigating circumstances surrounding the death of 12 month old Ryder Morrison. At the time of Ryder's death Kelli Jacobsen was employed as a nanny.
Jacobsen was present on June 22 and called 911 to request an ambulance. Initial reports provided by Jacobsen to 911 personnel indicated that Ryder had fallen and hit the back of his head. Richland Fire paramedics transported Ryder to Kadlec hospital. Attending medical personnel said that the explanation of falling was not consistent with the presenting injury.
Due to bleeding in the brain, a neurosurgeon was called in to perform surgery. Ryder died as a result of his injuries.
An autopsy was performed. In addition, three other experts in the field were consulted, and provided Ryder’s medical and autopsy records. The report received from those experts found “Given his reported normal level of function reported by mother and the sitter during mother’s lunch break, his injuries almost certainly occurred after mother returned to work from that break”. The doctors also found that on the day of his death, Ryder sustained multiple bruises, severe intracranial and eye bleeding and neck muscle injury. They found that diffuse subdural bleeding such as Ryder sustained normally results from severe whiplash events that can also cause neck muscle and spinal cord bleeding. They concluded that the injuries were not consistent with the reported fall history and that the cause of death was closed head injury.
The results of the investigation have been reviewed by Benton County Prosecutor Andy Miller. Mr. Miller filed an Information in Superior Court today charging Jacobsen with Manslaughter in the First Degree. The Information alleges that Jacobsen recklessly caused the death of Ryder Morrison by inflicting abusive head trauma. The crime was aggravated because Jacobsen knew or should have known that the victim was particularly vulnerable and incapable of resistance due to extreme youth.
Jacobsen, along with her attorney, turned herself in at the Benton County Jail. She is being held on $100,000.00 bail.
A court hearing is scheduled today for 1:30 PM.
Contact Capt. Mike Cobb, 509-942-7362, for additional information.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Richland Police Investigating Death of 34 Year Old Woman
On October 25, 2011 at 10:00 p.m., Richland Police were dispatched to a vehicle accident in the parking lot of Gesa Credit Union on Goethals Drive. When officers arrived, they discovered a 1978 Ford Pickup driving backwards in circles. The truck was unoccupied. However, Richland resident Melissa T. Moone was found lying in the parking lot. She appeared to have been struck by the pickup. Moone was taken to Kadlec Medical Center where she was later pronounced deceased. Moone was 34 years old.
Accident Reconstructionists were call to the scene to investigate the incident. Moone had borrowed the truck from friends. It is believed that Moone was alone at the time of the accident. Investigators believe this to be an accident and there is no immediate indication of criminal activity, however Richland Detectives are continuing to investigate the incident. The Benton County Coroner's Office is also assisting in the investigation.
For Additional Inforamtion: Contact Sergeant Mike Harrison 509-942-7367.
Accident Reconstructionists were call to the scene to investigate the incident. Moone had borrowed the truck from friends. It is believed that Moone was alone at the time of the accident. Investigators believe this to be an accident and there is no immediate indication of criminal activity, however Richland Detectives are continuing to investigate the incident. The Benton County Coroner's Office is also assisting in the investigation.
For Additional Inforamtion: Contact Sergeant Mike Harrison 509-942-7367.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Injury Accident
INVOLVED: Templeton, George, L, 58 yoa, West Richland
SYNOPSIS:
On 10/20/11 at about 1933 hr RPD officers responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian injury accident at Thayer and Longfitt. The vehicle was traveling north on Thayer when it struck a juvenile female who was in the roadway. The female was subsequently transported to Kadlec ER, where she is undergoing surgery. The driver of the car has fully cooperated with the Richland Police Department in the investigation. Due to the nature of the injuries, an accident reconstructionist from the department was called in to complete the accident portion of the investigation.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT: Captain Mike Cobb 942-7362
SYNOPSIS:
On 10/20/11 at about 1933 hr RPD officers responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian injury accident at Thayer and Longfitt. The vehicle was traveling north on Thayer when it struck a juvenile female who was in the roadway. The female was subsequently transported to Kadlec ER, where she is undergoing surgery. The driver of the car has fully cooperated with the Richland Police Department in the investigation. Due to the nature of the injuries, an accident reconstructionist from the department was called in to complete the accident portion of the investigation.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT: Captain Mike Cobb 942-7362
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Felony Assault Suspect Tased
ARRESTED:
Flores, Joanna, V., 34, Richland
Flores, Juaquin, J., 33, Richland
CHARGES: Assault 3rd Degree/Police Officer
SYNOPSIS:
On 10/15/11 at about 0224 hr Richland Police Officers responded to a report of a domestic assault in the 1300 block of Symons. Upon arrival an officer saw two males leaving the involved residence and told them to stop. Both males refused to obey the officer and were quickly joined by a female. A second officer arrived and told the three to stop, but they still refused and approached the officer. The officer became involved in a physical altercation with one of the males, Juaquin Flores, who was subsequently Tased. As that altercation began, Juaquin's wife, Joanna, came off the side walk at the officer. The second officer gave her commands to Joanna to stay back, but she refused and also became involved in a physical altercation with that officer, scratching him in the face. Both Juaquin and Joanna were placed into custody and booked into the Benton County Jail on charges of assault 3rd degree on a police officer.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT: Captain Mike Cobb, 942-7362
Flores, Joanna, V., 34, Richland
Flores, Juaquin, J., 33, Richland
CHARGES: Assault 3rd Degree/Police Officer
SYNOPSIS:
On 10/15/11 at about 0224 hr Richland Police Officers responded to a report of a domestic assault in the 1300 block of Symons. Upon arrival an officer saw two males leaving the involved residence and told them to stop. Both males refused to obey the officer and were quickly joined by a female. A second officer arrived and told the three to stop, but they still refused and approached the officer. The officer became involved in a physical altercation with one of the males, Juaquin Flores, who was subsequently Tased. As that altercation began, Juaquin's wife, Joanna, came off the side walk at the officer. The second officer gave her commands to Joanna to stay back, but she refused and also became involved in a physical altercation with that officer, scratching him in the face. Both Juaquin and Joanna were placed into custody and booked into the Benton County Jail on charges of assault 3rd degree on a police officer.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT: Captain Mike Cobb, 942-7362
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