Saturday, December 22, 2012

Multiple Arrests After Warrant Service

ARRESTED: Wilson, Tracy, L., 49 yoa, Richland
                  Eggers, Melissa, L., 26 yoa, Richland
                  Cano, Diego, A., 38 yoa, Warden
                  Tapia, Melissa, C., 29 yoa, Warden
                  Castoreno, Michael, L., 28 yoa, Othello

CHARGES: Multiple felony arrest warrants, possession of methamphetamine, possession of heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia, obstructing, resisting arrest.    

SYNOPSIS:  On 12/22/12 Richland PD Officers obtained a search warrant for narcotics at 95 Cullum, in Richland.  Officers were denied entrance into the residence and had to force the door open.  After making entry, two subjects did not comply with commands and resisted officers efforts to detain them, and had to by physically restrained.  A search of the residence yielded narcotics and other evidence.  A vehicle was also impounded from the location for an additional search warrant.  Everyone present at the location during the service of the warrant was arrested and booked into jail.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Captain Mike Cobb, 942-7362

Monday, December 17, 2012

Updated Level 2 and Level 3 Sex Offender List

Each year the Richland Police Department updates the list of Level 2 and Level 3 sex offenders living within city limits.  This notification is not intended to increase fear or apprehension but to keep the public informed.

This information is provided in accordance with RCW 4.24.550.  None of the individuals listed are wanted by the police at this time.

Level 3 sex offenders:

Juan Chavez
1300 block Symons
Sarah Babcock
1300 block Wilson


Gilbert Dominguez
1200 block Stevens

Christopher Head
2100 block Stevens


























Level 2 sex offenders:

Tyson Baker
1300 block Delaware

Johnathan Briggs
2100 block Pullen

Clayton Looney
1400 block Denver

Donald York
300 block Cottonwood

The Richland Police Department has no legal authority to direct where a sex offender may live unless court ordered restrictions exist.

Citizen abuse of this information to threaten, intimidate or harass a registered sex offender will not be tolerated.  Such abuse could end our ability to do community notifications.

Contact Capt. Mike Cobb, 942-7362, for additional information.

Sunday, December 9, 2012

Man Caught By K9 After Eluding Police

ARRESTED: Wallace, Dexter, E, 25 yoa, Kennewick

CHARGES: Eluding police, driving with license suspended, possession of methamphetamine, possession of stolen property, multiple felony and misdemeanor arrest warrants for arrest

SYNOPSIS:  On 12/09/12 at about 0338 hr a Richland Police Officer attempted to stop a vehicle for a brake light out.  The vehicle failed to stop and attempted to elude the officer fleeing toward the Columbia Park Marina where the driver, Dexter Wallace, fled on foot into Columbia Point.  Two people were detained by responding officers that remained in the vehicle and officers subsequently learned the identity of Wallace.  It was learned that Wallace had a suspended driver's license and multiple warrants for his arrest.  Deputies from the Benton County Sheriff's Office assisted at the scene and with containment in the area, and Pasco PD responded with a K9.  The K9 tracked Wallace about 1/2 mile into Columbia Point where he was located hiding under a tree by the river.  Wallace was taken into custody without incident.  The car was seized as evidence and a search warrant served on it.  Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia was located inside the vehicle along with multiple items stolen from a Kennewick burglary.  The vehicle may also be stolen, however, that is still under investigation.  Wallace was booked into the Benton County Jail on multiple charges.

FOR FURTHER INFO CONTACT: Captain Mike Cobb, 942-7362

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Man Stabbed By Girlfriend

ARRESTED/CHARGED: Peterson, Jessica A, 26 years old, Richland

CHARGES:  Assault 1st Degree, Domestic Violence

SYNOPSIS:  On 11/20/12 at about 1940 hr the victim was in his apartment with his girlfriend, Jessica A. Peterson, when she grabbed a knife from the butcher block and stabbed him in the chest.  The victim drove himself to the hospital, where he was treated and released later in the evening.  Officers from the Richland Police Department executed a search warrant at the apartment to recover evidence of the assault.  The suspect fled the scene prior to police arrival and her current whereabouts are unknown.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFO CONTACT:  Sgt. Mike Harrison, 942-7367

Monday, November 19, 2012

RPD Officers Arrest Eluding Suspect in Stolen Vehicle


Arrested:  Diaz, Rafael O., 23 year of age male, Wapato address

Charges:  Attempting to Elude a Police Vehicle, Resisting Arrest, Obstructing, Possession of Stolen Property.

On November 19, 2012 at approximately 12:30 AM Richland officers were advised via police radio that a theft had occurred in Kennewick.  Kennewick also provided a suspect vehicle description of a white Ford pickup that had no taillights.  A Richland officer found a vehicle matching the description traveling west on I-182 near SR 240.  The officer caught up to the truck as it took the S/B Queensgate exit.

As the officer followed, the truck drove immediately back onto I-182 travelling east.  The officer activated his emergency lights and the truck failed to yield.  In an attempt to stop the suspect vehicle the officer turned on his siren.  The truck accelerated and attempted to flee.  A short pursuit ensued with spike strips being successfully deployed in the area of George Washington Way and I-182.    Though running on deflated tires, the truck continued north on Jadwin ultimately coming to a stop at Van Giesen and George Washington Way.  The driver fled on foot.

Richland officers gave chase and the suspect was taken into custody a few blocks away.  He was in possession of a wallet that belonged to another individual.  Inside the truck officers could see the same brand of beer taken in the Kennewick theft, wallets, a purse and electronics that appear to have been stolen.  The truck was impounded until a search warrant can be applied for.  The truck was confirmed as a stolen vehicle from the jurisdiction of the Benton County Sheriff’s Office.

Diaz was booked into the Benton County Jail a 72 hour hold for Eluding.

Contact Capt. Mike Cobb, 942-7362. For additional information.

Thursday, November 1, 2012

2 Juveniles Struck in Crosswalk

At about 6:45 AM two seventeen year old males were crossing Jadwin St. at Wilson.  The two were in a crosswalk and were heading to Richland High School.  A 1993 Plymouth Acclaim driven by 42 year old Juan Ramirez of Richland was travelling southbound on Jadwin.  Ramirez did not immediately see the two juveniles but was slowing as he struck them.  One male had his feet hit, the second went up onto the hood and hit the windshield of the car.

Both subjects were transported by RFD paramedics to Kadlec hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The initial investigation shows that speed was not a factor in the collision.  It appears that wet roadway conditions, darkness and driver inattention all contributed to Ramirez not seeing the subjects crossing the street.

Though the incident happened in front of Chief Joseph Middle School, the school zone lights were not activated (not within the hours programmed for operation).

Since the investigation is ongoing, no infractions have been issued at this time.

Contact Capt. Mike Cobb, 942-7362, for more information.


Sunday, October 28, 2012

Man Tapes Woman To Car Seat

ARRESTED: Jelmberg, Jeff, C., 26 years old, Richland

CHARGES: Unlawful Imprisonment DV

SYNOPSIS: Jeff got into an argument with his girlfriend on the way home from a Halloween party and when she said she wanted to get out of the car, he held her down.  They drove to another location in Kennewick, where he used tape to tape her to the passenger seat and restrain her.  He then transported her to their residence in Richland, where they eventually went inside and continued fighting.  Police were eventually called and arrested Jeff.  A search warrant was also served and evidence collected.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFO CONTACT: Captain Mike Cobb, 942-7362