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

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

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.

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.

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

Two Level 3 Sex Offenders Move to Richland

Jerry Ray Hill

Jerry Ray Hill
52 year of age white male, 5'06", 165 lbs., Brn hair, Grn eyes
Address:  1500 block of Kimball St. Richland, WA

Convictions:
Rape of a Child 1st Degree, 9-4-1991 Clark County, WA
Child Molestation, 9-4-1991 Clark County, WA

Hill recently moved to the City of Richland.  He served 11 1/2 years in prison for his crimes and was released in 2002.  Hill completed his community corrections requirements in 2005 and is not currently under supervision by the Department of Corrections.

Hill resides with Mary Ann Jennings (see below), who is also a Level 3 sex offender.  Neither Hill nor Jennings are currently wanted by the police.

Hill has been trespassed from all city parks, schools and their grounds and the library.

• The treatment of sexual offenders does not guarantee they will or will not commit another offense.
• This information is provided in accordance with RCW 4.24.550.  The Benton County Sheriff's Office and the Richland Police Department has no legal authority to direct where a sex offender may live.  Unless a court ordered restriction exists, the offender is constitutionally free to live wherever he/she chooses.
• Citizen abuse of this information to threaten, intimidate, or harass registered sex offenders will not be tolerated.  Such abuse could end our ability to do community notifications.
• The Sexual Assault Response Center is available 24 hours a day to provide advocacy, information, referrals, and crisis intervention for victims of sexual violence.  Please contact them at 374-5391 for support or information pertaining to sexual assault.
• For additional information and safety tips regarding registered sex offenders in your area, log into the Benton County Web site at:  www.co.benton.wa.us

A community notification meeting will be held at the Richland Police Department on November 1st at 6:00 PM hours for those interested in additional information about sexual offenders.

Mary Ann Jennings

Mary Ann Jennings
46 year of age white female, 5'02", 265 lbs., Brn hair, Grn eyes
Address:  1500 block of Kimball St. Richland, WA

Convictions:
Unlawful Sexual Penetration, 1st Degree, 2-2-2000, Oregon
Criminal Mistreatment, 1st Degree, 2-2-2000, Oregon

Jennings recently moved to the City of Richland,  She served 4 years in prison for her crimes.  Jennings completed her community corrections requirements in 2009 and is not currently under supervision by the Department of Corrections.  Jennings resides with Jerry Hill (see above) who is also a Level 3 sex offender. Neither Hill nor Jennings are currently wanted by the police.

Jennings has been trespassed from all city parks, schools and their grounds and the library.

• The treatment of sexual offenders does not guarantee they will or will not commit another offense.
• This information is provided in accordance with RCW 4.24.550.  The Benton County Sheriff's Office and the Richland Police Department has no legal authority to direct where a sex offender may live.  Unless a court ordered restriction exists, the offender is constitutionally free to live wherever he/she chooses.
• Citizen abuse of this information to threaten, intimidate, or harass registered sex offenders will not be tolerated.  Such abuse could end our ability to do community notifications.
• The Sexual Assault Response Center is available 24 hours a day to provide advocacy, information, referrals, and crisis intervention for victims of sexual violence.  Please contact them at 374-5391 for support or information pertaining to sexual assault.
• For additional information and safety tips regarding registered sex offenders in your area, log into the Benton County Web site at:  www.co.benton.wa.us

Craigslist Stolen Property Arrests

Arrested:

Flores, Isaias V.  26 YOA Sunnyside Resident

Perales, Roberty A. 27 YOA Sunnyside Resident

Charges:

Theft 3rd Degree (Shoplift)

Trafficking Stolen Property (Felony)

On September 25, 2012 the Richland Police Street Crimes arrested Flores and Perales for Shoplifting and Trafficking the Stolen Property on Craigslist. 

Kohl’s Department store in Richland had been the victim of a shoplift the day before where an iRobot Roomba Vacuum had been stolen, Richland Police Case #12-19866.  Store Loss Prevention personnel located a Craigslist posting that appeared to be the stolen Roomba Vacuum.  The information was given to the Richland Police Street Crimes Unit (SCU).   An undercover operation was conducted and Flores and Perales met with Undercover Street Crimes Officers at the Conoco Station in Benton City where they attempted to sell the stolen iRobot vacuum.  Both subjects were then arrested.

Additional evidence was recovered from Flores’ vehicle including cellular telephones and other stolen merchandise from Wal-Mart and Kohl’s.  Both Flores and Perales were booked into the Benton County Jail on Felony charges.

The investigation is continuing as Street Crimes Officer attempt to identify owners of additional stolen property recovered in the arrest.  

For more information please contact the Richland Police Department at 509-942-7340.