August 2022

On 08/22/22, Sergeant Davis contacted a male who  was trying to get to Hermiston to live with family members. He was staying at the Econolodge and ran out of money. He was able to get a ride to Hermiston but not until the next day. A single night stay was purchased at the Kennewick Econolodge so he had a place to stay for the night.

On 8/18/22 Officer Castilleja responded to a burglary in progress in the 2200-block of Palouse Street. The homeowner, 63- year old male,called 911frantic for help asking police to please hurry because an unknown male was in the process of kicking in his door. The male’s four children, ages 7, 12, 14, and 19 were in the home and preparing to hide in the bathroom due to the suspect kicking in the door. The children andthe […]

On 8/18/2022 at approximately 0256 hours, Officer E Campbell was dispatched to a disturbance. Upon arrival, involved female came into the parking lot. She had been involved in an argument with her girlfriend, and the neighbor had called the police. Officer had assistance in translating, as she  does not speak English. She is from Guatemala and does not know anyone here. She has been living with her girlfriend, who she claims is jealous and abusive. […]

On 8/15/2022, Officer Joyce and Evidence Technician assisted an elderly female who recently had her mobile chair with walker-seatattachment stolen. The chair is not motorized, yet it had a hand brake and was used for mobility purposes. A brand new chair was purchased at Bellevue Healthcare.  

On 8/11/22, Administrative Assistant Blanca purchased a pair of shoes for one of the police department CHIPS volunteers. He recently had a serious medical ussue and is currently in rehab at Lourdes. He is in need of tennis shoes with grip on the bottom to assist with rehab therapysessions. His feet are very swollen and unable to wear his tennis shoes. His wife is able to afford new shoes for him. His wife did not […]

On 08/08/2022, Officer Duty assisted a female by getting a hotel room for two nights. She had moved here with a friend from Ontario Oregon. Her only income is her monthly SSI check. She feeds herself and her three service dogs. The friend she moved here with has family that needs a place to stay, which does not leave room for the female. She is out of money until 09/01/2022 and has no friends or […]

On 08/08/2022, at 1612 hours, an officer was dispatched to the station lobby for a contact that needed assistance with the community care fund. Officer made contact with a female, who is from Ontario, Oregon. The female had her three small dogs, Whisper, Chloe and Cinnamonwith her. She advised that she was living in Ontario with a female friend. The friend talked her into moving to the Kennewick area and livingwith her. She said that […]

On 08/03/2022, at around 1735 hours, Officer Duty was advised that the employees at Hong’s Mongolian Restaurant wanted KPD tocheck on a female who has been living out of a vehicle for several months. Officer Duty went over and made contact with the female. She advised that she has been living out of a vehicle that belongs to her brother since February or March. She advised that she movedup here with her mother under the […]

On August 2, 2022 at approximately 2050 hours, Officer Holden was dispatched to an assist regarding the Community Care Fund. The reporting female, advised she had contacted Kennewick Police Department the day prior regarding the fund, but had not heard back. Officer contacted the female by phone. She advised she and her boyfriend had been kicked out of their prior residence, and were looking for assistance for a place to stay until they could attend […]

On 07/29/2022 at approximately 2030 hours, Officers responded to a non-descript theft report to be taken at the Kiwanis Building locatedat 6007 Paul Parrish Drive, The only information provided was by KPD Commander Clem that there was a theft report to be taken at the location. Officers responded to the location and were waived down by a white male. He advised that he had called about the theft report, but was not a victim. He […]