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The Kennewick Police Department is devoted to our community by providing excellence in police services. We recognize our responsibility to maintain order and protect the residents and visitors to our city. We strive to build community partnerships to improve the quality of life in our residential and business neighborhoods.

Drug Take Back this Saturday! The event offers free and anonymous disposal of unneeded medications. Don’t be surprised...
10/21/2026

Drug Take Back this Saturday! The event offers free and anonymous disposal of unneeded medications. Don’t be surprised by what is in your medicine cabinet. If you haven’t used them, don’t need them, or they’re expired, drop them off at the Kennewick Police Department lobby this Saturday, October 24th, 10AM-2PM.

✅Items accepted:
-All medications / narcotics not being used that you would like to dispose of.

🚫Items not accepted:
-Illicit substances such as ma*****na or methamphetamine are not part of this initiative and should not be placed in collection containers.
-Intra-venous solutions, injectables, inhalers, syringes, chemotherapy medications, va**ng devices that have batteries that cannot be removed, or medical waste will not be accepted due to potential hazard posed by blood-borne pathogens
-Thermometers (Mercury)
-Oxygen Containers
-Pressurized Canisters

Unlawful Possession of a Fi***rm ArrestOn 10/21/2026 at around 2:01 AM Kennewick Patrol Officers were dispatched to a we...
10/21/2026

Unlawful Possession of a Fi***rm Arrest

On 10/21/2026 at around 2:01 AM Kennewick Patrol Officers were dispatched to a weapons complaint at a business in the 200 block of N Dennis St.

Officers were notified that males were flashing gang signs and seen possessing a fi***rm.

Officers arrived on scene and located the matching vehicle the suspect entered. Two occupants of the vehicle were detained after a high risk stop was conducted on the vehicle.

During this investigating probable cause was developed to arrest 36 year old Oscar Rivera-Ruiz for Unlawful Possession of a Fi***rm 2nd Degree due to a previous felony conviction.

The other suspect was released pending further investigation. Additional charges may be filed after the completion of the investigation.

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**UPDATE** 10/19/2026 @ 11:17amOur apologies for the delayed update. The fire was extinguished, however the circumstance...
10/19/2026

**UPDATE** 10/19/2026 @ 11:17am

Our apologies for the delayed update. The fire was extinguished, however the circumstances are still being investigated by the Criminal Investigative Division & the Kennewick Fire Department.

If you have any information regarding this case please contact us at (509) 628-0333 or submit an anonymous tip at kpdtips.com.

Thank you for your patience.

Suspicious Fire

On 10/19/2026 at around 03:58 AM Kennewick Patrol Officers and Kennewick Firefighters were dispatched to a residential structure fire in the area of W 11th Ave and S Morain St.

KFD and KPD arrived on scene within minutes of being dispatched. KFD got to work, fighting and containing the fire, while KPD officers began contacting area residents, notifying them of the fire, and encouraging them to evacuate as needed.

Please stay out of the area as first responders continue to work on the fire and their investigation of the incident.

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On 10/16/26 a male called in to KPD about some interesting property he had recently received from an elderly family memb...
10/17/2026

On 10/16/26 a male called in to KPD about some interesting property he had recently received from an elderly family member. The male thought they may be collectible inert mu*****ns but after some research and an abundance of caution, the male contacted KPD. Yakima EOD was contacted and confirmed the rounds were live. The mu*****ns were retrieved by the Yakima EOD to be destroyed.

There have been various instances of collectors assuming memorabilia such as these are inert or simply not real. Please contact KPD if you have items like this in your possession and we can get the correct resources to confirm if there is danger or not.

We are happy there were no injuries and no property damaged! We appreciate the male calling in even if it meant he lost out on some cool looking historical pieces!

Following up on our earlier post about the vehicle-versus-pedestrian collision near N Kellogg St. and W Metaline, we wan...
10/16/2026

Following up on our earlier post about the vehicle-versus-pedestrian collision near N Kellogg St. and W Metaline, we wanted to share a positive update.

We are incredibly grateful that the 1-year-old child involved in this collision is okay. While we know this was a frightening experience for the family, the crash destroyed their stroller.

After responding to the scene and completing their investigation, our officers wanted to do something to help. They arranged to purchase a new stroller for the family, made possible through the KPD Foundation Community Care Fund.

Our officers serve this community in many ways, and sometimes that service means stepping up to help a family in a small but meaningful way after a difficult day.

We are thankful the child is okay, grateful for the opportunity to support this family, and proud to be part of a community that cares for one another.

Vehicle vs. Pedestrian On 10/15/2026 at approximately 1:24pm, officers were dispatched to the area of N Kellogg St & W M...
10/15/2026

Vehicle vs. Pedestrian

On 10/15/2026 at approximately 1:24pm, officers were dispatched to the area of N Kellogg St & W Metaline for a vehicle that struck a stroller with a 1-year old child in it being pushed by their mother. The pedestrians were using a marked crosswalk with alert beacons.

The driver was cooperative and remained on scene.

The mother and child were evaluated on scene by KFD and transported to the hospital for further medical examination. Fortunately, the child is in stable condition with no life threatening injuries. The mother is okay as well.

Through investigation it was determined the driver was not impaired and speed didn’t play a factor. The driver failed to see/yield for the pedestrian.

The driver was subsequently cited for Negligent Driving in the 2nd Degree.

This is a great reminder to always be vigilant of pedestrian traffic and the pedestrian crosswalk beacons, which will illuminate yellow when people are crossing.

Drive By ShootingOn 10/15/2026 at around 12:21 AM Kennewick Patrol Officers were dispatched to a weapons complaint in th...
10/15/2026

Drive By Shooting

On 10/15/2026 at around 12:21 AM Kennewick Patrol Officers were dispatched to a weapons complaint in the area of W 3rd Ave and S Reed St.

Several residents called in from the area and advised of being woken up to gunshots. No one was harmed and no damage has been reported at this time.

Officers arrived on scene and located shell casings in the roadway. Officers will be investigating this incident further, we ask anyone in the area with video evidence to contact us at the non emergency number 509-628-0333.

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Wanted WednesdayIt’s Wanted Wednesday, and this week we’re asking for the public’s help locating the following individua...
10/14/2026

Wanted Wednesday

It’s Wanted Wednesday, and this week we’re asking for the public’s help locating the following individual who currently has an outstanding warrant:

Name: John Douglas Love II
Age: 42-year-old male
Description: 6’1, 195lbs

Warrant: Felony
Original charges: Attempt to Elude Police Vehicle/Reckless Driving/Controlled Substance Violation

If you see this individual, do not approach. Please call dispatch right away so officers can respond and take this person into custody. Non-Emergency dispatch can be reached at 509-628-0333.

You can also submit anonymous tips at www.kpdtips.com.

📷 Photo of the individual is included below.

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ARREST – Assault in the First DegreeLast night, officers responded to a reported fight in the 3200 block of West Kennewi...
10/13/2026

ARREST – Assault in the First Degree

Last night, officers responded to a reported fight in the 3200 block of West Kennewick Avenue. Shortly before officers arrived, the caller reported that one of the people involved had a gun. Officers contacted and detained 34-year-old Lee Mintz of Kennewick.

Based on statements from victims and video from the area, officers determined that a dispute between two women in the parking lot had escalated into a physical altercation. One of the women, Dwanna Mims, left the location and returned a short time later with her boyfriend, Mintz.

Mintz allegedly approached the group, pulled a handgun from his pocket, pointed it at a man, and pulled the trigger. The fi***rm did not discharge.

Officers arrived as Mintz lowered the fi***rm. Mintz and Mims allegedly ran to a vehicle just outside the officers’ view and hid the handgun inside before officers contacted and detained them. Officers obtained a search warrant for the vehicle, recovered a handgun, and collected it as evidence.

Mintz, a convicted felon, was arrested for Assault in the First Degree and Unlawful Possession of a Fi***rm. Mims was arrested for Assault in the Fourth Degree – Domestic Violence and Rendering Criminal Assistance. Both were booked into the Benton County Jail.

ROADWAY CLOSURE - CONSTRUCTIONStarting 10/12/26 until 10/23/26 the intersection of W 10th Ave/ S Olympia St will be clos...
10/12/2026

ROADWAY CLOSURE - CONSTRUCTION

Starting 10/12/26 until 10/23/26 the intersection of W 10th Ave/ S Olympia St will be closed to all traffic overnight from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. This is to allow for construction in the area.

Please plan to use alternate routes during these overnight times.

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211 W 6th Avenue
Kennewick, WA
99336

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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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