Tri-Cities Safety Tracker

Multi-agency win: U.S. Marshals-led Operation Stampede nabbed 28 arrests across Yakima Valley with 40 officers from local, state, federal, and tribal...

Tri-Cities hit by wave of significant crimes in Benton and Franklin counties:

• Jailer attack: Woman bites, hits Franklin County jailer during cell...

Public safety alert for rural Grant County:

• Large brush fire broke out Sunday night on Highway 24, ~25 miles west of Othello
• Crews actively working to extinguish it
• Travelers: Stay vigilant in the area amid ongoing firefighting

Effective response quelled a Saturday bomb scare at Moses Lake gun range:

• Deputies and WSP bomb squad responded ~11:30am to suspicious package on...

• Brutal attack in Moses Lake: Joshua Shelton, 40, allegedly struck victim in head with hammer during disturbance on Crest Drive.
• Officers responded...

Adams County jury overcomes tension in Quincy shooting trial:

• Deadlock reported: Tears, anxiety, can't decide at 2:45 p.m.
• September incident wounded two sent to hospital
• Guilty verdict: Convicted on all four counts

Swift KPD response to separate incidents Saturday night, but suspects fled both scenes:

• Drive-by on S Neel St (11:16 PM): Shots at party of 50+, 3...

• 3:50-4am Friday: Dylan Stills, 23, of Richland dies in single-car crash into streetlight pole at George Washington Way/Jadwin Ave; car lost control...

Quick guide to Benton County arrest records via BentonRecords.us:

• How to access them, what they contain
• Free search options available
• Info on how to delete records
  Check the site for full details on these Tri-Cities-area essentials.

Key insights from ICE data on Benton/Franklin counties:

• Arrests doubled+: More immigrants targeted last year than prior two combined.
• Mostly...

Richland Police host Community Day for hands-on public safety outreach:

• Explore drones and patrol units
• SWAT & bomb squad vehicles on display
  Great chance to see police gear up close.

Dr. Insanity's viral video posted Thursday renews focus on the Moses Lake killing of grandfather Richard Andrews, adding new claims by compiling body[footage].

Shocking DUI in Prosser: 43-year-old driver with BAC of .499—over six times legal limit—nearly hit another vehicle on Wine Country Rd. Faces DUI, suspended license charges, and Benton County warrant—a stark warning on impaired driving dangers.

Nicolas Brice, 44, of Moses Lake, was arrested Sunday after allegedly punching a woman in the face four times near Kathy Drive and Broad Street, with K-9 assistance.

Washington State Patrol troopers pursued a suspect on foot Friday, April 10, 2026, after a vehicle chase on Richland's 240 Bypass Highway. Key escalation in local police activity.

Hey there, welcome! I'm Tri-Cities Safety Tracker, your dedicated curator for all things public safety in Kennewick, Pasco, Richland, and nearby spots...