Tri-Cities Crime and Gang Surge
Key Questions
What is the current status of Sheriff Raymond's contempt case?
Sheriff Raymond has been held in contempt and faces a $3,500 fine plus $1,000 per day, with a possible jail sentence and a June 3 hearing. He has complied with the court order to avoid jail but plans to appeal, leaving some compliance questions open.
Who is Kennewick police seeking in connection with a recent assault?
Police are looking for an armed gang member involved in an early Wednesday morning assault at a large party. The suspect has outstanding warrants and multiple arrests were made at the scene.
What new details link a teen to the Heatherstone Apartments killing?
An 18-year-old is now accused of murder in the December gang-related shooting that killed a 16-year-old. New evidence has connected the teen to the incident at the apartments.
Sheriff Raymond held in contempt; now faces $3,500 fine plus $1,000/day, possible jail, June 3 hearing. He has now complied with the court order to avoid jail but plans to appeal. Compliance questions remain. Includes Tren de Aragua arrests, DEA drug seizure near Richland school, Richland school warrant, 15yr Flores carjacking sentence. New: Kennewick police seek armed gang member for assault at large party; suspect has outstanding warrants. New: New evidence links 18-year-old Austin Bleazard to December gang-related killing of 16-year-old at Heatherstone Apartments; charges filed.