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Published June 18, 2025

Richland PD answers 301 calls in May

RICHLAND - In the month of May, Richland Police officers responded to a total of 301 calls. These calls included a wide variety of incidents and services provided throughout the city.

A breakdown of the types of calls during May is below.

• 44 Phone Calls
• 43 Traffic Stops
• 23 Walk Ins
• 17 Abatement
• 16 Disturbance
• 14 Informational
• 12 Warrant Service
• 11 Assist Outside Agency
• 10 Animal Control
• 9 Burglar Alarm
• 9 Check Well Being
• 5 Trespassing
• 4 911 Hang Up/Open Line
• 4 Follow Up Investigation
• 4 Theft
• 3 Juvenile Incident
• 3 Suspicious Person
• 3 Vehicle Check
• 2 Breaking & Entering
• 2 Fire
• 2 Parking Complaint
• 2 Property Damage
• 2 Repossession
• 2 Security Checks
• 2 Suspicious Activity
• 2 Unwanted Person
• 2 Vehicle Accident
• 1 Disturbance
• 1 Assault
• 1 Motorist Assist
• 1 Burn Permit
• 1 C&I Driving
• 1 Civil Issue
• 1 Illegal Dumping
• 1 Forgery
• 1 Found Property
• 1 Fraud
• 1 Harassment
• 1 Investigation
• 1 Medical
• 1 Mental/Emotional
• 1 Missing Person
• 1 Other Assistance
• 1 Subject Threatening
• 1 Traffic Hazard
• 1 Traffic Control Device
• 1 Prisoner Transport
• 1 Unconscious/Unresponsive
• 1 Vehicle Registration
• 1 VIN Verification

So far in 2025, the police department has responded to 1,171 calls for service.

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