Tri-Cities Snowmageddon 2021 Saw Over 260 Vehicle Collisions
Holy Snowmageddon, Batman! Have you had enough of Old man Winter yet? It snowed off and on since Thursday evening, bringing several inches of snow to the area.
The last of a three-pack hit Sunday overnight into Monday morning, making roadways hazardous. Since Friday, Kennewick Police responded to no less than 45 collisions.
Since Monday is President s Day roads are lighter than normal. If you don t need to travel, it s recommended that you don t. Allow City crews to continue clearing the roads. If you DO have to drive, please allow plenty of extra time to reach your destination safely. And, make sure your vehicle windshields are clear of snow.
Holy Wowza! Kennewick Police were called out to a disturbance just after 1 pm on Tuesday to a reported assault in progress at an auto repair shop Tuesday. Upon arrival, the 20-year old suspect had already fled the business, not paying for his repair.
20-year old Luisantos Mondragon-Bustos fled the location of USA Brake and Auto Repair on Clearwater Avenue. Before Mondragon-Bustos fled, he allegedly punched the owner several times, after refusing to pay for the service performed. The owner had asked Mondragon-Bustos to leave and he refused. When the owner attempted to physically remove him, the suspect then attacked the owner.