Kennewick Busted Mugshots Search
Kennewick busted mugshots come from arrests made by the Kennewick Police Department and bookings logged at the Benton County Jail. People search Kennewick busted mugshots when they want to check on a friend, find a recent booking photo, or pull up a jail roster entry. The roster lists names, charges, and booking dates. You can look up a person by name, case number, or date. Police records and arrest records for Kennewick are public under state law, with some narrow limits. Use the steps below to find the right office and start your search fast.
Kennewick Overview
Kennewick Busted Mugshots and Police Records
The Kennewick Police Department keeps the first set of records when an arrest happens in town. Officers write the report, take the booking photo, and move the person to the jail. The department's records unit handles all public requests for police records, incident reports, and arrest records. You can reach the records unit at 211 W 6th Avenue in Kennewick. Phone, mail, and online requests are all accepted. Most basic requests get a reply within five business days, as required by RCW 42.56.520.
For booking photos, the jail roster is the fastest place to look. The Benton County Jail in Kennewick books arrests from the city plus the rest of the county. The roster shows current inmates with charge info, booking date, and the agency that made the arrest. Kennewick busted mugshots taken at intake are part of that record. Some photos may not appear on the public roster if a hold or court order applies. Use the records request process for older bookings.
Most folks who search arrest records start with a name. A full name and rough date give the best result. If you only have a partial name, try a few spellings. The jail roster updates often.
Visit the Kennewick Police Department page to see the records unit hours and forms. The Kennewick PD also lists how to file a police report online and how to ask for a copy.
The page links the public records portal and walks new users through what to send. Keep your request short and clear. List the name, date, and report number if you have one.
For mugshot records and arrest reports, the Kennewick Police Records page is the direct link.
This page explains fees, copy formats, and when staff may redact part of a file under RCW 10.97, the state law on criminal history records.
Benton County Jail Roster
Benton County Jail is at 7122 W. Okanogan Place, Building B, Kennewick. The jail roster is the main tool for live booking data. You can search by last name. The list shows the housing unit, the charge, and the bond amount when one is set. Booking photos are part of the inmate file. The state's jail standards under RCW 70.48.100 say jail register info is public, and that includes the name, charges, and date of confinement.
Note: The Benton County roster updates throughout the day, so check back if a recent booking is not yet listed.
If the person you want has been moved to a state prison, switch to the Washington DOC inmate search. That database covers people in the custody of the state Department of Corrections.
How to Request Kennewick Arrest Records
Anyone can ask for arrest records and police reports under the Washington Public Records Act, RCW 42.56. You do not need to give a reason. The Kennewick city clerk or police records unit will log the request and send back a fee estimate if copies are large. Most simple report copies cost a small per page fee.
To file a request, send a short note with:
- The full name of the person
- The date of the arrest or booking
- The case or report number if known
- Your contact info for follow up
Some details get held back. Names of victims, juvenile info, and active case files may be redacted under RCW 10.97.130. The records officer will explain any redactions in writing.
Note: Use plain language in your request and ask for the format you want, like PDF by email or paper by mail.
Kennewick Court Records and Mugshots
Some Kennewick busted mugshots end up tied to a court file. Misdemeanor cases go to Kennewick Municipal Court. Felony cases move to Benton County Superior Court in Kennewick. Court files show charges, hearings, and outcomes. You can look up case info on the state portal at Washington Courts Odyssey Portal. The portal does not host booking photos but gives the case number you need to ask the police for a record.
Background checks tied to a name search go through the state's WATCH portal. WATCH covers convictions across Washington and is run by the State Patrol.
Benton County Booking Records
Kennewick is in Benton County, and the Benton County Sheriff's Office runs the jail that holds arrests from the city. For more on the jail, the sheriff's records unit, and other agencies in the county, see the Benton County booking records page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Kennewick. Each one files its arrest records through its own police agency and county jail.