Tag: Hermiston Police Chief Jason Edmiston
Robberies, Burglaries Down; Auto Thefts Up
While citations and arrests are up in Hermiston during the second quarter of 2015, incidents of robbery and burglary are down significantly from a...
Hermiston Man Faces Robbery Charge
A Hermiston man has been arrested on a robbery charge and a host of other alleged crimes.
According to Hermiston Police Chief Jason Edmiston, Cody...
HPD Warns of Telephone Scam
Hermiston area residents are urged to be aware of a telephone scam after a local couple reported receiving a call allegedly from the Hermiston...
Murder Investigation Focuses on Vehicle
A vehicle believed to be involved in the murder of a Umatilla man is being processed by a California crime lab in hopes of...
'Code of Silence' Slowing Murder Investigation
The Hermiston police chief says the March 4 shooting death of a 23-year-old Umatilla man was gang related and a “code of silence” is...
'Persons of Interest' Surface in Madrigal Murder
One week after the shooting death of a 23-year-old Umatilla man, no arrests have been made, but persons of interest have surfaced, according to...
Shooting Victim Was 23-Year-Old Umatilla Man
A 23-year-old Umatilla man was shot and killed Wednesday night in a neighborhood behind the 11th Street Market.
The shooting death of Alonso G. Madrigal...
One Person Shot Near 11th Street Market
Law enforcement officials are investigating a shooting in Hermiston Wednesday night – the second shooting in Hermiston in six weeks.
Hermiston Police Chief Jason Edmiston...
Police Release Name of Shooting Victim
The names of those injured during Thursday’s shooting at Foxwood Apartments in Hermiston have been released by the Hermiston Police Department.
The shooting victim has...
Hermiston Shooting Leaves Man in Critical Condition
A Umatilla man is in a Portland hospital this morning following a shooting in Hermiston Thursday night.
The Hermiston Police Department responded to Foxwood Apartments,...
Crime in Hermiston Down 35 Percent from 2013
Crime in Hermiston fell 35 percent in 2014 from the previous year, according to a new report issued by the Hermiston Police Department.
The report...
Anonymous Donor Buys 54 Bikes for Local Kids
Christmas for local children will be much merrier this year thanks to a donation of 54 bikes, trikes and helmets by an anonymous donor.
Hermiston...
City Tries New Approach to Panhandling
It’s becoming a more and more frequent site – people standing on street corners, parking lots and sidewalks holding cardboard signs asking for food...
Total Crime in Hermiston Drops 32 Percent
Hermiston Police Chief Jason Edmiston will have some good news to report when the city’s Public Safety Committee meets later today.
According to the latest...
Search Warrant Leads to Arrests, Drug Charges
Two Hermiston people were arrested Tuesday on drug charges after complaints were made about suspicious activity at their residence.
The Blue Mountain Narcotics Enforcement Team...
Wal-Mart Evacuated due to Bomb Threat
Hermiston’s Wal-Mart was evacuated Tuesday afternoon after an employee received a phone call from someone saying there was a bomb planted inside the store....
Hermiston Man Gets 5-Month Sentence
A Hermiston man had his probation revoked and was sentenced to 150 days in jail after being arrested Sunday on burglary, theft and other...
Man Faces Theft, DUII Charges after 395 Wreck
A Hermiston man suspected in a theft at Pilot Truck Stop in Stanfield faces several charges after wrecking his car on Highway 395 minutes...
Pedestrian Struck by Hermiston Police Car
A pedestrian was hospitalized today after being struck by a Hermiston Police officer.
The accident occurred after two police officers responded to an alarm call...
Council OKs Police, City Manager Contracts
It’s official – Byron Smith will begin the job of Hermiston city manager on Aug. 25. The Hermiston City Council voted Monday night to...