Kennewick Jail Mugshots Database
Kennewick jail mugshots come from bookings at the Benton County Jail, which sits right inside the city. The Kennewick Police Department handles arrests in town, but the jail itself is run by the Benton County Sheriff. That means the county roster is the first place to look if you need a Kennewick inmate lookup or booking photo. The county posts an online inmate roster that is free to search. This page shows you how to use it, who to call, and how to file a public records request if the online tool does not have what you need.
Kennewick Overview
Kennewick Police and Jail Mugshots
The Kennewick Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency in the city. It is at 211 W 6th Avenue, Kennewick, WA 99336. The main phone line is 509-585-4208. Officers handle patrol, traffic, investigations, and arrests across the Tri-Cities. When someone is arrested in Kennewick they are usually booked at the Benton County Jail, which is a short drive away.
The Benton County Jail is at 7122 W Quinault Avenue in Kennewick. It holds people arrested by Kennewick PD, the Sheriff's Office, and other agencies in the county. The jail roster is run by the Sheriff. It includes bookings from every town in Benton County, not just Kennewick.
| Police Agency | Kennewick Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 211 W 6th Avenue Kennewick, WA 99336 |
| Police Phone | (509) 585-4208 |
| Jail Location | 7122 W Quinault Avenue, Kennewick |
| Jail Phone | (509) 736-3113 |
How to Search Kennewick Inmate Booking Photos
The main tool is the Benton County Jail inmate roster. It is the county's official free search. You look up a person by last name or booking number. Results show booking details, charges, and release info. The roster updates throughout the day so it is close to real time.
Anyone booked by Kennewick PD appears on this same roster because the jail is run by Benton County. Use the online tool first before calling. If you need a booking photo that is not posted, ask by email or phone. Staff can tell you if the image is public and what the fee is.
The Benton County inmate inquiry portal is a second search page. It is the back-end inmate inquiry tool used by the county. It gives the same kind of roster data and sometimes extra detail on bond and charges. Use it as a backup.
Benton County hosts the jail for Kennewick, Richland, West Richland, and Prosser, so all those bookings show up on the same roster as Kennewick arrests.
Benton County Inmate Search for Kennewick
The Benton County inmate inquiry portal is the main online roster used to find Kennewick booking records.
Search by name and the tool pulls current inmates, booking dates, and charges for Kennewick arrests.
Kennewick Arrest Records and Reports
Police reports and arrest records are handled by the Kennewick Police Department Records Division. You can file a public records request under RCW 42.56, the state Public Records Act. The department responds within five business days. They may give you the records, ask for a fee, or state which parts are exempt.
Most Kennewick booking info is public under state law. Name, charges, bail, booking date, and housing unit can all be released. Some items are not. Under RCW 70.48.100, certain jail register entries are restricted. Medical records, juvenile files, and active investigation notes are also withheld.
Arrests in Kennewick fall under RCW 10.31.100, the state warrantless arrest statute. Officers use that code when they make an arrest without a warrant for qualifying crimes. The statute drives what ends up on the booking page and on the incident report.
For a statewide criminal history, use the Washington State Patrol WATCH system. It costs a small fee per search. It shows conviction data statewide, not just Kennewick or Benton County. Court cases for Kennewick arrests can be pulled from Washington Courts public access search.
What Kennewick Booking Records Contain
A typical Kennewick booking record lists the person's name, date of birth, the booking date and time, the arresting agency, charges, and bail. Many records include a mugshot and the next court date. The Benton County Sheriff posts most of this on the online roster. For the full file, including the incident narrative, you need a public records request.
Booking photos can be included with the file when it is released. In some cases the image is withheld under an exemption. Ask the Kennewick PD records team to confirm what is public for a specific case. They will tell you in writing.
A Kennewick jail mugshot record often shows:
- Inmate name and date of birth
- Booking date, time, and agency
- Charges and bail amount
- Current housing and status
- Court case number and next hearing
- Release date and destination
For ongoing custody status, use VINELink. It covers Washington state jails including Benton County. You register once and get alerts when the inmate is released or moved. It is free.
Note: Always check the Benton County jail roster first, then the court case search, before paying for a statewide criminal history search.
Benton County Jail Mugshots
Kennewick is in Benton County, and the county jail right in town handles all Kennewick bookings. For the full Benton County jail mugshots page with sheriff contact info and more tools, click through to the county.
Nearby Cities
These Tri-Cities area communities use the Benton County Jail or a nearby county for most bookings.