See something, say something is working
By Terry Murry on Wednesday, June 7th, 2023 in Columbia Basin News More Top Stories
PENDLETON – Pendleton Police Chief Chuck Byram says asking something to report it when they notice something suspicious is paying dividends. He said that Friday night citizens reported a man who appeared to be under the influence of intoxicants, was going door to door on Southeast Seven Street asking for blankets.
A patrol officer responded and located the suspect, recognizing him to be the subject of an arrest warrant from his parole officer. John Gabriel Zuzel, 32, tried to run.
“A foot pursuit ensued down in to the river,” Byram said. “The individual jumped into the river and officers followed him and took him into custody.”
Byram said that people who decide to say something when they see something suspicious improves the quality of life in Pendleton.
“That’s one less person that we have to worry about committing crimes on our streets right now,” Byram said. “I want to commend the public for not just ignoring it.”
