Armed man is arrested for trespassing on school grounds
By Terry Murry on Tuesday, October 18th, 2022 in Columbia Basin News More Top Stories
KENNEWICK – A 27-year-old man was arrested early Monday morning for allegedly trespassing on the grounds of Kennewick High School while in possession of a firearm.
Just after midnight, officers observed the man walking on the school campus. When officers attempted to contact the man, he fled on foot. After a short pursuit, the man was apprehended.
Officers booked the man into the Benton County Jail on the following charges: second-degree trespass, second-degree unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of a stolen firearm, possession of a firearm on school property, concealed weapon without a permit, obstruction of a public servant, resisting arrest, and second-degree false reporting.
While police did not release the name of the man who was arrested, the Benton County Jail roster reports that Maclovio Madrigal-Morfin is being held on the charges listed above. He is being held on $7,500 bond.
