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Oregon man accused of calling schools to threaten sexual violence against children
UMATILLA, Ore. — An Umatilla man has been charged with multiple crimes after he allegedly made several hoax phone calls threatening sexual violence against children, as well as possessing and distributing dozens of photos and videos depicting child sexual abuse. Thomas Loren Goatley, 20, has been charged with receiving...
Oregon man accused of making hoax calls to schools, threatening sexual violence
An Umatilla man has been charged with making hoax calls to schools, police departments and animal shelters, threatening sexual violence against children, and possessing child pornography on his cell phone.
Stretch of Canal Drive to close for paving Aug. 26-27
KENNEWICK, Wash.-Drivers should expect closures and delays due to a paving project on a stretch of Canal Drive Aug. 26-27. Double lanes on Canal will be closed overnight from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. between N. Kellogg and N. Edison Street as contractors pave, according to a City of Kennewick social media post.
Urgent Appeal: Can You Help Richland Police ID Truck & Driver Involved in Crime?
Richland Police need your help to identify the driver of the truck in the photo. Last Thursday, August 15th, at about 2 pm, an incident happened on George Washington Way, where the photographed white truck struck a pedestrian on the sidewalk, pushing them into the roadway. It happened in front of McDonalds near Williams Boulevard.
Tri-City Over Emeralds
The back and forth continues in Pasco Washington with the Tri-City Dust Devils taking game 3 of the 6 game series from the Eugene Emeralds last night. Each team scored 2 runs in the first inning with the Dust Devils adding one in the bottom of the third. The Ems added one more in the top of the 4th. only to have the Dust Devils answer back in the bottom of the inning. Tri-City would score once more in the 6th to complete the scoring and take the win 5-3. The Ems hope to even the series this evening.
Blue Bridge Could be Easier to Travel on September 10th. Why?
If a settlement or contract is not reached by September 10th, the Blue Bridge in the Tri-Cities might be easier to navigate. At least for one day during the bridge repainting project. Labor union calling on WA State govt. workers to stage a walkout on September 10th. The Washington Federation...
Oregon man made dozens of hoax calls threatening sexual violence against children in 12 states, feds say
A 20-year-old Umatilla man made more than 60 calls to schools, police and animal shelters in a dozen states over four months this year claiming he was sexually assaulting a child or threatening to do so, federal authorities said Friday. Thomas L. Goatley faces federal charges of making interstate threats...
Back to School Safety: Be careful when posting "First Day of School" pictures online
RICHLAND, Wash.-First day of school photos and posts are an annual back to school tradition for many families, but those posts could pose risks if not done properly. Parents should think carefully about posting any photos if they include names of students or schools, grade levels or any other personal information, according to the Richland Police Department.
Be careful before you post, says Richland Police Department
RICHLAND, Wash. - With the official start of the 2024-25 school year just days away, the Richland Police Department wants to remind parents that posting information online could lead to potential consequences. A Facebook post by RPD warns parents that posting identifying information along the "first day of school" photos...
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