College Place Police Department

08/25/2026

CPPD ARREST LOG - Aug. 16th - Aug. 22nd

08/24/2026

FLEEING DUI ROLLOVER ACCIDENT RESULTS IN SIGNIFICANT PROPERTY DAMAGE

On 8/24/2026 at approximately 0617 hours, an officer with the College Place Police Department initiated a traffic stop in the area of South College Avenue and SE 12th Street, College Place, WA 99324. The vehicle, a white Hyundai Sonata was stopped for speed and lane travel in the roadway. While the officer contacted the driver of the vehicle, they smelt a strong odor of alcohol emitting from the driver and the vehicle. Upon asking the driver to turn off the vehicle, the driver decided to flee from the traffic stop at a high rate of speed, heading northbound on College Avenue.

A second officer, approaching the scene, observed the eluding vehicle and attempted to pursue the suspect. Due to the reckless rate of speed and pedestrian traffic at the time, it was decided for safety considerations to the public, to terminate the pursuit.

As the suspect continued northbound, fleeing from officers, they lost control negotiating the turn on North College Avenue and NE Rose Street. The vehicle had slid across the southbound lane on College Avenue, left the roadway, struck an electrical junction box (sending it flying into an unoccupied vehicle nearby), and then rolled over, coming to a rest on its roof at the railroad tracks on NE Rose Street.

Shortly after, officers located the vehicle where it had wrecked and took the suspect into custody. The suspect was identified as 22-year-old Yunior J. Solis from Walla Walla.

Solis was taken to the hospital, where he was medically cleared after sustaining minor injuries. Solis was booked into the Walla Walla County Jail for the following charges:
• Eluding a police vehicle
• Driving under the influence
• Reckless driving
• Obstructing a law enforcement officer
• 3 counts of malicious mischief 1st degree

Thank you to the Washington State Patrol and the Walla Walla County Sheriff’s Office who assisted in processing the scene.

Reminder to all, please do not drink and drive! Luckily, no one was injured in this incident, but the driver’s decision resulted in over $20,000 in damages.

08/18/2026

CPPD ARREST LOG - Aug. 9th - Aug. 15th

08/18/2026

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08/15/2026

We had such a fun time at the National Night Out event the other day. It was so great to visit with our community and recognize our Chief for a Day Robby. Thanks to all those who put in the time and effort to make an event like this happen. It means so much to so many.

08/12/2026

This morning, units responded with the College Place Fire Department to reports of a gas leak in a construction zone at SW 6th Street and S. College Avenue. A couple dozen homes were immediately evacuated out of precaution. Cascade Natural Gas is working to repair the line.

08/12/2026

Reminder to join us at Lions Park for next weeks College Place Car Show at the Famers Market.

Come join in on the fun!

08/12/2026

CPPD ARREST LOG - Aug. 2nd - Aug. 8th

08/08/2026

🎥 Movies in the Park is happening this Saturday!

Join us August 8 at sunset in Lions Park for a fun, free outdoor movie night.

🎬 We will be playing: GOAT

Grab your family, your comfy chairs, and your favorite snacks!

💙💛 FREE popcorn for the first 30 guests, courtesy of the Lions Club!

08/08/2026

We have a new date!

🎉 National Night Out is BACK ON! 🎉

Great news! National Night Out has officially been rescheduled, and we can't wait to celebrate with our community. We hope you'll still be able to join us for an evening of fun!

🎈 FREE & Open to Everyone!

📅 Updated Event Information

Date: Thursday, August 13
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Garrison Middle School Gymnasium

🎒 Over 200 backpacks filled with school supplies will be raffled off to local students.
🎪 Visit community booths with activities, games, and resource information.
🚒 Meet local first responders.
🍕 Enjoy a FREE slice of pizza and a Dilly Bar while supplies last!

New Parade Route!
The parade will begin at 5:00 PM at the Courtyard by Marriott Walla Walla, travel south on 9th Avenue, turn east onto Malcolm Street, then turn south onto Chase Avenue, ending at Garrison Middle School.

Come out to cheer on the parade, connect with local resources, meet first responders, and enjoy a great evening of free fun for everyone. We look forward to seeing you there!