College Place Police Department

05/28/2026

CPPD ARREST LOG - May 17th - May 23rd

05/28/2026

Last week the City of College Place, Washington recognized Public Works Week. Our Public Works team put on a full week of activities for City employees to participate in and learn more about Public Works operations, explore City infrastructure, and have some fun along the way.

One of those activities was the opportunity to climb the water tower, for those who have the nerve to do so. Chief Tomaras and Records Clerk Andrea took the challenge head on!

We had the privilege to climb the city Water Tower! Why? The City i...

05/26/2026

School is (almost) out for summer!

It’s hard to believe, but Summer Break is nearly upon us. Now is the time to start preparing yourself and your family for all your favorite summer activities.

Emergency calls spike this time of year because people get excited about the great weather and forget how quickly the heat and its associated activities can become dangerous!

• Respect the water! Supervise children any time they’re near water. Even better, make sure whomever is supervising is familiar with CPR!
• Avoid fire emergencies by keeping grills away from structures and overhangs, and never leave any fire unattended!
• Bike smart: always wear a helmet and obey traffic laws. Utilize bike lanes where available!
• Stay hydrated! Drink plenty of water and limit sugary, caffeinated, or alcoholic drinks.
• Protect your skin by wearing sunscreen; reapply every two hours.

Learn more about Summer Safety by visiting https://tinyurl.com/45jk867z.

We wish you all a fun and safe summer!

05/21/2026

CPPD/WWPD RESPOND TO SHOOTING-

This press release is written on behalf of the Walla Walla Regional Drug/Gang Task Force.

On May 19, 2026, at approximately 7:00 p.m., officers with the College Place Police Department responded to the area of S. Highway 125 near Taumarson Rd. following reports of a shooting.

Responding officers learned a juvenile male victim had been transported to a local hospital by private vehicle with a gunshot wound. The victim is currently listed in stable condition.

During the investigation, officers located evidence indicating the shooting occurred near the intersection of S. Highway 125 and SE Commercial Dr. S. Highway 125 was temporarily closed while investigators processed the scene and collected evidence. The roadway reopened at approximately 10:30 p.m.

Based on evidence gathered at the scene, investigators do not believe this was a random act of violence. At this time, the Walla Walla Regional Drug/Gang Task Force does not believe there is an ongoing threat to the public.

This investigation remains active and no further information is being released at this time. This case involved members from WWPD, CPPD, WWSO and WSP. We thank our partner agencies for their assistance. Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Walla Walla Police Department at 509-527-4434.

05/17/2026

College Place Block Party 2026

05/14/2026

Protect your community by reporting fraud, scams, and bad business practices

05/13/2026

The week of May 10th - 16th is recognized as National Police Week.

In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15th and National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15th falls, as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others.

Last night, Mayor Hernandez and the College Place City Council presented the College Place Police Department with an official proclamation recognizing Police Week (May 10th – 16th) and Police Memorial Day (May 15th). We are grateful for their ongoing support of our department and the profession as a whole.
This week we honor, we remember, and we never forget. All gave some, some gave all!

05/13/2026

CPPD ARREST LOG - May 3rd - May 9th

05/09/2026

Recently we did some spring cleaning, to include our patch design.

Our recent patch design was created by a local high school student and fully adopted in 2017. The new design modernizes and cleans up a few lines while maintaining the integrity of the original design. A higher resolution design was needed for future projects.

In the coming months and years, we will work to fully transition over to the new patch design as budgeting allows.