Prosser Police Arrest Suspect After 17-Year-Old Stabbed at House Party

One man is under arrest after a multiple stabbing incident in Prosser, Washington, which sent a 17-year-old to the hospital with critical wounds.

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Prosser Police issued a press release concerning the incident.

On July 25th, Prosser Police and the Benton County Sheriff's Department were alerted to a reported stabbing at a residence in the 2400 block of Lee Road.

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A 17-year-old male had sustained multiple stab wounds during a large party.

The victim had already been taken to Prosser Memorial Health Hospital by private vehicle and was later transferred to Kadlec Medical Center in critical condition.

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Officers investigated cell phone video coverage and witness reports, allowing for a probable cause warrant for 19-year-old Ruben Mejia of Grandview.

Mejia was later found and arrested near Easy Street at 4:30 AM after an alert citizen called in a report about a suspicious male in the neighborhood.

Mejia was taken into custody and booked into the Benton County Jail for Assault in the First Degree (RCW 9A.36.011).

This remains an active investigation for the Prosser Police and the Benton County Sheriff's Department, and they are seeking assistance with identifying witnesses and obtaining video footage from the incident.

The 17-year-old stabbing victim's condition is currently unknown.

Anyone with information or digital recordings is asked to contact Sergeant Forsyth at tforsyth@ci.prosser.wa.us or (509) 786-1500.