Following the WA State Legislature passing a bill to replace the expiring Blake Decision drug possession law, the new gross misdemeanor act came into play near Finley Thursday night.
Traffic stop leads to search, drug discovery
Benton County Deputies on Patrol Thursday evening near Finley conducted a traffic stop on this black sedan.
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A man during a traffic stop near Kennewick High School decided to throw down with KPD stating he "wanted to fight the big boys", nevertheless, KPD responded in kind.