Wanted Wednesday: Kennewick Police Search for 34-Year-Old Man

It's another Wanted Wednesday from the Kennewick Police Department, and KPD is looking for a man wanted for domestic violence.

Here is who they are looking for:

Name: Gabriel Ezekial Alaniz

Age: 34-year-old male

Description: 5’7, 185lbs

Warrant: Felony Original charges: Assault 2nd-DV/Malicious Mischief-DV

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As always, the Kennewick Police warn that if you see this individual, do not approach.

Please call dispatch immediately so that officers can respond and take this person into custody.

Non-Emergency dispatch can be reached at 509-628-0333. You can also submit anonymous tips at www.kpdtips.com

The good news is that the Kennewick Police released their 2025 end-of-year report, which saw a 19% reduction in crime in the city.

Here are the details from that report:

2025 Highlights:

• 19% reduction in overall crime

• 15% reduction in violent crime

• 24% reduction in property crime

• 90,291 calls for service

• 9,950 traffic stops

• 2,942 arrests

• 11,168 officer-initiated contacts, including field contacts and extra patrols

• 19 new employees hired, including officers, police support specialists, & cadets

• 28,868 hours of training

• 146 community compliments recognizing outstanding service

• 2,763 public records requests processed

• 1,039 concealed pistol licenses processed

• 496 major and general crime investigations assigned

• 345 K-9 calls for service

• 133 Metro Drug Task Force investigations in partnership with local, state, and federal agencies

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