Couple in West Richland, WA arrested for theft in progress, charged with 1st-degree criminal trespass, and banned from a convenience store for 99 years due to past incidents.

A couple in West Richland, WA were arrested for theft in progress, charged with criminal trespass 1st degree and banned from a convenience store for 99 years due to previous incidents at the same store. Washington State charges criminal trespass as misdemeanors or gross misdemeanors, with penalties up to 90 days in jail and $1,000 fine, or up to a year in jail and $5,000 fine. The store's lifetime ban reflects their zero-tolerance policy for persistent offenders.

April 13, 2024
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