Sunnyside Police Department

News Release

-- For immediate release --

11/05/09 0930 hours

Contact:                 Charlotte Hinderlider

(509) 836-6222 office (509) 307-3826 cell

                                Sunnyside Police Department Main Number (509) 837-2120

Assault with a Firearm

Sunnyside, WA- Sunnyside Police are looking for Ramon Verduzco DOB 02/08/1989 in connection with an assault with a firearm that took place in the City of Sunnyside last night. Shortly after 8 pm the victim was driving in the area of North Ave and Victory Way when his car, a black BMW, was struck twice by bullets. No one was injured. Further investigation led Officers identify the suspect as Ramon Verduzco, DOB 02/08/1989. Sunnyside Police Officers searched several residences and received assistance from Moxee Police Department looking for Verduzco in Sunnyside and in Moxee (where he also has connections) with no success. Sunnyside Police are continuing to search for Verduzco on charges of Assault 1^st Degree and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. Anyone with any information on the whereabouts of Verduzco should call Sunnyside Police at 509.836.6200.

Suspect Information:

Verduzco, Ramon

DOB    02/08/1989

City of Residence:      Sunnyside, WA

Charges:                      Assault 1^st Degree

                                  Unlawful Possession of a Firearm

Additional Information:

• This is Sunnyside Police Department case number 09-10562.

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