08/28/2026
KENT PD SWEARS IN NEW OFFICERS AND CORRECTIONS OFFICER
Earlier this month, Deputy Chief Stansfield introduced 4 new Kent Police Patrol Officers and one new Kent Corrections Officer to our council, where they were sworn into duty by Mayor Ralph. We are excited to welcome each one of them to the Kent community and our KPD family. We know you’re curious, so here’s just a bit about each one.
CORRECTIONS OFFICER KAFADAR
CO Kafadar was born in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and grew up in Vancouver, BC where she earned an AA in Criminology. She moved to WA State in 2014 with her family. She decided to work for KPD Corrections because our corrections facility has a good reputation for teamwork, and she wants to work in a place that feels like family. In her free time, CO Kafadar enjoys spending hanging out with her family and friends, hiking and exploring the outdoors.
PATROL OFFICER BUXTON
Officer Buxton is from Coville, WA and earned his AA in Communications in Spokane. He has dual citizenship with the U.K. Officer Buxton was an infantryman in the Army and earned his EMT certification through Pierce College. After his active-duty time in the Army, he enlisted with a National Guard Unit. Prior to applying to Kent, he had 6 years of experience in the insurance industry. He said that he decided to work for KPD because when he was researching departments, he appreciated how easy it was to access our public information. He wanted to work for an honest agency that is transparent and focuses on helping their community. In his free time, he hangs out with his family and his cats, dog and loves to read.
PATROL OFFICER CASTANADA
Officer Castanada was born in CA and raised in Long Beach and Compton. He eventually moved to Auburn WA where he graduated from Auburn Mountainview High School. Before hiring on the KPD, he was a Corrections Officer at the Seattle King County Jail.
Officer Castanada spent most of his teenage years in the Kent/Covington area and decided to hire on with KPD so that he could work in the community that, “helped shape me into the man I am today”. He added that the department’s values align with his personal values. In his spare time, Officer Castanada enjoys sports and hangs out with his family.
PATROL OFFIER FREGOSO-PERALEZ
Officer Fregoso-Peralez was born and raised in WA State, primarily in the areas of Kent, Auburn and Federal Way. When asked why he applied for Kent, he stated, “I chose KPD because I wanted something that wasn’t just fun but also a challenge. The way others talk about the department has given me a sense of pride in my decision to work here.” Officer Fregoso-Peralez has a varied work history including Gas Surveyor and meat cutter. He has some experience with boxing and MMA and when he is not at work he enjoys hiking and running with his dog.
PATROL OFFICER STOVER
Officer Stover was born in Renton and lived most of his life in Covington and Maple Valley. He chose KPD because of the positive reputation of the Police Department and his attachment to the Kent area. Prior to hiring on with KPD, Officer Stover worked as an aluminum fabricator and in IT. In his free time, he likes to hike in nature. Officer Stover likes to spend time with his family who are local and active in the community.
Please help us welcome all our newest KPD members to the Kent Community.
L-R Mayor Ralph, CO Kafadar, Patrol Officers Buxton, Castaneda, Fregoso-Peralez, Stover and Deputy Chief Stansfield
