Because of that shortage the department had to cancel the traffic unit last year which means fewer drivers are being pulled over for traffic infractions.
Capt. Jay Seely says the first crash was reported on Sunday when three vehicles collided in the intersection killing one driver and seriously injuring a passenger
21-year-old Moises Bello-Medina of Yakima has been charged with 1st Degree Unlawful possession of a firearm, Theft of a motor vehicle, attempt to elude law enforcement and 2nd Degree felony Assault