crime lab

A press release says the investigation continues this week led by the YPD Major Crimes Unit.

Someone who has seen way too many TV shows, took a tour of the new Yakima Valley Local Crime Lab!

Yakima County Sheriff Bob Udell is the Chair of the regional crime lab operations board who says they're looking forward to solving cases and making arrests

Startup funding for the center comes from $2.8 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding for equipment, staff and training.

Specialized equipment is also on order or being installed as well.

On Tuesday the Yakima City Council, on a 4-3 vote decided against supporting the center and paying $91,000 annually to fund the operations.