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Anyone with knowledge of the whereabouts of a violent crime fugitive is encouraged to contact the Yakima Police Department at (509) 575-6200 or by calling 9-1-1. Tips can be also be reported to Yakima County Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-248-9980, or the organization’s website at crimesto…

During the foot chase the suspect fired shots at the officer striking him in the leg. The suspect wasn't arrested and police are still looking for him.

National Night Out events across the country are designed to encourage communities to develop healthy partnerships with their local police officers.

All four were arrested and face charges of false imprisonment, robbery and assault. No names have been released.

The murders were the first for both the city of Yakima and Yakima County so far this year.

Successful Coffee with a Cop events with the next one scheduled from 9:00 am to 11:00 am on Tuesday, February 5th. YPD’s Coffee with a Cop will be at the Sub Shop, 20 North 2nd Street.

If you are in the area of South Eighth Avenue, take care and stay indoors for now.

Yakima PD is reviewing an officer’s use of force when breaking up a fight Sunday night at the Central Washington State Fair. The video, originally posted on Facebook, shows an officer kicking a teenage male to the ground after he had been sprayed with mace.

Most recently 3 Wapato Police officers resigned for personal and ethical standards. And former employees of the Wapato Police Department recently wrote a letter to the citizens of Wapato.

Spokane Police posted on their Facebook page a picture of a dude that attempted to hide from them. His choice hiding spot? The DRYER! Check out the picture!