Yakima Police Officer Placed On Desk Duty During Investigation
In a cell phone video the officer is seen kicking or pushing a juvenile in the back with his foot.
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Fatal Fire That Killed Former Officer Ruled Accidental
The Yakima County Coroner Jack Hawkins says Peck died of smoke inhalation. Investigators believe the fire was caused by smoking after Peck fell asleep.
Car Accident Sends Yakima Police Officer to Hospital
A Yakima police officer was treated and released from a local hospital after being in a two-car crash at around 10:00 a.m. yesterday. The crash happened at the intersection of West Lincoln and Custer Avenues. Officer Lynn Thorn is a school resource officer...
Former Yakima Police Officer Trying To Keep Credentials
Former Yakima Police Sergeant Erik Hildebrand is fighting to keep his own credentials. Hildebrand resigned while under an internal investigation. His ability to work as an officer again is now in the hands of the state. The Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission will review whether he can keep his credentials...
Officer Resigns From Yakima Police Department
A sergeant with the Yakima Police Department (YPD) is no longer on the force after being the subject of repeated internal investigations. Erik Hildebrand resigned from YPD on May 18, stepping down before the city decided on any punishment for their latest investigation...
Yakima Police Officer Pleads Guilty
A 25-year veteran for the Yakima Police Department plead guilty to harassment Tuesday in a Yakima courtroom. Richard Schuknecht was arrested at the end of last year for violating a no contact order from his estranged wife. Schuknecht faced two counts of harassment, each carrying a maximum 364-days in custody...