Fatal Crashes In Yakima Fueling More Emphasis PatrolsFatal Crashes In Yakima Fueling More Emphasis PatrolsYakima County Coroner Jim Curtis says a majority of the drivers killed were under the influence of drugs or alcohol or both. Lance TormeyLance Tormey
Yakima Police Welcome New K9 Officer to The ForceYakima Police Welcome New K9 Officer to The ForceAsko replaces K9 Trex who died in November after suffering from an "undiagnosable gastrointestinal disorder."Lance TormeyLance Tormey
Yakima Police Hoping More Drivers Will Stop For Red LightsYakima Police Hoping More Drivers Will Stop For Red LightsFirst they say if the police vehicle is unmarked it will still be equipped with flashing red and blue lights as well as a audible siren.Lance TormeyLance Tormey
Yakima Police Giving Support To Those With Special NeedsYakima Police Giving Support To Those With Special NeedsOfficers also spend time with kids with special needs and even held a drive by for a birthday party for a boy in Yakima this week.Lance TormeyLance Tormey
Don’t Stop For a Red Light in Yakima Get Ready For a TicketDon’t Stop For a Red Light in Yakima Get Ready For a TicketDuring the week of February 12 through February 18 Officers investigated 26 collisions, 12 the result of a driver not stopping for a red light. Lance TormeyLance Tormey
Yakima Drivers Still Running Red Lights Causing CrashesYakima Drivers Still Running Red Lights Causing Crashes During the week of February 5 through February 11 Officers investigated 26 different collisions.Lance TormeyLance Tormey
Yakima Police Chief Talks Safety Issues In Open Letter To CommunityYakima Police Chief Talks Safety Issues In Open Letter To CommunityIn my September of 2022 letter to the community, I wrote a section about the traffic problems affecting Yakima.Lance TormeyLance Tormey
Man Dies After Shooting At West Yakima Dog ParkMan Dies After Shooting At West Yakima Dog ParkPolice the investigation continues. No other injuries were reported. Nearby Randall Park remained open during the investigation.Lance TormeyLance Tormey
Looking For a Job and a Bonus? Yakima Police Want To Talk To YouLooking For a Job and a Bonus? Yakima Police Want To Talk To YouAs the department works to attract more officers they're also searching for new corrections officers and lateral corrections officers from other departments.Lance TormeyLance Tormey
Police Warning of Power Bill Phone ScamPolice Warning of Power Bill Phone Scamuthorities say a "concerned citizen" recently told Officers they received a call from someone saying their Pacific Power bill was overdue.Lance TormeyLance Tormey