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BARRICADED SUBJECT INCIDENT
On 08/10/2026 at approximately 4:50pm, Yakima Police Department Officers responded to BMO Bank located in the 500 block of E Yakima Ave. Employees from the bank called 911 reporting that a male armed with a machete had entered the bank causing alarm to employees and customers. At the same time, the subject in distress had called 911 stating that he intended to rob the bank. Officers from the Yakima Police Department along with Deputies from the Yakima County Sheriffâs Office responded to the scene. Employees and customers were able to evacuate the building safely. Officers began negotiating with the subject who was armed with multiple edged weapons including a machete.
The Yakima Valley Crisis Response Unit was requested and responded to the scene. Negotiators continued their conversations with the subject, who after some time, exited the bank and was taken into custody without further incident. The 29-year-old Yakima male in this incident was placed under arrest for Robbery in the 1st Degree, Malicious Mischief in the 2nd Degree, Computer Trespassing in the 2nd Degree, and Weapons Apparently Capable of Producing Bodily Harm.
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Is it possible he was crying out for help and needed crisis help not jail time.... I mean he called them hemself.... Sounds like a clear sign of knowing and wanting help.... Like yes jail time is warranted but let's get them psych help first đł
All the law enforcement officers involved did a wonderful job! But please give this man some mental help counseling! He seems to be calling out for help. Don't just lock him up without sending him help. I know what he did is wrong and he also needs discipline for that! But something in the whole situation made me feel in my heart help this person đ
I am making a blanket statement for you all to see. Regardless of his situation whether mental or on drugs - do you not realize that he needs HELP? What happened to empathy, kindness, and compassion. That is someone's baby, brother, uncle, father, etc. and you think he doesn't deserve any help? Give me a break. He deserves help just as much as the next person.
Just curious. does anyone know if he tested positive for drugs? I'm sure they would have tested him right?
I am gunna catch heat for this, but…. People like this just don’t belong in society… The needs of the many out way the needs of the few, and the needs of the many are to not have to worry about being threatened with a machete at work.. Everyone is screaming he needs help.. What about the victims those employees are probally traumatized.. We need to be prioritizing their safety and the safety of the law abiding community… Not worrying about the help a clearly violent perpetrator needs!
Is there a reason why the subject in distress was taken to jail instead of a psychiatric care facility? Clearly this guy was having a mental health episode and needed assistance. So very sad for him and his family.
Marissa Deweese I would call it taking hard core drugs so yes he can detox in jail before sending him elsewhere to kill someone.
someone cavght the whole thing',"this one". Police Scene Report
***UPDATE: Suspect in custody. Yakima Ave has been re-opened. News release to follow.***
PATROL INCIDENT
YPD is on scene at the 500 block of Yakima Ave for a barricaded subject. Yakima Ave from 6th Street to Naches Ave is closed until further notice, please avoid the area.
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Bringing a machete to a gun fight?? đ đđđ¤Ł
What happened
Not sure what happened but I did hear something on my scanner about that area wish I would have stopped to listen, but packing is more important
So I read the other post crazy guy in bank with alot of knives. All employees are out safe .
Got the whole thing on tape,.,look on.. www.facebook.com/share/1E2i6pyTiL/
Just shoot him..
What bank?
Over 2million of tax dollars on Yakima Ave they had to bring all their toys to show off
there's no hostages, no employees inside, it's been over 2 hours, we have the whole police department and swat team there. is that all really necessary for 1 guy with a machete?
Man is barricaded in the bank with a machete
My gosh no hostages don't they have tasers, concussion grenades, gas they can deploy, pepper balls out of a shotgun that deploy upon hitting the subject. They have alot of resources but u tell me. Better get Jake church down there.
They get paid by the hour and are all on overtime so they are going kick back and take as much time as they want
Just another day in Paradise. The PALM SPRINGS OF SHITOPIA
Yakima stuff
Dumb Ass!
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Crossing an intersection versus making a left turn at an intersection?
Great information. Thank You Officer Wilske.
So, why does YPD do it all the time? The laws don’t apply to you even though YOU are not above the law.
Dang! I’ve been doing the wrong thing for years. Thank you for sharing this..
PSA: THINKING ABOUT REPORTING A COP TO THE CJTC? You should know what can happen. You can report police misconduct and never even be interviewed. Your anonymous identity can be exposed. Your anonymous name can get exposed and smeared in the press. A state senator can intervene on official letterhead, attack the complainants, and advocate for the officers under investigation. Then the case can close the very next day after the Senator’s intervention. CJTC: if citizens cannot safely report police misconduct without being exposed, discredited, or ignored, what exactly is the accountability system protecting?
If you enter the intersection legally on a green circle or yellow light, you are obeying RCW 46.61.055. While waiting for a gap, you are obeying RCW 46.61.185 by yielding to oncoming traffic. When the light turns red and oncoming traffic finally stops, you are legally permitted to complete your turn to safely clear the intersection control area.
Fucker pulled me over
This is bullshit. We were taught in driver's ed to pull out into the intersection for decades. I think this video is about as stupid as those signs down on Lincoln that say, "Watch for cross traffic." Those people have stop signs. They can watch for me.
Unfortunately it doesn't matter you can have a green light going straight and some dumbass is going to run a red light.
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