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NEWS RELEASE - *** UPDATE ON 9/26/26 HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION***

On September 28th, 2026, at approximately 8:10 P.M., officers responded to the 800 block of S 19th Avenue to a report of a robbery. A 28-year old male suspect was taken into custody.

Further investigation determined this male to be the suspect in the homicide incident that occurred on September 26th in the 1300 block of West King Street.

The male suspect, Garrett Riel, is currently being held in the Yakima County Jail on the charges of Murder 2nd Degree, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm 1st Degree, Possessing a Stolen Firearm, Attempted Robbery 2nd Degree, and Criminal Trespass 1st Degree.

The Yakima Police Department Major Crimes Unit is continuing to investigate this incident. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Detective Isaac Ayon at (509) 576-6752 or Crime Stoppers Yakima Valley.
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Well done!

Awesome. Keep up the good work. You are appreciated

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Jennifer Ellis Axtell

Thank you

This is the actual video recording of the incident that's been getting a lot of attention. Instead of listening to rumors, it's better we see the facts for ourselves in this video. It's short, but it's important so we don't get the wrong idea.. www.facebook.com/61594388844863/posts/122104252743479628/?app=fbl

someone cavght the whole thing',"this one". Urban Incident Archive"

someone cavght the whole thing',"this one". Urban Incident Archive"

Should be first degree murder. He shot him intentionally and left him to die.

All u r faghots and need to keep my brother's name out ur fucking mouths nigga y'all re fake ass bitches

It hasn’t even been 5 years since he was charged for first-degree robbery, second-degree kidnapping, second-degree unlawful firearms possession, motor-vehicle theft, making a false statement to police, resisting arrest and two counts of second-degree assault. Prior to that he served for being part of a robbery with unlawful possession of a firearm.

He just got outta prison maybe a year ago. That's where he belongs!

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That's so fucking sad !!! The whole situation !!!! For him and the one shot!!!

That's what you get for killing my son-in-law enjoy your life at Wally you punk when you get there my big brothers are going to be waiting for you enjoy your time

He got arrested in 2019 for kidnapping, car jacking etc . He needs a life sentence now. In fact he should of never been out after this 2019 charge. šŸ”ŗ Yakima man charged in carjacking, assault YAKIMA, Wash. – A 21-year-old Yakima man is scheduled to be arraigned March 12 on assault and carjacking charges stemming from an incident in February. Garrett Jax Riel was recently charged in Yakima County Superior Court with first-degree robbery, second-degree kidnapping, second-degree unlawful firearms possession, motor-vehicle theft, making a false statement to police, resisting arrest and two counts of second-degree assault. The man told police he drove a woman to her home on Feb. 17, and once inside the garage he was confronted by Riel and another man who pointed guns at him, according to a probable-cause affidavit. Riel accused the man of “disrespecting” him and struck him with a small hammer several times, according to court documents. Riel also smashed the man’s cellphone and warned him that if he told anyone what happened, he would kill him and his family, according to court records. The man was then forced at gunpoint to drive his assailants around the area until he was forced out of the car and Riel and the other man drove off shortly after midnight Feb. 18, court records said. Riel was arrested the night of Feb. 25, when Yakima police made a routine traffic stop at the 7-Eleven on East Yakima Avenue. Officers questioned Riel, who was a passenger in the car, because he was not wearing a seat belt, and he gave them a false name, according to a police affidavit. He later resisted officers’ attempts take him into custody, and reached for his waistband during the struggle, the documents said. After subduing Riel, officers found a loaded pistol in his waistband, the affidavit said. He is being held in the Yakima County jail in lieu of $100,000 bail. 509-577-7748 dmeyers@yakimaherald.com Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Copy article link Save Donald Meyers Donald W. Meyers Crime and Courts Reporter Author facebook Author twitter Author email (0) comments Comments are now closed on this article. Comments can only be made on article within the first 3 days of publication. Yakima man charged in carjacking, assault YAKIMA, Wash. – A 21-year-old Yakima man is scheduled to be arraigned March 12 on assault and carjacking charges stemming from an incident in February. Garrett Jax Riel was recently charged in Yakima County Superior Court with first-degree robbery, second-degree kidnapping, second-degree unlawful firearms possession, motor-vehicle theft, making a false statement to police, resisting arrest and two counts of second-degree assault. The man told police he drove a woman to her home on Feb. 17, and once inside the garage he was confronted by Riel and another man who pointed guns at him, according to a probable-cause affidavit. Riel accused the man of “disrespecting” him and struck him with a small hammer several times, according to court documents. Riel also smashed the man’s cellphone and warned him that if he told anyone what happened, he would kill him and his family, according to court records. The man was then forced at gunpoint to drive his assailants around the area until he was forced out of the car and Riel and the other man drove off shortly after midnight Feb. 18, court records said. Riel was arrested the night of Feb. 25, when Yakima police made a routine traffic stop at the 7-Eleven on East Yakima Avenue. Officers questioned Riel, who was a passenger in the car, because he was not wearing a seat belt, and he gave them a false name, according to a police affidavit. He later resisted officers’ attempts take him into custody, and reached for his waistband during the struggle, the documents said. After subduing Riel, officers found a loaded pistol in his waistband, the affidavit said. He is being held in the Yakima County jail in lieu of $100,000 bail. 509-577-7748 dmeyers@yakimaherald.com Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Copy article link Save Donald Meyers Donald W. Meyers Crime and Courts Reporter Author facebook Author twitter Author email (0) comments Comments are now closed on this article. Comments can only be made on article within the first 3 days of publication.

Put him in a Prison where he "might" get to see light once a day for an hour the rest of his miserable life. And a BIG thank you to YPD in this matter. You are very much appreciated!!

For God's sake, don't let him out!

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TRAFFIC TIP TUESDAY

Do you wonder how to appropriately pull over for emergency vehicles? See the graphic to know the Washington State law for where to pull over for approaching emergency vehicles.
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Good reminder. Unfortunately in this city it's like herding cats. There are so many that don't react correctly.

If you don’t know this, you shouldn’t be driving!

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Great news! Dog licenses can now be conveniently obtained through the Yakima Police Department’s online portal. yakimapolice.org/animal-control/

Through the online portal, you can upload the required documents, provide important information about your pet, submit payment, and send your application directly to our Community Service Officer team for processing.

Once approved, you’ll receive an email confirmation, annual reminders when it’s time to renew, and a PetHub Smart ID tag for your pet, which helps pets get home faster and keeping them out of shelters. šŸ” Each tag connects to a free online pet profile where you can update contact info anytime, add multiple phone numbers, and even include your pet’s vet or trusted helpers. No more outdated info or long shelter stays: just fast, safe reunions

Visit the Yakima Police Department’s Animal Control website for more information, or call and ask to speak with one of our amazing Community Service Officers.
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Hey! So what happens when YPD wrongfully seizes a dog with no proof of harm? I’d really like for Hannah Hilenski to provide ample proof of the crime the dog she seized this morning ALLEGEDLY committed. The story of this “crime” has changed since the alleged incident occurred, still without proof. This CSO has harassed, stalked and now taken an innocent dog from a family. For what? Where’s the proof?

Um but not for nothing but isn't that what microchips and Tags that you buy for your dog that has all your information on it even better considering it has all your information. Not to mention rabies tags. I worked for a vet years ago and we would get on occasion a phone call from someone that found a dog and I would look up the license number and contact the owner, and the dog gets to go home. I don't see the need for this as it is over kill. How many IDs does a dog need? Just plain stupid. Just another way of getting into people's pockets.

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