
MISSING ENDANGERED PERSON
The Yakima Police Department is asking assistance in locating missing endangered Amelia Rodriguez. Amelia is 76 years old and has been missing since approximately 9:30pm on 3/11/26. She walked away from her family residence in the 6100 block of Douglas Dr. Amelia has dementia and is prone to falling. She was last seen wearing black jeans, a light color hooded sweatshirt, and a red Coach purse. Amelia did take gloves with her, but is described as only having light weight clothing on. If seen, please call 911.
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I really dislike so many school zones. At least the crossing guards are great. Perhaps you could also address those parents who do not follow rules, such as turning left when the sign says no... Make those signs flash like the speed signs on some streets. The school on 72nd is horrible because of dangerous drop off drivers. I learned to not go that way if at all possible.
Tesla owners be blowing by the Davis High School stop sign at atleast 50mph if anyone cares about it
A and C pillars have become dangerously obstructive in newer cars I think. Cars are safer today but at the cost of critical visibility.
MISSING PERSON
The Yakima Police Department is requesting assistance in locating a missing person, 29 year old Mikaela Dockins. She has not had contact with family since February 2025 when she apparently came to Yakima for drug treatment. If you have any information to assist with Mikaela’s whereabouts, please contact Detective Lukas Hinton (509-575-3509).
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Prayers that she is found and for the family to have peace. I came to Yakima 9.5 years ago for drug treatment and have since made it my home. Yakima is the drug hub, sure, but the recovery community here is also strong. For anybody struggling, there’s hope and it’s possible.
“Came to Yakima for drug treatment”? Solid plan.
She looks like a girl that asked me for a ride last year at the Fred Myers . Could be someone different tho a lot of young ppl going thru addiction
Also I'm not sure since it's a different scenario but I know if you go into any treatment facility and somebody was to call to ask if you were there they cannot release that information regardless of who you are when I was in treatment there was girls in there with a bunch of warrants and ypd was not able to get any information on if that patient is there or not I'm hoping and praying that she did choose to go to a treatment facility and maybe just wants to do this on her own Yakima does have a very strong recovery support here as far as meetings go as far as having good people in your life that you get to meet in recovery there's all kinds of stuff at the end of the day Yakima is just as bad as all these other places like have you guys seen downtown Seattle it's awful so I believe just because she came to Yakima if she really wants her sobriety she will get it and she can get it here she just has to want it and I'm hoping and praying that she does because it saved a lot of life including mine
Pretty sure i see this gal walking through my neighborhood from time to time. I will make sure to strike up conversation to see what her name is.
Someone who knows her well says she’s okay, getting info over to authorities
Yakima is not the right place for drug treatment. Unless you go straight to Sundown M Ranch and don't go into Yakima..I hope she is located and is safe 🙏
Saw a girl who looked similar at the chevron on 18th and knob by the interstate a few weeks ago. She was sitting on a curb eating a snack.. had a backpack and hand bag if I remember correctly..
A year ago and we are just seeing this now??
Has anyone checked the rehab center in selah?
I came to Yakima 5 years ago for treatment and moved here after I got out of treatment. The recovery community is amazing here. She looks familiar I will definitely keep an eye out. But I see people saying she went missing this year not last year? Does anyone know when she really went missing?
I went to treatment here. Was homeless, no job, no car, no hope. I found recovery and am now a Director at a local non profit. WE DO RECOVER! Thank you Yakima community and resources for clearing my path. I hope this young lady is found safe. Maybe reach out to outreach teams here locally to see if they have seen her. Rods house, Camp Hope, UGM
cops got it wrong… supposed to say 2026 🤦🏼♀️
Why wait over a year to try to find her
The recovery is amazing here in Yakima y'all are crazy to make Yakima treatment sound bad smh. Anywhere you go there you are lol if a person wants to get clean it doesn't matter where there located
Praying for this young woman. May the lord have his hand over her and may he encounter her in powerful way. As he did me. And change her life. I pray the prodigal daughter come home
This girl ditched her kids and life years and years ago, hopefully she is safe but also she probly doesn’t want to be contacted.
It’s amazing to read so many positive testimonies on here. Yakima and its community resources have truly changed people’s lives. That’s awesome to know. Most people only highlight the negative about our town.
2025 or 2026?
Wild that Mikaela Yvonne is from Wenatchee and this is the first I've heard she is missing. Chelan County Sheriff's Office. Stay safe, sweet girl.
I'll keep an eye out for her at Celebrate Recovery. There's hope in the healing of Jesus Christ 🙏
Ppl .. it could be numerous things as well please .. however …let’s not put anything out in the universe to say!!!!! but let’s not just pinpoint it to one thing !!!!she’s missing. !!!!! She needs Yakima’s communities help …to help locate her, regardless of what the problem may be Plain simple she’s missing and she needs our help Let’s just make that the fact. (and yes, I’m almost 7 years clean, but that’s not the point here she’s missing.!!!)
Not Mikaela 😫 I hope you’re safe!!!
Prayers up for her safety
St Anthony pray for us 🙏
NEWS RELEASE - ANIMAL CRUELTY
On March 5th, 2026, Yakima Police and Community Service Officers were dispatched to a report of a male harming an animal (puppy) as he walked in the area of North Naches Avenue and East Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. The male and the puppy were quickly located and identified by officers.
YPD CSO`s were able to gather information from witnesses and video footage. Based on the information, patrol officers located and arrested the male. He was booked into the Yakima City Jail on charges of animal cruelty in the second degree. The puppy is now in the care of the Yakima Humane Society.
We would like to thank the witnesses who called 911 and the business that provided video footage to assist in the investigation. Without the help of our community members, cases like this are much more difficult to move forward. Our YPD Community Service Officers take reports of animal cruelty seriously and are grateful for the continued partnership with the community.
If you see something, say something!
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FBI-LEEDA COURSE GRADUATES
YPD was proud to host two leadership courses from @fbileeda in our city in the last month. Hosting these courses in our city allows officers from across the country and locally to strengthen their leadership and communication skills to further serve their communities.
Several of our YPD officers participated in the trainings, with two successfully earning their Trilogy Certification-an achievement that reflects extensive leadership development and commitment to professional growth.
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🎉CONGRATS!
Yesterday, Officer Lauren Sandlin, Officer Joy Potter, and Officer Caden Frank, were sworn in after successfully completing their probationary period. Please join us in proudly congratulating them!
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I hope and pray that she is safe and makes it back home soon Amen