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Suspects in Child Sex Trafficking Case Arrested

On Saturday, February 29th, Yakima Police Department (YPD) detectives and officers arrested two suspects in a child sex trafficking case.  The suspects were apprehended at a residence where an incident… Read More

Community Invited to Join in Yakima Police Awards Ceremony

The Yakima Police Department (YPD) is inviting community members to be part of its annual awards ceremony that will honor outstanding service by current YPD staff and recent retirees. The… Read More

Police Searching for Suspects in Cannabis Store Armed Robbery

Yakima police are searching for five people suspected of having committed an armed robbery Sunday night at The Slow Burn cannabis store located at 1300 North 40th Avenue. Police responded… Read More

Yakima Man Arrested for October Unlawful Home Entry Incident

At about 11:00 am on Wednesday, January 15th, officers from the Yakima Police Department (YPD) arrested 57-year-old Yakima resident Glen Prater in relation to an unlawful home entry incident that… Read More

Queen Avenue Shooting Injures Teen

At 9:28 pm on Monday, December 30th, the Yakima Police Department (YPD) responded to a report of a gunshot victim in the 700 block of Queen Avenue. Prior to arriving… Read More