WAPATO — A 24-year-old Wapato man is in intensive care at a local hospital after being stabbed 16 times Wednesday night, police said.
Alberto Sanchez was standing outside an apartment in the 400 block of West Sixth Street about 11:50 p.m. when he was repeatedly stabbed, said police Chief Richard Sanchez, who is not related.
"We don't know if there was a party going on there or what," according to Chief Sanchez, who said the man was rushed to Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital.
Police are still investigating but have yet to identify any suspects.
"No one has provided any information about it," the police chief said. "I'm sure people in the area know who (the suspects) are, but they haven't told us."
There was no sign of robbery, and it's not clear whether the stabbing was gang-related, he said.
http://www.yakima-herald.com/stories/2009/12/31/wapato-man-hospitalized-was-stabbed-16-times
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Yakima homicide suspect arrested in Tacoma
YAKIMA, Wash. — The suspect in a Yakima man’s shooting death earlier this month was arrested late Wednesday near Tacoma, authorities say.
Alexander Quintana, 29, was taken into custody by Tacoma police outside his brother’s house, according to a news release from the Yakima Police Department.
Quintana faces a second-degree murder charge in the Dec. 12 death of William Kreder, 21.
Police said witnesses told them that Kreder had gone to a home in the 1100 block of Baker Street to buy drugs shortly before midnight. A witness told police that Quintana shot Kreder in the head.
Quintana is expected to be returned soon to the Yakima County jail before making his first court appearance in the case.
-- Mark Morey
http://www.yakima-herald.com/stories/2009/12/31/yakima-homicide-suspect-arrested-in-tacoma
Alexander Quintana, 29, was taken into custody by Tacoma police outside his brother’s house, according to a news release from the Yakima Police Department.
Quintana faces a second-degree murder charge in the Dec. 12 death of William Kreder, 21.
Police said witnesses told them that Kreder had gone to a home in the 1100 block of Baker Street to buy drugs shortly before midnight. A witness told police that Quintana shot Kreder in the head.
Quintana is expected to be returned soon to the Yakima County jail before making his first court appearance in the case.
-- Mark Morey
http://www.yakima-herald.com/stories/2009/12/31/yakima-homicide-suspect-arrested-in-tacoma
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Ephrata man murdered
EPHRATA — Sage Munro, 35, Ephrata, was found shot to death at his E Street Northeast home Tuesday morning.
A neighbor called police at 6:40 a.m. to report gunfire.
“We got a call of shots fired and a guy stumbling into the house,” said Ephrata police Chief Mike Warren. “We’re treating it as a homicide.”
Officers arrived to find Munro dead in the living room of his home.
Officers from various agencies, comprising the Columbia Basin Investigation Team, are assisting Ephrata police in investigation. Detectives from the Moses Lake Police Department and Grant County Sheriff’s Office are part of the team.
Warren declined to provide further details until later in the investigation, but said they have a few leads.
“We’re going where the evidence leads us,” said Warren.
Anyone with information related to the shooting is asked to contact Ephrata police at 509-754-2491.
http://www.columbiabasinherald.com/articles/2009/12/30/news/doc4b3bb08c2ff51343971321.txt
Machete-robbers arrested
SELAH -- Three suspected robbers didn't stand much of a chance against a mass of man power and artillery in Selah. A trio of law enforcement agencies surrounded a house on Wenas Avenue, knowing the bandits were inside.
The commotion in Selah started here in Union gap when two machete-wielding robbers tried to knock over Coco's. What the crooks didn't plan on was the clerk pulling a gun.
"It's always dangerous anytime you have somebody that's got a weapon. But evidently he felt he was in a good enough position," explained Union Gap Police Sgt. Larry Worden.
The clerk held one of the suspects until police arrived. And it didn't take long to find the rest of the suspect thieves and their hide out.
Yakima Police Capt. Jeff Schneider was on the scene. "One male was arrested there. They obtained information that others involved in the robbery and possibly involved in the other robberies that have been occurring in the Yakima area were at this house."
With a string of unresolved knife-point robberies in Yakima, police think they've solved at least a few of these cases.
"It looks like the info we have is that all four of them have been involved in one way or another in a string of robberies that have been going on," Capt. Schneider said.
Whether or not these crooks have been sticking up stores all over Yakima remains to be seen. Right now though, they will face charges for this latest knife-point knock-over at the very least.
"The three subjects are being held pending formal charges. They're still under investigation, but we expect formal charges for our Union Gap case shortly," said Sgt. Worden.
Even though this string of robberies never got the chance to escalate into violence, this morning's show of force is a clear indication cops weren't sure if someone in the house might try to use a two-foot machete on one of them.
http://www.kimatv.com/news/local/80380747.html
The commotion in Selah started here in Union gap when two machete-wielding robbers tried to knock over Coco's. What the crooks didn't plan on was the clerk pulling a gun.
"It's always dangerous anytime you have somebody that's got a weapon. But evidently he felt he was in a good enough position," explained Union Gap Police Sgt. Larry Worden.
The clerk held one of the suspects until police arrived. And it didn't take long to find the rest of the suspect thieves and their hide out.
Yakima Police Capt. Jeff Schneider was on the scene. "One male was arrested there. They obtained information that others involved in the robbery and possibly involved in the other robberies that have been occurring in the Yakima area were at this house."
With a string of unresolved knife-point robberies in Yakima, police think they've solved at least a few of these cases.
"It looks like the info we have is that all four of them have been involved in one way or another in a string of robberies that have been going on," Capt. Schneider said.
Whether or not these crooks have been sticking up stores all over Yakima remains to be seen. Right now though, they will face charges for this latest knife-point knock-over at the very least.
"The three subjects are being held pending formal charges. They're still under investigation, but we expect formal charges for our Union Gap case shortly," said Sgt. Worden.
Even though this string of robberies never got the chance to escalate into violence, this morning's show of force is a clear indication cops weren't sure if someone in the house might try to use a two-foot machete on one of them.
http://www.kimatv.com/news/local/80380747.html
Outlook cop shooter's relatives now wanted
YAKIMA, Wash. -- Two relatives of an Outlook teenager accused of shooting at Yakima County sheriff's deputies face cockfighting charges.
Authorities say the pair's roosters and fighting gear were discovered when state gambling investigators searched the teenager's home after the July shooting, which wounded Deputy Bobby Miranda and missed Deputy Chris Stearley.
The felony animal-fighting charge was filed last week in Yakima County Superior Court against Jerry Almaguer, 46, and his brother, Sylvester Almaguer, 56.
Jerry Almaguer is the father of Jacob Almaguer, the 16-year-old accused of shooting at the deputies. Investigators said witnesses reported that Jacob Almaguer made statements about wanting to gain gang status "by flaming these two pigs."
His parents have said he was at their Outlook home when the shooting happened. He awaits trial on two counts of attempted murder.
Warrants for the two men's arrest remained active as of Tuesday, according to the Yakima County Sheriff's Office.
The state Gambling Commission often handles cockfighting investigations.
According to a commission special agent's report, the August search found 10 roosters in a pen on the property. Three of them had modifications common to fighting birds, including removal of their combs and wattles, the special agent wrote. If not trimmed, heavy bleeding from those areas can lead to death during a fight. The birds' spurs were also removed, another change to more easily attach blades for fights.
The three modified birds were euthanized on scene, gambling authorities said earlier.
The search also uncovered a bag with spur blades and other fighting gear, according to the report.
After his son's arrest, Jerry Almaguer told the Yakima Herald-Republic that his son raised the roosters for cockfighting.
Investigators received information that all three were involved, according to the special agent's report.
Prosecuting Attorney Jim Hagarty said his office had considered charging Jacob Almaguer in connection with the cockfighting, but chose for now to focus on the shooting case.
Both deputies returned to duty soon after the incident.
http://www.yakima-herald.com/stories/2009/12/29/shooting-suspect-s-relatives-sought-on-felony-charges
Authorities say the pair's roosters and fighting gear were discovered when state gambling investigators searched the teenager's home after the July shooting, which wounded Deputy Bobby Miranda and missed Deputy Chris Stearley.
The felony animal-fighting charge was filed last week in Yakima County Superior Court against Jerry Almaguer, 46, and his brother, Sylvester Almaguer, 56.
Jerry Almaguer is the father of Jacob Almaguer, the 16-year-old accused of shooting at the deputies. Investigators said witnesses reported that Jacob Almaguer made statements about wanting to gain gang status "by flaming these two pigs."
His parents have said he was at their Outlook home when the shooting happened. He awaits trial on two counts of attempted murder.
Warrants for the two men's arrest remained active as of Tuesday, according to the Yakima County Sheriff's Office.
The state Gambling Commission often handles cockfighting investigations.
According to a commission special agent's report, the August search found 10 roosters in a pen on the property. Three of them had modifications common to fighting birds, including removal of their combs and wattles, the special agent wrote. If not trimmed, heavy bleeding from those areas can lead to death during a fight. The birds' spurs were also removed, another change to more easily attach blades for fights.
The three modified birds were euthanized on scene, gambling authorities said earlier.
The search also uncovered a bag with spur blades and other fighting gear, according to the report.
After his son's arrest, Jerry Almaguer told the Yakima Herald-Republic that his son raised the roosters for cockfighting.
Investigators received information that all three were involved, according to the special agent's report.
Prosecuting Attorney Jim Hagarty said his office had considered charging Jacob Almaguer in connection with the cockfighting, but chose for now to focus on the shooting case.
Both deputies returned to duty soon after the incident.
http://www.yakima-herald.com/stories/2009/12/29/shooting-suspect-s-relatives-sought-on-felony-charges
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Prosser- armed robbery, 2 suspects arrested
PROSSER, Wash. — Two men were arrested after an armed robbery at a Prosser auction company Monday afternoon, and police are looking for a third suspect.
The incident was reported about 4 p.m. at C & L Auction, 13081 W. Shelby Road, about two miles north of Prosser.
Benton County sheriff’s officials say three suspects arrived at the business, and one of them entered and demanded money while showing a gun. The trio left in a vehicle with several hundred dollars.
Deputies soon located the vehicle, traveling north on Gap Road near Kingtull Road, and tried to stop it. But a 40-year-old occupant fled into an orchard as the vehicle continued.
A police dog tracked the running suspect, who traveled more than a mile before unsuccessfully trying to hide, authorities said.
The car was later found abandoned on Wilgus Road.
A 22-year-old suspect was later located in Pasco, officials said.
Both of the arrested men were jailed on suspicion of first-degree robbery.
— Mark Morey
http://www.yakima-herald.com/stories/2009/12/29/two-robbery-suspects-nabbed-third-still-on-the-loose
The incident was reported about 4 p.m. at C & L Auction, 13081 W. Shelby Road, about two miles north of Prosser.
Benton County sheriff’s officials say three suspects arrived at the business, and one of them entered and demanded money while showing a gun. The trio left in a vehicle with several hundred dollars.
Deputies soon located the vehicle, traveling north on Gap Road near Kingtull Road, and tried to stop it. But a 40-year-old occupant fled into an orchard as the vehicle continued.
A police dog tracked the running suspect, who traveled more than a mile before unsuccessfully trying to hide, authorities said.
The car was later found abandoned on Wilgus Road.
A 22-year-old suspect was later located in Pasco, officials said.
Both of the arrested men were jailed on suspicion of first-degree robbery.
— Mark Morey
http://www.yakima-herald.com/stories/2009/12/29/two-robbery-suspects-nabbed-third-still-on-the-loose
Monday, December 28, 2009
Toppenish- two more drive by shootings
TOPPENISH, Wash. — Police investigated two drive-by shootings in Toppenish on Sunday.
No injuries were reported in either incident.
The first was reported about 5 a.m. in the 200 block of North Elm Street.
The victims awoke to hear about four gunshots, police said. Several hours later, one of the victims found shell casings in the street.
Police said they had no information on possible suspects.
The second shooting was reported at 10:30 p.m. in the 200 block of Franklin Avenue.
Several rounds struck a house before a dark-colored vehicle was seen leaving the area, according to a news release.
No suspect information was available.
Any tips may be reported to police at 509-865-4355.
— Mark Morey
http://www.yakima-herald.com/stories/2009/12/28/two-drive-by-shootings-reported-in-toppenish
No injuries were reported in either incident.
The first was reported about 5 a.m. in the 200 block of North Elm Street.
The victims awoke to hear about four gunshots, police said. Several hours later, one of the victims found shell casings in the street.
Police said they had no information on possible suspects.
The second shooting was reported at 10:30 p.m. in the 200 block of Franklin Avenue.
Several rounds struck a house before a dark-colored vehicle was seen leaving the area, according to a news release.
No suspect information was available.
Any tips may be reported to police at 509-865-4355.
— Mark Morey
http://www.yakima-herald.com/stories/2009/12/28/two-drive-by-shootings-reported-in-toppenish
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