WAPATO, Wash. – A man wanted for a probation violation was arrested Wednesday near Wapato with the help of a K9 unit.
The Yakima County Sheriff’s Office says deputies found the man, whose probation stemmed from an assault charge, in the 100 block of Mamachat Lane. Upon seeing deputies, he reportedly fled into a home.
NonStop Local typically does not name suspects until they are formally charged.
Through a loudspeaker, deputies gave warnings that they would use K9 Roo to assist in the arrest. After hearing the warnings, he reportedly surrendered peacefully and told deputies he didn’t want to get bit.
YCSO says more than four out of five suspects surrender after K9 warnings are given.
