Have You Seen This Man? Yakima Man Wanted For Attempted Murder

Yakima Police are searching for a suspect in a domestic violence incident in Yakima. they say Hector Mendoza is wanted for attempted murder. If you know where to find Mendoza call 911 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

YAKIMA POLICE ARE BUSY ALL THE TIME WITH DOMESTIC CALLS

Domestic violence is a big problem in the city of Yakima. In fact the Executive Director of the YWCA women’s shelter says Yakima and Spokane have the highest rates of domestic violence incidents in the state. On average police respond to nearly 2,000 incidents every year. That places Yakima within the top five cities in the state for the number of domestic violence incidents.

MANY SEEK HELP AND MANY CHANGE LIVES IN YAKIMA

Cheri Kilty says they help thousands of women and children every year. She says however that 85% leave the shelter and rebuild their lives in the community. Kilty says they work closely with the Yakima Police Department through the department’s Domestic Violence Coordinated Community Response…