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Yakima Today
By the People, for the People
Yakima Man Arrested for Threatening Woman and Her Dog
Suspect claimed he could "get away with" shooting the woman and her pet during a confrontation on a neighborhood walk.
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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A Yakima man in his early 20s was arrested on Sunday afternoon and charged with Felony Harassment after he allegedly threatened to shoot a woman and her dog during an encounter while the woman was walking her pet in the 1100 block of West Chestnut. The woman told police the man approached them, asked if the dog bites, and then made threatening remarks, including saying he could "get away with" shooting the dog, before appearing to reach for a gun in his waistband.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the growing concerns over public safety and the ability of some individuals to make threats and potentially act on them, even in broad daylight during a routine neighborhood walk. It also raises questions about how law enforcement can best respond to and prevent such confrontations in the future.
The details
According to the affidavit from the Yakima County Prosecutor's Office, the woman and her son were walking their dog around 6:00 p.m. on Sunday when the suspect, a man in his early 20s, approached them and asked if their dog bites. The woman said her dog does bite, and she tried to walk away, but the man continued to approach them. At that point, the man allegedly stopped and made a threatening remark, saying he could "get away with" shooting the dog. The woman then said the man pulled up his shirt, giving the appearance that he had a gun in his waistband, and he reportedly stated, "as a matter of fact I'll shoot you and your dog," before walking away. The woman immediately called 911, and police located and arrested the suspect a short time later. He was booked into the Yakima County jail on charges of Felony Harassment.
- The incident occurred around 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 9, 2026.
- The suspect was arrested and booked into the Yakima County jail on Sunday afternoon.
The players
Yakima Man
A man in his early 20s who was arrested and charged with Felony Harassment for threatening a woman and her dog during a confrontation on a neighborhood walk.
Woman
A Yakima resident who was walking her dog with her son when the suspect approached them and made threatening remarks, including saying he could "get away with" shooting the dog.
What they’re saying
“as a matter of fact I'll shoot you and your dog”
— Yakima Man (929thebull.com)
What’s next
The judge will determine whether to allow the suspect to be released on bail at a hearing on Tuesday.
The takeaway
This incident underscores the need for greater vigilance and improved response protocols to address public safety concerns and de-escalate potentially volatile confrontations in local communities.
