Driver Admits to Shooting to “Scare” Yakima County Sheriff’s Deputy

Bail is set at $2 million for a 36-year-old man who authorities say he fired "point blank" at a Yakima County Sheriff's Deputy during a traffic stop on Tuesday night.

IT STARTED AS A SIMPLE TRAFFIC STOP AT 11:00 PM TUESDAY

According to a court affidavit from the Yakima County Prosecutor's Office Deputy Jorden Allen made a traffic stop near Knight Lane and Campbell Road near Wapato on Tuesday. Deputy Allen questioned the driver, identified as Cesar Fraile-Garcia before walking back to his patrol vehicle. Court documents say the Deputy then walked back to talk to Fraile-Garcia and that's when authorities say Fraile-Garcia pulled a gun and fired "point blank" at the Deputy who also drew his gun and fired shots.

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AFTER THE SHOOTING A HIGH SPEED CHASE

Both the Deputy and Fraile-Garcia were not injured. The 36-year-old Fraile-Garcia then took off and lead the Deputy on a high speed chase at speeds of over 100 mph for "several minutes." Authorities say Fraile-Garcia eventually crashed his vehicle into some trees and the front yard of a home in the area of Jones Road and Campbell Road. He was not injured and taken into custody. Authorities say Fraile-Garcia's vehicle was stolen from California. He was also wanted on an outstanding felony warrant stemming from a serious shooting in 2025 in Sunnyside.

THE SUSPECT ADMITTED HE HAD A GUN HOWEVER.....

The court documents say Fraile-Garcia admitted he fired bullets from a pistol into the floorboard of his vehicle to "scare Deputy Allen so he could escape." However investigators say a review of the Deputy body cam clearly shows Fraile-Garcia "extend his left arm out of the open driver side window and fire point blank at Deputy Allen." Authorities found the gun in the suspect vehicle after the crash.
Fraile-Garcia is facing numerous charges including assault and eluding. He's being held in the Yakima County jail.