Yakima County Commissioners call for Coroner Jim Curtice's resignation due to drug use and lying allegations.

Yakima County Commissioners have urged Coroner Jim Curtice to resign due to serious allegations, including lying about being poisoned and using drugs from deceased bodies. Following an investigation that revealed he tested positive for cocaine and fentanyl, the commissioners expressed a lack of confidence in his ability to fulfill his duties. The Ellensburg Prosecutor's Office is considering misdemeanor charges against Curtice, who is currently on leave.

October 14, 2024
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