Public Safety

Deputy Rachel Yelle Retires After 42 Years

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

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Pierce County Corrections Deputy Rachel Yelle and her K9 partner, Rebel, retired today, July 29, 2026.

Yelle served 42 years with the Pierce County Sheriff's Office, concluding her career with her K9 partner. The sheriff's office announced the retirement in a public blotter post, noting it as a 'well-earned retirement.'

📄 Source: Pierce County Sheriff Blotter — https://blog.piercecountywa.gov/pcsdblotter/2026/07/22/a-well-deserved-send-off/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-well-deserved-send-off

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Pierce County Corrections Deputy Rachel Yelle and her K9 partner, Rebel, retired today“Today, we honor an extraordinary career as Corrections Deputy Rachel Yelle and her partner, K9 Rebel, begin a well-earned retirement.”
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The retirement occurred on July 29, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Yelle served 42 years with the Pierce County Sheriff's Office“For 42 years, Rachel has faithfully served the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office with unwavering dedication, compassion, and professionalism.”
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Yelle concluded her career with her K9 partner“For the past 8 years, Rachel and K9 Rebel have been an incredible team.”
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The sheriff's office announced the retirement in a public blotter postNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The sheriff's office noted the retirement as a 'well-earned retirement'“Today, we honor an extraordinary career as Corrections Deputy Rachel Yelle and her partner, K9 Rebel, begin a well-earned retirement.”