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Deputy Coroner Marshal Slight is now in charge of the coroners office.

A record 98 overdose deaths kept authorities busy in Yakima County in 2021.

The deputy was not injured during the call. Curtice was not ordered but rather made his own decision to take a leave of absence.

If you know anything that could help authorities contact Yakima police at 509-575-6200. Or call in your tips to Yakima County Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.

Curtice believes many of the overdose deaths happened because people felt isolated at the beginning of last year because of the pandemic