3 arrested in Yavapai County, facing child sex trafficking charge
Authorities said detectives arrested three men in three separate incidents for allegedly trying to meet with young women in exchange for money. Yavapai County, Arizona — Three men have been arrested in Yavapai County on suspicion of child sex trafficking, authorities said. Authorities said detectives with the Cooperative Drug Trafficking Task Force arrested Edgar Martinez, […]
Sheriff: Teen suspect in the deaths of 2 people arrested
The sheriff's office was dispatched to a suspected burglary and officers found a man and woman dead inside the residence. YUMA COUNTY, Ariz. — Police have identified a suspect in the deaths of a man and woman found dead inside a southern Arizona home Wednesday evening, and authorities are investigating the case as a possible […]
3 arrested after officer-involved shooting in Maricopa
Maricopa, Arizona (AZFamily) Three suspects are in custody after a hit-and-run that led to a police shooting in Maricopa Friday morning. Around 9 a.m., Maricopa Police Desert Cedars DistrictIt was located at the intersection of State Route 347 and Bowlin Road. Officers arrived on scene and found the suspect vehicle. However, when police attempted to […]
Teen arrested as suspect in murder of older Yuma-area couple
A 19-year-old man was arrested Friday as a suspect in the murder of an elderly Yuma-area couple. Romeo Jay Arellano, of Yuma, has been charged with two counts of premeditated first-degree murder in the deaths of Manuel Marquez, 82, and Patricia Marquez, 79, according to the Yuma County Sheriff's Office. Officers dispatched to a burglary […]
Suspect arrested following fire in Yuma
Authorities said suspect Jason Martin, 47, of Yuma, was arrested and faces multiple charges, including arson and criminal damage to property. YUMA, Ariz. — A man has been arrested after a fire burned several acres of a wildlife refuge in Yuma Saturday afternoon. Yuma County Sheriff's Office Fire crews were dispatched to the Colorado River […]
Homewood finance director arrested for allegedly stealing city money before retiring
On Tuesday, Robert Burgett, 63, was charged with theft by deception following an investigation by authorities. As the former finance director for the city of Homewood, it was no secret that there had been irregularities in the way the city handled its finances, Burgett served in that position for 13 years before retiring on March […]
Woman Arrested After Calling 911 To Avoid Meeting Date, Police Say
An 18-year-old woman was arrested after she called police to avoid meeting up with a date. Sumaya Thomas of North Liberty, Iowa, called 911 just after midnight on June 16 to report that her violent ex-boyfriend was threatening her, KCRG News reported. reportThomas told police that her ex-husband had threatened to punch, kick, beat and […]
Alabama AG office building bomber arrested, identified as 26-year-old Irondale man
An Irondale man was arrested by law enforcement on Wednesday in connection to an explosive device that detonated outside the Alabama Attorney General's office in late February. Kyle Benjamin Douglas Calvert, 26, was charged with aggravated use of explosives and possession of an unregistered destructive device. “Thanks to the combined efforts of the FBI and […]
Bolivian General Mobbed, Arrested On Live TV After Failed Coup Attempt
Bolivian general Juan Jose Zúñiga, the alleged leader of Wednesday's failed coup attempt at the government palace, was attacked and arrested by a mob on live television, a video showed. Chaos erupted in the South American country after Zuniga reportedly led troops into the presidential palace. Video showed swarms of troops attempting to take it […]
33-year-old VOC woman arrested after allegedly stabbing parents early Saturday morning
Officers with the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office responded at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, June 22, to a report of a stabbing near Coffee Pot Rock Road in the Village of Oak Creek south of Sedona. Lauren Levinson was booked into the Yavapai County Detention Center in Camp Verde.Photo courtesy of Yavapai County Sheriff's Office A YCSO […]
