Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office Issues Community Notification on Sex Offender Relocation in Cottonwood, AZ | Prescott Valley Times local news

The Yavapai County Sheriff's Office is required to release the following information pursuant to ARS 13-3825, the Sex Offender Community Notification Law: The offender in this publication resides in an unincorporated area of Yavapai County. Community notification is the responsibility of the Chief Law Enforcement Officer's Office with jurisdiction over the offender's place of residence. […]
$10 million redevelopment plan for Cottonwood Cove resort unveiled on Lake Mohave

Cottonwood Inlet on Lake Mojave. (Courtesy of Lake Mead Mojave Adventures) LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Plans for a $10 million redevelopment of Cottonwood Cove Resort & Marina were announced Wednesday, as the concessionaire announced a new 25-year lease for the site. Lake Mead Mojave Adventures (LMMA), which operates Cottonwood Cove and six other marinas and […]
Cottonwood mom reports fatally running over toddler while moving car

Arizona State Authorities Investigate Toddler Death After the mother said she ran over her child while the car is moving. A woman called 911 near Route 260 in Cottonwood on Thursday morning, according to the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office. This small city is about 32 miles southwest of Sedona. The child’s identity was not immediately […]
Child killed in Cottonwood, Arizona car accident

COTTONWOOD, Arizona (WJW) – Arizona sheriff’s deputies are investigating a car crash that led to the death of a 13-month-old baby. of Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) reported that on July 6, police officials were dispatched to the Cottonwood home after a 911 call was made by the child’s mother. Police: Traffic riots near Geneva […]
Cottonwood police and DPS pursuit sexual assault suspect across Verde Valley, ending with arrest on I-17

Over the past week, the Cottonwood Police Department has been investigating a crime involving a suspect who allegedly sexually assaulted a young family member over the course of four to five years. Cottonwood Police have not released the suspect’s name. On Friday, July 7, the suspect walked out of his home while detectives were completing […]
Cottonwood police, DPS pursuit across Verde Valley ends with arrest of sexual assault suspect

Over the past week, the Cottonwood Police Department has been investigating a crime involving a suspect who allegedly sexually assaulted a young family member over the course of four to five years. Cottonwood Police have not released the suspect’s name. On Friday, July 7, the suspect walked out of his home while detectives were completing […]
Sanchez family’s 2 dogs found shot dead in Cottonwood

Verde Village families are seeking justice after two miniature schnauzers were found shot dead near Thousand Trails RV Park in Cottonwood this week. The family realized Monday that their two dogs, Olivia and Popeye, were missing. They immediately began searching the area, printing posters of the missing dogs and calling all the nearest animal shelters. […]
Family mourns loss of 2 pups after found shot in Cottonwood

Verde Village families are seeking justice after two miniature schnauzers were found shot dead near Thousand Trails RV Park in Cottonwood this week. The family realized Monday that their two dogs, Olivia and Popeye, were missing. They immediately began searching the area, printing posters of the missing dogs and calling all the nearest animal shelters. […]
Workforce housing project in Cottonwood to begin renting in July | Williams-Grand Canyon News

Cottonwood, Arizona — Some of the highly anticipated Inspiration Apartments should be available for rent next month. Yavapai University will rent 10 apartments to its employees and will partner with developer Fain Signature Group to provide affordable housing options for employees in Yavapai County. But for local housing authorities, the 192-unit ribbon-cutting will be bittersweet. […]
Cottonwood police Chief Steve Gesell placed on administrative leave

Cottonwood Police Chief Steve Gesell took disciplinary leave last week while he “addresses certain internal matters,” according to a City of Cottonwood news release. Gesell’s vacation started last Thursday. The city declined to provide additional information because personnel matters are confidential. Commander. Gareth Braxton interim acting chief of police. Gesell was first appointed Chief of […]