Deputies searching for suspect who shot at car with kids inside in northern Arizona

Cottonwood, Arizona (Az Family) – This week there is a search for an armed suspect accused of shooting a car with children in northern Arizona. The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office said it was reported that 19-year-old Alejandro Pereza Pasos had shot another Cottonwood vehicle around 4pm on Wednesday. YCSO said the driver reported that he […]
Man accused of shooting at deputies in Yuma County sheriff’s helicopter

Dataland, Arizona (Azfamily) – The Arizona man is facing an accusation of attempted murder after allegedly firing fire with a law enforcement helicopter flying near Dataland, about 65 miles east of Yuma. Investigators say Yuma County Sheriff’s deputies were on a routine aerial patrol when they heard the Bell 505 helicopter attack around 7am Friday. […]
Arizona man allegedly shot at sheriff’s helicopter with deputies on board

Dataland, Arizona. – A man accused of firing a helicopter from the Sheriff’s Office in Southern Arizona has been arrested. What we know: Yuma County The sheriff’s office says deputies were on a helicopter on June 13th, commanding a routine aerial patrol. Datalandabout 118 miles southwest Phoenixwhen they saw someone standing outside and pointing at […]
Men busted for Yavapai County gas thefts tied to years-long spree, deputies say

Yabapai County, Arizona (Az Family) – Two men allegedly stole hundreds of gallons of gas in Yabapai County, and authorities say similar crimes are suspected across other states, dating back several years. On Saturday, March 29th, a Yabapai County Sheriff’s Office volunteer unit was called to report two suspicious vehicles nearby Main and Third Street, […]
YCSO: Deputies involved in fatal shooting near Prescott

PRESSCOTT, Ariz. – Deputies with the Yavapay County Sheriff’s Office shot and killed the suspect during an argument near Prescott’s Sunday afternoon, officials reported. The incident occurred shortly after 2pm, and deputies were called to the address of the city’s southwest, southwest Senators’ Highway for reporting shots heard in the area. YCSO said “their lives […]
Coconino County deputies search for man who fled traffic stop

How to send news tips to azcentral.com and the Republic of Arizona Readers can send tips to the Republic of Arizona and azcentral.com via the newspaper’s social media channels or by emailing newstips@arizonarepublic.com. Republic Two men were taken into custody east of Flagstaff after a Coconino County Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit discovered “suspected illegal substance” […]
Deputies shoot, kill man suspected of firing shots near Prescott

Yabapai County, Arizona (Az Family) – The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office says one person died after a shooting involving deputies near Prescott. Authorities say the shooting happened just after 2pm on Sunday. Senator of Highway south of Prescott After receiving reports of shots fired in the area by lawmakers. After they arrived, the sheriff’s office […]
Maricopa County Deputies Reprimanded for ‘Unauthorized’ Escort of

Two Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office deputies face formal disciplinary action after they allegedly offered “unauthorized” escort to the family of a high-profile murder suspect earlier this year. The incident immediately attracted attention. Scrutiny and criticism of the supposed breach of protocol and any hints of preferential treatment it implied. 12 news. Deputies during juvenile court […]
Nine New Deputies Join Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office After

Nine new deputies are graduating from the Northern Arizona Regional Training Academy and hitting the streets, according to a report from the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office. According to , all nine people are participating in YCSO, making up the largest emergency from a single agency. YCSO. The graduation ceremony, held Dec. 12 at the Yavapai […]
AZ voters tell local police and deputies to enforce immigration

NOGALES, Ariz. (KGUN) — More than 62 percent of Arizona voters said they want local law enforcement to be more involved in finding and apprehending people who enter the United States illegally. Border officials say the situation could overwhelm their departments. Arizona voters called for major changes in border law enforcement by passing bill Proposition […]