Attempted murder suspect accused of drive-by shooting formally charged
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – A Yuma man accused of nearly killing a 17-year-old girl in a drive-by shooting was formally arraigned in court on Tuesday. David Garcia, 40, was originally arrested on a total of 13 felony charges, but was formally charged Tuesday with only one count of attempted first-degree murder. According to the […]
Yuma man formally charged with sexual abuse
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – A man accused of sexually abusing a child under the age of 5 for more than a decade appeared again in Yuma County Superior Court. James David Schultz, 44, faces about 40 sexual abuse-related charges. We were able to obtain a 17-page indictment document outlining each of the charges. The […]
Former Walmart employee formally charged
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – A former Walmart employee accused of taking photos under two women's dresses while on the job appeared in court Friday and was formally charged. Richard Solorio, 20, was charged with two counts of voyeurism. “The document indicates that the crime occurred on or about February 20, 2024. It also names […]
Murder suspect released, not formally charged
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – A 21-year-old Yuma man arrested on first-degree murder charges will be released from custody because the state did not file formal charges. The man was arrested on Friday, February 23rd, on suspicion of murdering 18-year-old Isa Granillo. Still, many questions remain unanswered. But for now, the second suspect remains free. […]
Woman formally charged for fatal shooting
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – A young woman accused of killing a man near Somerton appeared in court for the second time Wednesday. Maribel Ornelas, 21, was formally charged with second-degree murder and aggravated assault. Yuma County deputies say Ornelas shot and killed 18-year-old Isa Granillo earlier this month. The victim was found by authorities […]
Armed robbery suspect formally charged
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – 23-year-old Angel Morales is facing three felonies, including armed robbery and aggravated assault. “Shortly after 11 a.m., we received a report of an armed robbery, which just happened. Two suspects showed up and demanded the wallet and keys of the 51-year-old male victim who was in the vehicle,” Yuma said. […]
Wellton man formally charged for drug possession
YUMA COUNTY, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – A Welton man has been formally charged with four felonies related to drug possession. Eric Clapp, 39, was charged Wednesday morning with possession of dangerous drugs for sale, along with three other felonies. The Yuma County Drug Task Force said they found hundreds of pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine […]
Woman formally charged with hit and run
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – A Yuma woman accused of hitting a pedestrian with her car and then leaving the scene of the accident last month was formally charged with hit-and-run on Tuesday. Audrey Ryan was also formally charged with tampering with physical evidence. The judge noted that the victim was beaten about two weeks […]
Suspect accused of placing a recording device in park bathroom not formally charged
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – A man arrested for allegedly placing a recording device in a public park restroom was not formally charged with those crimes in court. The 29-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday night. The man was accused of intentionally violating people's privacy and illegally observing, recording and recording people. A judge signed […]
Man accused of arson formally charged
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – A Yuma man accused of arson after his apartment went up in flames appeared in court Tuesday and was formally charged. Agustin Vera, 44, is charged with nine felonies, including aggravated assault and six counts of endangerment. The Yuma Police Department (YPD) announced that officers responded to a possible arson […]
