L to R – Lt. Nate Auvenshine, Captain Marc Schmidt, Captain Brian Hunt, Chief Deputy John Russell and Sheriff Scott Mascher
Prescott AZ (May 8, 2012) – Yavapai County Sheriff Scott Mascher announced several promotions during a ceremony held at the YCSO headquarters in Prescott, Arizona today. The promotions fill current vacant budgeted positions.
Commander John Russell accepted the promotion to the rank of Chief Deputy, reporting directly to the Sheriff in his role overseeing the Sheriff’s Office.
Lieutenant Marc Schmidt accepted the promotion to the rank of Captain and will assume command of the Support Services Division.
Lieutenant Brian Hunt accepted the promotion to the rank of Captain and will assume command of the Detention Services Division.
Sergeant Nathan Auvenshine accepted the promotion to the rank of Lieutenant will assume command of the Eastern Area Patrol Command.
All promotions were effective May 6, 2012.
Yavapai County Sheriff Mascher appreciates the commitment towards agency excellence expressed by each newly promoted command staff member. The Sheriff added, “As we enter into this new fiscal year with several budget restraints, I believe this reorganization will assist the agency in meeting the needs of not only the communities we serve but the agency as a whole.”
Citizens can contact the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office with information or questions at 928-771-3260 or the YCSOwebsite www.ycsoaz.gov.
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Update on the Gladiator fire evacuations– Incident Command has been turned over to the USFS. As of 9 pm, the town is not directly threatened. YCSO evacuations are complete for tonight. It was mostly visitors that left the town as the majority of residents have decided to stay overnight. YCSO and USFS Law Enforcement Officers will have a heavy patrol presence all night protecting those that remain and the town buildings.
Per the mandatory evacuation order policy, those choosing to stay must remain on their property. If they are found in a public area of town, deputies will escort them out of the fire zone.
All Crown King businesses are closed and roadblocks remain. Only emergency service personnel are allowed to enter the town. Deputies are in close contact with USFS for updates regarding changes in fire danger to the town. Deputies will again canvass the town tomorrow to advise residents of any updates.
Crown King residents have been very cooperative.
There are 254 documented residential type structures and 55 area cabins in the adjacent Horse thief Basin area. Crown King Road is still blocked due to the fire.
Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office
Updates on the Gladiator Fire are available at the Arizona Emergency Information Network website address below —
http://www.azein.gov/azein/default.aspx