Prescott  AZ (October 5, 2012) – As part of a continuing program to improve forest health, reduce hazardous fuels and return fire to the ecosystem, fire managers are preparing for this season’s prescribed fire program on the Prescott National Forest. Pending favorable conditions, the prescribed burns are planned for the week of October 9, 2012. Groom Creek RX (T13N, R2W, S26, 27, 34, 35) –... 

Cononino Forest prescribed burn Flagstaff AZ (October 2, 2012) – The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service is notifying the public of an October 2, 2012 prescribed burn in the Coconino National Forest: In northern Arizona, we love our forests. Our forests are the setting for various recreational activities and provide the backdrop for our community. But, while it may not always... 

Shane Cox arrested while burglarizing Rimrock AZ home Sedona AZ (September 30, 2012) – Just after midnight on September 29, 2012, Yavapai County Sheriff Office deputies were called to a residence in the 5900 block of North Bentley Drive, Rimrock, Arizona. Upon arrival, YCSO deputies found the homeowner restraining a burglar. Deputies took custody of the burglary suspect identified as 30- year-old... 

Sedona AZ (September 25, 2012) – The salmonella outbreak linked to contaminated nut products claimed more victims today with thirty people ill in nineteen states reported the United States Center for Disease Control from its Atlanta, Georgia headquarters: The number of ill people identified in each state with the outbreak strain:  Arizona (1), California (2), Connecticut (3), Illinois... 

Troy Lee Curtis of Cornville Arizona arrested and held on child pornography charges Cottonwood AZ (September 25, 2012) – The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), conducted a joint investigation resulting in the arrest of 48-year-old Cornville Arizona resident, Troy Lee Curtis, for possessing... 

Ash Fork AZ (September 20, 2012) – The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office is required to release the following information pursuant to ARS 13-3825, the Community Notification on Sex Offenders Law. The offender in this publication has indicated that he will be living in the unincorporated area of Yavapai County. It is the responsibility of the Chief Law Enforcement Office having jurisdiction where... 

Phoenix AZ (September 24, 2012 – On September 22, 2012 at approximately 7:15 in the evening, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of an attempted child abduction in the area of Mud Springs Road and Squaw Valley Road, Black Canyon City, Arizona. The 13-year male victim told deputies that around 7:00 PM he was walking home east on Squaw Valley Road when he realized... 

Cordes Lakes AZ (September 20, 2012) – On September 16, 2012 just before 11:00 at night, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the Chevron Station next to the McDonalds in Cordes Lakes, just off Arizona Interstate I-17 regarding the theft of a vehicle. The YCSO deputy arrived within five minutes and contacted a man and woman who explained that their rental car, a silver four-door... 

Issac Malone surrenders to YCSO for Wittmann burglary Wittmann Arizona (September 19, 2012) – On September 13, 2012, at approximately 11:15 in the morning, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to Wittmann, Arizona to investigate a burglary from a Castle Hot Springs Road ranch. Maricopa County Sheriff’s office deputies were also on the scene gathering details. Deputies... 

Coconino County AZ Cold Case Unit members Joe Sumner, Amy Kelly and Chuck Jones stand with the skull of an unidentified set of remains that bears the entrance wound from a single gunshot. The remains were originally found below Shoshone Point at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon in 1933. (photo courtesy of Jake Bacon/AZ Daily Sun) Flagstaff AZ (September 18, 2012) – In 2005, the Coconino County...