John Richards, 55, arrested on various charges Sedona AZ (September 22, 2015) – On September 14, 2015, Partner Against Narcotics Trafficking (PANT) detectives arrived at a home in the 6000 block of Wagon Wheel Drive, in the Groom Greek area of Prescott, Arizona, to investigate reports of a runaway juvenile selling drugs. The detectives quickly located the teen female runaway who explained she... 

Sedona AZ (September 22, 2015) – On September 13, 2015, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputies were conducting a follow-up investigation on an underage female runaway from the Cottonwood area. YCSO deputies met with Cottonwood Police officers at the local Fry’s store where the officers had detained two females, one the 16-year-old reported runaway. Both females became disruptive and... 

Prescott, AZ (September 18, 2015) –Fire managers on the Verde Ranger District are planning to start ignitions on the Sunnybrook RX beginning Monday, September 21 through Friday, September 25, pending favorable weather conditions. Specific days to burn will be determined by current and expected weather patterns allowing fire managers to make every effort to minimize smoke impacts to nearby communities.... 

Sedona AZ (September 16, 2015) – This fall the El Nino pattern may produce heavier rains than normal, are you prepared? Only a few inches of water can create a large amount of loss so turn around, don’t drown. Know the facts: Flash floods often bring walls of water 10 to 15 feet high. A car can easily be carried away by just two feet of rushing water.  Winter storms and snowmelt are... 

Sedona AZ (September 14, 2015) – Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office appreciates its Search and Rescue volunteers who continually provide live saving solutions to those requiring help during many wilderness rescues the past few weeks. It is hoped the ongoing publicity regarding incidents like those below will cause people venturing into the wilderness to PLAN, PREPARE, and AVOID exceeding... 

Sedona AZ (September 10, 2015) – On August 28, 2015, YCSO deputies were called to the Black Canyon Community Health Center in the 19000 block of Oasis Drive, Black Canyon City, Arizona, after an employee reported a burglary. When YCSO deputies arrived, the employee explained finding the back door unlocked and the receptionist area ransacked when she arrived for work at 8:00 a.m. She advised that... 

Granite Mountain rescue airlift Sedona AZ (September 9, 2015) – On September 7, 2015, about 11:45 in the morning, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputies and volunteers from the Yavapai County Search and Rescue Team (YCSRT) Backcountry Unit were involved in a rescue on Granite Mountain, Prescott, Arizona. A 911 call reported that 25-year-old Lane Pirkel, from Prescott, had fallen into... 

Sedona AZ (September 3, 2015) – Motor vehicles are sold in Arizona primarily through dealers licensed by the state, by private parties and unfortunately illegally by unlicensed dealers. The Arizona Department of Transportation Office of the Inspector General investigates the illegal sale of vehicles and has conducted more than 250 investigations this year into the fraudulent activities. Approximately... 

Sedona AZ (September 2, 2015) – Around 4:15 this afternoon, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the 4300 block of West Marlo Drive, Prescott, about a man firing shots outside his home towards surrounding neighbor’s houses. While deputies were responding, the suspect’s wife additionally called and confirmed her husband had fired numerous shots into the neighborhood... 

Sedona AZ (August 19, 2015) – Recently, YCSO has handled several cases involving suspects luring a known child victim for sex. With early notification to law enforcement by victims and their families, or the discovery of a predator through internet investigations, detectives have been able to intercede before further harm is done to the child. As reported in prior Yavapai County Sheriff’s...