Sedona AZ (December 4, 2014) – The Arizona Coconino County Sheriff’s Office has several programs to address the traditional needs of its inmate population. One of these programs is the provision of a sweat lodge, and recently the facility conducted two Sweat Lodge ceremonies for inmates. For some American Indian cultures the Sweat Lodge Ceremony provides purification and balance of body, mind,... 

The YCSO and CCSO Medical Examiners are working together to identify remains believed to be missing Sedona hiker Thomas Lang Sedona AZ (December 2, 2014) – Searchers believe they have located the skeletal remains of Thomas Lang, 22, originally reported as an overdue hiker on December 18, 2013. Since his formal search was suspended eleven months ago, Lang’s parents returned most weekends... 

Sedona AZ (December 2, 2014) – Coconino County Arizona Sheriff’s Deputies and Detectives are investigating two recent burglaries at the Cromer School in Flagstaff, Arizona, and are requesting assistance from the community in identifying and locating potential suspects. The first burglary occurred sometime between the evening of Wednesday, November 19, 2014, and the morning of Thursday, November... 

Sedona AZ (December 2, 2014) – Arizona House of Representatives Speaker-elect David Gowan has announced the members who will serve on the House Standing Committees for its 52nd Legislature. Gowan explained that he has given thoughtful consideration in determining members for each Committee and is confident they will serve the people of Arizona with integrity, adding, “This is a promising Legislature,... 

Sedona AZ (December 1, 2014) – On November 29, 2014, Yavapai County Arizona Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested a fifty-two year old man for Attempted Homicide, Aggravated Assault, and Armed Robbery on a lot in the Antelope Valley Estates near Peach Springs, Arizona. YCSO deputies were dispatched on November 29, 2014, around 8:15 in the evening, after receiving a call that a 68-year-old... 

Collins Rhōg Sedona AZ (November 26, 2014) – The following has been taken from Collins Rhōg’s private journal, and reproduced exactly as it was written, by his own hand. The date has been omitted, at his request, but Collins view is always captivatingly honest, full of depth and color, heart, love, and perseverance in times of struggle. Collins spills his soul and captures his feelings with... 

Sedona AZ (November 24, 2014) – Today the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) formally removed Sharon Helman, the director of the Phoenix VA Healthcare System, from federal service. This decision followed an investigation by the VA Office of Inspector General in which allegations of lack of oversight and other misconduct were substantiated. This removal action underscores VA’s commitment to... 

Sedona AZ (November 22, 2014) – On November 18 and 19, 2014, the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office again joined with several Arizona area law enforcement agencies to combat Human Trafficking and Prostitution within Yavapai County. The YCSO along with Prescott Police Department, Cottonwood PD, Chino Valley PD, the Gang Intelligence Team Enforcement Mission task force (GITEM – DPS), FBI,... 

Lieutenant Matthew M. Figueroa promoted to Commander of Detention Services for the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Sedona AZ (November 20, 2014) – Coconino County Arizona Sheriff Bill Pribil has announced the promotion of Lieutenant Matthew M. Figueroa to the position of Commander of Detention Services for the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO). Figueroa was one of several nationwide... 

Sedona AZ (November 20, 2014) – On November 17, 2014, just after 2:00 in the afternoon, 20-year-old Joseph Hartzler from Phoenix was arrested near the KOA campground in Black Canyon City, Arizona. Around 12:40 p.m. on November 17, 2014, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the Rock Springs Café, Old Black Canyon Highway in Black Canyon City, about two suspicious men...