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YCSO Seeking Suspects in Home Arson
Sedona AZ (January 11, 2014) – On Wednesday, January 8, 2014, at 6:00 in the evening, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to a Wilhoit mobile home fire. Fire personnel informed deputies the unoccupied structure’s fire had started under an attached wooden porch leaving a completely charred section.
An APS representative on site confirmed that the power had been off...
Verde Ranger District Pile Burns Planned
National forest prescribed burns scheduled
Sedona AZ (January 9, 2014) – Fire managers on the Verde Ranger District are planning piles burns Monday, January 13 through Saturday, January 25, 2014. Depending on weather conditions one or all of the follow projects may occur:
Pronghorn Piles – Approximately 100 Acres (T11N, R4E, S16, 17, 18); 2 miles south of Dugas near the Aqua Fria Grasslands
East...
Convicted Pedophile Registers Mayer Address
John Owen Cousin, Arizona Level Two convicted sex offender
Sedona AZ (December 31, 2013) – 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.
Sex Offender John Owen Cousin has indicated that he will be living in the unincorporated area of Yavapai County. It is the responsibility of...
Drunk Driver Endangers Children Passengers
Joseph Allen arrested in Cottonwood
Sedona AZ (December 31, 2013) – On December 26, 2013, 30-year-old Joseph Allen from Cottonwood, Arizona, was arrested for endangering a six year old child and two teens after fleeing from law enforcement while driving under the influence. He remains in-custody on a $10,000 bond.
Around 8:15 in the evening, a YCSO deputy saw a beige truck swerve across...
Cornville Man Arrested for Attempted Murder
Sedona AZ (December 23, 2013) – On December 21, 2013, at approximately 1:15 in the afternoon, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the 2800 block of Tissaw Road, Cornville, regarding a man threatening to kill his neighbors.
A deputy arrived within minutes and heard gunfire. Dispatchers also notified the deputy that two adults (husband, age 60 and his wife, age 59) were...
Arizona I-17 Meth Arrest Nets Wanted Felon
Dyon Jovenal
Sedona AZ (December 19, 2013) – On December 14, 2013, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested 33-year-old Woodie Williams on Possession of Dangerous Drugs, two counts of Possession of Paraphernalia, Tampering with Physical Evidence, Possession of Marijuana and Altering Physical Evidence charges. He remains in-custody on a $10,000 bond.
A second suspect, identified...
Special Forces Operation Raptor Tribute
The Special Force Raptors trucks will be auctioned off after 2014 with the proceeds to benefit critically injured Special Forces Veterans
Sedona AZ (December 13, 2013) – Many Veterans place stickers on their vehicles to represent their branch of service, pay tribute to a fallen Service member, or even to signify their favorite fast food joint (In-N-Out Burger, anyone?). When we Veterans see...
The Man Who Keeps Veterans Rolling
Randy McCracken
Sedona AZ (December 11, 2013) – “I have used a motorized chair. I have used a manual chair. This work I do is important to me because I know how it feels.”
Martin Sheppard served in Operation Desert Storm with the Army’s 8th Infantry Division and later with 10th Mountain Division. He can relate to other Veterans, especially combat Veterans. He suffered an injury during...
Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Teams Named
Baylor Bear Mascot
Sedona AZ (December 10, 2013) – This year’s American Athletic Conference (AAC) champion, Central Florida University (CFU) Knights, will meet the Big 12 Conference champion Baylor University (BU) Bears for the “first” time in Glendale, Arizona, on January 1, 2014, for the 43rd Annual Tostitos Fiesta Bowl at the University of Phoenix Stadium.
Kickoff will be at...
Meth and Marijuana Interstate Traffickers Arrested
Oscar Baez‐Esparza
Sedona AZ (December 10, 2013) – On December 8, 2013, Oscar Baez-Esparza, 34, and Alejandro Baez-Esparza, 22, both from Texas, were arrested for several charges including Transportation of Methamphetamine and Marijuana for Sale.
At approximately 9:15 in the morning, a Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputy conducted a traffic stop involving a beige colored 2007 Cadillac...

