Walking behind the YCSO deputy, the two remaining stranded hikers return to safety Sedona AZ (June 15, 2014) – The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office, along with Ranger helicopter crews from the Arizona Department of Public Safety, are currently working to rescue three stranded men from the West Clear Creek area several miles off Bull Pen Road, Camp Verde, Arizona. The three were part of... 

Fire Rescue helicopterSedona AZ (May 28, 2014) – We hear it all the time when talking wildfires. “The Slide Fire 35% contained,” or “the Brins Fire is now 100% contained,” etc. But what does that mean? How is it measured? First, you have to understand fire control lines, which is “an inclusive term for all constructed or natural barriers and treated fire edges used... 

Law enforcement agencies cooperated in an OUI Checkpoint on Lake Powell over the weekend Sedona AZ (August 14, 2013) – On Saturday, August 13, 2013, law enforcement agencies in northern Coconino County conducted an Operating Under the Influence (OUI) and Boating Safety Checkpoint at Antelope Point on Lake Powell from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. The purpose of the Checkpoint was to identify offenders... 

View of San Francisco Peaks in Flagstaff Arizona Sedona AZ (August 13, 2013) – On Monday, August 12, 2013, at about 9:20 in the evening, the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an overdue hiker in the Bear Jaw Canyon area of the San Francisco Peaks. The hiker, a 24 year old male, separated from his hiking companions during the return hike to their vehicle at the trail head.... 

Mount Elden is located in central Coconino County northeast of Flagstaff, Arizona, and has an elevation of 9,298′ (2,834 m) Sedona AZ (August 12, 2013) – Three hikers left their vehicle parked at the Trinity Heights Church, Flagstaff, Arizona, on Sunday, August 12, at about 1:30 p.m. and “scrambled” or hiked up the mountain reaching the top at around 7:00 in the evening. As the group... 

Sedona AZ (July 9, 2013) – Coconino County Sheriff’s Detectives are investigating the death of twenty seven year-old Danielle Marie Harris of Mesa, Arizona, who was struck by a falling tree branch in Supai Canyon. On Saturday July 6, 2013, at about 4:15 in the afternoon, the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Officers assigned to law enforcement... 

Sedona AZ (July 8, 2013) –  The Arizona Department of Public Safety will begin accepting applications for Cadet Officer, Officer (AZ Post certified), and Reserve Officer (Volunteer) beginning Monday, July 8, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. Applications will be accepted online at azdps.gov until Monday, July 15, 2013, at 5:00 p.m. At this time, positions are available statewide with the exception of the Phoenix... 

Arizona DPS Search and Rescue helicopter involved in Havasupai Canyon search Sedona AZ (May 15, 2013) – *UPDATE MAY 15, 2013 at 10:23 AM – Supai Canyon; Sixty year-old Judy Jones of Phoenix, Arizona, who was reported missing after she separated from two companions while hiking in Supai Canyon has been located. She is being transported to Hill Top by an Arizona Department of Public Safety... 

SEDONA AZ (May 8, 2013) – Shortly after 1:00 in the afternoon on Saturday, May 4, 2013, Sedona Fire District (SFD) crews responded to a reported injured hiker on the Wilson Mountain Trail. Emergency crews responded from SFD Fire Station #5 in Oak Creek Canyon and SFD Fire Station #4 in uptown Sedona to the Wilson Mountain Trailhead at Midgley Bridge. Once at the trailhead, SFD Battalion Chief... 

Interstate 40 west of Flagstaff may close due to Engineer Fire  Arizona Interstate 40 may close this afternoon, June 2, 2011, due to the Engineer Fire near Camp Navajo, approximately 12 miles west of Flagstaff, Arizona. The Arizona Department of Transportation is working with fire officials to ensure the safety of the traveling public. The closure of AZ I-40 would be set between Flagstaff Ranch...