A “Sinister” brand sand-rail similar to the one involved in the Prescott fraud Sedona AZ (December 4, 2013) – In early August of this year, 28-year-old Wade Dickinson reported to the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office that his residence in the 4500 block Murphy Station Circle, Prescott, Arizona, had been burglarized. Dickinson told the deputy that unknown persons had forced entry into his... 

Sedona AZ (December 4, 2013) – On November 30, 2013, around 12:30 a.m., Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the 1600 block of South Carpenter Lane, Cottonwood, regarding suspicious persons and vehicles in the area. Upon arrival, deputies learned that several people were inside a vacant home in that neighborhood. When deputies checked the home in question, they found screens... 

Coats arrested Sedona AZ (December 2, 2013) – On November 27, 2013, just after 7:00 in the morning, YCSO K9 deputies arrested 29-year-old Erick Coats of Sacramento, California, for charges including Transportation of Marijuana for Sale, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Deputies stopped Coats for speeding and an equipment violation while he was driving a white... 

Sedona AZ (November 27, 2013) – On November 22, 2013, just after 11:00 in the morning, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the 100 block of Yellowstone Drive in Paulden, Arizona, regarding allegations of drug use around two children, ages 2 and 5. Jami Rickard Upon arrival, deputies were asked to assist Adult and Child Protective Services already on the scene investigating.... 

Camp Verde Arizona Detention Center Sedona AZ (November 16. 2013) –  The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office learned that a program in place within the Camp Verde Detention Center will receive the 2014 “Innovation in Corrections Award” for its Restoration to Competency program, known as “RTC.” This unique and effective program is managed at the Detention Center under a contract with... 

Sex offender 52-year-old David Dewayne Risenhoover was convicted after taking a plea deal Sedona AZ (November 7, 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. The sex offender in this publication, David Dewayne Risenhoover, has indicated that he will be living in the unincorporated... 

Roy Gunnoe of Oklahoma arrested in Arizona on drug smuggling and felony weapon charges Sedona AZ (November 6, 2013) – On October 23, 2013, around 9:30 in the morning, a YCSO K9 deputy arrested 25-year-old Roy Gunnoe from Oklahoma for Possession of Dangerous Drugs, Possession of a Narcotic Drug, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of a Deadly Weapon during the commission of a Felony. The... 

Granite Mountain Hotshots crew prior to the Yarnell Arizona fire Sedona AZ (November 5, 2013) – Yavapai County Attorney Shelia Polk announced today that a settlement was reached which will ensure the photographs taken by the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office in connection with the death of the nineteen Granite Mountain Hotshots will not be released to the media. Within hours following the tragedy,... 

Ritchie Davis Sedona AZ (November 4, 2013) – On October 29, 2013, just before 9:00 in the morning, 56-year-old Ritchie Davis and 50-year-old James Hodge, both from Arkansas, were arrested for Possession of Marijuana for Sale and Transportation of Marijuana for Sale. YCSO K9 deputies stopped a tan 1998 Lincoln Town Car for several moving violations on east Arizona Interstate 40 in Yavapai County.... 

Sedona AZ (October 28, 2013) – On October 24, 2013, around 7 AM, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office K9 deputies stopped a tractor trailer rig on east Arizona Interstate 40 between Seligman and Ashfork, Arizona. The deputy had initially noticed an equipment violation involving the trailer’s splash guards and, during further observation, the YCSO officer saw the truck swerve over the fog line...