Sedona AZ (April 9, 2013) –  During the Western States Sheriff’s Association (WSSA) Annual Conference this past March in Las Vegas, Nevada, Yavapai County (Arizona) Sheriff Scott Mascher was elected to its Board of Directors. The WSSA was formed in order to improve and provide effective service and protection to all citizens of Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico,... 

Flagstaff AZ (April 5, 2013) – UPDATE April 5, 2013 at 4:48 PM – The Technical Rescue Team has raised Ms. Heon up to the rim of the canyon using a mechanical type rope system. She will then be helicopter transported to the Slide Rock area. Currently she is refusing further medical treatment. UPDATE April 5, 2013 at 3:30 PM – At 2:00 p.m. this afternoon, a team of rescuers (technical... 

Elk statue relocated by owner to Phoenix Prescott AZ (April 3, 2013) – Media reports yesterday caused the owner of two reportedly stolen statues to call the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office and advise both were safe and sound. The owner indicated that eight years ago he sold the property on Heavenwood Lane, Prescott, Arizona, with a purchase agreement to remove the statues at... 

Jeffrey Blood provided hard liquor to 15-year-old son and almost 100 partiers at his Wilhoit home Sedona AZ (April 2, 2013) – On March 30, 2013, just before midnight, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office dispatchers received information from a caller about a large party in the 9400 of South Stevens Trail, Wilhoit, Arizona. The caller estimated at least 100 in attendance including many underage... 

Be happy! Don’t worry! You’re on vacation! Sedona AZ (March 24, 2013) – As winter turns to spring, we start thinking about vacation time. Take the time to review this Vacation Security Planner To-Do list and remember your security check just takes minutes and may prevent days and months of loss and or repair: Lock all doors, including the garage door. Lock all windows, including... 

Kelling convicted of sexually abusing 5-yr old girl in Maricopa County Arizona in 1997 Sedona AZ (March 23, 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 has indicated that he will be living in the unincorporated area of Yavapai County.... 

Yavapai County inmates clean up highway litter Sedona AZ (March 20, 2013) – One of the ongoing projects involving inmates housed at the Camp Verde Detention Center is a program which deploys specially selected inmates in clean-up duty around Yavapai County. On March 14, 2013, a crew of inmates was assigned to litter and trash pick-up along a one mile stretch of Highway 260 in Camp Verde. This... 

Sedona AZ (March 12, 2013) – As universities throughout Arizona prepare for spring break, Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning students and their loved ones to be on the lookout for popular scams that typically target grandparents.  Although other family members can also be targets of these schemes, grandparents are the most likely to become the first victims. Typically, the grandparent... 

Sex offender Stephanie Edwards moves to Mayer AZ Mayer AZ (March 12, 2013) – 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 notification has indicated that she will be living in an unincorporated area of Yavapai County. It is the responsibility of the Chief... 

Sex offender Jacob R. Sherman registers Yavapai County address Sedona AZ (March 9, 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 offender in this publication has indicated that he will be living in the unincorporated area of Yavapai County. It is the responsibility of...