Lawrence “Larry” “LP” Powers of Murphys California presumed dead under suspicious circumstances after disappearing in 2007. Sedona AZ (May 27, 2016) – The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help with a 2007 missing person’s case that has strong indications of foul play. The victim, Lawrence “Larry” J. Powers, 58 years old at the time,... 

Buckle Up Arizona, It’s the Law! Sedona AZ (May 3, 2016) – In an effort to save more lives on Arizona’s roadways this month, the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety is partnering with the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office and our local law enforcement agencies to enforce Arizona’s seat belt and child safety seat laws. “Even though Arizona is a secondary law state for seatbelt usage,... 

Cornville AZ Impromptu Car Show Sedona AZ (April 19, 2016) – On April 16, 2016, around 6:00 in the evening, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the Cornville area about a despondent teenager threatening to hurt himself after an argument with a female friend over relationship issues. The teen was reported to be likely driving in the area, and his vehicle description... 

Rescue 1 helicopter on scene at Mingus Mountain search Sedona AZ (April 8, 2016) –  On April 3, 2016, at approximately 3:00 in the afternoon, a Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office Forest Patrol deputy received a report of two missing children, a 9-year-old boy and 14-year-old girl, last seen off-trail on Mingus Mountain. Another 14-year-old girl had returned to camp and reported the two missing,... 

Sedona AZ (March 9, 2016) – On March 7, 2016, at 11:20 in the evening, the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office was notified that a family of four, a male and female adult along with their children, ages 4 and 1½ years, were lost and stranded near Alamo Lake. The family’s sedan was stuck in a ditch and they were concerned that an overnight stay would place the family in danger. Neighboring La... 

Sedona AZ (March 10, 2016) – While on overnight patrol keeping our communities safe, a Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputy stopped a 1991 Gold Honda Accord on March 4, 2016, around midnight at the Cornville County Market in the 9400 block of Cornville Road, Cornville, AZ. The Honda had been picked up on radar for speeding. Three males were inside the car including the front seat passenger,... 

Sedona AZ (March 2, 2016) – During the month of November and December 2015, Bonnie Staneart, 61, of Prescott Valley, Arizona, used the bank card and associated PIN of an 85-year-old victim without permission. Following a detailed investigation, Staneart was arrested February 24, 2016, on charges including theft, identity theft, use of bank card without consent and fraudulent schemes. Staneart... 

Level Two convicted pedophile Daniel Warren Montag, 58, has registered a Cottonwood AZ address. Sedona AZ (March 1, 2016) – 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, Daniel Warren Montag, 58, has indicated that he will be living in the unincorporated... 

Sedona AZ (February 19, 2016) – UPDATE: YCSO detectives have confirmed they located the missing mother and her son at a home in the 500 block of North Broadway, Clarkdale, Arizona. The stolen Dodge Charger was found floating in the Verde River a few miles from the Broadway home. The car had been rented by the homeowner at the Village Drive location.  Evidence technicians are on scene now, and... 

Brent Ball arrested Sedona AZ (February 5, 2016) –  On February 1, 2016, just before 10:00 in the evening, the driver and passenger of a car stopped for a traffic violation were arrested. Brent Ball, 21, was charged with Possession of a Dangerous Drug, Possession and Transportation of a Dangerous Drug for Sale, Possession of a Narcotic Drug, Possession and Transportation of a Narcotic Drug for...