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Fentanyl Dealer Charged After Overdose Death

Published on October 17, 2025

A comprehensive investigation by the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) into a fatal fentanyl overdose has resulted in manslaughter and narcotics sales charges against the suspected dealer, who has since been confirmed deceased.

YCSO WARNS PUBLIC OF URGENT SCAM TARGETING FAMILIES OF INMATES

Published on October 15, 2025

Yavapai County, AZ (October 14, 2025) — The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) is issuing an urgent warning regarding a fraudulent scam targeting families and loved ones of inmates in Yavapai County.
Recent information indicates individuals are impersonating YCSO employees and command staff, claiming to represent the Sheriff’s Office and requesting money.

New Alert System Rave

Published on October 13, 2025

The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with Yavapai County Emergency Management, is announcing an important change to the county’s emergency notification system. Effective immediately Yavapai County is transitioning from the Everbridge platform to the new Smart911 / RAVE Alert Emergency Notification System.

Rescued after stranded by Flash Flood

Published on October 13, 2025

𝐓𝐄𝐄𝐍𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐆𝐈𝐑𝐋𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐂𝐔𝐄𝐃 𝐀𝐅𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐁𝐄𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐃 𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐃𝐔𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐅𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐇 𝐅𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐃
Two 19-year-old female hikers reported overdue last night during a flash flood have been successfully located and rescued.
On the evening of Friday, October 10, YCSO initiated a search and rescue operation after two hikers failed to return from an overnight trip.

YCSO Shows Up Strong for Cottonwood National Night Out Event

Published on October 08, 2025

The YCSO SWAT Bearcat was featured at the annual National Night Out celebration in Cottonwood Oct 8th, including being part of an on-street demonstration of law enforcement in action.
A large crowd turned out for the event, and the kids picked up swag (our new K-9 trading cards are a big favorite), and folks got hands on with the Bearcat and the Forest Patrol off-road vehicle too.
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