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YAVAPAI COUNTY OFFERING EXTENSION TO HELP MAKE YOUR PROPERTY FIREWISE

Published on March 20, 2025

Wildfire season is now 365 days a year, and first responders are warning residents that 2025 could be extremely dangerous, due to the lack of winter storms.
YCSO urges all residents in the county, in both incorporated and unincorporated areas, to take advantage of the extended time for the free slash drop-off program, approved by the Board of Supervisors this week.
Make your property "firewise".

YCSO PART OF MULTI-AGENCY CHILD SEX CRIMES/TRAFFICKING TASK FORCE

Published on April 01, 2025

A multi-agency task force, including members of PANT, culminated a 6-month operation in northern Arizona aimed at child sex trafficking and sexual exploitation with nearly 30 arrests.
The North Star Task Force included 11 law enforcement agencies and was centered in Flagstaff. In all, 28 arrests were made, about one-third of which were for serious felony crimes against children.

$40,000 SCAM OF A VERDE RESIDENT CONFIRMS NEED FOR ALL TO BE VIGILANT

Published on March 31, 2025

A Verde Valley resident got a text message asking whether he had made a large bank card purchase. When he answered it, he began a chain of events that ended with scammers taking nearly $40,000 from his bank account.
YCSO Fraud Investigators say it's another example of why all residents need to consistently stay informed of the latest scams and how these criminals operate, so you aren't a victim.

SGT ROSS DISKIN RETIRES AFTER OUTSTANDING 25-YEAR CAREER WITH YCSO

Published on March 25, 2025

YCSO Sgt Ross Diskin has retired from the agency after 25 years, including a 10-year span as a Detective during which he was instrumental in major criminal convictions.
At his retirement ceremony on March 24th, several co-workers spoke glowingly of Sgt Diskin's career achievements and dedication to public safety.
He was lauded for his compassion for crime victims, and for the many cases solved.

MULTIPLE FATALITIES IN TRAGIC ACCIDENT ON WILLIAMSON VALLEY ROAD

Published on March 24, 2025

A father from Chino Valley and two of his young children lost their lives in a 2-vehicle head-on collision on Williamson Valley Rd, northwest of Prescott, on March 22nd at about 3pm.
Another young child was reported in critical condition at a Phoenix hospital, and three adults suffered serious injuries in the tragic accident.
Investigation is ongoing to see if speed or impairment were factors.
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