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NARTA Memorial Garden Officially Dedicated, 3 Fallen Officers Honored

Published on May 28, 2026

The official dedication of the Northern Arizona Regional Training Academy (NARTA) Memorial Garden at Yavapai College in Prescott on May 20 honored three fallen law enforcement officers (two from YCSO and one from Flagstaff PD) and was attended by family, colleagues, and also personnel from almost a dozen agencies.

The Memorial Garden is open to the public at Building 29 at YC Prescott campus.

PANT Makes Arrest in 2025 Prescott Fentanyl Overdose Death Case

Published on June 04, 2026

Following an extensive investigation, a suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with a 2025 fatal fentanyl overdose in Prescott.
In March 2025, an adult male fatally overdosed while caring for his two children at a Motel in Prescott. After a year-long investigation by Partners Against Narcotics Trafficking, detectives arrested 33-year-old Kyle Guanell of Mesa, the suspected dealer.

Deputies Quickly Catch Suspected Fuel Thieves

Published on May 27, 2026

Excellent, old‑fashioned detective work by a Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputy led to the arrest of two suspects, the discovery of a fuel‑theft ring, and the recovery of approximately 2,100 gallons of stolen diesel fuel following coordinated burglaries at multiple Seligman gas stations early Friday morning.

Fire South of Yarnell May 21, 2026

Published on May 21, 2026

Fire South of Yarnell, AZ
Thursday, May 21st, 2026, at 1:25 PM: YCSO is currently on scene with multiple agencies working a wildland fire approximately .8 miles west of the Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial Trailhead. This is about 3 miles south of Yarnell on AZ-89.
The Traihead and trail are the only areas closed by evacuation order. Please avoid the area for the safety of Fire Personnel.

YCSO Honors Hundreds of Our Volunteers On A Special Night in Prescott

Published on May 18, 2026

Although it's hard to put into words, YCSO let our hundreds of volunteers know how much they mean to the agency and to the community at the annual Awards and Appreciation Dinner on May 7th.

Once again in 2025, YCSO volunteers put in thousands of hours doing a multitude of tasks to serve and protect residents and visitors alike, including hundreds of callouts in potential life-saving situations.
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