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Fugitive Arrested After Skipping Fake Cartel Scheme Trial

Published on May 13, 2026

On Tuesday evening, May 12th, 33-year-old Mark Ellis, who disappeared midway through his trial, was arrested in Prescott
Ellis was originally arrested by Yavapai County Sheriff's deputies for Fraud and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, stemming from an elaborate extortion scheme in early 2025.
On January 8, 2025, deputies responded to a report from a business owner who was receiving alarming text

Deputies Respond To Train and Truck Burglaries

Published on May 06, 2026

Yavapai County Sheriff's Deputies have responded to a string of high-tech cargo burglaries following two separate but similar incidents involving professional theft rings. YCSO, in collaboration with Federal agencies, is currently working to identify suspects linked to an organized criminal network.

DOG KILLS BOBCAT AFTER SEVERAL REPORTED ATTACKS

Published on May 04, 2026

On Sunday, around 6 pm, Yavapai County Sheriff's Office (YCSO) deputies responded to a report of a bobcat attack near Inscription Canyon in Prescott. The bobcat ran off, leaving a male victim with significant injuries; he was subsequently transported to a nearby hospital.

Found Property Through May 29, 2026

Published on April 29, 2026

Prior to disposition of the below listed property items, ANYONE WHO CAN PROVE OWNERSHIP OF SAID PROPERTY, please contact the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Property custodian at (928) 777-7425, to make an appointment to pick up your property at: 7100 N. County Fair Trail, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314. Between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.,Tuesday through Thursday. These property items listed below:

Deputy Risks Safety-Stops Wrong Way Driver

Published on April 24, 2026

Just after noon on Thursday, a Yavapai County Sheriff’s deputy spotted a vehicle traveling the wrong way on Highway 69 near Humboldt. Recognizing that the driver showed no signs of stopping, the deputy made a potentially life-saving decision. He positioned his patrol vehicle directly in the driver's path.
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