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Deputy Do Right Greets Hundreds at Back-to-School Event in P V

Published on July 24, 2025

As usual, YCSO's very own Deputy Do Right attracted a lot of attention from young people at the July 23rd Back-to-School event at the Findlay Toyota Center in Prescott Valley.
Do Right greeted hundreds of youngsters (and their family and friends too) at the arena floor entrance, and many collected lots of cool stuff from our table (Badges, hats, cowboy pens, stickers, miniature patrol cars, etc).

Colt Grill Incident and Investigation

Published on July 17, 2025

"I want to provide the community with an update on yesterday’s joint law enforcement operation involving our local and federal partners. The arrests and search warrants carried out were the result of a years-long investigation into a criminal enterprise operating in both Yavapai County and Alabama.
For those who have heard me speak publicly about the need for adequate law enforcement resources and

The Latest Scams Reported to YCSO: Romance, Sweepstakes, Apple, PayPal

Published on July 16, 2025

Some Yavapai County residents lost a lot of money in a variety of scams reported to YCSO in recent weeks.
The scams included the familiar "bank account fraud", but with a new twist that started with a computer popup about a virus. And one resident lost more than $100,000 over nearly three years in an online romance scam.
YCSO urges everyone, especially senior citizens, to be alert for all scams.

YCSO Urges All Hikers To Fully Prepare For Outings In Summer Heat

Published on July 14, 2025

Some recent events, including one with a tragic ending, highlight the need for anyone hiking our beautiful county high desert trails in the hot summer months to be fully prepared for any circumstances.

YCSO Proud To Be Part Of The Frontier Days Rodeo Parade Once Again

Published on July 07, 2025

YCSO, the Sheriff's Mounted Posse, and our great Search and Rescue volunteers (and don't forget the dogs) were all part of the 2025 Frontier Days Rodeo Parade in downtown Prescott on July 5th.
We appreciate the fantastic response from the huge crowd of folks who turned out on a beautiful day. Sheriff David Rhodes led the horseback riders, followed by Deputy Do Right and our patriotic float.
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