Media Releases

YCSO K9 Deputies continue to “Pound Away” –

On May 22, 2013, a Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office K9 deputy stopped a black Ford sedan travelling east on I40 after it was seen following a semi-tractor/trailer rig at an unsafe distance.

Level 2 Sex Offender Notification – Stehouwer

The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office is required to release the following information pursuant to ARS 13-3825, the Community Notification on Sex Offenders Law.

Recent Incidents Overview

Human Smuggling

Animal Control Officer alerts Deputies to Dangerous Driver

Notable K9 Drug Interdiction Arrest

Level 2 Sex Offender Notification – Walema

SELIGMAN – The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office is required to release the following information pursuant to ARS 13-3825, the Community Notification on Sex Offenders Law. The offender in this publication has indicated that he will be living in the unincorporated area of Yavapai County. It is the responsibility of the Chief Law Enforcement Office having jurisdiction where the offender resides to make notification to the community.

Personnel Review Board Results Announced Regarding Iron Brotherhood Incident

Sheriff Mascher, as part of his transparency to release any and all documents regarding the Iron Brotherhood Investigation, is announcing the results of a Personnel Review Board decision today. The Sheriff also notes the Board has recommended termination of Marc Schmidt and Bill Suttle. Both Schmidt and Suttle had previously resigned.

Buckle Up Arizona…It’s the Law! Enforcement Campaign

The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with our law enforcement agency neighbors throughout Yavapai County in the Buckle Up campaign beginning Monday – please see the attached media release for details – Thanks to the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety for funding this important program. YCSO has also been promoting seat belt safety in area schools as part of the Right by Kids program under the direction of Law Enforcement Education Deputies. This program includes a heartfelt discussion by a mom who lost her son in a traffic accident as a result of not wearing his seatbelt.

Level 3 Sex Offender Notification – Smith

CORNVILLE – The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office is required to release the following information pursuant to ARS 13-3825, the Community Notification on Sex Offenders Law. The offender in this publication has indicated that he will be living in the unincorporated area of Yavapai County. It is the responsibility of the Chief Law Enforcement Office having jurisdiction where the offender resides to make notification to the community.

Level 3 Sex Offender Notification – Celaya

ASH FORK – The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office is required to release the following information pursuant to ARS 13-3825, the Community Notification on Sex Offenders Law. The offender in this publication has indicated that he will be living in the unincorporated area of Yavapai County. It is the responsibility of the Chief Law Enforcement Office having jurisdiction where the offender resides to make notification to the community.

Apparent Deceased Female’s Body Left at Fire Station

PRELIMINARY INFORMATION – Case reports not available at this time. On May 12, 2013, at approximately 10 AM, a man pulled up to the Montezuma/Rimrock Fire Station and when contacted by on-duty fireman, reported the apparent death a female seated inside his truck. Fireman attempted CPR on the woman without success as the man drove away before identifying himself or the woman. She was pronounced dead at the firehouse.

Level 3 Sex Offender Notification – Hunt

DEWEY – The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office is required to release the following information pursuant to ARS 13-3825, the Community Notification on Sex Offenders Law. The offender in this publication has indicated that he will be living in the unincorporated area of Yavapai County. It is the responsibility of the Chief Law Enforcement Office having jurisdiction where the offender resides to make notification to the community.