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14-year-old girl accuses Yavapai County man of sexually molesting her, police say
A Yavapai County man was facing multiple charges after a girl accused him of molesting her, according to police. Michael Craig Andrew, 46, of Chino Valley, was charged on suspicion of sexual abuse of a minor, molestation of a child, continuous sexual abuse of a child, voyeurism and public sexual indecency, according to police.
YCSO Community Notification on Sex Offender Residency in Chino Valley
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. Notification must be made when certain sex offenders are released from Arizona State prison, accepted under an interstate compact, or released from the county jail back into the community. Offenders are categorized into three levels: Level One (low risk to the community), Level Two (intermediate risk to the community) and Level Three (high risk to the community).
Is This Fraud Allegations – Texas Woman Taken into Custody in Arizona
PHOENIX — On Tuesday, authorities in Arizona reported the arrest of a lady from Texas in a fraud case. Charges of fraud, theft, and identity theft led to the arrest of 64-year-old Maria Rivera in Carrollton, Texas, in early July, as reported by the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office.
Village of Oak Creek man arrested in $1 million bullion fraud
On June 29, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputies from the eastern area patrol took a report from two victims, a husband and wife, living in the Village of Oak Creek who claimed they had been defrauded out of over $1 million. The victims reported that a family friend, 32-year-old...
Texas Woman Arrested in Arizona Fraud Case Involving $40,000 Wire Transfer
On Tuesday, authorities in Arizona reported the arrest of a lady from Texas in a fraud case. Charges of fraud, theft, and identity theft led to the arrest of 64-year-old Maria Rivera in Carrollton, Texas, in early July, as reported by the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office. The case of fraud was initiated by YSCO following […]
A 73-year-old man in Arizona allegedly threatened 'violent acts' on the phone with public safety dispatchers. He was later arrested.
PRESCOTT, Ariz. — A man who allegedly made death threats and barricaded himself within his home in Prescott was arrested on Saturday, according to the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office. YCSO received 911 calls on Saturday, July 13 about a man making death threats in Diamond Valley, a neighborhood in...
Cordes Lakes Returns to Ready Status as Quail Run Fire Threat Subsides
YAVAPAI COUNTY, Arizona. – The Yavapai County Office of Emergency Management (YCOEM) has been working in close collaboration with the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) and the Yavapai Fire Consortium on the Quail Run Fire near Cordes Lakes, Arizona. After consultation with fire leadership, YCSO has decided to...
By the numbers: Sedona owns 657.4 acres in two counties
Following the debate over the city of Sedona’s proposal to use part of the Sedona Cultural Park as a car camp for homeless workers and public questions about the best use for the $23 million property, Sedona residents have started asking how much property the city of Sedona owns and where that property is located.
Man with criminal past arrested for allegedly making death threats to neighbor, barricading home
PHOENIX — A 73-year-old man was arrested after allegedly making death threats and barricading himself inside his home Saturday night, authorities say. The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office responded to several calls regarding threats in Diamond Valley from Virgil Neigel, the identified suspect. Investigation revealed Neigel had made death...
Tyler Goodman Announces His Departure from the City of Prescott – City Posts Deputy City Manager Position
Deputy City Manager Tyler Goodman informed the leadership team last week that he has accepted the position of Assistant County Manager for Yavapai County, effective July 26, 2024. The City has posted an opening for Deputy City Manager, following Goodman’s announcement. “Tyler has been a fantastic leader in our...
Yavapai County officials say Quail Run Fire was started by man using weed eater
A gardening tool was the source of the Quail Run Fire that prompted the evacuation of a dozen homes near Cordes Lake on Saturday afternoon, according to authorities. The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office attributed a man using a weed eater as the cause behind the blaze, which spread quickly and destroyed two unoccupied homes, Paul Wick, a public affairs officer for the Sheriff's Office, said Monday.
TEXAS WOMAN CHARGED IN $40,000 PRESCOTT AREA FRAUD CASE
The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office has been investigating email fraud in the Prescott area that resulted in the loss of more than $40,000. It was alleged that someone had hacked into an unsuspecting third party’s email and initiated a wire transfer from that party's bank account. The victim contacted YCSO, and an investigation was opened.
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