United States Border Patrol agents from the Yuma Sector arrested four drug smugglers and seized a combined 442 pounds of marijuana during the past two days. The drugs have an estimated street value of $221,000. Monday, agents working southwest of Gila Bend apprehended a group of four drug smugglers carrying 253 pounds of marijuana along a route through the Prieta ... Read More »
Friends and family of 47-year-old Officer Tim Huffman honored him Wednesday during memorial services. Huffman was killed last week while working for the Arizona Department of Public Safety near Wellton as he worked an accident on Interstate-Eight. His twin brother Warren Huffman says he was proud of Tim, who was always an achiever and leader of the pack. Huffman is ... Read More »
The Yuma Police Department says one person is dead following a shooting in the 100 block of South Tenth Avenue Tuesday morning. Police say 28-year-old Jennifer Silva was found with a gunshot wound. She was transported to Yuma Regional Medical Center where she was pronounced dead. Police continue to investigate and no suspects are in custody. Read More »
Yuma Police say they are looking into a report of gunfire at an apartment complex early this morning shortly before 4am. Police say multiple rounds were fired at an apartment complex in the 2200 block of South First Avenue. A window and two nearby vehicles were damaged in the incident. No injuries were reported and police continue to investigate. Meanwhile, ... Read More »
A mobile home was destroyed by fire early Tuesday morning. The incident occurred near the corner of May Avenue and Fifth Street. Evidence at the scene leads investigators to believe the fire was intentionally set. The Red Cross Grand Canyon Chapter has responded to help with the needs of the displaced family, which includes one adult and two children. Read More »
Funeral services for Tim Huffman are scheduled for this morning at 9am at the Yuma Civic Center. A funeral procession will be conducted for the fallen Department of Public Safety officer prior to the funeral service. The route will follow east on 16th Street from the Yuma Funeral Home Mortuary to Fourth Avenue, then continue south on Fourth Avenue to ... Read More »
Lifetime Sheriff’s Posse Member Raymond Evans was recently honored in Washington, D.C. for his service during World War Two. Evans served in the Navy from 1944 until 1946 as a Fireman First Fleet Tug Sailor. He was in the South Pacific and was deployed to Pearl Harbor when it came under attack. Evans and his brother Dick Evans, who also ... Read More »
The City of Yuma Police and Fire Departments are hosting a Public Safety open house/community event at the Yuma Police Department Substation, at 6390 East 26th Street Saturday. Various police and fire vehicles and equipment will be on display for public viewing and attendees will have the chance to interact with public safety personnel and various community organizations. Attendees will ... Read More »
Agents from the Yuma County Narcotics Task Force received a tip concerning sales of narcotics at a residence at 9675 South Agate Way. Acting on the tip, agents opened an investigation that culminated in a search warrant being served at that residence on Saturday. Police found approximately eight ounces of methamphetamine, a pistol and various items of drug paraphernalia. ... Read More »
When it comes to the potential risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome from a mother sharing her bed with a baby, there is a push to change the message from “just do not do it” to “here is how it is done most safely.” The shift is needed because co-sleeping will never be eliminated and not all forms are ... Read More »
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