Month: March 2017

The murder used a .38 caliber revolver, according to a forensic scientist in Day 14 of the La Mesa Street Murders trial. A forensic scientist told the jury on Monday their analysis of the recovered bullets and fragments concluded the murderer used a .38 caliber revolver to shoot 35-year-old Luis Rios and 6-year-old Danny Heredia,

An expert in DNA forensic analysis told the jury she found Preston Strong’s DNA on the steering wheel of Luis Rios’ Dodge Durango, in day 15 of the La Mesa Street Murders trial. According to Lorraine Heath, previously with the Arizona Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) Crime Lab, DNA from at least four people was

Day 20 of the La Mesa Street Murders trial resumed with the dismissal of one of the jurors on Monday. The trial for the murder of a family of six resumed today in Superior Court resumed with Judge Maria Elena Cruz reading a note from Juror #10. The juror came forward telling the court that

Multiple key witnesses took the stand in day 16 of the La Mesa Street Murders trial. The witnesses included a former AZ DPS latent fingerprint expert, a YPD fingerprint technician, Luis Rios’ nephew, and Preston Strong’s ex-girlfriend Adriana Guzman Osuna. John Jolly told the jury that Preston Strong’s fingerprints were identified on two plastic bags.

Thursday was day 18 of the La Mesa Murders trial case with one witness testifying on the stand, a former sergeant for the Yuma Police Department. Former Yuma Police Department Sergeant Juan Rodriguez says he has 27 years of experience. Early on in the investigation back in 2005 Rodriguez says that according to witnesses the

A Calexico teenager was severely beaten on Sunday at Miguel Cortez Park. Calexico Police said the suspect is a 17-year-old man who practices martial arts. “One of them which is a martial arts expert, or he practices martial arts,” Officer Mario Villapuda said. The victim was allegedly attacked without provocation and kicked repeatedly by the

City leaders met to discuss the city’s budget for fiscal year 2017-2018 in a two-part round-table discussion open to the public. The first of three meetings was held Tuesday at city hall. City officials talked about property taxes, current and future revenue projects, expenditure increases and personnel recommendations. Leaders say this is a way for

It’s Tax Tip Tuesday. Tax day is April 18th and that means we have just over three weeks left to get everything in order. For many, filing their taxes every year can be a tedious, yet important process. According to the IRS, there are approximately 25,000 Arizona taxpayers who have yet to file their 2013

En el condado de Yuma se han reportado mas casos de estafas tanto por el correo, telefónicas o por según una familiar que esta enfermo. Una residente ha sido una de las victimas mas recientes y nos cuenta su historia. Sarah Gonzales dice que a ella le mandaron un cheque falso hace un tiempo. Para

The Imperial Irrigation District is holding a special election to fill the vacancy of IID Director Division 1, after the resignation of Matt Dessert back in January. Four candidates are running for the position and the election will be held in early June. We spoke to Juanita Salas and Ed Snively who are running for

{Renee Summerour Firing a Gun} That’s pure adrenaline and a sense of empowerment I’m feeling after my first gun training session with TWAW or The Well Armed Women of Yuma. “Whether you’re pro 2nd Amendment or Anti 2nd Amendment it’s still very important to understand firearm safety” says Nicolle Griffin Yuma Chapter Leader at T.W.A.W.

The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed to News 11 that the vehicle belonging to 56-year-old John Burkett has been found.The vehicle was in a canal north of County 4th Street and Gila Gravity canal, near Mittry Lake. The vehicle was recovered Monday morning. Deputies said a call came in on Sunday afternoon, at about

Former Gila Ridge High School teacher John Rodenburg appeared again in Court Monday morning. Rodenburg’s case was transferred to Yuma County Superior Court. His updated charges include felony counts of sexual conduct with a minor, sending harmful internet material to a minor, luring a minor for sexual exploitation, and custodial interference. Defense Attorney Michael Donavan