YCSO: Increasing border activity at Morelos Dam leads to aggravated assault
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) is investigating shots fired at a person taking pictures of undocumented immigrants at the Morelos…
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US ambassador to Mexico drops by Yuma Sector Border Patrol
U.S. ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar has flown to the Yuma Sector Border Patrol in an effort to improve relations between America and our southern…
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“Close the Gaps” – AZ Democrat supports continuing some border wall construction
News 11 has exclusively obtained a letter from Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ), asking President Biden to continue construction along exposed sections of the…
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Fentanyl and meth seized at checkpoint bust
More than $12,000 worth of narcotics is off the streets after a bust at the Highway 86 Border Patrol…
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Federal commission speaks out after armed robbery attempt along Colorado river
In light of the incident, the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public to be aware of their…
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YRMC reports more asylum seekers coming to seek medical attention
As we continue to see an increase in undocumented immigrants crossing into the United States into Yuma County, Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC)…
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Large groups of immigrants form bottleneck at Morelos Dam
Over 2,600 undocumented immigrants crossed into the Yuma Sector just over the weekend, and Monday there’s still more coming into our…
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Over 100 undocumented immigrants cross into Yuma County near Morelos Dam
Earlier Sunday morning more undocumented immigrants made their way into Yuma County; and just as with other groups crossing, the number coming in is…
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Yuma mayor issues emergency declaration due to recent migrant surge
Yuma Mayor Doug Nicholls issues a local emergency declaration Thursday citing the humanitarian and border…
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Many injured in California Border Patrol chase and crash
13 people were injured in a crash Tuesday night after being chased by U.S. border patrol agents in…
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Ducey blasts Biden administration as border crossings rise
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey demanded Tuesday that President Joe Biden’s administration do more to secure the U.S.-Mexico border as local officials in…
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Ducey to reposition public safety resources to cover Yuma border
Gov. Doug Ducey, (R-Ariz.) announced Tuesday he will send Arizona Department of Public Service (DPS) personnel and units from the Arizona National…
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Ducey to tour Yuma County border Tuesday
Gov. Doug Ducey, (R-Ariz.) will travel to Yuma Tuesday afternoon to get a first-hand look at the impact of the recent spike in illegal border…
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Illegal crossings continue ahead of Ducey border visit
A steady stream of immigrants continues to crossed into the U.S., even as Gov. Doug Ducey, (R-Ariz.), prepares to tour the border to witness the…
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Jacumba wilderness a dangerous path for immigrants
JACUMBA, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – The El Centro Sector Border Patrol reported about 8,000 thousand apprehensions just last week. Jacumba and Ocotillo…
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El Centro Sector Border Patrol sees more apprehensions
The U.S. Border Patrol El Centro Sector says it’s seeing an increase in apprehensions since the ports of entry reopened for travel.…
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Border Patrol discusses desperate measures taken by undocumented immigrants
Undocumented immigrants are trying to enter the U.S. in any way possible. Some are trekking across the desert for days, hiding in small compartments,…
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Border Patrol agents rescue man attempting a water crossing
On December 1, Yuma Sector Border Patrol initiated a rescue for a migrant who attempted to swim across the Yuma Salinity…
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Yuma Sector Border Patrol reports thousands of apprehensions over holiday weekend
Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents had a busy holiday weekend.…
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Convicted drug smuggler rearrested near Andrade Port
Border Patrol agents say a convicted drug smuggler is back behind bars after he tried to illegally return to the U.S.…
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