Suspected arsonist in Yuma motel fire back in court
A suspected arsonist in connection with the Fifth Avenue motel fire was back in court Wednesday afternoon, where both the state and defense debated…
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Suspects formally charged in fraud and theft case
Two suspects involved in a string of theft and fraudulent acts went before a judge yesterday. Both, 29-year-old Carlos Omar Gonzalez and 40-year-old…
Continue ReadingMichael Avenatti, newly sentenced for extortion, faces trial this week for allegedly defrauding clients
By Erica Orden, CNN Michael Avenatti, the celebrity lawyer who rose to fame as an antagonist of former President Donald Trump, faces opening…
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Yuma man accused of attempted murder faces judge
The man accused of trying to kill multiple people after ramming his car into a home was back in court today where he was formally charged.…
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YCSO: Deputies crack ongoing cases of mail theft and fraud
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) announced Monday its investigators have solved a series of mail theft and fraud cases dating back to…
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Coroner releases name of man killed in officer-involved shooting in Calexico
The Imperial County Sheriff’s Office Coroner Unit on Monday identified the man killed in an officer-involved shooting in Calexico last…
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YPD speaks following arrest of alleged attempted homicide suspect
Yuma Police Department tells us 36 year-old Eduardo Gonzalez allegedly assaulted multiple victims then started intentionally striking the residence…
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Arizona police investigate a deadly shooting rampage across three crime scenes
The Tucson Police Department (TPD) is currently investigating a deadly shooting spree which wreaked havoc across the City of Tucson…
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Motor vehicle collision closes 32nd Street between Avenue 5 1/2E and Avenue 6E until further notice
Just after 9 Saturday evening, the Yuma Police Department responded to a call involving, yet again, another vehicular…
Continue ReadingPolice say 3 people were wounded in a shooting outside Nationals Park that sent players and fans scrambling during a game
By Gregory Clary and Dakin Andone, CNN Three people were injured in a shooting Saturday night outside Nationals Park in Washington, DC, sending…
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YPD: Suspect arrested after assaulting victim, crashing into house
The Yuma Police Department (YPD) received a 911 call Saturday regarding a residential disturbance in the 700 block of 1st Avenue at about 2:46 in the…
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Yuma man formally charged with child sex abuse
A Yuma man has been formally charged with 8 felonies all involving sexual contact with girls under the age of 15. …
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ICSO: Crime syndicate bust turns up stolen merchandise and child porn
The Imperial County Sheriff’s Office (ICSO) says it has uncovered a slew of crimes, and made more than a dozen arrests in connection with them.…
Continue ReadingNFL star Richard Sherman arrested in domestic violence case, police say
By Ray Sanchez and Homero De la Fuente, CNN NFL star Richard Sherman was arrested early Wednesday after allegedly trying to break into the home of…
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Man arrested for alleged sexual abuse of two juveniles
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office says it received reports of a possible sexual abuse case on Tuesday morning. Deputies say two juvenile victims at…
Continue ReadingJustice Department watchdog blasts FBI’s handling of allegations against Larry Nassar
By Christina Carrega, Evan Perez and Devan Cole, CNN FBI officials investigating allegations of sexual abuse by disgraced USA Gymnastics doctor Larry…
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Somerton police searching for aggravated assault suspect
Police believe Felix may be hiding out in Yuma or Phoenix. He may also be driving a stolen vehicle described as a white 2009 four-door Chevrolet…
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Level 3 sex offender reports new address in Yuma
YCSO says on July 29, 2008, Martinez pled guilty to luring a minor for sexual exploitation. The victim is a 13-years-old known to him. A judge…
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Police search for person of interest in vehicle theft
Anyone with information on this case call Somerton Police Department at (928) 722-7326 or 78-Crime to remain…
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Fugitive couple arrested in Arizona
Police arrested a fugitive couple in Arizona in connection with a fatal shooting out of North…
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