YPD catches convict for violating probation
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Crimes include class-six felonies
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The Yuma Police Department arrested Joseph Valdez, and booked him at the Yuma County Detention Center Thursday for violating his probation orders.
Police deemed Valdez in violation of his original conviction:
Count Three: Disorderly Conduct, a class six felony
Count Two: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Involving Methamphetamine, a class six felony
On Thursday, October 26, 2017, Yuma courts convicted Valdez guilty for:
Felony of Taking Contraband into Correctional Facility
Misdemeanor of Possession or Use of Dangerous Drugs
Felony of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon/Dangerous Instrument
Welfare check leads to stash house discovery
Finding is result of multiple agencies
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - In collaboration with Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) and Yuma Police Department (YPD), the Yuma Sector Border Patrol arrested six illegally-present individuals after they were discovered in a stash house Tuesday afternoon.
Border Patrol agents responded to a request for assistance from law enforcement agencies at a trailer located in the Cottonwood Trailer Park at approximately 3 p.m.
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YCSO and YPD conducted the welfare check on the trailer following a report of suspicious activity. Both agencies then discovered six suspected immigrants inside.
Narcotics Task Force busts another couple for multiple drug possession
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Suspects allegedly destroyed evidence
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - On Wednesday, the Yuma County Narcotics Task Force (YCNTF) served a narcotics search warrant at a residence in the 1900 block of W. 9th Street.
Ashley Treat
The YCNTF is a multi-agency task force comprised of officers and agents from the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO), Yuma Police Department, U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and Homeland Security Investigations.
Authorities discovered four counterfeit fentanyl pills, approximately 2.1 grams of methamphetamine, about 18.5 grams of heroin and multiple items of paraphernalia. The estimated street value for the Heroin is estimated to be $925.00 dollars.
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YPD searches for missing man in Colorado River
Man last seen entering water near Gateway Park
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The search is on for a man last seen going into the Colorado River.
The man was last seen entering the water just after 10:30 Wednesday morning near Gateway park. He was not seen coming out.
The Yuma Police Department is on scene. Helicopters are searching from the air, and the dive team has been called out.
Stay with KYMA.com for breaking details on this story as they develop.
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Lisa Sturgis
Lisa Sturgis recently returned to KYMA as its Digital Content Director, but she and her family have a long history in the Desert Southwest.