Authorities said when the sergeant attempted to take the suspect into custody, the suspect attacked the sergeant and was able to get him in a chokehold.
The Pipeline Fire burning on the Coconino National Forest north of Flagstaff is now 50% at just over 26,000 acres. Fire managers say the first significant rainfall of the monsoon Saturday helped minimize its spread. They Haywire Fire is now 40% contained.
Managers on the Pipeline Fire say it’s reached more than 22,000. Calmer winds and more favorable firefighting conditions Tuesday allowed for strong aerial firefighting operations. Sling bucket helicopters and DC10 slurry bombers worked non-stop through the day.