Things To Know
Address uncertainties, answer questions and learn new things. From time to time, this is where the City of Yuma Police Department will share snippets of information with you.
- Homicide - County 16th and Avenue 3 1/2 E
On Monday, May 13, 2013 at 11:42 p.m., Yuma Police officers responded to the area of County 16th and Avenue 3 1/2 E for a report of a deceased subject in the groves. Continued... 05/17/2013
- Attempted Homicide - 8th Street and Avenue A
On Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 Officers responded to the YRMC ER reference a victim with gun shot wounds. Continued... 05/16/2013
- Project Drive Safe!
This week's targeted roadway is 16th Street and the secondary roadway is undisclosed. Project Drive Safe! is a Public Awareness Campaign to encourage our community to drive safe. Continued... 05/16/2013
- Update: Shooting - 100 Block S.10th Avenue
On Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at approximately 8:05 a.m., Yuma Police Officers responded to the 100 block S.10th Avenue in reference to shots fired. Continued... 05/16/2013
- Fire House Facts & Tips on Water Safety
From Sunday May 5, 2013 through Saturday May 11, 2013 the Yuma Fire Department responded to 219 emergency calls for service. Continued... 05/16/2013
- Update: Attempted Homicide - 600 Block of East 25th Street
On Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at about 10: 35 p.m., Yuma Police Officers responded to the 600 block of East 25th Street for a report of shots fired. Continued... 05/16/2013
- Update: Shooting - 100 Block S.10th Avenue
On Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at approximately 8:05 a.m., Yuma Police Officers responded to the 100 block S.10th Avenue in reference to shots fired. Continued... 05/15/2013
- Update: Shooting - 100 Block S.10th Avenue
On Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at approximately 8:05 a.m., Yuma Police Officers responded to the 100 block S.10th Avenue in reference to shots fired. Continued... 05/14/2013
- Shots Fired - 600 Block of East Robin Lane
On Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at approximately 0041 a.m., Yuma Police Officers responded to the 600 block of East Robin Lane in reference to shots fired. Continued... 05/14/2013
- Public Safety Open House
The City of Yuma Police and Fire Departments are hosting a Public Safety open house/community event at the Yuma Police Department Substation, 6390 E. 26th Street, on Saturday May 18th, 2013, from 10am to 2pm. Continued... 05/10/2013
- Project Drive Safe!
This week's targeted roadway is 24th Street and the secondary roadway is undisclosed. Project Drive Safe! is a Public Awareness Campaign to encourage our community to drive safe. Continued... 05/09/2013
- Annual Law Enforcement Memorial
On Wednesday, May 15th the Fraternal Order of Police, Yuma Lodge #24 will host the Annual Law Enforcement Memorial Day Services at the Quartermaster Depot, 201 North 4th Avenue. Continued... 05/07/2013
- Deceased Person
On Sunday, May 5, 2013 at approximately 1955, a subject who was crossing through a vacant lot located behind the 2200 block of Elks Lane observed a male subject who was not breathing and notified authorities. Continued... 05/07/2013
- Project Drive Safe!
This week's targeted roadway is 24th Street and the secondary roadway is undisclosed. Project Drive Safe! is a Public Awareness Campaign to encourage our community to drive safe. Continued... 05/02/2013
- Project Drive Safe!
This week's targeted roadway is 16th Street and the secondary roadway is undisclosed. Project Drive Safe! is a Public Awareness Campaign to encourage our community to drive safe. Continued... 04/26/2013
- Multiple Armed Robberies
On Tuesday, April 23 armed robberies werereported at Tacos Mi Rancho, CMS Market and .C. Liquor. It is believed at this time that all three of these incidents are related. No one was hurt during any of the robberies. Continued... 04/24/2013
- Dangerous Drugs For Sale
On April 24th at approximately 12:27 am, officers with the Yuma Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit (CSU) performed a traffic stop on a Dodge pickup truck driven by Kelly Ann Oliver in the 300 Block East 24th Street for a civil traffic violation. Continued... 04/24/2013
- Found Item: Currency
On Monday, January 14th, a change purse containing money was located in the 2800 block of south Avenue A and turned into the Yuma Police Department. Continued... 04/23/2013
- Injury Traffic Collision 32nd Street and Pacific Avenue
On Saturday, April 20th, 2013, at 2304 hours, Yuma Police Department personnel responded to the area of 32nd Street and Pacific Avenue for a report of an injury traffic collision involving one car, and several motorcycles. Continued... 04/21/2013
- National Take Back Initiative
The Drug Enforcement Administration along with state and local law enforcement and community partners announced a sixth nationwide prescription drug “Take-Back” initiative that seeks to prevent increased pill abuse and theft. Continued... 04/19/2013
- Yuma County-Wide Law Enforcement Agencies Address the Ban on Synthetic Drugs
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"Spice" and "Bath salts" are chemical replicas of marijuana, ecstasy, cocaine and methamphetamines. Until now these dangerous drugs have been retailed all over our state. Continued... 04/19/2013
- Aggravated Assault - Yuma High School
On Friday April 19, 2013 at 9:51 am, Yuma Police Officers responded to Yuma High School for an officer who was assaulted by a student while investigating a drug offense. Continued... 04/19/2013
- Attempted Homicide on South 6th Avenue
On Friday, April 19th, 2013, at about 2205 hrs, Yuma Police Department personnel responded to the 1200 block of South 6th Avenue for a report of gun shots fired in the area. Continued... 04/19/2013
- Endangerment - 1800 Block S. 3rd Avenue
On Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at approximately 10:24 a.m., officers responded to the 1800 Block S. 3rd Avenue in reference to shots fired. Continued... 04/17/2013
- Update - Homicide
On Saturday April 6th, 2013 at approx. 1430 hours, Jorge Humberto Rios, 20, aka: Pelon was arrested by the San Luis Police Department in San Luis Arizona. Continued... 04/06/2013
Older News Items
- 04/05/2013 Project Drive Safe!
- 04/05/2013 House Fire - Engler Avenue and 25th Street
- 04/03/2013 Hindering Prosecution Tampering with Evidence
- 03/31/2013 Update: Homicide - County 17th and Avenue 2E
- 03/30/2013 Aggravated Robbery Near Food City
- 03/30/2013 Update: Homicide - County 17th and Avenue 2E
- 03/29/2013 Eastern Yuma Community Policing Detail
- 03/28/2013 Update: Homicide - County 17th and Avenue 2E
- 03/28/2013 Project Drive Safe!
- 03/27/2013 Misconduct with a Weapon at Gila Ridge High School
- 03/27/2013 Update: Homicide - County 17th and Avenue 2E
- 03/26/2013 Update: Homicide - County 17th and Avenue 2E
- 03/26/2013 Update: Homicide - County 17th and Avenue 2E
- 03/25/2013 Suspected Wanted for Questioning in Homicide Investigation - Jose Jimenez
- 03/25/2013 Disturbance With A Gun
- 03/24/2013 Update: Aggravated Assault - 6th Street and Orange Avenue
- 03/24/2013 Aggravated Assault - 6th Street and Orange Avenue
- 03/22/2013 Schools Lockdown
- 03/22/2013 Injury Traffic Collision - 200 block of East 26th Street
- 03/22/2013 Suspicious Death - County 17th and Avenue 2E
- 03/22/2013 Update: Homicide - County 17th and Avenue 2E
- 03/21/2013 Project Drive Safe!
- 03/19/2013 Barricaded Suicidal Subject - 2300 Block of Carol Avenue
- 03/19/2013 School Lockdowns Lifted; Kennedy Lane/Loop Closed 22nd to 24th Streets
- 03/16/2013 Injury Accident - 24th Street and Avenue B
- 03/15/2013 Project Drive Safe!
- 03/14/2013 YPD Grand Opening Ceremony For Our New Araby Substation
- 03/08/2013 Project Drive Safe!
- 03/07/2013 Polar Plunge for Special Olympics
- 03/02/2013 Aggravated Assault
- 03/01/2013 Attempted Homicide/Armed Robbery - 100 Block of S. 9th Avenue
- 02/28/2013 Arrest on Warrant Armed Robbery Suspect
- 02/28/2013 Project Drive Safe!
- 02/27/2013 Update - Barricaded Subject on 11th Avenue
- 02/26/2013 Update on Two Recent Armed Robberies
- 02/25/2013 Project Drive Safe!
- 02/22/2013 Recent Reports of Theft and Criminal Damage of Mailboxes
- 02/19/2013 Armed Robbery Update
- 02/18/2013 Armed Robbery - Ramada Inn
- 02/18/2013 Burglary/Felony Flight
- 02/14/2013 Aggravated Assault - 1100 Block W. 23rd Street
- 02/14/2013 Project Drive Safe!
- 02/13/2013 Mr. G's Restaurant Burglary
- 02/12/2013 Witnesses Sought in Injury Collision on 16th Street and Arizona Avenue
- 02/08/2013 Project Drive Safe!
- 02/08/2013 Attempted Homicide - 934 S. 13th Avenue
- 02/08/2013 Update on Court Escape, Corrective Actions
- 02/05/2013 Rancho Viejo Lockdown - UPDATED
- 01/31/2013 Project Drive Safe!
- 01/30/2013 Update - Armed Robberies
- 01/29/2013 Armed Robbery at 32nd Street Ramada Inn
- 01/28/2013 Recent Vehicle Burglary Trend
- 01/27/2013 Armed Robbery - 1100 Block of S. 5th Avenue
- 01/27/2013 Armed Robbery - El Encanto Apartments
- 01/25/2013 Arson on the 2200 block of West 22nd St.
- 01/25/2013 Project Drive Safe!
- 01/23/2013 Update - Aggravated Assault - 3780 S. 4th Avenue
- 01/23/2013 Witness Sought in Fatality Collision
- 01/23/2013 Escapee - More Info
- 01/21/2013 Fatality Vehicle Collision - 400 Block of West 24th Street
- 01/20/2013 Drive-By Shooting - 500 Block of S. Magnolia Avenue
- 01/19/2013 Shots Fired - 600 Block of S. 1st Avenue
- 01/18/2013 Project Drive Safe!
- 01/18/2013 Suspicious Incident - Gila Vista Junior High
- 01/12/2013 Aggravated Assault - 3780 S. 4th Avenue
- 01/11/2013 Project Drive Safe!
- 01/11/2013 Tip-A-Cop Fundraiser at Chili's Restaurant
- 01/10/2013 Update: Homicide - First United Methodist Church
- 01/10/2013 Yuma Police Department Citizens Police Academy XVI
- 01/09/2013 Armed Robbery - Madison Avenue on 1st Street
- 01/06/2013 Update: Unknown Death - 298 W. 3rd Street
- 01/05/2013 Unknown Death - 298 W. 3rd Street
- 01/04/2013 Motor Vehicle and Bicyclist Collision with Injuries on 4th Avenue
- 01/03/2013 Project Drive Safe!
- 01/03/2013 Bank Robbery Update - Mohave State Bank
- 01/01/2013 Armed Robbery - Subway
- 12/31/2012 Project Drive Safe!
- 12/28/2012 Impaired Driving Enforcement Detail
- 12/26/2012 New Year's Eve Reminder
- 12/26/2012 Barricaded Subject on Sth. 12th Drive
- 12/25/2012 Homicide in the Area of 19th Street and Madison Avenue - UPDATED
- 12/20/2012 Project Drive Safe!
- 12/19/2012 Christmas Deliveries
- 12/19/2012 Yuma Police & Santa to Visit Children at YRMC
- 12/16/2012 Robbery - DD’s Discount Store
- 12/13/2012 Project Drive Safe!
- 12/11/2012 Disorderly Conduct - Sam’s Club
- 12/11/2012 Update: Bank Robbery - Mohave State Bank
- 12/11/2012 Bank Robbery - 1800 S. 4th Avenue
- 12/09/2012 Aggravated Assault - 2900 Block of S. 1st Avenue
- 12/06/2012 Project Drive Safe!
- 12/04/2012 Shop With A Cop
- 12/04/2012 Armed Robbery - Circle K
- 12/02/2012 Armed Robbery - McDonalds Restaurant
- 11/30/2012 Armed Robbery at Domino's Pizza on 4th Avenue
- 11/29/2012 Project Drive Safe!
- 11/26/2012 Impaired Driving Enforcement Detail
- 11/23/2012 Attempted Homicide on 26th Drive
- 11/22/2012 Armed Robbery at Barneys Gas Station
- 11/21/2012 Project Drive Safe!
- 11/20/2012 Impaired Driving Enforcement Detail for Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend
