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.

Project Drive Safe!: This week’s intersection will be 16th Street Construction Corridor and the target roadway is 32nd Street. Project Drive Safe! is a Public Awareness Campaign to encourage our community to drive safe. Continued... 3/12/2010
Impaired Driving Checkpoint: Saint Patrick’s Day: The Yuma Police Department, in an effort to provide for a safer community, will be conducting an impaired driving checkpoint on Saint Patrick’s Day, March 17th, 2010. Continued... 3/11/2010
Census Campaign Warning: The Yuma Police Department reminds the community to be vigilant during the U.S. Census Bureau's 2010 Census campaign and to watch for potential census scams. Continued... 3/8/2010
Aggravated Assault: In the morning hours of 03-04-10, Winterhaven residents/brothers Manuel (20) and Armando Galindo (22) drove around the Yuma area and committed several acts of aggravated assault Continued... 3/5/2010
UPDATE: Fatal Accident On Avenue B At 13th Place: On 03-04-10 at 2052 hours Yuma Police and Fire personnel responded to a vehicle vs. pedestrian accident at Avenue B and 13th Place. Continued... 3/5/2010
Fatal Accident On Avenue B At 13th Place: On 03-04-10 at 2055 hours a 50 year old white female was crossing Avenue B at 13th Place when she was struck by a south bound 2004 Honda passenger car driven by 27 year old black male traveling in the #2 lane. Continued... 3/4/2010
Suspicious Death At The Lee Hotel: On Thursday, March 4th, 2010, at 1703 hrs, the Yuma Police Department responded to the Lee Hotel at 390 S. Main Street for a female adult not breathing. Continued... 3/4/2010
Project Drive Safe!: This week’s intersection will be 16th Street and Yuma Palms Parkway and the target roadway is Avenue C. Project Drive Safe! is a Public Awareness Campaign to encourage our community to drive safe. Continued... 3/4/2010
Aggravated Assault at Local Hotel: A 53 year old male resident of Idaho was allegedly stabbed in the abdomen by his 51 year old wife during a domestic disturbance. Continued... 2/27/2010
Aggravated Assault: On Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 at 9:11 pm, Yuma Police Officers were dispatched to Woodard Junior High School at 2250 South 8th Avenue in reference a weapon violation. Continued... 2/26/2010
Project Drive Safe!: This week’s intersection and target roadway are undisclosed. Project Drive Safe! is a Public Awareness Campaign to encourage our community to drive safe. Continued... 2/26/2010
Yuma Police Department Citizens Police Academy XIII: The Yuma Police Department is now accepting applications for its upcoming Citizens Police Academy. Continued... 2/25/2010
Strong Arm Robbery Outside Red’s Bird Cage: On 02/19/10 at approximately 0045 hours a 25 year old male was assaulted outside Red’s Bird Cage, 231 S Main Street by a Hispanic male while two other Hispanic males stood by. Continued... 2/19/2010
Project Drive Safe!: This week’s intersection will be 4th Avenue and 24th Street and the target roadway is 4th Avenue. Project Drive Safe! is a Public Awareness Campaign to encourage our community to drive safe Continued... 2/18/2010
Aggravated Assault: On 02-17-10 at approximately 2025 hours a 64 year old male was shot in the left forearm while driving in the 700 block of S. 4th Avenue. Continued... 2/17/2010
Yuma Police Department Citizens Police Academy XIII: The Yuma Police Department is now accepting applications for its upcoming Citizens Police Academy. Continued... 2/16/2010
Armed Robbery Near 8th Street And Magnolia: On 2/13/10 at approximately 0400 hours a 30 year old male and a 21 year old female were walking near the intersection of 8th Street and Magnolia. Continued... 2/13/2010
Project Drive Safe!: This week’s intersection and target roadway are undisclosed. Project Drive Safe! is a Public Awareness Campaign to encourage our community to drive safe. Continued... 2/12/2010
Injury Accident At 11th Street And 5th Avenue: On Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at about 1645 hours a rollover accident occurred at 11th Street and 5th Avenue. Continued... 2/10/2010
Lock-Down At Crane Middle School: On 2-9-10 it was reported to the Crane Middle School Administration that a student may have a gun on campus. Around 0918 hours Crane Middle School went into a lock-Down. Continued... 2/10/2010
Traffic Collision On 18th Avenue: On Friday, February 5th, 2010, at 1805 hrs, the Yuma Police Department responded to the 2600 Blk S. 18th Avenue for a report of an injury traffic collision. Continued... 2/5/2010
Project Drive Safe!: This week’s intersection will be the 16th Street Construction Corridor and the target roadway is 16th Street. Project Drive Safe! is a Public Awareness Campaign to encourage our community to drive safe. Continued... 2/4/2010
Injury Collision On West 1st Street: On Thursday, February 04, 2010 at 6:58 am, Yuma Police Officers responded to the 1400 block West 1st Street in reference to a vehicle versus pedestrian collision. Continued... 2/4/2010
Injury Traffic Collision On 8th St: On Saturday, January 30th, 2010, at about 0937 hrs, Yuma Police Department personnel responded to 8th St./21st Ave. for a report of an injury accident involving a pedestrian. Continued... 1/30/2010
Project Drive Safe!: This week’s intersection and target roadway are undisclosed. Project Drive Safe! is a Public Awareness Campaign to encourage our community to drive safe. Continued... 1/28/2010

Older News Items

1/28/2010 Drive By Shooting In The Area Of 16th Street And 44th Avenue
1/24/2010 Injury Traffic Collision On 4th Avenue
1/23/2010 Drive-By Shooting At West 20th Lane Residence
1/22/2010 Aggravated Robbery at Navy Federal Credit Union
1/22/2010 Injury Collision In The 3800 Block Of South Ave 8 1/2 E
1/22/2010 Project Drive Safe!
1/20/2010 Community Training Opportunity
1/20/2010 Armed Robbery at 16th Street Chevron
1/15/2010 Found Military Property
1/14/2010 Project Drive Safe!
1/14/2010 Armed Robbery
1/8/2010 Project Drive Safe!
1/3/2010 Aggravated Assault at the Regency Square Apartments
1/3/2010 Armed Robbery in the 3700 Block of S. 4th Avenue
1/2/2010 Armed Robbery on West 21st Street
1/2/2010 Murder Investigation Update: Joseph Loera
12/30/2009 Project Drive Safe!
12/28/2009 New Year's Eve Reminder
12/27/2009 Fatality Traffic Collision Intersection of County 16 Street and Avenue 3 East
12/23/2009 Christmas Deliveries
12/22/2009 Project Drive Safe!
12/21/2009 Homicide In The Area Of 15th Street And 9th Avenue
12/21/2009 Injury Accident On Business Route 8
12/21/2009 Yuma Police, McGruff & Santa to Visit Children at YRMC
12/21/2009 Update: Homicide In The Area Of 15th Street And 9th Avenue
12/18/2009 Project Drive Safe!
12/12/2009 Deceased Person
12/11/2009 Project Drive Safe!
12/10/2009 Motorcycle Accident On Avenue 3E
12/5/2009 Update - Injury Accident
12/5/2009 Aggravated Assault
12/4/2009 Injury Accident
12/4/2009 Project Drive Safe!
11/30/2009 Robbery At South 4th Avenue Chevron
11/25/2009 Police K-9, Rudy Dies
11/25/2009 Project Drive Safe!
11/24/2009 Holiday Safety
11/23/2009 City of Yuma Parks & Recreation Storage Area Buglarized
11/20/2009 Project Drive Safe!
11/14/2009 Armed Robbery: 8th Street And Avenue A
11/12/2009 Attempted Homicide (YPD 09-56520)
11/10/2009 Project Drive Safe!
11/9/2009 Yuma Man Arrested for Continuous Sexual Abuse
11/6/2009 Adrian Covarrubias Arrested
11/5/2009 Project Drive Safe! 2009
11/4/2009 Adult Posing as a High School Student Arrested
10/29/2009 Impaired Driving Enforcement Detail
10/29/2009 Project Drive Safe! 2009
10/22/2009 Project Drive Safe! 2009
10/21/2009 Non-Injury Accident
10/20/2009 Search Warrants Served for Ongoing Attempted Murder Investigations
10/19/2009 Project Drive Safe! 2009
10/19/2009 Halloween Candy Screening Event and Safety Tips
10/9/2009 Project Drive Safe! 2009
10/7/2009 Yuma County Library Buglarized
10/6/2009 Michael McCormick Arrested
10/6/2009 Getting Arizonans Involved in Neighborhoods (GAIN) Event
10/1/2009 Project Drive Safe! 2009
9/28/2009 Attempted Homicide
9/24/2009 Yuma Police Department Citizens Police Academy XII
9/24/2009 Project Drive Safe! 2009
9/11/2009 Yuma Man Arrested For Kidnapping
9/10/2009 Single Vehicle Accident
9/10/2009 Project Drive Safe! 2009
9/8/2009 YPD Sponsored Child Seat Inspection Event
9/3/2009 Project Drive Safe! 2009
9/1/2009 Update Fatality Collision
8/31/2009 Fatality Collision on Airport Loop
8/28/2009 Bank Robbery at National Bank
8/26/2009 Project Drive Safe! 2009
8/25/2009 Robbery at Chevron
8/24/2009 Dove Season 2009
8/20/2009 Project Drive Safe! 2009
8/14/2009 Sexual Conduct With a Minor
8/14/2009 Project Drive Safe! 2009
8/6/2009 Project Drive Safe! 2009
8/6/2009 Back To School Safety Tips
8/5/2009 Chief Geier Announces YPD Re-Organization
7/30/2009 Project Drive Safe! 2009
7/29/2009 Arrested Michael Morales
7/28/2009 Public Safety Communications Manager Chosen to Serve on National 9-1-1 Education Advisory Board
7/27/2009 Update - Fatal Vehicle Collision - Driver Identified
7/24/2009 Fatal Vehicle Collision - Update
7/24/2009 Fatality Accident - Road Closure
7/23/2009 Suspect Wanted: Michael Morales
7/23/2009 Marijuana Smuggling - Arrest
7/22/2009 Project Drive Safe! 2009
7/16/2009 Project Drive Safe! 2009
7/13/2009 Update Suicide
7/9/2009 Deceased Person
7/9/2009 Project Drive Safe! 2009
7/9/2009 Update Attempted Homicide
7/8/2009 Attempted Homicide
7/6/2009 DUI Detail Update
7/2/2009 National Vehicle Theft Protection Month
7/2/2009 Project Drive Safe! 2009
6/30/2009 Impaired Driving Enforcement Detail: 4th of July Weekend
6/30/2009 Fireworks Are Illegal
6/25/2009 Project Drive Safe! 2009
6/23/2009 Update Homicide
6/23/2009 Armed Robbery
6/18/2009 Update Attempted Homicide
6/18/2009 Project Drive Safe! 2009
6/17/2009 YPD Citizens Police Academy XII
6/16/2009 Shooting
6/12/2009 Yuma Teen Arrested for Multiple Graffiti Related Offenses
6/11/2009 Yuma Police Department Open House
6/11/2009 Project Drive Safe! 2009
6/10/2009 Drive By Shooting
6/10/2009 Possession of Marijuana for Sale
6/9/2009 YPD Officer Arrested for Theft
6/9/2009 Press Conference
6/5/2009 Gang Search Warrant Service
6/5/2009 Project Drive Safe! 2009
6/4/2009 Theft of Vehicle
6/1/2009 Local High School Students Attending A Week Long Law Enforcement Academy
5/29/2009 Special Enforcement Unit Training in the 1600 Block South 4th Avenue
5/29/2009 Possession of Drugs For Sale & Weapon Violations
5/29/2009 Project Drive Safe! 2009
5/28/2009 Update Fatality Accident
5/28/2009 Yuma Police Department Citizens Police Academy XII
5/26/2009 Memorial Weekend Update
5/26/2009 Update Injury Accident
5/23/2009 Injury Accident
5/22/2009 Residential Burglaries
5/21/2009 Project Drive Safe! 2009
5/19/2009 Memorial Weekend Advisory
5/18/2009 Arson
5/15/2009 Citizen Watch Webpage
5/14/2009 Project Drive Safe! 2009
5/12/2009 We Have A Little Emergency Program
5/12/2009 Inagural YPD Sponsored Child Seat Inspection Event
5/11/2009 Attempted Homicide
5/11/2009 Annual Law Enforcement Memorial
5/7/2009 Over the Counter, Prescription and Illicit Drug Use
5/7/2009 Project Drive Safe! 2009
5/6/2009 Impaired Driving Enforcement Detail: Cinco De Mayo
4/30/2009 Community Training Opportunity Crime Free Multi-Housing Program
4/30/2009 Impaired Driving Enforcement Detail: Cinco De Mayo
4/30/2009 Project Drive Safe! 2009
4/29/2009 Fraud Schemes: "Black Money"
4/24/2009 Project Drive Safe! 2009
4/22/2009 Law Enforcement Torch Run
4/20/2009 Update Fatal Accident
4/17/2009 Serious Injury Accident
4/17/2009 Project Drive Safe! 2009
4/14/2009 Impaired Driving Enforcement Detail Update
4/13/2009 National Public Safety Telecommunications Week
4/10/2009 Impaired Driving Enforcement Detail
4/10/2009 Project Drive Safe! 2009
4/2/2009 Project Drive Safe! 2009
4/1/2009 Project Drive Safe! Expanding
3/27/2009 Fraud
3/27/2009 Project Drive Safe! 2009
3/26/2009 Vehicle Burglary
3/19/2009 Project Drive Safe! 2009
3/19/2009 Wal-Mart Shooting Text is a Hoax
3/18/2009 Disruption of an Educational Facility
3/16/2009 Armed Robbery at Arby's Restaurant
3/16/2009 Impaired Driving Enforcement Detail
3/12/2009 Project Drive Safe! 2009
3/10/2009 Update: Fatal Accident
3/9/2009 Fatal Accident
3/5/2009 Project Drive Safe! 2009
3/4/2009 Theft of Vehicle
3/2/2009 Wanted: Octavio Cervantes
2/27/2009 Fourth Annual Vehicle Theft Prevention & Awareness Day
2/26/2009 Project Drive Safe! 2009
2/25/2009 Captured: Ronald Oran
2/24/2009 Wanted: Ronald Oran
2/24/2009 Armed Robbery
2/20/2009 Project Drive Safe! 2009
2/18/2009 Robbery
2/17/2009 Inagural YPD Sponsored Child Seat Inspection Event