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.

Bomb Threat at Kofa High School: On Thursday, February 9, 2012, just after 2:00 pm, the Yuma Police Department received call in reference to a bomb threat at Kofa High School, 3100 South Avenue A. Kofa High School staff began to immediately evacuate the students and faculty. Continued... 2/9/2012
Project Drive Safe!: This week’s targeted roadway is 14th Avenue and the secondary roadway is undisclosed. Project Drive Safe! is a Public Awareness Campaign to encourage our community to drive safe. Continued... 2/9/2012
Motor Vehicle Collision With Injury on 40th Street: On Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 1607 hours a juvenile female was driving a 2003 Dodge Dakota pick-up truck eastbound on 40th Street between Mesa Avenue and Avenue 9E. The driver lost control and the truck rolled over several times. Continued... 2/7/2012
Attempted Homicide in the Area of 15th Avenue and 4th Street: When officers arrived a subject was located in that area with gunshots wounds. The victim was transported to Yuma Regional Medical Center for treatment. Continued... 2/5/2012
Criminal Damage (Graffiti): On Thursday, February 2, 2012 at approximately 8:30 am, a search warrant was served in the 1600 block West Colorado Street at the home of 18 year old Sergio Zirate. Zirate was linked to numerous incidents of graffiti. Continued... 2/3/2012
Search Warrant/Barricaded Subject on 8th Street: Once arriving at the trailer, officers made contact with an adult male and adult female outside of the trailer. Officers noticed an additional adult male still inside the trailer. Continued... 2/2/2012
Project Drive Safe!: This week’s targeted roadway is Arizona Avenue and the secondary roadway is undisclosed. Project Drive Safe! is a Public Awareness Campaign to encourage our community to drive safe. Continued... 2/2/2012
Witness Sought in Injury Collision on 32nd St and Cielo Verde Drive: On Monday, January 30, 2012 at 11:02 am, Yuma Police responded to an injury accident at 32nd Street and Cielo Verde Drive. Continued... 2/1/2012
Lekan Named Chief, Otero Deputy Chief of Yuma Police Department: City Administrator Greg Wilkinson on Monday named John Lekan as Chief of the Yuma Police Department and Susan Otero as Deputy Chief. Continued... 1/30/2012
Aggravated Robbery - 710 East 32nd Street: On Saturday, January 28, 2011, at 9:31 pm, Yuma Police Department Officers were dispatched to the Dominos, 710 East 32nd Street in reference to an Armed Robbery. Continued... 1/28/2012
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... 1/26/2012
Aggravated Assault - 800 Block South 10th Avenue: On Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 9:24 am, the Yuma Police Department received a report of an armed man that had restrained his elderly mother in their home in the 800 block South 10th Avenue. Continued... 1/25/2012
Tip-A-Cop Fundraiser at Chili's Restaurant: The Yuma Police Department is continuing our efforts to raise money for the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) for Special Olympics by kicking off another "Tip-A-Cop" event this Friday, January 27, 2012 from 11:00am - 9:00pm. Continued... 1/24/2012
Aggravated Robbery at the Smoke Shop: Investigation revealed two unknown male subjects entered The Smoke Shop located at 1225 W. 8th St. #B and acted as though they were going to pay for an item. When the cashier opened the cash register a subject sprayed the cashier with pepper spray. Continued... 1/21/2012
UPDATE: Shooting on South Virginia Drive: The shooting victim, identified as Alejandro Garza, 37 years old, called the police department from his residence in the 1600 East 27th Street to report he had been shot. Continued... 1/19/2012
Students at Kofa High School Under Investigation for Alleged Hazing: The Yuma Police Department has begun an investigation in reference to allegations of hazing by members of the Kofa High School Boys Soccer Team. Continued... 1/19/2012
Project Drive Safe!: This week’s targeted roadway is 32nd Street and the secondary roadway is undisclosed. Project Drive Safe! is a Public Awareness Campaign to encourage our community to drive safe. Continued... 1/19/2012
Shooting on South Virginia Drive: On Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at 10:08 am, the Yuma Police Department responded to a report of a shooting in the 2500 block South Virginia Drive. Officers were on scene within minutes, but the shooting victim had fled the scene in a vehicle. Continued... 1/18/2012
Motor Vehicle Collision with Injury on 4th Avenue: A 65-year-old pedestrian was crossing the roadway in the 2700 block of S. 4th Avenue when he was struck by a 25-year-old driver who was travelling northbound. Continued... 1/18/2012
Armed Robbery at Ramada Inn: The investigation revealed an unknown male entered the business, showed a gun to the on duty clerk and demanded money. An undisclosed amount of money was given to the subject who left on foot in an unknown direction. Continued... 1/16/2012
Armed Robbery at Subway: The investigation revealed an unknown male entered the business with a gun in his hand and demanded money. An undisclosed amount of money was given to the subject who left on foot in an unknown direction. Continued... 1/15/2012
Armed Robbery at Amalia’s Shoes: The investigation revealed an unknown male entered the business, indicated he had a gun in his pocket and demanded money. An undisclosed amount of money was given to the subject who left on foot in an unknown direction. Continued... 1/15/2012
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... 1/12/2012
Yuma Police Department Citizens Police Academy XV: The Yuma Police Department is now accepting applications for its upcoming Citizens Police Academy. Continued... 1/5/2012
Project Drive Safe!: This week’s targeted roadway is 32nd Street and the secondary roadway is undisclosed. Project Drive Safe! is a Public Awareness Campaign to encourage our community to drive safe. Continued... 1/5/2012

Older News Items

1/4/2012 City of Yuma Animal Control Services Media Invitation
1/4/2012 Aggravated Robbery at Jack and Rosie's Restaurant
1/2/2012 Non-Injury Accident - 16th Street and Intersection of Avenue B
12/31/2011 Arson/Trespass - 2400 Block of South 7th Avenue
12/31/2011 Injury Accident - 400 Block of West 28th Street
12/29/2011 Project Drive Safe!
12/29/2011 Armed Robbery - 1300 Block Alley Between 8th Street and 7th Street
12/22/2011 Project Drive Safe!
12/19/2011 Christmas Deliveries
12/19/2011 Drowning on East Mountain View Place
12/19/2011 Yuma Police & Santa to Visit Children at YRMC
12/17/2011 Aggravated Assault - Megan Snelling
12/15/2011 Project Drive Safe!
12/13/2011 Red & Blue Challenge
12/13/2011 Fatality Collision - 1000 Block West 24th Street
12/12/2011 Armed Robbery - Shell 138 E. 16th Street
12/8/2011 Project Drive Safe!
12/7/2011 Update: Suspect Sought in Kidnapping/Assault Arrested
12/6/2011 Suspect Sought in a Kidnapping/Assault Case
12/3/2011 Homicide - 400 Block of South 2nd Avenue
12/2/2011 Project Drive Safe!
12/2/2011 Tip-A-Cop at Chili's Restaurant
11/28/2011 2nd Annual Polar Plunge for Special Olympics
11/26/2011 Injury Accident at 32nd Street and Pacific Avenue
11/21/2011 Holiday Safety
11/20/2011 Injury Accident - Palo Verde Street and Avenue 3E
11/17/2011 Serious Injury Accident - 16th Street and 10th Avenue
11/17/2011 Project Drive Safe!
11/12/2011 Attempted Robbery - 8th Street and Avenue B
11/10/2011 Project Drive Safe!
11/9/2011 Two Teens Arrested for Graffiti
11/3/2011 Project Drive Safe
11/2/2011 Yuma Police Department Prescription Drug Collection Program
10/31/2011 Endangerment
10/31/2011 Reports of Alleged Shooting to Occur at Cibola High
10/30/2011 Robbery at Arizona Avenue Circle K
10/29/2011 Injury Accident 32nd Street and 8th Avenue - Witnesses Sought
10/27/2011 Project Drive Safe!
10/26/2011 Former YPD Sergeant Indicted on Two Felony Offenses
10/20/2011 YPD Sergeant Dismissed
10/20/2011 Project Drive Safe!
10/20/2011 National Take Back Initiative
10/17/2011 Halloween Safety Advisory
10/17/2011 2nd Annual Scary & Safe Trick or Treat at the Yuma Territorial Prison
10/13/2011 Surreptitious Videotaping and Voyeurism
10/13/2011 Project Drive Safe!
10/12/2011 Search Warrant Service
10/8/2011 Bank Robbery - Wells Fargo Bank located at 1 E. 16th Street
10/6/2011 Project Drive Safe!
10/3/2011 Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods (GAIN) Event
10/3/2011 Serious Injury Accident/Aggravated Assault 300 Block W. 39th St. UPDATED
10/3/2011 Fatality Collision - 3400 Block West 27th Street
10/2/2011 Armed Robbery 2500 Block of South Avenue B - CORRECTION
10/1/2011 Serious Injury Accident/Aggravated Assault 300 Block W. 39th St.
9/29/2011 Project Drive Safe!
9/27/2011 Citizen Recognized by Yuma Police Chief Geier
9/26/2011 Witness Sought in Injury Collision at 16th Street & Avenue C
9/22/2011 Project Drive Safe!
9/15/2011 Project Drive Safe!
9/13/2011 Threats Call at Yuma Veteran Affairs Clinic
9/10/2011 Man in Custody After Wounding Three Yuma County Sheriff Deputies
9/8/2011 Project Drive Safe!
8/27/2011 Arrest on Warrant
8/25/2011 Project Drive Safe!
8/23/2011 Criminal Damage to City Property
8/22/2011 Barricaded Subject - 9500 Block East 35th Street
8/18/2011 Project Drive Safe!
8/16/2011 Dove Season 2011
8/15/2011 YPD Officer Awarded 2011 Individual School Safety Award
8/11/2011 Project Drive Safe!
8/11/2011 Misconduct With Weapons In Local Hotel Parking Lot - UPDATED
8/5/2011 Robbery - Fairfield Inn
8/5/2011 Arson - 200 Block of South Madison
8/4/2011 Project Drive Safe!
7/29/2011 Project Drive Safe!
7/29/2011 Back to School Safety Tips
7/22/2011 Splash Out Crime Night
7/21/2011 Project Drive Safe!
7/14/2011 Project Drive Safe!
7/11/2011 Armed Robbery/Felony Flight
7/7/2011 Project Drive Safe!
7/5/2011 Shooting at Circle K on 32nd Street
6/30/2011 Project Drive Safe!
6/27/2011 Fatality Traffic Incident on Avenue B - UPDATE
6/27/2011 Drive-By Shooting at the Tropicana Club
6/27/2011 Injury Traffic Collision at Walgreens
6/26/2011 Project Drive Safe!
6/26/2011 Fatality Traffic Incident on Avenue B
6/24/2011 Robbery in the Area of 24th Street and Avenue C
6/22/2011 NICB Releases Top 10 Vehicle Theft Hot Spots
6/22/2011 Fireworks Advisory
6/17/2011 Project Drive Safe!
6/16/2011 Yuma Police Department Hispanic Citizens Police Academy I
6/14/2011 Injury Collision - County 14th Street and Avenue A
6/13/2011 Witness Sought in Injury Collision on 24th Street and Ridgeview Drive
6/10/2011 Project Drive Safe!
6/3/2011 Update - Multiple Shootings in Yuma
6/3/2011 Project Drive Safe!
6/2/2011 Multiple Shootings in Yuma
6/1/2011 Robbery Suspects Arrested
5/31/2011 Multi-Agency Memorial Day Weekend DUI Abatement Results
5/31/2011 Witness Sought in a Non-Injury Collision at Avenue 3E & Gila Ridge Road
5/27/2011 Project Drive Safe!
5/25/2011 Multi-Agency Memorial Day Weekend DUI Abatement
5/25/2011 Injury Accident Involving a School Bus - 3600 Block of 8 1/2 E Avenue
5/20/2011 G.R.E.A.T. Clean-Up Project
5/20/2011 National Missing Children's Day - Take 25
5/19/2011 Project Drive Safe!
5/18/2011 Witness Sought in Injury Collision on Redondo Drive
5/17/2011 Update - Death of Joshua Barron
5/16/2011 Click It or Ticket
5/16/2011 Fatality Collision In The Palo Verde Street And 28th Street
5/13/2011 Aggravated Assault in the 1900 block of South 4th Avenue
5/13/2011 Project Drive Safe!
5/12/2011 UPDATE: Injury Collision in the 1200 Block South 14th Avenue
5/11/2011 Injury Collision in the 1200 Block South 14th Avenue
5/6/2011 Suicidal Person - 1900 Block of Avenue A
5/6/2011 Project Drive Safe!
5/5/2011 Five Arrested for Armed Robbery
5/3/2011 Annual Law Enforcement Memorial
4/30/2011 Fatality Accident on 8th Street
4/30/2011 UPDATE Missing Juvenile FOUND
4/28/2011 Project Drive Safe!
4/25/2011 National Take Back Initiative
4/25/2011 Law Enforcement Torch Run
4/23/2011 Alleged Sexual Conduct With Minor At Castle Dome Middle School
4/22/2011 UPDATE: Missing Intellectually Disabled Adult FOUND
4/21/2011 G.R.E.A.T. Graffiti Clean-Up Project
4/21/2011 UPDATE - Death Investigation In Residence on West 15th Street
4/21/2011 Death Investigation In Residence on West 15th Street
4/21/2011 Man Arrested for Post Office Box Break-Ins
4/20/2011 Missing Intellectually Disabled Adult
4/20/2011 Suspect in Recent Armed Robberies
4/15/2011 Project Drive Safe!
4/14/2011 YPD Officer Awarded An Arizona Attorney General's Distinguished Service Award
4/8/2011 Project Drive Safe!
4/6/2011 Yuma Police Department Citizens Police Academy XIV
4/5/2011 Parents of Infant Arrested for Child Abuse Charges
4/3/2011 Injury Accident At Giss Parkway And Prison Hill Road
4/1/2011 Stolen Vehicle/Injury Accident At 10th Street And 4th Avenue
3/31/2011 Project Drive Safe!
3/30/2011 Bank Robbery at Mohave Bank - $1500 Reward
3/25/2011 UPDATE - Death Investigation Of Joshua Barron
3/25/2011 Project Drive Safe!
3/19/2011 Project Drive Safe!
3/16/2011 Reminder: Polar Plunge for Special Olympics
3/15/2011 Schools Get Locked Down
3/14/2011 Yuma Police Department Hispanic Citizens Police Academy I / Departamento De Policía De Yuma Academia De Policía Para Ciudadanos Hispanos
3/14/2011 Designate a Sober Driver for St. Patrick's Day
3/11/2011 Project Drive Safe!
3/9/2011 Fraud Awareness
3/8/2011 Fatality Collision - 4th Avenue and Catalina Drive
3/4/2011 Burglary at O.C. Johnson
3/4/2011 Project Drive Safe!
3/2/2011 UPDATE - Bank Robbery at Mohave State Bank
2/28/2011 Illegal Use of Prescription Drugs Sends Four Teens to the Hospital
2/24/2011 2010: Crime on the Decline
2/24/2011 Project Drive Safe! 2011
2/24/2011 YPD Officer, Supervisor & Civilian Employee of the Year
2/23/2011 Annual Vehicle Theft Prevention & Awareness Day
2/19/2011 Low-Level Flooding/Water-Related Incidents
2/19/2011 Significant Injury Accident - County 13th Street Near Avenue 3E
2/19/2011 Vehicle vs. Structure – 1900 Block of South 37th Drive
2/17/2011 Project Drive Safe! 2011
2/11/2011 Project Drive Safe! 2011
2/10/2011 Update - City of Yuma Targets Abandonded Vehicles