Sex Crimes / Child Crimes / Domestic Violence
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This unit is responsible for the follow-up investigations of Child Crimes, Sex Crimes, Computer Forensics, Domestic Violence, and Missing Persons.
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9/11/2007Last Updated:
10/26/2009The Yuma Police Department Sex Crimes Detectives investigate indecent exposure, public sexual indecency, sexual abuse, sexual conduct with a minor, sexual assault of adults & children, sexual assault with a spouse, molestation of a child, possession of child pornographic material and sexual exploitation of minors under the age of 18.
In Yuma County, Amberly's Place, a Victim Advocacy Center, has been established to assist victims of violent crimes. This specially designed center, which is available for use by all law enforcement agencies and Child Protective Services (CPS), benefits both the investigations personnel and the victim by creating a one-stop facility for the investigative process and for crisis intervention. Detectives and CPS personnel specially trained in forensic interviewing may use the child friendly rooms for videotaping victim interviews.
Another benefit of this center is that forensic medical exams are offered on site. Doctors specializing in the examination and treatment of child abuse conduct these exams.
Victims are less traumatized by the amiable location, which provides crisis intervention and referral services to both the victim and his/her family. The Yuma County Attorney’s Office and CPS have offices at the Center, and are available for questions or referrals.
Contact Information
This unit is responsible for the follow-up investigations of Child Crimes, Sex Crimes, Computer Forensics, Domestic Violence, and Missing Persons.
| Detective | Assignment | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
| Lt. Lisa Colwell | Commander | (928) 373-4768 |
| Sgt. Don Willits | Supervisor | (928) 373-4662 |
| Det. Jim Hohl | Computer Forensics | (928) 373-4694 |
| Det. Tammy Kallinger | Child Sex Crimes | (928) 373-4690 |
| Det. Debbie Machin | Child Sex Crimes / Domestic Violence Cases | (928) 373-4726 |
| Det. Luis Marquez | Child Sex Crimes | (928) 373-4783 |
| Det. Miguel Sanchez | Child Sex Crimes / Sex Offenders | (928) 373-4689 |
| Det. Laura Scanlan | Domestic Violence Cases | (928) 373-4765 |
If you have information on a case or questions concerning a case you are involved in, call the detective assigned or e-mail the supervisor or e-mail Sgt. Don Willits. If you know the case number, please have it available so we may serve you more efficiently.
Related Links
Please note that the following link(s) are not part of the City of Yuma official website.
- Amberly's Place, a Victim Advocacy Center, has been established to assist victims of violent crimes.
- Arizona's Sex Offender InfoCenter provides information to the public concerning the location of sex offenders within Arizona.
