On Sunday, November 8, 2009 at 12:04 pm, Yuma Police Officers began an investigation in reference to continuous sexual abuse.
The initial investigation revealed Jim Gaines, 51 years old of Yuma, had been sexually abusing the female victim beginning in 1999. Gaines was later located and arrested at 7 pm. Gaines was booked into the Yuma County Detention Facility for:
- Continuous sexual abuse
- Sexual conduct with a minor
- Child molestation
Today, Gaines had his initial appearance at Yuma Justice Court and held on no bond. The case is currently under investigation.
The Yuma Police Department encourages anybody with any information about this investigation to please call Detective Miguel Sanchez at (928) 373-4670 or 78-Crime to remain anonymous.
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- Updated Storm Related Information as of August 28th
The City of Yuma continues to assess and respond to damage as a result of Thursday night’s storm: temporary shelter at the North End Community Center, power outages, "Green Waste" drop-off location, trash collection and "helpful" numbers. Continued... 8/28/2010
- Updated Storm Related Information
Temporary shelter at the North End Community Center, continued travel advisories, how to report damage & a new drop-off location for "Green Waste" Continued... 8/27/2010
- August 26th Storm UPDATE
Storm-related calls for service ranged from business & residential structural damages, flooding, downed trees, downed power lines, power outages, stalled vehicles and numerous alarm calls. Continued... 8/27/2010
- August 26th Storm: Street Closures and Information
Power lines and poles damaged, significant roadway closures and other issues and the North End Community Center is open for evacuees. Continued... 8/27/2010
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