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.
A number of officers responded and secured the area. OC Johnson School was locked down for approximately 10 minutes. Officers with the Hostage Negotiations Team contacted the suspect, 63 year old Robert Hockman, by phone. Hockman agreed to voluntarily come out of his home and was taken into custody.
The elderly mother was located inside and treated by members of the Yuma Fire Department. She was transported to the Yuma Regional Medical Center for a pre-existing medical condition. The firearms located inside the residence were collected for safekeeping.
Hockman was also transported to the Yuma Regional Medical Center for a mental evaluation and the case will be forwarded to the Yuma County Attorney’s Officer for review of aggravated assault per domestic violence.
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- Criminal Damage (Graffiti)
On Thursday, February 16, 2012 at approximately 12:31 pm, 17 year old Jesus Martinez was arrested at school after being linked to numerous incidents of graffiti. Continued... 2/16/2012
- 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... 2/16/2012
- One Adult in Custody After Hit & Run
On Wednesday, February 15, 2012, a 78-CRIME call led police to a suspect in the hit-&-run, vehicle versus pedestrian collision that occurred on Sunday, February 11 at 1st Avenue and 16th Street. Continued... 2/16/2012
- Witness Sought in Fatality Collision on 8th St & Avenue B
The investigation revealed John Esperanza, 67 years old of Yuma, was riding a bicycle in the south crosswalk at the intersection at 8th Street and Avenue B and was struck by a 2005 Nissan sedan driven by Irene Pollard, 61 years old of Yuma. Continued... 2/14/2012
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Featured Items
- T.A.G.S.
More than 2,800 reports of graffiti have been received in the last year and it's costing the city $200,000 to clean things up. The Anti-Graffiti Strategy's goal is the overall reduction and fast-as-possible removal of graffiti within the city limits. Continued...
- On-Line Crime Reporting
Quickly and easily report minor crimes that have occurred within the City of Yuma. Continued...
- Accident Reports
Motor vehicle accident reports, written by Yuma Police Department, are available for purchase on-line. Continued...
- Citizen Watch
With your help, the Yuma Police Department can identify, capture and arrest the people responsible for these crimes. Continued...
