Cochise County Sheriff's Office - Save Our Children

05/14/2026

The Cochise County Sheriff's Office is asking for assistance in locating a runaway juvenile.

Lee Ann Marie O'Connor, 16 years of age, 5'6", 130 pounds, black hair, blue eyes, last seen at approximately 9:30 pm on May 13, 2026, before leaving her residence in south Sierra Vista on foot without her phone.

O'Connor is possibly wearing a black hoodie, black and white pajama bottoms, black and white DC shoes, and carrying a black/white backpack.

O'Connor has butterfly tattoos on her right arm and the tattoo "tomorrow and back" on her left arm. Nails on one hand are black, possibly the right hand, and no nail color on the other hand.

Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact the Cochise County Sheriff's Office at 520-432-9500 or SEACOM at 520-803-3550.

07/12/2025

Working together to keep our communities safe!

This is Terri Romo, Interim Superintendent of Sierra Vista Unified School District. I’m coming to speak with you about a very important topic & we need our community's help.

As you have heard, we have an employee who has been arrested. Last night, I was contacted by the Sheriff’s Office and informed that they will be releasing an official statement encouraging families to share any information they may have regarding Mr. Benjamin. We stand united with the Sheriff’s Office in urging our community members to come forward with any and all information related to this matter or to any allegation of child abuse.

As shared by the Sheriff’s Office-
Due to the circumstances in this case, the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone who may have come into contact with Mr. Benjamin and experienced any suspicious/criminal activity to contact the Sheriff’s office immediately via SEACOM at 520-803-3550.

Even with all of the safety protocols school districts like SVUSD must follow when hiring staff-like fingerprint clearance cards, reference checks, etc….It takes an entire community to keep our students safe. We know it may not be easy, but we encourage anyone within this community to come forward and contact law enforcement whenever you suspect a child is in danger.

I’m a mom, this is my community, and I’ve dedicated my life to caring for children as an educator.

Once again…Please contact the Sheriff’s office immediately via SEACOM at 520-803-3550 or our local police department with any information related to this or any allegations of misconduct with a child.

We must stand together to protect our children. Please join me in this fight.

06/11/2025

Cochise County Sheriff's Office Seeks Runaway Juvenile
UPDATE: 6-13-2025 1345 hours

On 6-13-2025 the Cochise County Sheriff's Office was advised that local law enforcement in Colorado made in-person contact with this juvenile and confirmed his safety.

The juvenile, family members, and law enforcement have made arrangements for his safe return to Cochise County, and he has been removed from the Runaway Juvenile/Missing Person entry list.

We appreciate all of the well wishes and support from all of you as we brought this case to a successful conclusion.

Original Post:

On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, the Cochise County Sheriff's Office was advised of 16-year-old Fabian Melchor being a runaway juvenile from the Hereford area. Fabian is a white male, 5’4’’, 175lbs, brown eyes, dark brown hair.

Information received indicates that this juvenile may be in Colorado and has intentions of returning to Cochise County at the end of June 2025.

If anyone has information on the whereabouts of Fabian, we ask that you contact your local law enforcement agency or SEACOM (520-803-3550) to provide details.

04/13/2025

Update 4-14-2025 0500 hours
This subject has been located and is safe. Thank you all who provided assistance in this case.

Original Post:

The Cochise County Sheriff's Office is seeking your help locating a runaway juvenile in the Whetstone/Huachuca City/Sierra Vista areas.
On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at approximately 11:15 p.m., the Cochise County Sheriff's Office was advised of a runaway juvenile from the In Balance Ranch in Whetstone.
The juvenile, 17-year-old William Bass, has only been in this area for a few days before leaving on foot. William is described as a 6'0" tall white male weighing approximately 170 pounds with brown eyes and black hair.
There have been reports of William being seen in Sierra Vista, where he may still be staying.
If you have any information about this juvenile, please contact SEACOM at 520-803-3550 or your local law enforcement agency.

01/22/2025

Cochise County Sheriff's Office searching for runaway juvenile

Update 1-22-25

The juvenile has been located and is safe. Thank you all for your support and assistance in locating her.

Original post:

On Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at approximately 6:44 pm, the Cochise County Sheriff's Office was advised of a 15-year-old female juvenile who left a note for her parents indicating she was leaving for a "few days".

The person reporting advised that they discovered the note upon returning home from work and the daughter was not at the residence.

Subject 15-year-old Valeria Ambris, Hispanic female, 4'11", 98 pounds, brown eyes, dark brown hair mid-length curly, last seen wearing a pink hoodie, gray sweatpants, has two nose piercings, with white Jansport backpack.

The subject was last seen at approximately 6:00 am and with information developed in the initial report, there are indications that this female may be at risk/endangered. The juvenile has been entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database.

We are asking anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Valeria to contact the Sheriff's Office at 520-432-9500 or SEACOM at 520-803-3550. Information received may remain confidential.

11/22/2024

Cochise County Searching for Missing Teen
Update:11-22-2024 0800

Monica has been found and is safe at home. Thank you to all who helped to provide prayers.

Original post:

On Thursday, November 21, 2024, at approximately 9:55 p.m., the Cochise County Sheriff's Office was advised of a missing teen from the Pirtleville area outside of Douglas.

The caller stated that 16-year-old Monica Loza-Vega was last seen leaving her residence around 6:30 on foot advising she was going for a walk and she has not returned.

The caller advised that Monica was wearing a black jacket, a green shirt, "Douglas Bulldog" shorts, and white tennis shoes when she left.

Monica is described as being a Hispanic female, 4'9" tall, approximately 90 pounds, with shoulder-length dark brown hair with highlights and brown eyes. Monica does not have any electronic devices (cell phone, etc...) with her and no known assets such as cash.

Sheriff's Deputies contacted residents in the immediate area to gather any additional details without success. Cochise County Search and Rescue was activated to assist in the search and a K9 tracker along with SAR personnel determined that Monica most likely got picked up by an unknown subject/vehicle after leaving her residence.

There is currently no indication of foul play, however, we are asking for assistance to locate Monica and bring her home safely. Monica has been entered into the National Crime Information Center as a Missing Person and we will continue this investigation pending locating her.

If anyone has information on the whereabouts of Monica Loza-Vega, please call your local law enforcement agency or SEACOM at 520-803-3550. Information received may remain confidential.

09/24/2024

Runaway from Tucson but we still need your help in finding him!

09/24/2024

Update: 9-24-2024
On September 23, 2024, at approximately 8:00 pm, the Cochise County Sheriff's Office was contacted by the Tucson Police Department and advised of a Missing Juvenile from their jurisdiction. The information received indicated that Jordan received a ride to Parker Canyon Lake earlier in the day and left a message for family that he may harm himself.
Cochise County Deputies and Search and Rescue responded to the area in an attempt to locate Jordan. Additional resources were requested from the Pima County Sheriff's Office for air support and mobilization of the Cochise County SAR Dive Team to begin additional searches during daylight on September 24, 2024.
On September 24, 2024, at approximately 12:00 pm, dive team members located Jordan in the water off a pier at the lake and he was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Our prayers go out to the family, friends, and loved ones of Jordan Garrison and our deepest appreciation for all the work and dedication by law enforcement, Search and Rescue, and Pima County.
Godspeed Jordan, may you rest in peace.

06/03/2024

Cochise County Sheriff's Office Seeking Information on Runaway Juvenile

Update: 06-03-24. 1630 hours

Juvenile has been located and she is safe.

Original post:

On Sunday June 2, 2024 at approximately 8:35 pm, the Cochise County Sheriff's Office was advised of a runaway juvenile from the Hereford area.

Jessalyn Hickman, 15 years of age, reportedly left her home in the afternoon hours and had not returned at the time of this report.

It was believed she may be staying at a friend’s house (unknown).

Jessalyn is 5'3", 135 pounds, Hazel eyes, Brown hair.

If you have seen this girl or know of her whereabouts, please contact the Sheriff's Office at 520-432-9500 or SEACOM at 520-803-3550.

Your information may remain confidential and we are concerned for the safety of Jessalyn and want her reunited with her family as soon as possible.

03/06/2024