06/06/2026
MEDIA RELEASE
On June 4, 2026, deputies with the Camp Verde Marshal’s Office, assisted by the Verde Valley Regional SWAT Team, apprehended Taylor Diaz following an ongoing investigation involving burglary, theft, and related offenses in the Camp Verde area.
During the investigation, deputies determined that three motorcycles had been stolen. Through investigative efforts, all three motorcycles were successfully recovered, with one of the stolen motorcycles located at a residence in Camp Verde. Additional property connected to the investigation was also recovered.
As deputies attempted to contact Diaz during the course of the investigation, he fled from law enforcement on two separate occasions. During one of those incidents, Diaz fled on foot from a vehicle. Investigators subsequently recovered seven fi****ms from the vehicle. Diaz is a prohibited possessor and is prohibited from possessing fi****ms under Arizona law.
On June 4, Diaz barricaded himself inside a residence in the White Hills Trailer Park in Camp Verde. After efforts to safely resolve the situation, members of the Verde Valley Regional SWAT Team assisted in taking Diaz into custody without further incident.
Diaz was booked on multiple charges, including:
* Burglary
* Theft
* Trafficking in Stolen Property
* Weapons Misconduct
* Criminal Damage
* Resisting Arrest
* Marijuana-Related Offenses
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional charges may be considered as investigators continue to review evidence and information related to the case.
The Camp Verde Marshal’s Office would like to thank the Verde Valley Regional SWAT Team and assisting agencies for their assistance in the safe apprehension of the suspect.
At this time, there is no threat to the public. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.