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𝐌𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐊𝐞𝐲𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐚 𝐒𝐄𝐃𝐎𝐍𝐀, 𝐀𝐙 - The Yavapai County Sheriff's Office (YCSO) is investiga...
06/14/2026

𝐌𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐊𝐞𝐲𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐚

𝐒𝐄𝐃𝐎𝐍𝐀, 𝐀𝐙 - The Yavapai County Sheriff's Office (YCSO) is investigating a tragic fall that occurred this afternoon at Keyhole Cave, located near the Sugarloaf Trailhead in Sedona, which resulted in the death of a climber.

At approximately 1:30 p.m. this afternoon, YCSO deputies responded to a report of a climber who had fallen inside Keyhole Cave. When deputies arrived, they found a male climber who had fallen while reportedly rappelling to the cave floor. Another climber present at the scene immediately attempted life-saving measures. Tragically, the man succumbed to his injuries.

At this time, foul play is not suspected. However, the exact circumstances surrounding the fall remain under active investigation. Community members and visitors are requested to avoid the Keyhole Cave at this time to allow emergency personnel to complete their operations.

The Yavapai County Sheriff's Office extends our deepest condolences to the climber's family, friends, and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.

𝐘𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐢 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟’𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐱 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐱𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝, 𝐀𝐙 - On June 11th, ...
06/12/2026

𝐘𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐢 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟’𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐱 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐱𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐞

𝐂𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝, 𝐀𝐙 - On June 11th, The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office arrested Chester Cox of Cottonwood following an investigation into allegations of child molestation that were reported years after the incidents occurred.

The investigation began when the mother of an 18-year-old male disclosed to a deputy at her church that her son had been molested by an adult male when he was approximately 11 to 12 years old.

Over the course of several days, detectives conducted an extensive investigation and determined that the suspect was a Teacher at Dr. Daniel Bright Elementary School. It was found that the abuse did not occur on school grounds, that the incidents took place at a private residence, and that the victim was not enrolled in the suspect’s school. It was also determined that the suspect serves as a youth coach in the community and that he did not meet the victim through his employment at the school.

After gathering evidence, detectives established probable cause and identified the suspect as 31-year-old Chester Cox of Cottonwood. Cox was arrested and booked into the Yavapai County Detention Center on three counts of sexual conduct with a minor and two counts of molestation of a child. He is currently being held without bond. The investigation remains active and ongoing.

Investigators determined that Cox has lived in Cottonwood for approximately eight to nine years and has been employed as a teacher at Dr. Daniel Bright Elementary School for approximately seven years. Prior to relocating to Arizona, he resided in Missouri.

Crimes against children are devastating offenses that can have lasting impacts on survivors and their families. From the moment this report was received, YCSO deputies and detectives acted swiftly to investigate the allegations and secure an arrest. We commend the courage of the survivor and the individual who came forward to report this abuse.

Anyone with additional information related to this case, the suspect, or any other case involving victims of sexual abuse or child molestation crimes is encouraged to contact the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office at 928-771-3260. Anonymous tips may also be submitted through Silent Witness at 1-800-932-3232.

𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐂𝐎𝐓𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐖𝐎𝐎𝐃-𝐎𝐀𝐊 𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐊 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐓

Dear Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District Families,

The Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District (District) was notified by the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office (YCSO) of the arrest of Chester Cox, a teacher at Dr. Daniel Bright Elementary School, on charges of child molestation that were reported years after the incidents occurred.

Based on the information available at this time, there is no indication that any District student was involved or that any alleged illegal activity occurred on school grounds or during school-related activities.
This remains an active law enforcement investigation, and the District is prepared to cooperate fully with YCSO.

For our part, Mr. Cox is no longer employed by the District and has been reported to the Arizona Department of Education.

Anyone with information related to this investigation is encouraged to contact YCSO directly at 928-771-3260.

We recognize that families may have questions following news like this. Please know that the safety, well-being, and support of our students remain at the heart of everything we do.

We are committed to supporting our students, staff, and families and will continue to cooperate with law enforcement throughout the investigation.

06/09/2026

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬!

Thursday, June 4th, on the 30th anniversary of the Northern Arizona Regional Training Academy (NARTA), YCSO welcomed our newest graduates!

Taking on the 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥 task of completing this rigorous academy is truly no 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥
feat. Even with the 𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐝 pressure of being the 30th-anniversary class, these deputies rose to the occasion and proved they were up to the challenge.

We are incredibly proud of your hard work and look forward to seeing you out on patrol, protecting Yavapai communities! Stay safe out there!

𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐫, 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐕𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐄, 𝐀𝐙. - In an ironic and hig...
06/08/2026

𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐫, 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐫

𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐕𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐄, 𝐀𝐙. - In an ironic and highly dangerous turn of events, an impaired driver who left a bar in Cottonwood ended up crashing their truck into cars parked at another bar 7 miles away in Cornville.

On June 7, 2026, at approximately 1:30 a.m., deputies responded to a collision at a bar off Cornville Road. A 26-year-old male driver lost control of a white pickup truck while heading home. The truck veered off the roadway, struck two stone retaining walls, launched over a 12-foot culvert, and rolled multiple times before landing directly on top of at least one unoccupied car. Amazingly, no serious injuries were reported.

During the initial investigation, deputies learned the driver allegedly left a bar in Cottonwood before crashing at the Cornville establishment, which was not reported to be involved in the driver's drinking activities.

The driver showed signs of impairment and registered a staggering .311 on a preliminary breath test. Following medical clearance, the driver was arrested for DUI, Aggravated Assault, Criminal Damage (4 counts), and Endangerment (6 counts).

Regardless of the circumstances that led up to this event, the driver made the conscious and reckless choice to put the community in harm's way by getting behind the wheel while severely impaired. It is, without a doubt, an absolute miracle that no one was seriously injured or killed when the truck rolled through the parking lot and struck other cars.

Make the right decision and do not let a preventable mistake become a permanent tragedy.

🍻 DUI + CRASHING INTO PARKED CARS = JAIL ⛓

06/05/2026

"𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞": 𝐘𝐂𝐒𝐎 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐮𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥, 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐔𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲

𝐒𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐚, 𝐀𝐫𝐢𝐳. - An Uber driver successfully stopped an elderly woman from falling victim to a fraudulent scam. Last week, a Yavapai County Sheriff's Deputy received a scam report. When the deputy went to investigate, she discovered an unlikely hero who saved the day.

The victim, who is a Village of Oak Creek woman in her 90s, received a phone call from an individual claiming to represent a bank. The incoming call displayed a legitimate-looking phone number. The trickster informed the woman that her debit card and personal information had been hacked, stating they had opened an investigation into the compromised accounts. The scammer instructed the victim to maintain confidentiality regarding the situation and prepare to hand her debit cards over to a courier.

The scam was disrupted when Michael, an Uber driver responding to a ride request for a passenger named "Sam," arrived at the location. Michael observed the elderly woman approaching with a walker, carrying a bag, and holding her phone. When she asked Michael if he was the courier, he identified himself as an Uber driver and immediately recognized the warning signs of a scam in progress. Despite the victim stating she had to follow confidentiality rules, Michael advised her not to proceed with the transaction. Michael then stayed with the victim, drawing on his background as a retired police officer to explain the scam.

The victim expressed deep gratitude for the intervention, stating that he helped prevent her accounts from being completely emptied.

Remember the following tactics used by these criminals:

Scammers may impersonate banking institutions and use spoofed phone numbers that appear legitimate. Often create a false sense of emergency by claiming your personal information or debit card has been hacked or compromised.
Scammers routinely demand confidentiality to isolate victims and prevent them from discussing the situation with others.
Targets may be directed to prepare a bag of items and wait for a "courier" to arrive at their location for pickup.

𝐅𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐘𝐋 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐀 𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐔𝐒 𝐏𝐀𝐏𝐄𝐑 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄: 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬On May 29th, a YCSO deputy observed a van i...
06/04/2026

𝐅𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐘𝐋 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐀 𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐔𝐒 𝐏𝐀𝐏𝐄𝐑 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄: 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬

On May 29th, a YCSO deputy observed a van in Cordes Junction displaying a cancelled license plate. During the stop, it was determined that the plate was a paper copy of the original plate, which had been cancelled. While the initial investigation was being conducted, a male passenger, identified as Mario Paddock (43), ran from deputies but was quickly detained and found to have a felony warrant out of Coconino County.

Deputies then located approximately 2 lbs. of methamphetamine, fentanyl pills, a glass pipe, a scale, and empty bindles along with a firearm. All three occupants, Tamara Yazzie (49), Margaret Nelson (53), and Mario Paddock, were arrested on multiple charges.

Strong teamwork by patrol deputies kept the community safe and removed dangerous drugs from our streets.

06/03/2026

𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐡

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐭𝐭, 𝐀𝐫𝐢𝐳 - On May 8, 2026, a high-speed evasion ended in a severe, fiery crash on Suncrest Dr. Body-worn camera footage included with this release captures the responding Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputy’s courageous and immediate actions, placing personal safety aside to rescue potential occupants from a burning vehicle.

At approximately 11:50 p.m., a YCSO deputy responding to an unrelated call observed a vehicle traveling at triple-digit speeds with no headlights activated. When the deputy attempted a traffic stop, the driver accelerated away, weaving through the area in an effort to evade. The deputy quickly recognized the danger of a high‑speed chase through the business district and chose not to pursue. Despite this, the driver continued to drive at reckless speeds, ultimately losing control after turning north onto Commerce. The vehicle then left the roadway at Suncrest Drive, and went airborne, dropping roughly 100 feet into an embankment before sliding into thick brush. Within moments, the vehicle was fully engulfed in flames.

The driver was able to exit the burning car and was quickly detained. Despite already having the suspect in custody and out of danger, the deputy immediately ran toward the fire, looked into the vehicle and checked the rapidly spreading flames to ensure no additional passengers were trapped inside. His decisive actions demonstrated extraordinary bravery and a steadfast commitment to preserving life.

Fire crews arrived and quickly knocked down the flames. Remarkably, the driver sustained no significant injuries but was transported for precautionary evaluation before being medically cleared. He was arrested for unlawful flight, criminal speed, reckless driving, criminal damage, possession of ma*****na for sale, and endangerment.

This incident highlights an exceptional act by the YCSO deputy to preserve life. Even though the deputy was confident the driver was in custody and safe, he still wanted to ensure there were no other passengers in the vehicle.

𝐌𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐭𝐭 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐭𝐭, 𝐀𝐫𝐢𝐳 - Following an extensive investigation, a susp...
06/03/2026

𝐌𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐭𝐭 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐨𝐬𝐞

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐭𝐭, 𝐀𝐫𝐢𝐳 - Following an extensive investigation, a suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with a 2025 fatal fentanyl overdose in Prescott.

In March 2025, an adult male fatally overdosed while caring for his two children at a Motel in Prescott. Over the last year, Partners Against Narcotics Trafficking (PANT) Detectives rigorously investigated the case and successfully identified the suspected dealer as 33-year-old Kyle Guanell of Mesa.

On May 21, 2026, PANT arrested Guanell. He is accused of multiple offenses, including manslaughter, the sale of lethal fentanyl, transportation of narcotic drugs, and possession of drug paraphernalia. This operation is a strong collaboration that began with the Prescott Police Department's swift response, and YCSO and PANT Detectives' investigation and follow-through over the past year as well as the Yavapai County Attorney’s Office (YCAO).

"Drug dealers will be held accountable for overdose deaths," said Sheriff Rhodes. "They knowingly sell a deadly drug and should be held responsible. We will tirelessly pursue justice to ensure they face the full weight of the criminal justice system."

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧 𝐘𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐢 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲The Yavapai County...
06/01/2026

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧 𝐘𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐢 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲

The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 46-year-old Jason Marchesano on a nationwide warrant for Attempted 2nd‑Degree Homicide, Kidnapping, and Aggravated Assault after a violent attack on his girlfriend in Paulden on October 28, 2025.

Deputies learned Marchesano allegedly strangled and restrained the victim using bedding sheets inside a fifth‑wheel trailer at the property. She escaped and later reported the assault, and deputies documented bruising consistent with her account. The property owners confirmed an argument occurred. Later Detectives obtained a Search Warrant, allowing them to search the scene, where they recovered bedding and the victim’s ID.

Detectives worked multiple leads across Arizona and Nevada before receiving crucial information that Marchesano had traveled to California. Working with the local Law Enforcement, he was located and safely taken into custody at LEGOLAND in California.

This arrest was made possible by strong investigative work, interagency partnership, and a community member who chose to speak up.

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