Yavapai County Parents Arrested for Child Abuse After Leaving Infants Alone with Space Heater in Congress, Arizona
A Yavapai County Sheriff’s deputy responded to a call where two 1-year-old infants were left alone at home, leading to the arrest of the parents for child abuse and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Severe Weather Causes Interstate Closures and Vehicle Accidents in Yavapai County; I-40 and I-17 Reopened Post-Delays
Severe weather caused major highway closures and vehicle incidents in Yavapai County, with I-40 and I-17 affected but later reopened. The YCSO advised caution and against using certain backroads.
Peoria Delivery Driver Shoots Armed Assailant in Self-Defense; Suspected Attacker Arrested
A Peoria delivery driver shot a man armed with a bat after pepper spray failed. The suspect faces several felonies. In a similar case, a police shooting was deemed justified when a man swung a bat at officers.
Former White Mountain Apache Officer Indicted on Federal Charges of Sexual Abuse and Kidnapping
Former White Mountain Apache Tribe officer Karl Leslie faces a 15-count federal indictment for multiple abuses, including sexual abuse and kidnapping, during his tenure. He allegedly targeted tribal members between 2020 and 2023.












