Yuma County Sheriff’s Office

Welcome to the official web site of the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office in Yuma, Arizona. It is our goal to keep the citizens of Yuma County informed on the current news and events of the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office as well as provide information about the services we provide to area residents and visitors.

Our Mission
The mission of the Sheriff’s Office is to maintain the public safety in Yuma County by enforcing all applicable laws; educating youth about responsible conduct; and providing fair and impartial service to all residents of Yuma County. The mission is reflected by the Sheriff’s Office motto of “Dedicated to Service.”

Administration Bureau

The Administration Bureau provides support services to the Detention and Patrol Bureaus in such critical areas as Finance, Payroll, Records, Human Resources and Civil Processing.

Services | View F.A.Q. | Site Map

Detention Bureau

The Yuma County Detention Center is a maximum security facility designed to receive, process and house inmates awaiting trial and in different phases of the criminal justice system.

Inmate Search | Inmate Visitation

Patrol Bureau

The Patrol Bureau is located at the YCSO Main Office, with four substations throughout Yuma County. The Foothills Substation is the only substation manned on a full-time basis.

Volunteers | Submit a Tip

Press Releases

Following are recently issued press releases:

06/09/2025: Heat Warning
06/05/2025: Lt. Samuel Pavlak Graduates from University of Louisville Southern Police Institute
05/23/2025: Level 2 Sex Offender Notification - Rudolfo Negrete, Jr.
05/19/2025: Fatality Collision (Homicide) - Update 2
05/16/2025: Aggravated Assault Arrest
05/05/2025: Narcotics Search Warrant
05/05/2025: Homicide Update
05/03/2025: Homicide
04/30/2025: Level 3 Sex Offender Community Notification - Jason Sims
04/29/2025: Level 2 Sex Offender Community Notification - William Joslin
04/24/2025: Fatal Collision
04/22/2025: Level 3 Sex Offender Community Notification - Armando Corona
04/22/2025: Level 2 Sex Offender Community Notification - Jose Quintero-Cervantes
04/17/2025: Homicide
04/15/2025: Burglary Arrest
04/01/2025: Sheriff's Office Annual Awards

Public Notices

Sheriff’s Civil Auctions & Sales

Notice of Sheriff's Sale
S1400CV202400250

Date/Time: July 3, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Location of Sale: Front entrance of the Yuma County Superior Courthouse, 250 W. 2nd Street, Yuma, Arizona 85364

Click link to print notice: Case No.: S1400CV202400250/Notice of Sheriff's Sale (PDF)

For more information, contact the YCSO Civil Department at (928) 783-6274.

Posted: 06/09/2025
Notice of Sheriff's Sale
S1400CV202401013

Date/Time: July 23, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Location of Sale: Front entrance of the Yuma County Superior Courthouse, 250 W. 2nd Street, Yuma, Arizona 85364

Click link to print notice: Case No.: S1400CV202401013/Notice of Sheriff's Sale (PDF)

For more information, contact the YCSO Civil Department at (928) 783-6274.

Posted: 06/03/2025

Public Notices
Request for Proposal - Health Care Authority for Yuma County Juvenile Detention Center (Physician)
RFP Date of Release: May 20, 2025
Submission Deadline: June 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM (AZ Time)
Click to download RFP: Request for Proposal - Health Care Authority for Yuma County Juvenile Detention Center (Physician)

Questions regarding the contents of this RFP must be submitted in writing no later than June 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM (AZ Time) to Victoria Gonzalez at Victora.Gonzalez@ycso.yumacountyaz.gov.