Yuma County Job & Education D.R.E.A.M. Event
On Wednesday, October 2nd, Sheriff’s Office Detention Officers participated in the Yuma County Job & Education D.R.E.A.M. event with an information booth. The event was held at the Arizona Western College Schoening Center.
National Coffee with a Cop Day
On Wednesday, October 2nd, the Sheriff’s Office hosted a “Coffee with a Cop” event at the Sunshine Cafe. Sheriff Leon Wilmot and Sheriff’s Deputies were able to converse and connect with the public they serve. “Coffee with a Cop” is a community outreach effort that provides opportunities for community members to informally meet officers and discuss community issues. Its goal is to break down barriers and allow for relaxed, one-on-one interaction.
G.A.I.N. Event
On Saturday, October 12th, Sheriff’s Office Deputies (Boat Patrol & Special Response Team), Detention Officers, Posse, Search & Rescue, and Sheriff’s Volunteers participated in the GAIN event with an information booth and static displays including a Sheriff’s Office Patrol truck, Patrol Boat, Bear Cat, Detention Transport van, horses, and other equipment. The event was held at the Target parking lot in the Yuma Palms Mall.
Somerton High School Presentation
On October 15th, Sheriff’s Office Detention Officers participated in a classroom presentation at Somerton High School. The Detention Officers provided information about their field and answered questions.
Community Business Expo 2024
On October 19th, Sheriff’s Office Detention Officers participated in the Community Business Expo, which was held at the Yuma Civic Center. The Detention Officers provided information about their field and answered questions.
Yuma Transfer and Career Expo
On October 21st, Sheriff’s Office Detention Officers participated in the Yuma Transfer and Career Expo at Arizona Western College. The expo focused on providing students, alumni of Arizona Western College, and partner university students with transfer and career information. The Detention Officers provided information about their field and answered questions.
Healthcare Job Fair
On October 23rd, a Sheriff’s Office Detention Officer, Detention Registered Nurse, and Detention Licensed Practical Nurse participated in a healthcare job fair at Arizona Western College. The event provided students, alumni, and the general public interested in healthcare careers, and other related fields with career information. The Detention Officer and Detention nurses provided information about their field and answered questions.
Antelope High School Annual College, Career and Military Fair
On October 25th, a Sheriff’s Office Deputy and Detention Officer participated in a career fair at Antelope High School. The Deputy and Detention Officer provided information about their field and answered questions.
Yuma Palms Pumpkin Patch
On Saturday, October 26th, a YCSO Deputy participated with a Patrol truck display at the Pumpkin Patch event at the Yuma Palms.
Wellton Trunk or Treat
On Saturday, October 26th, the YCSO volunteers participated in the Wellton Trunk or Treat, passing out candy to event attendees.
Orange Grove Elementary School Red Ribbon Week
On Monday, October 28th, Sheriff’s Deputies, along with K9 Kass, participated in the Orange Grove Elementary School Red Ribbon event. The deputies spoke to students about the importance of thinking of their future and living drug free. K9 Kass also had the opportunity to show off his skills.
Yuma County Job Fair
On Tuesday, October 29th, Sheriff’s Office Detention Officers participated in the Yuma County Job Fair at the Main Library. The Detention Officers provided information about their field and answered questions.
Somerton Trunk or Treat
On Tuesday, October 29th, the YCSO participated in Somerton Trunk or Treat event passing out candy to event attendees.
Safe and Scary Halloween
On Thursday, October 31st, the Sheriff’s Office Volunteers and Search and Rescue members participated in the Scary & Safe Trick or Treat event at the Yuma County Fairgrounds passing out candy to children attending the event.
Reports merged | 2,044 |
Reports processed for court | 183 |
Victim notifications received | 186 |
Impounded vehicles | 1 |
Impound releases | 3 |
Validations | 104 |
Public Records Requests completed | 522 |
Local Record Checks completed | 196 |
Scanned/Imported documents | 3,523 |
Data entry | 650 |
Jacket consolidations | 38 |
During this period, the YCSO Detention Bureau:
A total of 409 inmates were admitted, of which:
A total of 425 inmates were released, of which:
Total calls for service: 9,514 (YTD: 110,133)
Traffic Related Incidents
Vacation notifications | 0 |
Public Records Requests received | 13 |
Public Records Requests completed | 0 |
Local Record Checks received | 0 |
Local Record Checks completed | 0 |
Orders of Protection received | 1 |
Orders of Protection served | 0 |
Civil documents received | 0 |
Civil documents served | 0 |
Fingerprints | 30 |
Notary Public | 1 |
Tax payments received | 0 |
During the month of October 2024, the YCSO Communications handled the following calls:
During this same period, the YCSO Communications dispatched a total of 10,121 computer aided dispatch (CAD) calls as follows:
Breakdown of the total number persons arrested:
Drug Seizures
Drugs seized by the YCNTF during this period had a street value of $5,446.60 and consisted of the following:
Type of Drugs | Qty Seized | Street Value |
Fentanyl | 14 pills | $56.00 |
Methamphetamine | 29.08 grams | $581.60 |
Cocaine | 1.4 grams | $70.00 |
Heroin | 3.1 grams | $155.00 |
THC Hash | 114.6 grams | $4,584.00 |
Marijuana | 67 plants & trimmings; 3,128 grams | TBD |
Non-Drug Seizures
In addition to drug seizures, YCNTF officers also seize assets that were either instruments or proceeds of the criminal activity, as well as paraphernalia items. During this period YCNTF officers seized:
Volunteer Group | Hours Donated | YTD Hours |
Civilian Volunteers | 228 | 1,828.5 |
Explorers | 42 | 578.5 |
Posse | 93 | 528 |
Reserve Deputies | 66 | 367.5 |
Search and Rescue | 105 | 812.5 |
Call-Outs: Some of the call-outs that the SOLV members worked during the month of October were as follows:
Events: Some of the events that the SOLV members participated in during the month of October were as follows:
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