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Yuma, Arizona - Every New Year’s Eve the Yuma Police Department responds to numerous reports of “shots fired” within the city limits. Some people discharge a firearm into the air to bring in the New Year. This is obviously a very unsafe practice that could lead to tragic consequences. The Yuma Police Department would like to remind the community about this illegal activity.

Per Arizona Revised Statute 13-2904.6 Disorderly conduct: A person commits disorderly conduct if, with intent to disturb the peace or quiet of a neighborhood, family or person, or with knowledge of doing so, such person: 6. Recklessly handles, displays or discharges a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument. This violation is a class 6 felony.

The Yuma Police Department will investigate these reports and arrest any person involved in illegal activity. The Yuma Police Department encourages to anybody that witnesses this type of criminal activity to call the police department immediately.

Please bring in the New Year with a happy and safe evening.