Grants from the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety

Yuma, Arizona - The Yuma Police Department was awarded two grants from the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS).  The grant money will be used to cover overtime costs for Selective Traffic Enforcement Programs and DUI / Impaired Driving Enforcement Details.

Watch your Footing and be Careful

Yuma, Arizona - Last week at least 38 emergency medical responses were for injuries related to falls, and there have been many HUNDREDS of others this year. Every week about 10% of our calls for service are fall related. This could be something as simple as tripping in a parking lot or cases often more serious, like falling from a ladder or roof. No matter your age or activity, it pays to watch your footing and be careful.

Virtual community meetings to set priorities for using federal funds

Yuma, Arizona - The City of Yuma invites residents to either of two upcoming online “virtual” meetings to help set priorities for local use of federal funds.

PROP 207 has not taken effect Yet

Yuma, Arizona - It has been brought to our attention that some of our citizens may not be aware that PROP 207 has not taken effect yet.

Three Indicted in Connection to Fraud

Yuma, Arizona - On October 28, 2020, Isrrael Millan III, George Jajo, and Anthony Skaggs, were indicted for Conspiracy, Wire Fraud, and Mail Fraud. Millan III and Jajo were also indicted for Transactional Money Laundering.