Community Information Bulletin
The following information is provided in an effort to keep the citizens of Yuma County informed of monthly activities and statistics for the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office.Community Events
During the month of March 2026, the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office participated in the following community events:MCAS Recruitment
On Sunday, March 1, 2026, Sheriff’s Office Detention Corporals participated in a recruitment event, which took place at the Spring Hill Suites by Marriott. The Officers hosted a booth with informative brochures about career opportunities and answered questions.
Gadsden Elementary School Read Across America
On Monday, March 2, 2026, Sheriff’s Office Deputy participated in the Read Across America Celebration. The Officer was a guest reader and shared a book with the students. The school provided the special guests coffee and snacks as a small token of appreciation.
Mesquite Elementary School Read Across America
On Monday, March 2, 2026, Sheriff’s Office Deputy participated in the Read Across America Celebration. The Officer was a guest reader and shared a book with the students. Celebrating a nation of diverse readers.
Yuma Transfer and Career Expo
On Thursday, March 5, 2026, Sheriff’s Office Volunteers participated in the Read Across America Celebration. The Officer was a guest reader and shared a book with the students. Celebrating a nation of diverse readers.
Roosevelt Elementary School Read Across America
On Thursday, March 5, 2026, Sheriff’s Office Volunteers participated in the Read Across America Celebration. The Officer was a guest reader and shared a book with the students. Celebrating a nation of diverse readers.
Immaculate Conception School Career Day
On Friday, March 13, 2026, Sheriff’s Office Detention Sergeant, Corporal, and Public Information Officer participated in career day. The Officers spoke with students about their profession and the importance of personal responsibility and smart decision-making.
Yuma Palms Easter Egg Hunt
On Saturday, March 21, 2026, Sheriff’s Office Deputy and Public Information Officer participated in the Easter event, which took place at the Yuma Palms Regional Center. The Officers hosted an information booth with interactive materials and games. The Patrol truck was displayed.
Orange Grove Elementary School Read Across America
On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, Sheriff’s Office Deputy, Detention Sergeant and Officer participated in the Read Across America Celebration. The Officers were special guest readers and shared a book with the students.
Sun Valley Elementary School Read-a-Thon
On Friday, March 27, 2026, Sheriff’s Office Deputy and Public Information Officer participated in the school fundraiser focused on fostering a love for reading while raising funds. Students typically track their reading minutes, secure sponsors, and earn rewards.
Hunters Army 5th Anniversary Celebration
On Saturday, March 28, 2026, Sheriff’s Office Patrol Deputies, Detention Officers, and Volunteers participated in this event, which was held at the Colorado State Historic Park. The Officers hosted an information booth, and the Volunteers provided security services for the concert.
Administration Bureau
Civil Department
During the month of March 2026, the YCSO Civil Department provided the following services:| Documents Received for Service | 248 |
| Fingerprints | 99 |
| Legal Documents Served | 290 |
Records Department
During the month of February 2026, the YCSO Records Department processed the following:
| Reports Merged | 2,099 |
| Reports Processed for Court | 399 |
| Victim Notifications Received | 289 |
| Impound Vehicles | 9 |
| Impound Releases | 11 |
| Validations | 87 |
| Request for Records Completed | 445 |
| Records Checks Completed | 209 |
| Scanned/Imported Documents | 4,141 |
| Data Entry | 940 |
| Jacket Consolidations | 22 |
Sex Offenders
The YCSO is responsible for registering sex offenders who reside in Yuma County. This includes new registrations, address changes and/or updates, and confirming offenders that have moved out of the area. During the month of March 2026, the YCSO Records Department processed the following:| New Registered Offenders | 8 |
| Moved out of Yuma County | 6 |
| Information Updates | 73 |
| Community Notifications | 7 |
| Compliance Checks | 47 |
| Incarcerated | 3 |
Offenders living in Yuma County during this period:
| Living in Yuma County | 353 |
| Pending Level Assessment | 0 |
| Level 0 (L&M) | 56 |
| Level 1 | 140 |
| Level 2 | 89 |
| Level 3 | 68 |
Detention Bureau
During the month of March 2026, the average inmate population was:Average Inmate Population |
386 |
Adult Male |
324 |
Adult Female |
61 |
Juvenile Male |
1 |
Juvenile Female |
0 |
Sentenced Inmates Housed |
26 |
Inmates booked during this period:
| Inmates Admitted | 506 |
| Adult Male | 394 |
| Adult Female | 109 |
| Juvenile Male | 0 |
| Juvenile Female | 0 |
| Average Bookings Per Day | 16 |
Inmates released during this period:
| Inmates Released | 515 |
| Adult Male | 403 |
| Adult Female | 111 |
| Juvenile Male | 1 |
| Juvenile Female | 0 |
| Average Released Per Day | 17 |
Patrol Bureau
During the month of March 2026, the YCSO responded to the following calls for service:| Month | YTD | |
| Traffic Incidents | 5,933 | 21,674 |
| Average Calls Per Day | 191 |
Motor vehicle collision incidents during this period:
| Month | YTD | |
| Injury Collision | 1 | 5 |
| Injury Collision Alcohol | 24 | 62 |
| Injury Collision Non Alcohol | 1 | 5 |
| Non Injury Collision | 53 | 171 |
| Non Injury Collision Alcohol | 0 | 5 |
| Private Property Collision | 10 | 34 |
| Total Collisions | 89 | 282 |
Traffic citations issued during this period:
| Month | YTD | |
| Citation | 113 | 314 |
| DUI | 7 | 17 |
| Incident | 228 | 589 |
| Repair | 72 | 246 |
| Warning | 429 | 978 |
| Total Citations | 849 | 2,144 |
Foothills Substation
During the month of March 2026, the Foothills Substation processed the following: | Walk-In Customers | 392 |
| Vacation Notification | 77 |
| Record Request Received | 0 |
| Record Request Processed | 0 |
| Orders of Protection Received | 0 |
| Orders of Protection Served | 1 |
| Civil Documents Received | 1 |
| Civil Documents Served | 1 |
| Fingerprints | 20 |
| Notary Services | 8 |
| Tax Payment Received | 0 |
Communications Department (Dispatch)
The YCSO Communications Department not only dispatches for the Sheriff’s Office, but they also dispatch calls for the Yuma County Animal Control, Wellton Police Department, Tacna Fire Department, Martinez Lake Fire Department, and Tri-Valley Ambulance.During the month of March 2026, the YCSO Communications handled the following calls:
| Incoming Calls | 26,919 |
| Admin Calls | 19,516 |
| 911 Calls | 7,403 |
| Outgoing Calls | 7,227 |
Computer aided dispatch (CAD) calls during this period:
| Calls for Service | 6,905 |
| YCSO | 6,313 |
| Other Agencies | 592 |
Yuma County Narcotics Task Force
During the month of March 2026, the Yuma County Narcotics Task Force (YCNTF) handled the following:| Incidents | 11 |
| Arrests Male | 2 |
| Arrests Female | 0 |
| Contraband | 0 |
| Distribution/Sales Charges | 0 |
| Possession Charges | 5 |
Drugs seized by the YCNTF during this period:
| Type of Drugs | Qty Seized | Street Value |
| Cocaine | 1,134.1 grams | $68,044.80 |
| Methamphetamine | 2.6 grams | $52.00 |
Non-Drug Seizures
In addition to drug seizures, YCNTF officers also seize assets that were either instruments or proceeds of criminal activity, during this period YCNTF officers seized:
| Currency | 0 |
| Firearms | 2 |
| Drug Paraphernalia Items | 2 |
| Vehicles | 0 |
Yuma County Sheriff’s Office League of Volunteers
During the month of March 2026, the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office League of Volunteers (SOLV) donated hours to the YCSO and the community which consisted of the following:| Volunteer Group | Hours Donated | YTD Hours |
| Total Hours | 881 | 1,765 |
| Civilian Volunteer | 469.5 | 1,019.5 |
| Explorer | 139 | 194 |
| Posse | 130 | 225 |
| Reserve Deputy | 76 | 180 |
| Search & Rescue | 67.5 | 145.5 |
Events & Call-Outs
Some of the events that the SOLV members participated in were as follows:
- Roosevelt School Presentation, Mar 5
- Midnight at the Oasis, Mar 6-8
- Helping Hands Rummage Sale, Mar 13
- MCAS Air Show, Mar 14
- Scam Presentation at Caravan Oasis, Mar 18
- YCSO Annual Awards Banquet, Mar 20
- Relay for Life, Mar 21
- Hunter's Army Event, Mar 28
- Yuma County Fair, Mar 30-31
- 3 call outs for traffic control
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