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 April 2026, the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office participated in the following community events:
OC Johnson Elementary School Career Day
On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer participated in Career Day with an information booth. The Officers displayed engaging visuals, brochures, and interactive materials about safety and career options. The Patrol truck was displayed
Arizona at Work Job Fair
On Wednesday, April 8, 2026, Sheriff’s Office Detention Officers participated in the Job Fair, with an information booth. The officers promoted career opportunities to prospective candidates.
San Luis Asado & Brew Festival
On Saturday, April 11, 2026, Sheriff’s Office Deputies participated in the Asado & Brew Festival in celebration of Founders Day, which was held at Joe Orduno Park. The officers hosted an information booth with informative brochures about career opportunities and the volunteer program.
Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics
On Thursday, April 16, 2026, Sheriff’s Office personnel participated in this multi-agency relay run that started at the Sun Luis Port of Entry and ended at the Quarter Master Depot. The YCSO had the section of the roadway from 8th Street to 1st Street on Avenue B.
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School Community Day
On Friday, April 17, 2026, Sheriff’s Posse participated in the community outreach event with an information booth. The posse member displayed the horse used to assist in ground searches and community engagements.
National Work Zone Awareness
On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Sheriff’s Office Deputy and Public participated in the recruitment event, which was held at Kofa High School. The officers hosted an information booth and displayed Special Response Team (SRT) equipment and the Bearcat armored vehicle.
San Luis Middle School Career Fair Expo
On Friday, April 24, 2026, Sheriff’s Office Deputy and Public Information Officer participated with an information booth. The Officers displayed engaging visuals, brochures, and interactive materials about career options.
Tierra De Sol Elementary School Career Day
On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, Sheriff’s Office Patrol Officers and Aerial Unit participated in Career Day with an information booth. The Officers displayed engaging visuals and interactive materials about safety.
Administration Bureau
Civil Department
Services provided April 2026:
| Documents Received for Service |
351 |
| Legal Documents Served |
215 |
| Fingerprints |
124 |
Records Department
Records processed April 2026:
| Reports Merged |
2,114 |
| Reports Processed for Court |
187 |
| Victim Notifications Received |
272 |
| Impound Vehicles |
11 |
| Impound Releases |
8 |
| Validations |
111 |
| Request for Records Completed |
737 |
| Records Checks Completed |
236 |
| Scanned/Imported Documents |
3,798 |
| Data Entry |
281 |
| Jacket Consolidations |
47 |
Sex Offenders
YCSO Records Department 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.
Sex offenders processed April 2026:
| New Registered Offenders |
6 |
| Moved out of Yuma County |
10 |
| Information Updates |
81 |
| Community Notifications |
7 |
| Compliance Checks |
39 |
| Incarcerated |
11 |
| Living in Yuma County |
349 |
| Pending Level Assessment |
0 |
| Level L&M |
55 |
| Level 1 |
135 |
| Level 2 |
91 |
| Level 3 |
68 |
Detention Bureau
Inmate Population
Detention Center Inmate population April 2026:
| Average Inmate Population |
361 |
| Adult Male |
300 |
| Adult Female |
60 |
| Juvenile Male |
1 |
| Juvenile Female |
0 |
| Sentenced Inmates Housed |
29 |
| Inmates Admitted |
447 |
| Adult Male |
335 |
| Adult Female |
112 |
| Juvenile Male |
0 |
| Juvenile Female |
0 |
| Average Bookings Per Day |
15 |
| Inmates Released |
461 |
| Adult Male |
354 |
| Adult Female |
107 |
| Juvenile Male |
0 |
| Juvenile Female |
0 |
| Average Released Per Day |
15 |
Patrol Bureau
Patrol officer incident responses April 2026:
| Month |
YTD |
| Traffic Incidents |
5,572 |
27,246 |
| Average Calls Per Day |
186 |
|
| Motor Vehicle Collisions |
82 |
364 |
| Injury Collision |
1 |
6 |
| Injury Collision Alcohol |
15 |
77 |
| Injury Collision Non Alcohol |
1 |
6 |
| Non Injury Collision |
46 |
217 |
| Non Injury Collision Alcohol |
3 |
8 |
| Private Property Collision |
16 |
50 |
| Traffic Citations |
1,062 |
3,206 |
| Citation |
143 |
457 |
| DUI |
8 |
25 |
| Incident |
173 |
762 |
| Repair |
105 |
351 |
| Warning |
633 |
1,611 |
Foothills Substation
Substation services provided April 2026:
| Walk-In Customers |
392 |
| Vacation Notification |
110 |
| Record Request Received |
9 |
| Record Request Processed |
0 |
| Orders of Protection Received |
1 |
| Orders of Protection Served |
1 |
| Civil Documents Received |
5 |
| Civil Documents Served |
0 |
| Fingerprints |
27 |
| Notary Services |
9 |
| Tax Payment Received |
0 |
Communications Department (Dispatch)
The YCSO Communications Department dispatches calls for the Sheriff’s Office, Yuma County Animal Control, Wellton Police Department, Tacna Fire Department, Martinez Lake Fire Department, and Tri-Valley Ambulance.
Calls for service April 2026:
| Incoming Calls |
8,173 |
| Admin Calls |
6,238 |
| 911 Calls |
1,935 |
| Outgoing Calls |
2,047 |
| Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) Calls |
6,381 |
| Calls for Service |
5,855 |
| Other Agencies |
526 |
Yuma County Narcotics Task Force
Officer incident responses April 2026:
| Incidents |
10 |
| Arrests Male |
2 |
| Arrests Female |
2 |
| Contraband |
0 |
| Distribution/Sales Charges |
2 |
| Possession Charges |
5 |
| Drug Seizures |
Qty |
Street Value |
| Cocaine |
6.9 grams |
$483.00 |
| Fentanyl Powder |
0.5 grams |
$25.00 |
| Methamphetamine |
287.6 grams |
$5,752.00 |
| Non-Drug Seizures |
Qty |
| Currency |
0 |
| Firearms |
2 |
| Drug Paraphernalia Items |
12 |
| Vehicles |
0 |
Sheriff’s Office League of Volunteers
The Sheriff's Office League of Volunteers (SOLV) donate hours to YCSO and the community.
Hours donated and event participation April 2026:
| Volunteer Group |
Month |
YTD Hours |
| Total Hours Donated |
539 |
2,303 |
| Civilian Volunteer |
271.5 |
1,291.5 |
| Explorer |
28 |
222 |
| Posse |
46 |
271 |
| Reserve Deputy |
51 |
231 |
| Search & Rescue |
142.5 |
288 |
Events:
- Yuma County Fair (Apr 1-5)
- St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School (Apr 10)
- LE Torch Run for Special Olympics (Apr 16)
- DEA Drug Take Back (Apr 25)
Call-Outs:
- 4 call outs for traffic control
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