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 February 2026, the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office participated in the following community events:Z93 Radio Segment
On Monday, February 2, 2026, Sheriff’s Office Patrol Corporal partnered with Avenir Financial and participated in a segment with Jennifer Blackwell on the Monster Media radio show. The Officer discussed fraud, scams, and financial crimes, offering tips for prevention.
Avenir Scam Prevention Seminar
On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, Sheriff’s Office Patrol Corporal partnered with Avenir bank and provided information to the public on how to recognize and reduce the risk of financial exploitation. Practical advice was provided on how to avoid becoming a victim.
Sprint CTE Career Day
On Friday, February 6, 2026, Sheriff’s Office Detention Officer participated in the 4th Annual CTE Career Day with an information booth. The Officers provided information about their profession and answered questions about career opportunities.
Mesquite Elementary School Public Safety Day
On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, Sheriff’s Office Patrol Corporal, Deputies, and Public Information Officer participated in Public Safety Day with an information booth and displayed the Patrol truck and bearcat armored vehicle.
Happy Trails Preschool Meet & Greet
On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, Sheriff’s Office Deputy and Public Information Officer participated in the First Responders Meet & Greet. The Officers spoke to the children, focusing on interactive topics, emphasizing that officers are community helpers who keep people safe. Stickers were provided for the children.
James B. Rolle Elementary School Career Day
On Thursday, February 19, 2026, Sheriff’s Office Deputy and Detention Sergeant participated in Career Day with an information booth. The Officers displayed engaging visuals, brochures, and interactive materials about career options.
Southwest Jr. High School Career & Technology Expo
On Friday, February 20, 2026, Sheriff’s Office Detention Corporal and Officer participated in the Career and Technology Expo with an information booth. The Officers displayed engaging visuals, brochures, and interactive materials about career options.
Administration Bureau
Civil Department
During the month of February 2026, the YCSO Civil Department provided the following services:| Documents Received for Service | 361 |
| Fingerprints | 89 |
| Legal Documents Served | 223 |
Records Department
During the month of February 2026, the YCSO Records Department processed the following:
| Reports Merged | 2,193 |
| Reports Processed for Court | 291 |
| Victim Notifications Received | 204 |
| Impound Vehicles | 4 |
| Impound Releases | 9 |
| Validations | 114 |
| Request for Records Completed | 464 |
| Records Checks Completed | 222 |
| Scanned/Imported Documents | 2,746 |
| Data Entry | 645 |
| Jacket Consolidations | 29 |
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 February 2026, the YCSO Records Department processed the following:| New Registered Offenders | 4 |
| Moved out of Yuma County | 2 |
| Information Updates | 54 |
| Community Notifications | 7 |
| Compliance Checks | 37 |
| Incarcerated | 9 |
Offenders living in Yuma County during this period:
| Living in Yuma County | 351 |
| Pending Level Assessment | 0 |
| Level 0 (L&M) | 55 |
| Level 1 | 140 |
| Level 2 | 88 |
| Level 3 | 68 |
Detention Bureau
During the month of February 2026, the average inmate population was:| Average Inmate Population | 412 |
| Adult Male | 341 |
| Adult Female | 69 |
| Juvenile Male | 2 |
| Juvenile Female | 0 |
| Sentenced Inmates | 34 |
Inmates booked during this period:
| Inmates Admitted | 415 |
| Adult Male | 341 |
| Adult Female | 69 |
| Juvenile Male | 2 |
| Juvenile Female | 1 |
| Average Bookings Per Day | 15 |
Inmates released during this period:
| Inmates Released | 456 |
| Adult Male | 355 |
| Adult Female | 101 |
| Juvenile Male | 0 |
| Juvenile Female | 0 |
| Average Released Per Day | 16 |
Patrol Bureau
During the month of February 2026, the YCSO responded to the following calls for service:| Month | YTD | |
| Traffic Incidents | 7,770 | 15,740 |
| Average Calls Per Day | 278 |
Motor vehicle collission incidents during this period:
| Injury Collision | 2 | 4 |
| Injury Collision Alcohol | 16 | 38 |
| Injury Collision Non Alcohol | 1 | 4 |
| Non Injury Collision | 48 | 118 |
| Non Injury Collision Alcohol | 2 | 5 |
| Privat Property Collision | 11 | 24 |
| Total Collisions | 80 |
Traffic citations issued during this period:
| Citation | 108 | 203 |
| DUI | 8 | 10 |
| Incident | 183 | 360 |
| Repair | 96 | 174 |
| Warning | 272 | 548 |
| Total Citations | 667 |
Foothills Substation
During the month of February 2026, the Foothills Substation processed the following: | Walk-In Customers | 206 |
| Vacation Notifications | 0 |
| Records Requests Received | 11 |
| Orders of Protection Received | 0 |
| Orders of Protection Served | 1 |
| Civil Documents Received | 1 |
| Civil Documents Served | 1 |
| Fingerprints | 27 |
| Notary Services | 11 |
| Tax Payments 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 February 2026, the YCSO Communications handled the following calls:
| Incoming Calls | 8,269 |
| Admin Calls | 6,108 |
| 911 Calls | 2,161 |
| Outgoing Calls | 2,188 |
Computer aided dispatch (CAD) calls during this period:
| Calls for Service | 8,603 |
| YCSO | 8,103 |
| Other Agencies | 500 |
Yuma County Narcotics Task Force
During the month of February 2026, the Yuma County Narcotics Task Force (YCNTF) handled the following:| Incidents | 9 |
| Arrests Male | 1 |
| Arrests Female | 0 |
| Contraband | 0 |
| Distribution/Sales Charges | 0 |
| Possession Charges | 1 |
Drugs seized by the YCNTF during this period:
| Type of Drugs | Qty Seized | Street Value |
| Fentanyl | 16.93 grams | $846.50 |
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 | 0 |
| Drug Paraphernalia Items | 0 |
| Vehicles | 0 |
Yuma County Sheriff’s Office League of Volunteers
During the month of February 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 | 370 | 883 |
| Civilian Volunteer | 243 | 550 |
| Explorer | 24 | 56 |
| Posse | 31 | 95 |
| Reserve Deputy | 59.5 | 104 |
| Search & Rescue | 12.5 | 78 |
Events & Call-Outs
Some of the events that the SOLV members participated in were as follows:
- Silver Spur Rodeo Parade, Feb 14
- Kids at Hope Concert, Feb 14
- Desert Trails Learning Center Preschool, Feb 23
- 4 call outs for traffic control
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