Law & Order

Teen arrested on drug, weapon and gang charges

A 17-year-old Yuma boy is in custody on weapons, drug and gang charges after being detained for questioning in two attempted homicide investigations that occurred earlier this year, Yuma police said. Adrian Covarrubias was detained by police... Full story

BP agents arrest sex offender

BY JAMES GILBERT, SUN STAFF WRITER

U.S. Border Patrol agents from the Yuma Sector arrested a convicted sex offender in Kingman on Wednesday who was in the country illegally. According to Agent Michael Lowrie, at about 2 p.m., the Arizona Department of Public Safety called the Yuma... Full story

Truck rolls over during training exercise

BY WILLIAM ROLLER, SUN STAFF WRITER

A U.S. Marshals exercise resulted in a vehicle rolling over Friday afternoon, according to the Yuma Police Department. At 3:45 p.m. while conducting law enforcement training maneuvers a deputy U.S. Marshal sustained injuries that were not... Full story

No charges filed in case of San Luis grocer

BY JAMES GILBERT, SUN STAFF WRITER

The owner of a south county grocery store who allegedly was secretly videotaping customers while they were using the bathroom is no longer facing any charges - at least for now. During his arraignment in Somerton Justice Court on Thursday, Judge... Full story

Suspect endangers own child in smuggling attempt

BY JAMES GILBERT, SUN STAFF WRITER

Although the child was in a car seat and was not harmed, a woman trying to smuggle three illegal aliens put her 1-year-old child in danger Thursday night while trying to avoid being arrested by the Yuma Sector Border Patrol, agents said. According... Full story

Three killed in freeway accident

BY JAMES GILBERT, SUN STAFF WRITER

Three people were killed Thursday morning when a pickup and semi-truck collided along Interstate 8, according to the California Highway Patrol. The accident happened at approximately 11:28 a.m. near Winterhaven Drive. The names and ages of the... Full story

Ineligible player leaves Kofa title in question

BY EDWARD CARIFIO, SUN STAFF WRITER

The 2009-10 basketball season is set to begin, but some changes to last year's season may be coming soon. Defending 5A Gila Valley Region champion Kofa had an ineligible player on its roster, 22-year-old Anthony Avalos. Avalos was arrested... Full story

Man who posed as Kofa, Vista student graduated in 2005

BY JAMES GILBERT, SUN STAFF WRITER

The 22-year-old man arrested Wednesday for allegedly pretending to be a student at two Yuma high schools and having a sexual relationship with a minor actually graduated from a Florida high school four years ago, according to court records. Court... Full story

BP agents rescue six stranded in desert

BY JAMES GILBERT, SUN STAFF WRITER

A rescue beacon Tuesday night led Yuma sector Border Patrol agents to the rescue of six illegal aliens who had become stranded in a remote area of the desert east of Yuma. "They had crossed the border illegally and didn't have enough food and water... Full story

Phoenix pastor to appear in Yuma court Nov. 18

BY STEPHANIE A. WILKEN, SUN STAFF WRITER

A Phoenix pastor who earlier this year claimed he was beaten by an Arizona Department of Public Safety officer and Border Patrol agents while at a checkpoint outside of Yuma will have a hearing later this month. Phoenix pastor Steven Anderson was... Full story

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