The Yuma County Sheriff’s Department has many assets at its disposal to help insure officer safety including this large tactical assault vehicle which can carry up to eighteen officers safely into even the most dangerous of situations.
More than 50 gifts - including new clothing, shoes, toys and bicycles - were delivered to the Salvation Army for its Christmas Angel Tree program. Santa, who was escorted by deputies from the Yuma County Sheriff's Office, helped deliver.
Mike Erfert, spokesman for the Yuma Fire Department, explains why a firetruck may respond to a medical call in the Yuma area. Video by James Gilbert and Janet Chasse
Yuma drivers heading to work ran into several traffic snags this morning, including this accident on 24th Street. Six accidents were reported within an hour and a half in Yuma County.
A suspect inside mobile home on Virginia Drive and 25th St. is refusing to respond to Yuma Police. Police say he's wanted for questioning in an assault and attempted sexual assault.
Firefighters from the Somerton/Cocopah Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of County 14th Street and Somerton Avenue.
