Yuma border agents seize drone carrying heroin, GPS tracker
Officials say the drone was discovered on Oct. 29 carrying a black plastic bag filled with 6.5 pounds of the illicit drug along with a GPS tracker inside.
Officials say the drone was discovered on Oct. 29 carrying a black plastic bag filled with 6.5 pounds of the illicit drug along with a GPS tracker inside.
Police investigate social media threat at Yuma high school
A Yuma high school will be open for classes Wednesday morning after police investigated a social media post referencing a possible shooting at Cibola High School. Yuma Police say the source of the alleged threat was a 14-year-old student who "did not intend to harm anyone" and "his sole intention was to get the school to close." Police said charges will be forwarded to the Yuma County Juvenile Justice Center.
A Yuma high school will be open for classes Wednesday morning after police investigated a social media post referencing a possible shooting at Cibola High School. Yuma Police say the source of the alleged threat was a 14-year-old student who "did not intend to harm anyone" and "his sole intention was to get the school to close." Police said charges will be forwarded to the Yuma County Juvenile Justice Center.
Newsmaker Saturday - Sheriff Leon Wilmot & Richard Saenz
This week on Newsmaker Saturday we get an update on the border situation with Yuma County Sheriff, Leon Wilmot. We also check in with Richard Saenz to find out how the Arizona Cardinals bounce back following their first loss of the season to the Green Bay Packers.
This week on Newsmaker Saturday we get an update on the border situation with Yuma County Sheriff, Leon Wilmot. We also check in with Richard Saenz to find out how the Arizona Cardinals bounce back following their first loss of the season to the Green Bay Packers.
Yuma school closed after threats were made online
Centennial Middle School in Yuma is closed on Oct. 29 after officials say reports of threats being made on social media. Classes will resume on Nov. 1.
Centennial Middle School in Yuma is closed on Oct. 29 after officials say reports of threats being made on social media. Classes will resume on Nov. 1.
Marine Corps veteran granted valor award after disarming robbery suspect in Yuma gas station
Officials with the Yuma County Sheriff's Office say a Marine Corps veteran ended an armed robbery at a gas station by disarming one of the suspects as they entered the store.
Officials with the Yuma County Sheriff's Office say a Marine Corps veteran ended an armed robbery at a gas station by disarming one of the suspects as they entered the store.
10-digit dialing to be required in some Arizona area codes
In Arizona, the new requirement applies to local calls in the 480, 520 and 928 area codes but not in the 602 and 623 area codes.
In Arizona, the new requirement applies to local calls in the 480, 520 and 928 area codes but not in the 602 and 623 area codes.
California plane crash: UPS worker among ‘multiple fatalities’ after truck hit
A small plane crashed into a Southern California neighborhood Monday, killing at least two people, injuring two others and setting two homes ablaze, authorities said.
A small plane crashed into a Southern California neighborhood Monday, killing at least two people, injuring two others and setting two homes ablaze, authorities said.
Border agents arrest child rapist accused of illegally entering US
Chris T. Clem, the sector’s chief patrol agent, tweeted that Edgar Antonio Gutierrez-Martinez has been turned over to U.S. Marshals to face prosecution.
Chris T. Clem, the sector’s chief patrol agent, tweeted that Edgar Antonio Gutierrez-Martinez has been turned over to U.S. Marshals to face prosecution.
Police in Mexican border town find 2 shallow graves
The remains of two people were found in shallow graves across the border from Yuma, Arizona.
The remains of two people were found in shallow graves across the border from Yuma, Arizona.
Yuma PD: Bus driver intentionally slammed on brakes, injured 21 students
The bus driver initially told police she saw something run in front of the bus, causing her to hit the brakes.
The bus driver initially told police she saw something run in front of the bus, causing her to hit the brakes.
Yuma Police: 2 children drown in backyard swimming pool
Police Lt. Robert Conley said the children were pronounced dead at a hospital Tuesday evening after officers responding to a reported drowning found the children unresponsive and performed life-saving measures.
Police Lt. Robert Conley said the children were pronounced dead at a hospital Tuesday evening after officers responding to a reported drowning found the children unresponsive and performed life-saving measures.
Excessive heat warning issued for 6 Arizona counties
Coconino, La Paz, Maricopa, Mohave, Yavapai, Pinal and Yuma Counties are included in the warning.
Coconino, La Paz, Maricopa, Mohave, Yavapai, Pinal and Yuma Counties are included in the warning.
Border Patrol arrests more than 1,600 migrants near Yuma
More than 1,600 migrants were arrested between April 30 and May 3 before crossing into the U.S. near Yuma, officials said.
More than 1,600 migrants were arrested between April 30 and May 3 before crossing into the U.S. near Yuma, officials said.
Some Arizona residents to use new phone dialing procedure
Residents with area codes 480, 520 and 928 should begin dialing area codes with phone numbers beginning this weekend before the transition is permanent starting Oct. 24.
Residents with area codes 480, 520 and 928 should begin dialing area codes with phone numbers beginning this weekend before the transition is permanent starting Oct. 24.
Missing California mother who disappeared on vacation in Miami found safe
The mother of Angela Morrisey, a 23-year-old mother of two from Sacramento, made the announcement that her daughter was found safe and thanked people for their prayers, help and concern “and for getting the word out.”
The mother of Angela Morrisey, a 23-year-old mother of two from Sacramento, made the announcement that her daughter was found safe and thanked people for their prayers, help and concern “and for getting the word out.”
California woman reported missing while on vacation in Miami found safe
A California mother of two was found safe after she was reported missing from two weeks while vacationing in Miami.
A California mother of two was found safe after she was reported missing from two weeks while vacationing in Miami.
Produce prices on the rise in Arizona
The produce market is in transition, which means growing regions in Yuma are being shut down and moved to California. During this period, you may see spikes in the price of produce. FOX 10's Ty Brennan visits Willie Itule Produce in Phoenix to get the details.
The produce market is in transition, which means growing regions in Yuma are being shut down and moved to California. During this period, you may see spikes in the price of produce. FOX 10's Ty Brennan visits Willie Itule Produce in Phoenix to get the details.
Arizona lawmakers may get higher reimbursements for expenses
Under HB2053, rural lawmakers would get $56 a day for food and $151 for lodging during most of the year. Legislators living in Phoenix would get the $56 food allowance but no money for lodging.
Under HB2053, rural lawmakers would get $56 a day for food and $151 for lodging during most of the year. Legislators living in Phoenix would get the $56 food allowance but no money for lodging.
Border Patrol K-9 finds fentanyl stuffed in breakfast burritos near Yuma
"Smugglers are under the false assumption that they can disguise drugs within food to throw off canines and their handlers," officials said in a statement. "On the contrary, canines have the ability to detect a target odor among a myriad of other odors.
"Smugglers are under the false assumption that they can disguise drugs within food to throw off canines and their handlers," officials said in a statement. "On the contrary, canines have the ability to detect a target odor among a myriad of other odors.
Arizona Border Patrol K-9 Officer retires after 7 years of service
An Arizona Border Patrol K-9 Officer is getting a well-deserved retirement after serving his community for more than seven years. Now, he gets to live out his life as a spoiled indoor dog.
An Arizona Border Patrol K-9 Officer is getting a well-deserved retirement after serving his community for more than seven years. Now, he gets to live out his life as a spoiled indoor dog.