Daily Archives: July 27, 2015

Flagstaff PD 32nd annual National Night Out

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DSCN0103FLAGSTAFF — In conjunction with the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) campaign, the Flagstaff Police Department will be hosting the annual National Night Out in the west parking lot of City Hall, August 4, 2015 from 6pm-8pm.

This free event is for the whole family and will feature a live radio broadcast, free hotdogs, sodas, watermelon and a chance to get out for the evening. There will be presentations including hands-only CPR, identity theft and fraud prevention, updates on community crime prevention activity.

Citizens will have the opportunity to meet with the police officers who work in their neighborhoods. They can learn what is being done near their homes and make suggestions to their officers for issues that might need attention. Information about neighborhood Block Watch will be available.

Officers from the Flagstaff Police Department, Northern Arizona University Police, Department of Public Safety, Coconino County Sheriff’s Office and many others will have displays and educational materials.

The National Night Out, is a yearlong community building campaign, is designed to: (1) heighten crime prevention awareness, (2) generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime programs, (3) strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships, and (4) send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

This is a special night for the Flagstaff community to take an opportunity to promote awareness, safety and neighborhood unity through partnering with public safety professionals and local businesses to give crime a “night out.”

Three added to Flagstaff Police Department communications

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Dispatch graduation Flagstaff — On July 24, 2015, Eli Navarro, Morgan Cheely, and Alfredo Navarro graduated from the Western Arizona Law Enforcement Training Academy after a three week training regime. The instructional content and teaching methodologies in this course are presented to better train new students in the increasingly complex role and functions of the public safety dispatcher. Certificates obtained include EMD, APCO, ACJIS, CPR, and NIMS.

All three Flagstaff Police Department employees completed this extensive training, while Alfredo Navarro was recognized for his Academic excellence.

Arrest made in voyeurism case

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Flagstaff Police Booking photo

Flagstaff Police Booking photo

FLAGSTAFF — On July 22, 2015 Officers with the Flagstaff Police Department investigated an allegation of voyeurism involving 53 year old James D. Hickey. Officers were called to the apartment complex of 1515 S. Yale when a victim reported the suspect had knocked on her door at approximately 2122 hours presenting himself as a hairdresser and offering to cut her hair for free.

The victim allowed Hickey into her residence and after she had washed her hair at his request wore a robe. Hickey began cutting her hair, and tried taking photos of her genitals under her robe. The victim realized what was occurring and yelled to her room mates and gave chase to the suspect. The victim was able to obtain physical evidence of the suspect at the time of the assault.

Officers were given a description of the suspect including a license plate/vehicle description. On July 24, 2015 Officers located the suspect vehicle and within a few hours contacted the suspect who was taken into custody on three felony warrants as well as this investigation.

US 89 narrowed to one lane north of the Gap and south of SR 64 Junction beginning Monday

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US 89 will be narrowed to one lane north of the Gap and south of the SR 64 Junction in Cameron (milepost 510 to 460) from today to Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The pavement marker installation work will be a moving operation, utilizing a three-mile restriction. The restriction is required to allow Arizona Department of Transportation crews to install pavement markers on the roadway.

During installation, delays of up to 15 minutes can be anticipated. A pilot car will allow for alternating travel through the work zone. Please allow for extra travel time during construction and be alert while traveling through the work zone.

ADOT works to inform the public about planned highway restrictions, but there is a possibility that unscheduled closures or restrictions may occur. Weather can also affect a project schedule. To stay up-to-date with the latest highway conditions around the state, visit the ADOT Traveler Information Center at www.az511.gov or call 5-1-1.

Lane restrictions on northbound Interstate 17 this week for shoulder work

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The Arizona Department of Transportation will perform routine maintenance on northbound Interstate 17 at Table Mesa Road on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 28 and 29 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Motorists should be prepared for a right lane restriction and intermittent shoulder closures between mileposts 236 and 237 to allow for a safe work zone for maintenance crews. Minimal delays are expected.

The speed limit through the work zones will be reduced to 45 mph during work hours.