Category Archives: Flagstaff

Clouds threatening rain overnight

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clouds-072015-00WILLIAMS — Clouds roll in for another day keeping the temperatures in Williams down and bringing moisture. The nice thing is that it has kept the forests open for hiking and camping.

There is a 50% chance of rain and thunder this afternoon dropping to 30% overnight. Tomorrow there is a 10% chance after 11 a.m. clearing up to mostly cloudy over Tuesday night. Wednesday through Saturday night it is expected to be clear and warm with some cloudiness.

In Flagstaff, a slight chance of rain is predicted over Tuesday night and Wednesday. The weather in Flagstaff will clear up Thursday through Saturday night.

The chance of rain begins to develop again Sunday.

Seriously Injured Victim of Off Road Motorcycle Accident Rescued by Multi Agency Response

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640-PhotobFLAGSTAFF — On July 15, 2015 at approximately 1:30 pm the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office, the Coconino County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Unit, Summit Fire District, Guardian Medical Transport, and AZ DPS Air Rescue responded to a motorcycle accident with serious injuries on Hundred Dollar Hill located within the Cinder Hills Off Road Recreation Area. Due to the terrain conventional emergency vehicles could not make access to the scene. The DPS helicopter could not land at the accident site either. A Search and Rescue UTV equipped for patient transport was driven into the crater.

Once the patient was stabilized efforts to remove the patient were initiated. The rescue of the accident victim took approximately 3.5 hours and the use of a CCSO UTV specially equipped with a patient litter basket. The patient was eventually flown to Flagstaff Medical Center by AZ DPS Ranger where he was treated for serious injuries he sustained as the result of this accident.

Announcing a New Search Management Training Video

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SAR-Video-1FLAGSTAFF — A new training video which was a year in the making titled “Introduction to Search Management Best Practices” has been released to aid in training search managers. The video project was a joint effort between the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Unit, a Mountain Rescue Association member team, and the National Park Service Branch of Search and Rescue. To maximize its benefit to the search and rescue community, the video is being distributed free of charge via the internet. The video is intended to be used in conjunction with a comprehensive search management course or as a review of search management concepts for seasoned search managers.

Search management involves a combination of art and science to analyze the situation and then organize responders to efficiently and effectively cover the search area in an effort to find lost or missing persons. The National Park Service has a long tradition of excellence in search management and the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office has played an active role in search and rescue management training in Arizona for many years and continues that role with the release of this video.

In addition to the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office and the National Park Service, other agencies that participated in the video project included the Arizona Department of Public Safety Aviation Bureau and Guardian Medical Transport.

A premiere showing for public safety agencies will take place at the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Building on July 15th at 7:00 pm. The video can be found at the following link. https://vimeo.com/CCSOSAR/Search-Management

Deer a plenty in Williams

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Deer15-07-13-2640WILLIAMS — We are located in the high country where the deer and antelope play. Currently there are a lot of deer and elk foraging the forests around Williams and Flagstaff and all points in-between.

We remind visitors that the deer are very active around Country Club Road which is near the entrance/exit on the west end of town. They are also very active south on Perskinsville Road which leads past the Santa Fe dam. You need to keep an eye out on Highway 64 to the Grand Canyon, as well.

They are generally most active in the early morning, evening and night time hours and they can cross the road or freeway without warning. Please keep an eye on the sides of the roads and watch for them or you could have a very costly accident.

If you are camping, deer may seem tame enough to feed or pet. You might have even pet them at the Deer Farm Petting Zoo just east of Williams. In the wild, however, it is a different story. They can spook easily and attack without warning. Please watch your children while camping in the woods and do not let them explore alone.

You can generally get good photos from your vehicle or from a safe distance. Use your zoom.

Another unrestrained dog bite incident in Flagstaff

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FLAGSTAFF — On July 9, 2015 at approximately 09:14 hours, the Flagstaff Police Department was called to investigate a dog bite incident which occurred in the 500 block of Tombstone.

250-dog-bite0212According to the victim, who was running on the street in an easterly direction, a white and brown pit bull jumped the fence of a residence and bit her in the stomach and her hand.  A witness who was driving in the area reported to have seen the incident and came to the victim’s assistance.  The owner of the pit bull came out into the street and contained the animal.

The victim received medical attention by responding paramedics.  The owner of the pit bull was issued a criminal citation under Flagstaff City Code for vicious dog at large.

The Flagstaff Police Department would like to remind citizens of responsible dog ownership which includes containing and restraining their pets.  Once a dog has jumped a fence, or has managed to escape their containment onto public property, they are considered a “dog at large.”  Owners can be issued a criminal citation for this offense which may include a fine and or jail time.

The following is the specific Flagstaff City Code:

  • 6-02-001-0001:  FAILURE TO CONTROL DOG
  • DOG AT LARGE:  Every person owning or having charge, care, custody or control of any dog of any ages shall keep such a dog(s) exclusively upon his or her own premises; provided, however, that the dog may be off such premises if it is under the control of a competent person and restrained by a chain, leash, rope or cord of sufficient strength to contain and control such dog

The Flagstaff Police Department will be increasing enforcement of our local leash laws, and are asking for your cooperation with this initiative.

Unleashed pit bulls attack and kill small pet

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Flagstaff Police Department photo.

Flagstaff Police Department photo.

FLAGSTAFF — At approximately 2:37 today, Flagstaff Police Department responded to a call of gunshots in the 4000 Block of Lake Mary. The caller described a subject shooting at dogs in the open field.

Upon arrival Officers located the subject who had discharged the firearm. Also located at the scene were four pit bull dogs who had been running loose, and an elderly man who was walking two smaller dogs on leashes. Officers discovered the four pit bulls had been running unrestrained in the area and had attacked the smaller dogs described as pugs.

The elderly man had been walking his two dogs in the open field just to the north of the Circle K when two of the pit bulls attacked his dogs.

The pit bulls were clustered together, but only two attacked the leashed animals. The man who did the shooting stated he was parked at the Circle K at Walapai and Lake Mary, and observed the confrontation between the animals.

He then left his truck and attempted to break up the dog fight with a large stick, and noticing this was not working went back to his truck and retrieved a firearm which he used to shoot the attacking two pit bulls. The two pit bulls sustained wounds and were transported to the vet by animal control and were later put down due to their injuries.

One of the elderly man’s dogs also died from the wounds from the attacking pit bull. The other dog on the leash was injured as well and taken to the vet. The elderly man also sustained injuries to his hand from trying to intervene.

The owners of the four pit bulls were identified and stated the dogs had been inside their apartment, although they had left the door unlatched and believed the dogs escaped. The two remaining pit bulls were located and safety restrained at their home.

This incident remains under investigation and we will work with the city attorney and or the county attorney’s office on any applicable charges.

The Flagstaff Police Department would like to remind the public to comply with the City of Flagstaff’s leash law. The Flagstaff Police Department recently issued a warning that it is increasing enforcement of leash laws.

Another short afternoon rain leads to another ten-percent chance

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640-Rain15-07-07-8WILLIAMS — Williams received another short duration of intense rain this afternoon. It cleared up leaving a beautiful afternoon. While tomorrow was predicted to be clear, it appears, now, that there is a 10%-chance of rain and thunderstorms after 11 a.m. in Williams and Flagstaff. Friday is predicted to be clear. The chance of rain picks up again Saturday and runs through next week.

Oath Keepers plans meeting to organize Community Preparedness Teams

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a22de8_7e7df60d14a74d7d8368f167f9729975.jpg_srz_p_271_271_75_22_0.50_1.20_0.00_jpg_srzFLAGSTAFF — The Oath Keepers organization is holding a meeting in Flagstaff at the La Quinta Inn at 2015 South Beulah Boulevard tomorrow, July 9, at 6 p.m. The meeting is to introduce the concept of Community Preparedness Teams.

These teams are being organized to train to respond to emergencies that might arise within a community. They are not meant to replace CERT and other search and rescue teams already in place. They are meant to augment them, if desired. When properly trained, they can be used by local law enforcement officials, such as additional security during city festivals and events.

There are several teams concepts designed to respond to respond to natural or man-made disasters. They are also forming teams to respond to possible attacks from terrorist elements such as the drug cartels and groups such as ISIS. The discussion will cover a number of teams preparing to meet community needs in a disaster.

One of the teams, for example, is Emergency Medical. They will train in various levels of medical proficiency. The first is combat lifesaver which is useful for first aid of severe trauma victims, such as at an auto accident. Their next levels are EMT and medic/paramedic. You can find out more at the CPT link of their web site.

Jim Arryo of Chino Valley—Arizona Chapter Vice President and State CPT Director—explained the concept in an interview with Gianluca Zanna on KTOX radio.

(The full interview including an interview with Stewart Rhodes, founder of Oath Keepers here.)

Oath Keepers was originally organized to get military, police and other people who take oaths to keep their oath to the Constitution. Their membership mainly consists of veterans, active duty military, police and sheriffs, and other civilians who have taken an oath to defend the Constitution. It is not limited to those categories, however. It is open to all citizens who feel a need to assist in preparing their community for disaster. Even people with physical limitations are useful. An elder person can cook and a person in a wheelchair can still operate a radio, for example.

If you have never served or feel like you might like to learn new skills, you can learn more and have your questions answered at this meeting.

Flagstaff Sex Offender notice

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david-morrisonNAME: David Morrison
AGE: 23 HGT: 5’11” WGT: 165 lbs HAIR: Red EYES: Blu
ADDRESS: 700 S Blackbird Roost St. # 57 Flagstaff, AZ 86001

LEVEL 2 SEX OFFENDER ALERT

The Flagstaff Police Department is releasing the following information pursuant to ARS 13-3835, the Community Notification on Sex Offender Law. The offender in this publication is living in Flagstaff, Arizona.

Notification must be made when certain sex offenders are released from the Arizona State Prison, accepted under an interstate compact or released from the county jail back into the community. Offenders are categorized into three levels; Level One (low risk to the community), Level Two (intermediate risk to the community), and Level Three (high risk to the community).

The individual who appears on this notification has been convicted of a sex offense, which allows for community notification. He is not wanted by the Flagstaff Police Department at this time.

This notification is not intended to increase fear: rather, it is our belief that an informed public is a safer public. CITIZEN ABUSE OF THIS INFORMATION TO THREATEN, INTIMIDATE, OR HARASS SEX OFFENDERS WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. The Flagstaff Police Department may be reached at 928-774-1414 and is available to help you join or start a neighborhood watch program as well as provide you with useful information on personal safety. If you have information regarding current criminal activity on this or any offender, please call 928-774-1414 or Silent Witness at 928-774-6111.

SYNOPSIS: In 2011 Morrison was convicted of two counts of Indecent Liberties with a Minor in Brunswick County, NC. Morrison’s victim was a 12 year old boy.

Please contact the Flagstaff Police Department Criminal Investigation Division at 928-556-2201 with any questions or concerns.

Flagstaff Sex Offender notice

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viola-hinkleNAME: Viola Geneva Hinkle
AGE: 56 HGT: 5’7″ WGT: 158 lbs HAIR: Brown EYES: Blue
ADDRESS: 6005 E Abineau Canyon Dr. Flagstaff, AZ 86003

COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION

LEVEL 2 SEX OFFENDER ALERT

The Flagstaff Police Department is releasing the following information pursuant to ARS 13-3835, the Community Notification on Sex Offender Law. The offender in this publication is living in Flagstaff, Arizona.

Notification must be made when certain sex offenders are released from the Arizona State Prison, accepted under an interstate compact or released from the county jail back into the community. Offenders are categorized into three levels; Level One (low risk to the community), Level Two (intermediate risk to the community), and Level Three (high risk to the community).

The individual who appears on this notification has been convicted of a sex offense, which allows for community notification. He is not wanted by the Flagstaff Police Department at this time.

This notification is not intended to increase fear: rather, it is our belief that an informed public is a safer public. CITIZEN ABUSE OF THIS INFORMATION TO THREATEN, INTIMIDATE, OR HARASS SEX OFFENDERS WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. The Flagstaff Police Department may be reached at 928-774-1414 and is available to help you join or start a neighborhood watch program as well as provide you with useful information on personal safety. If you have information regarding current criminal activity on this or any offender, please call 928-774-1414 or Silent Witness at 928-774-6111.

SYNOPSIS: In 1991, Hinkle was convicted of Sexual Abuse with a Minor in Oregon. In 2005, she was also convicted of Failure to Register as a Sex Offender in Kingman, AZ.

Please contact the Flagstaff Police Department Criminal Investigation Division at 928-556-2201 with any questions or concerns.