Serving All of Yavapai County Since 1981

 

 

 

 

Cash Rewards:

Call Yavapai Silent Witness (1.800.932.3232) with any information or concerns regarding criminal activity. Remember, callers’ identity remains anonymous throughout the process — you never have to give your name! YSW will pay cash rewards to any caller whose information leads to a felony arrest. Once the suspect has been arrested, no cash reward will be available to subsequent callers. 

 

Community Meetings:

If you have a group that would like more information about Yavapai Silent Witness, please call 928.777.7266 (Monday-Thursday) to set up a meeting.

 

 Crime Safety Tip:

Summer vacation plans?

Consider these tips and enjoy yourself!

• Do not post about your vacation on Facebook until you return home. Many burglars will check these sites to target certain areas.
• Make your home look lived in. Use a light timer set for your normal routine. If you are usually up by 5 am and in bed by 10 then set your light timer the same. Consider using a timer connected to a radio to come on and off throughout the day. Don’t stop your mail delivery or the newspaper; just have a trusted neighbor pick them up daily. That same neighbor can pick up advertisements tossed in the driveway and set your garbage cans out each week. That neighbor can also park their vehicle in your driveway occasionally. Outside lighting is always a deterrent but make sure to follow routine habits.
• Make the home hard to get into. Long before leaving on that special vacation try to get in your house without a key. If you can get in then so can the burglar. After all that’s their job. Add extra locks to the windows and deadbolt locks to all exterior doors. Consider security screen doors as well. Always unplug the garage door and add a bicycle lock to the runner.
• Never leave a hidden key outside. Burglars were young once and their parents hid keys for them. They’ll know where to look. Instead give a key to that trusted neighbor. This will allow them to put the daily mail and newspaper inside and while there they could readjust the window blinds once again giving the home an occupied look.
• Always unplug all TVs, small appliances and the computer. Always make a disc copy of computer information and keep it in a safe place. A safe place could be an in-home safe (make sure it is fireproof and anchored to the floor) or put your valuables in a safety deposit box. The items should include important paperwork, jewelry and family photos etc. In some cases a good gun safe will take care of everything including your guns.
• And last but certainly not least let that trusted neighbor know where you are going and when you’ll be back. Make sure they have your cell phone number and know what to do and who to call in an emergency.
• Now go have fun!

  

 

 

*Important Notice: Yavapai Silent Witness, Inc. and the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office (Prescott, Arizona) has made every attempt to ensure the accuracy of the information provided on this website.  If there are any questions regarding the accuracy and/or the validity of the information concerning the identities of wanted persons, please contact Director Steve Skurja at 1-800-932-3232 Monday through Thursday. Please never attempt to apprehend any of the wanted individuals featured on this website.  Instead, please call Yavapai Silent Witness at 1-800-932-3232 or call your local law enforcement agency.