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COTTONWOOD, AZ - SHERIFF’S OFFICE SEARCHING FOR MAN SUSPECTED OF SHOOTING AT A VEHICLE WITH KIDS INSIDE
Around 4 pm Wednesday, the Yavapai County Sheriff’s office responded to a report that a vehicle had been shot at by a driver inside another moving vehicle turning from Western Drive onto Pleasant Valley in Cottonwood. Witnesses say the suspect, identified as Alejandro Pereza-Pasos, knew the driver at whom he allegedly shot. The suspect's vehicle was then located parked at a home in the area of Messai Circle in Cottonwood. YCSO SWAT responded and executed a search warrant to locate the suspect, but he was not found.
Currently, the suspect is still at large, and the sheriff’s office is asking for the public's help in locating him. Is he known to frequent the Cottonwood, Clarkdale and Sedona areas. If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Alejandro Pereza-Pasos please call the Sheriff’s office at (928) 771-3260 or you can remain anonymous by calling Silent Witness at 800-932-3232. You could be eligible for a cash reward if your tip leads to an arrest.
Updates tatus Update on Legado Luxury Apartments Fire
On April 1, 2024, at 1:13am, a tragic fire occurred at the construction site of the Legado Luxury Apartments in Prescott Valley, AZ. The apartment site consisted of three multi-level residential wings, a clubhouse, and a multi-level parking garage. Despite the efforts of first responders, who deployed every asset available to them, the structure was a complete loss.
To investigate this incident, a joint task force was formed, including the Prescott Valley Police Department, the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office, the Yavapai County Attorney’s Investigators Office, Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) National Response Team. To date, a total of eleven agencies have been involved in the ongoing investigation, including the Prescott Fire Department, the Department of Public Safety, the Federal Bureau of Investigations, the National Insurance Crime Bureau, and the Department of Homeland Security.
The investigation progressed over several months. Both sworn officers and professional staff logged countless hours of work. Through the investigation, Silent Witness, and the Police Department’s tip line, over 300 leads were generated, each requiring follow-up interviews and further investigation. In total, 25 search warrants were executed across residences and businesses. This is still an open investigation and as new leads or information are obtained, the Prescott Valley Police Department will continue to work to obtain justice and closure for all involved. Anyone with information is encouraged to call Silent Witness to assist in the ongoing investigation. Yavapai Silent Witness is still offering a $45,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.
The Police Department would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the community for their unwavering patience and continued support as we diligently work toward bringing a resolution to this case.
Prescott Valley Police Department can be contacted at 928-772-9267 for non-emergencies, and 911 for emergencies. Yavapai County Silent witness is 1-800-932-3232. IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING! See less
** April 7, 2025 Silent Witness Update**
Carlos Guzman has been taken into custody. Yavapai Silent Witness received several tips and the Camp Verde Marshal’s Office would like to thank the community for their assistance.
March 31, 2025
The Camp Verde Marshal’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance locating Carlos Alberto Guzman.
On March 30, 2025, Officers with the Camp Verde Marshal’s discovered Guzman had a valid warrant out of the Department of Corrections for parole violations. When Officers attempted to take him into custody Guzman fled on foot. He is considered armed and dangerous.
Guzman is 40 years old, 5’10” 200lbs. His last known address in the 900 of Smiley Ave in Camp Verde. He is also known to frequent the Yavapai Apache reservation. Guzman has multiple tattoos, which includes the word “Evil Eyes” on his forehead.
If you provide information leading to the arrest of Carlos Alberto Guzman, you could earn a cash reward.
To earn your reward, you must call Yavapai Silent Witness at 1-800-932-3232 or submit a tip at www.yavapaisw.com. All information is completely anonymous. You never have to give your name.
