KSWT EXCLUSIVE: “Yuma’s Most Wanted” 09/16/16
YUMA, Ariz. – Since we brought you “Yuma’s Most Wanted” last week the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office arrested Tonya Darcie Martinez, she was originally convicted for the attempted promotion of prison...
View Article1 arrest after shots fired leads to barricade situation
YUMA, Ariz. – “I heard a gunshot earlier and then the microphone from the cops and was like what the hell?” Yuma resident Jeremy Gillette is describing the moment law enforcement rushed into his...
View ArticleSuspect in weekend standoff identified
YUMA, Ariz. – The Yuma Police Department has identified Jesus Nieto as the man they say was held up in an apartment on Avenue B and 4th Place Friday night. YPD tells us he was only arrested for 2...
View ArticleYuma residents concerned over rat infestation
YUMA, Ariz. – Yuma resident Conrad Amavisca says his neighborhood near Eighth St. and Ave. B has been infested with rats. “My neighbors next door have rats, neighbors across the street, a lot of...
View ArticleResidents surprised to see local Radio Shack closed
YUMA, Ariz. – Yuma residents are surprised to see the Radio Shack on 4th avenue and 16th street all closed up and out of business. Tina Alozo and Joseph Serna say they have brought their kids to this...
View Article7th annual Yuma homicide victim’s vigil
YUMA, Ariz. – It was an emotional Thursday evening at the Yuma Main Library. Dozens of people, many who lost loved ones due to homicide, gathered to grieve for the loss of local homicide victims and...
View ArticleKSWT Exclusive: “Yuma’s Most Wanted” 09/23/16
YUMA, Ariz. – Since we brought you “Yuma’s Most Wanted” last week there have been several fugitives taken into custody. The San Bernardino Police Department arrested Rickford Jackson who was on the run...
View ArticleExplosion at historic Lee Hotel, investigation continues
YUMA, Ariz. – Repairs are underway at the historic Lee Hotel after an explosion knocked out a portion of the wall in the back of the building. The incident occurred around 1 a.m. Friday. The Yuma Fire...
View ArticleLocal political figures and voters weigh in on presidential debate
YUMA, Ariz. – “I don’t think that was one of his best if I were Donald Trump I would want a redo on this one”, a strong admission from Yuma County Supervisor Russ Clark who has openly been supporting...
View ArticleDomestic violence awareness, a survivor’s story
*Our policy is to typically not identify victims of domestic violence. In this case Heather came forward wanting to help bring awareness to help others. YUMA, Ariz. – “I would have bruises on my arms,...
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