YPD Weekly Recap

Between the week of July 28 to August 3, 2017, the Yuma Police Department reported the following events: Calls for service: 1818 Reports taken: 194 Non-injury accidents: 28 Injury accidents: 19 Animal Control calls: 122

Agrivated assault

On July 29, 2017 at 6:11 a.m. the Yuma Police Department was called regarding a subject who threatened the victim with a weapon at Catalina Village Apartments, 225 W. Catalina Drive. It was discovered that a domestic disturbance had occurred which led to one party leaving with a friend, the victim. The suspect pointed a weapon at the victim and threatened him and also damaged his vehicle by striking it with the weapon.

The suspect fled the area and was later apprehended by assisting law enforcement. No one was injured during the altercation.

Gunshot wound

On Wednesday, August 2, 2017, at approximately 12:08 p.m. the Yuma Police Department responded to a call reference shots fired in the alleyway between 9th and 10th Avenue in the 900 block.

The initial investigation revealed that a male subject received a gunshot wound to his leg and was taken to the Yuma Regional Medical Center with nonlife threatening injuries.

The suspects are described as two Hispanic males driving a maroon, 4 door passenger car. The incident is still under investigation.

On Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at approximately 5:10 p.m. the suspect vehicle was seen in the area of 16th Street and 4th Avenue. The vehicle fled the area and collided into a tree in the alley way between 7th and 8th Avenue. The suspects fled on foot in the area. At 5:50 p.m. both suspects were located and arrested in the 800 block of S. 8th Avenue. They are identified as 25-year-old Jose Lopez and 23-year-old Hector Hernandez. Both suspects will be booked.

Project Drive Safe! 2017

The Yuma Police Department’s ongoing traffic safety program, Project Drive Safe! took place on 12th Street, from August 7 to August 13.

Targeted violations included speeding, cell phone violations, turning, and red light violations.

As of July 30, Project Drive Safe! reported 476 violations.

Safety tip of the week

Monsoon season brings rain and dust storms that can turn into road hazards. Be careful of water buildup on the roads. If the rain comes down fast and hard enough, some of our roads will flood causing hazardous conditions. Adjust your speed to the road conditions. This is also a good time to check the condition of your windshield wipers. If a dust storm hits and hinders your visibility, turn on your emergency flashers, pull over and wait it out. And always remember to Drive Safe!