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Welcome to CRIMEWATCH Pima County

This resource is for building public awareness of crimes and those that commit criminal acts in Pima County. The information contained withi...
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Jun 27, 2026
Update from the Payson Police Department A small exterior trailer fire occurred in the Diamond Point Shadows area, this evening. Thankfully, the situation has been brought under control, and the fire is now completely out. We would like to extend our gratitude to the Hellsgate...
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Jun 18, 2026
Congratulations to Officer Stuhmer! The Payson Police Department is proud to announce that Officer Stuhmer has been awarded the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) award for his outstanding efforts in enforcing DUI laws and keeping our community safe. Officer Stuhmer is one o...
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Jun 4, 2026
TRAFFIC ALERT: Eastbound traffic on Highway 260, east of Payson, is being diverted through the center lane due to a disabled semi-truck near milepost 256. Please exercise extreme caution while traveling through the area, as officers and tow operators work to clear the scene. Y...
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Image for Homicide Suspect Pursuit - Press Release
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Jun 1, 2026
Please see the attached press release regarding this morning’s pursuit of a homicide suspect out of Peoria.
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Image for Travel Alert: Exercise Caution on Southbound Route from Payson, AZ
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May 29, 2026
UPDATE: www.az511.gov is showing this incident clear and no effect on flow of traffic at this time. Attention all travelers heading southbound from Payson, AZ! Please be advised that there is an overturned commercial vehicle at St Hwy 87 milepost 249.5, blocking lane 2. Exerci...
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May 28, 2026
We're seeing an increase in these types of scams.  Please see the attached flyer to protect yourself and your loved ones. 
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May 26, 2026
***UPDATE*** individual has been located and is okay.  If you see this individual please call the Payson Police Department. He is considered an overdue party, and police and family wish to contact him in regards to his wellbeing.  He was last seen wearing a maroon sh...
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May 20, 2026
The Payson Police Department would like to inform the public of an upcoming police training exercise in the area of 94 S Rainbow Dr in Star Valley.  The training is scheduled to take place throughout the day today, on 5/20/2026. During this exercise, residents in the surr...
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Image for Important Public Safety Announcement: Main Street Closure Due to Water Leak
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May 10, 2026
A major water leak has been reported on Main Street, requiring the immediate closure of the road from S McLane Rd to the 700 block of West Main. This closure will remain in effect for the foreseeable future. The water leak is currently effecting water pressure in the surroundi...
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May 7, 2026
Earlier today, Detectives with the  Payson Police Department  attempted to make contact with two subjects in the  Star Valley  area who were wanted in association with a previous incident. One subject was taken into custody immediately without incident. The...
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