TRAFFIC ALERT: Highway 87 Closure Due to Semi-Truck Rollover A semi-truck has rolled over on southbound Highway 87 at mile post 248.5, blocking the entire roadway. Fortunately, the driver and all emergency personnel on the scene are safe. At this time, it is unknown when the r...

Please see the attached press release regarding a Courier Fraud that resulted in two arrests last week. Additionally, here are the links included in the press release for easier access: https://consumer.ftc.gov/scams https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/scams-and-safety htt...

The Payson Police Department is experiencing a temporary outage of our main non-emergency phone line.  When pressing option 1 for Dispatch callers are receiving a message that the extension is not available. For all EMERGENCY calls please continue to use 911.  For no...

Payson Police and Fire are currently working a major accident in the area of Highway 260 and Manzanita . This incident is restricting traffic flow. Officers and firefighters are working diligently to clear the scene as quickly and safely as possible. Please be patient while fi...

Early this morning around 0118 hours, dispatch received numerous calls for a wrong way driver heading south in the northbound lanes. Payson Police responded as no other law enforcement agencies were available at the time.   Officers arrived around Mile Marker 236.5 o...

Community Update – Fire Extinguished The fire in the area of 206 S. Ponderosa, east of the Burger King and Chase Bank in Payson has been successfully extinguished. 🔹 It is now safe to resume normal activities. Residents and businesses restart air circulation or HVAC systems as...

UPDATE 12/3/25:   It has been reported that some family members of the suspects in this case have been the target of harassing/inappropriate behavior.  First and foremost, the suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.  Additionally, at no point in ou...

Attached is a press release providing information on the recent burglaries at the Rim Country Museum.  

Please see the attached Press Release regarding a Homicide investigation conducted by the Payson Police Department.

Please see the attached Press Release regarding a Sex Offense arrest.