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Apr 7, 2026
If you are looking for a fulfilling career that makes a real difference in your community, we're excited to announce that we're now accepting applications for Public Safety Telecommunicator Trainee to join our dedicated team! As a Public Safety Telecommunicator, you'...
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Apr 1, 2026
Please see the attached list of property found in the Town of Payson from October 2025 through March 2026. To claim an item listed, please EMAIL Property & Evidence at property@paysonaz.gov. These items will be held for thirty (30) days from the date this notic...
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Mar 25, 2026
Please see the attached press release regarding an incident that occurred earlier this week.
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Mar 16, 2026
Please see the attached press release regarding last week's bomb threat call at the Payson Walmart.
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Mar 6, 2026
It has come to our attention that the website paysonpolice . com is a fraudulent website. Opening that site can cause a malicious file to automatically download to your computer or device. We strongly advise the public not to visit this website . For official infor...
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Feb 19, 2026
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...
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Dec 26, 2025
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...
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Dec 17, 2025
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...
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Dec 16, 2025
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...
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Dec 12, 2025
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...
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