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Oct 20, 2026
Bring your friends and family for a fun and safe Halloween event! We can’t wait to see you there! 🍭👻 📅 DATE: Friday, October 30, 2026 📍 LOCATION: Cherokee Elementary School 8801 N. 56th Street, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 ⏰ TIME: 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
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Oct 15, 2026
As of October 15th, we've reverted to our standard winter hours under Town Code 8-10-2(D). Current Permitted Hours: Monday – Friday: 7 AM – 5 PM Key Restrictions: Heavy Equipment Operation: Prohibited at all times on Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays (as defined in Town C...
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Oct 13, 2026
Please see the attached press release regarding the traffic stop conducted by a Payson Police Officer on September 12.
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Oct 13, 2026
Adopt a Mini Red Heeler A 1-year-old female Mini Red Heeler is in need of a new home, but it's essential that the new environment does not have chickens or birds of any kind. This dog has not undergone spaying and has previously had a litter of puppies. If you're interested in...
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Oct 13, 2026
Throughout October, we join the effort to raise awareness about breast cancer, support those affected, and highlight the importance of early detection through regular screenings. 💗 Why the pink patches? The Pink Patch Project brings public safety agencies and communities toget...
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Oct 8, 2026
We’ve seen a lot of questions about license plate reader cameras, so let’s clear up a few things. These cameras do not use facial recognition and they don’t track your every move . They simply capture a snapshot of vehicles on public roadways and help officers recover stolen v...
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Oct 7, 2026
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. 💜 This month, we stand with survivors, raise awareness, and remind our community that support is available. Domestic violence can affect anyone, and creating awareness starts with listening, learning, and letting others know they a...
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Created Oct 5, 2026 / Updated Oct 7, 2026
The Payson Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in an ongoing death investigation involving Payson resident Michelle Jackson (56). Michelle was reported missing on June 10 after last being seen around June 3. On August 25, her skeletal remains were located i...
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Oct 5, 2026
Join us for our quarterly Community Update Meeting here at the Police Department October 22, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. See the attached announcement for more information.
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Sep 30, 2026
See the attached press release for the details of this incident. The Payson Police Department would like to thank its responding officers and partner agencies for their assistance.
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