Yuma Colorado Police Department

09/03/2026

The drug take box that is in the Police Department lobby will be closed until further notice. The company that is in charge of the box is working on moving it to a new location. We will update everyone once we have more details.

08/24/2026

SCAM ALERT – FAMILY EMERGENCY IMPOSTOR SCAM
Yuma Police Department Warning
The Yuma Police Department is warning residents about a scam targeting elderly members of our
community.
How the Scam Worked
An elderly resident received a telephone call from someone claiming to be a Denver County Public
Defender.
The caller falsely claimed that the victim’s grandson:
● Had been involved in a traffic accident
● Had been arrested
● Needed money for bail
Believing her grandson was in trouble, the victim gathered the requested money and placed it inside a
box.
The suspect then arranged for a courier to come directly to the victim’s residence and pick up the
package. The package was later transported to a location that remains under investigation.
The suspect contacted the victim again and requested additional money. The caller claimed the money
was needed for restitution because another person had been injured in the alleged accident.
Warning Signs
Be cautious if a caller:
● Demands money for a family member’s arrest, bail, legal fees, medical expenses, or restitution
● Claims to be an attorney, public defender, law enforcement officer, court employee, or other official
● Pressures you to act immediately
● Tells you not to contact family members or law enforcement
● Sends a courier or delivery driver to your home to collect money or a package
Scammers may know the names of your children or grandchildren and other personal information. This
can make their story sound convincing.
What You Should Do
If someone claims that a family member has been arrested or injured:
1. Hang up.
2. Contact the family member directly using a trusted telephone number.
3. Contact another trusted relative or friend.
4. Verify the information independently with the agency, jail, court, or attorney’s office.
5. Do not use a telephone number provided by the caller.
6. Do not provide money, personal information, or access to financial accounts.
7. Do not meet with or give a package to a courier.
Remember
Legitimate law enforcement agencies, courts, and attorneys will not send a courier to your residence to
collect cash for bail or restitution.
Report the Scam
If you receive a similar call:
● Do not provide money or personal information.
● Do not give a package to a courier.
● Contact your local law enforcement agency to report the incident.
Please share this warning with family members, friends, caregivers, and elderly or vulnerable members
of our community. A short conversation about this scam may prevent someone from becoming a victim.
Yuma Police Department

08/15/2026

🚨 DRIVER ALERT 🚨

Heads up to drivers traveling through Highway 34 and South Main Street. We currently have a spill in the roadway.

CDOT is on the way to assist, but their response time is extended. Please slow down, use extreme caution, and be alert for crews and changing road conditions.

Thank you for helping keep everyone safe! 🚔

08/15/2026

The first ever Yuma Police Department Donut Dash is complete. We want to thank everyone who came out to support and helped us raise money for our scholarship. (We will announce the final total next week). We recieved awesome feedback to hopefully make the event even better next year.

08/14/2026

We look forward to seeing all of our runners at Daylight Donuts. Race will start at 8am. We will be setting up at 730.

08/13/2026

🎓 Big things are ahead for Cadet Engel! 🚔

Our cadet is excited and ready to begin the Police Academy this Monday! The next 16 weeks will be filled with hard work, learning, challenges, and plenty of growth as he takes this important step toward a career in law enforcement.

Let’s all wish Cadet Engel the very best of luck as he begins this exciting journey! 💙🇺🇸

Stay focused, work hard, and make us proud, Cadet! 👮‍♂️💪

08/13/2026

We have received a few calls on this dog running around on Beatty Avenue. If this dog belongs to you or you know it belongs to please help us catch it.

08/12/2026

Yuma Municipal Court will now be available online. To watch municipal court please use the following link. https://zoom.us/j/99342271188?pwd=MBIHqxthIZVNVfidhwUikEzxTj2adO.1

Reminder court will start at 9:00 am. The next court date will be Thursday 8/13/2026.

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08/12/2026

Liam Stewart School zone Frequently asked questions:

Q: Where are the signs?
A: They have been ordered this is a new law and so the signs do not come from a template and had to be custom ordered.

Q: When are school zones?
A: Per the Model Traffic Code Yuma has adopted School Zones are "When children are present" What this means is more often than not they are during pick up and drop off, but will vary hours depending on children's needs.

Q: When do these take effect?
A: They are effective now. We understand the signs are not up, but the change did go in to effect statewide August 12th, 2026 which is today.

As always if you have any more questions do not hesitate to reach out to our non emergent line (970)848-5441 to get clarification.

08/11/2026

Tomorrow is the day. This morning officers started in person education in the school zones. Make sure to prepare extra time and pay extra attention on the roads. Officers will continue high visibility education on this.