Monthly Archives: March 2024

More weather coming in for Easter

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WILLIAMS – The NOAA Weather service has issued a wind advisory, today, starting around 11 a.m. with temperature around 55-degrees. It should remain clear through Saturday during the day with rain and snow starting Saturday night through Tuesday of next week. Up to 10-inches of snow is possible.

Saturday night there is a chance of rain and snow showers before 10 pm, then snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 1am and 4am. Low around 28. Breezy, with a south wind 21 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

On Easter Sunday snow showers are likely. Patchy blowing snow before 7 am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Sunday Night there is a 40-percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Snow showers are likely on Monday mainly after 11 am. Some thunder is also possible. It is expected to be mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. West wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday Night there is a 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11 pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind 7 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.

On Tuesday night there is a 20 percent chance of showers after 11 am. It is expected to be mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Northeast wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. It will clear up Tuesday night and should remain so through Thursday.

On the NOAA Facebook page, they report, “It’s been over 20 years since we’ve had over 100″ of snow in back-to-back years here in Flagstaff. With 96″ on the books so far this Winter, we’re very likely to bust 100″ again with the storm coming this weekend and early next week. But, before the rain/snow comes the wind. A Wind Advisory is in effect for Friday, with even stronger winds expected on Saturday. Here’s some of the winds we’re expecting on Saturday. Not only will travel be difficult for high-profile vehicles, but blowing dust may be an issue across NE AZ.”

Coconino County Sheriff’s Deputy Under Investigation for Use of Force Incident

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FLAGSTAFF – On March 13, 2024 Coconino County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were dispatched to the area of Silver Saddle Road in Doney Park for a report of trespass. Upon investigating the call, Deputies found probable cause to arrest three suspects for trespassing and other misdemeanor charges.

While one of the suspects was in handcuffs being escorted to a patrol vehicle a struggle ensued, and the suspect was able to briefly pull away from the arresting Deputy. The Deputy struck the handcuffed suspect two times in the face with their fist and control was re-established. The Sergeant on scene immediately intervened and the suspect was transported to the CCSO Detention Facility without further incident. The suspect in this case sustained minor injury during the altercation.

Due to the Deputy’s use of force on a handcuffed suspect, CCSO has requested the Flagstaff Police Department to conduct a criminal investigation into the actions of the Deputy. CCSO will simultaneously conduct an Administrative Investigation into the Deputy’s actions to determine if they were justified under CCSO Policies and Procedures. As per standard procedures, the Deputy has been placed on administrative leave pending the investigation.

CCSO holds the highest value on public trust and transparency. Every instance of force used by Deputies and Detention Officers is investigated thoroughly to ensure it coincides with state and federal law as well as the policies set forth by this department. When the investigation finds the Deputy or Detention Officer has violated either state or federal law or CCSO policies, they are held accountable in the justice system and according to CCSO Policies and Procedures.

This case remains under investigation.

Governor’s Office of Highway Safety Grant Awards FY 24

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FLAGSTAFF – The Flagstaff Police Department is pleased to inform the public we received grant funding in fiscal year 2024 from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) to support saturation patrols for impaired drivers and for underage alcohol consumption violations. In addition, we received grant funding toward the purchase of software programs to assist the Flagstaff Police Department’s Collision Reconstruction Team with scene documentation. This software will assist in providing to scale measurements and making precise scene overlays for accident scenes as well as photogrammetry software that will generate survey grade 2D maps and 3D models from ground or aerial images captured by our Skydio drones. These software programs will cut down on the time spent on scene and the time the City of Flagstaff roadways need to be closed for accident investigations.

For additional information, please contact the Flagstaff Police Department at (928) 774-1414.

Navajo Mountain polling location moved

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FLAGSTAFF – In light of unforeseen circumstances, the Coconino County Elections Department announces the relocation of the Navajo Mountain polling location, Precinct 71, for the upcoming Presidential Preference Election scheduled for Tuesday, March 19th.

The new polling location will be the Navajo Mountain Alliance Community Church, conveniently situated on Navajo Route 16 south of Road 6414.

Please note that only registered Democratic or Republican voters are eligible to vote in this election. All polling places will be open from 6 am to 7 pm on election day. The Coconino County Elections Department reaffirms its commitment to facilitating a smooth and accessible voting process for all eligible voters.

To assist Coconino County voters in locating their designated polling places, they are urged to visit www.coconino.az.gov/elections.

For all other election inquiries contact the Coconino County Election Department, at 928-678-7896.

Elections Department Prepares for Arizona Presidential Preference Election

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FLAGSTAFF — Election officials are prepared for tomorrow’s Presidential Preference Election (PPE), with 29 polling places across Coconino County. In this year’s PPE, only registered Republicans and Democrats can participate.

While polling places are consolidated, voters can utilize any of the 12 vote centers throughout the County to cast their ballot on Election Day. Polling locations will be open between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. local time. All voters in line at 7 p.m. will have the opportunity to vote. Voters can find their polling location and check voter registration online at My Arizona Vote.

With training completed, Coconino County is set to deploy nearly 300 bipartisan election board workers to provide assistance to voters on Election Day. These dedicated community members have undergone rigorous preparation to ensure a smooth and efficient voting process.

“While we expect a moderate turnout, we strongly encourage voters to make a plan for voting on election day,” said Elections Director Eslir Musta.

This call underscores the county’s commitment to facilitating secure, accessible, and inclusive elections. The public can expect to see the first batch of election results in Coconino County shortly after 8:00 PM on the county’s website coconino.az.gov/elections.

For more information, voters can also contact the Elections Department hotline at 928-679-7896.