Yuma/AZ Crime: Down 4th Year Amid Trials, Double Homicide, Unsolved Hit-and-Run
Key Questions
Is crime in Yuma increasing or decreasing overall?
Crime in Yuma is down 91 percent for the fourth consecutive year despite several high-profile incidents. Local police continue to investigate specific cases while overall statistics show improvement.
What recent homicides have occurred in Yuma?
Yuma has seen a double homicide, a murder-suicide in Carver Park involving Alvin Nelson, and an ongoing retrial for Taddei. Additional cases include a fatal Circle K stabbing with sentencing completed.
What is the status of the unsolved hit-and-run that killed Alan Cunningham?
Yuma police are still seeking tips five years after the 18-year-old was killed. The suspect vehicle was described as a silver Chrysler 200.
What sentences have been handed down in recent Yuma child abuse and shooting cases?
A Yuma man pleaded guilty to child abuse in the death of a two-year-old and received sentencing. Another man was sentenced to 7.5 years for a local shooting that injured one person.
Were any teens injured in recent Yuma shootings?
Two teens were injured in a drive-by shooting on May 21. The investigation remains ongoing according to Yuma police.
What trials are currently underway in Yuma courts?
Retrials are continuing for Taddei and Harder, with victim and family testimony presented. Jury selection has also begun in related shooting cases.
Are car break-ins a problem at Yuma hiking areas?
Yes, thieves have targeted vehicles at Telegraph Pass east of Yuma. Hikers are advised to secure belongings and avoid leaving valuables in cars.
What other crimes have been reported in the Yuma area recently?
Additional incidents include a Target sex abuse case involving Gadiel Flores Castro and multiple car break-ins. Yuma police continue to request public tips on unsolved cases.
Yuma double homicide; murder-suicide Carver Park (Alvin Nelson); Target sex abuse (Gadiel Flores Castro); Taddei retrial day two (victim/father testified); ongoing trials (Taddei, Harder). Crime down 91%/4th yr. YPD seeks tips on 5-year unsolved hit-and-run killing Alan Cunningham (silver Chrysler 200). New guilty plea in toddler child abuse death; 7.5-year sentence for local shooting. New drive-by shooting injures 2 teens; fatal Circle K stabbing sentencing; car break-ins at Telegraph Pass.