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Forest Service Support-March 25,2010
Case 10-014914
Pilot Dan Berry and Observer Bill Winkert assisted the
UnitedStates Forest
Service in an enforcement and educational effort in the upper Verde River
Valley. They flew 3 ½ hours in two sorties directing surface personnel to
environmentally fragile areas in order to help preserve an ecologically
sensitive area.
LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPPORT- FEBRUARY 11, 2010
FILE NO. 10-09260
The Yavapai County Sheriff Office was assisted by the Sheriff’s Air Group in
reconnaissance of selected areas. A Sheriff’s Deputy and an Air Group pilot
comprised the team. The mission involved approximately 1:45 flight time and
185 miles
Training Exercise 16 January 2010
File number 10-118-5T
Saturday, January 16 2010 may have been a terrible day
for a picnic but it was a great opportunity for a Search and Rescue exercise
organized by the Southern Yavapai County Sheriff’s Response Team.
Forty-eight "searchers" on the ground in the rugged area
north-east of Wickenburg were joined by members of the Air Group in this
drill designed to test communications skills at all levels and to experiment
with techniques intended to improve the probability of discovery and enhance
safety.
An aircrew consisting of Pilot Mel Tiensvold and
Observers Noel Urban and Tom Thomasson were augmented by on-scene Air
Mission Commanders Bill Rummer and Bill Winkert who assisted the Incident
Commander with all aviation related issues.
This exercise confirmed the benefits of having a second
observer as part of the Aircrew and further demonstrated the advisability of
staffing YCSAG personnel at the Command Post in direct support of the
Incident Command Team.
16 August 2009
Case NO. 09-031801
LOST PERSONS
Two people stranded overnight in a disabled KIA
vehicle, were found by a Y.C.S.A.G. aircrew consisting of Pilot Mal Barrett,
Jr. and Observer Dan Pavelchak.
The vehicle was found in a rugged mountainous area five miles west of
Black Canyon City and the position was radioed to search units on the ground
while the aircraft circled the vehicle providing reassurances to the
occupants that they had been found and that assistance was on the way.
7/19/09
DR 09-027422
LOST PERSONS
At 0703 the YCSAG was directed to search for a white Bronco containing
three females believed to have been lost in the area of Lake Pleasant. Pilot
Bill Rummer and Tom Thomasson responded and located the vehicle and
occupants within five minutes of arrival into the area. It was determined
that the location of the find was in Maricopa County. The aircrew made
contact with the subjects and advised them that the Maricopa County
Sheriff's Department was dispatching personnel to assist.
07/01/09
DR:0924752
Lost Person
Pilot Farrel Harris and observer Tom Harris Searched 2 1/2 hours area
west & south of Black Canyon City. Ground Units found subject at 2100. Weak
and dehydrated; DPS ranger transported to hospital.
09/27/04
DR: 04-040400
YCSAG Assists Forest Patrol Deputies in Search for Overdue Hikers
Pilot Charles Lathrop and Observer Wm. Friedman assisted in the search for two
overdue hikers in the Beaver Creek Area. The 2 had been reported overdue when
they failed to complete their 3 day hike in the amount of time that they had
expected to. The hikers emerged from the wilderness area later that day.
08/31/04
DR: 04-
Missing Prospector Sought by YCSAG
The Yavapai County Sheriff's Office called upon the Sheriff's Air Group to
assist in the search for a man who was 3 days overdue returning from a gold
prospecting trip. Pilot Mike Liversidge and Observer Chuck Chinberg conducted
an extensive search which lasted over 1.5 hours. He later turned up at another
location and was OK.
06/18/04
DR: N/A
A single aircraft from YCSAG assisted the
Yavapai County Sheriff's Office on a special patrol mission.
08/18/04
DR: 04-034577
YCSAG Assists in Search for Overdue Camper
A single aircraft from the Yavapai County Sheriff's Air Groups assisted YCSO
Forest Patrol Deputies in search for an overdue camper. Pilot Charles Gates and
Observer Craig Smith flew for almost one and a half hours over the Crown King
area searching for the woman who was supposed to be camping in the area.
Neither the ground units nor the air crew were able to locate the woman and her
vehicle. By evening the woman contacted her family at which time she stated
that she fine and that she went camping in Sedona instead.
06/18/04
DR: 04-25257
A single aircraft from YCSAG assisted the
Yavapai County Sheriff's Office on a special patrol mission.
06/15/04
DR: 04-24599
Overdue Hiker is Sought by YCSAG
The Yavapai County Sheriff's Office requested assistance in
locating a male hiker overdue from a hike from Calloway Butte to the trail head
at Bull Pen along the West Clear Creek Wilderness area trail. A single YCSAG
Aircraft with Pilot Bud Lathrop and Observer Scott Sibson flew for more than an
hour searching for the missing man. Having been unable to locate the subject,
the aircrew returned to Prescott Airport.
Photo of search area
06/12/04
Missing Man Sought by YCSAG
A single aircraft from the Yavapai County Sheriff's Air Group assisted
Yavapai County Sheriff's Deputies in the search for a missing elderly man.
06/3/04
DR: 04-22907
YCSAG Searches for Missing Detention Officer
A single aircraft from the Yavapai County Sheriff's Air Group conducted a
search for an overdue Yavapai County Detention Officer. The officer was later
located at another location.
05/22/04
YCSAG Aircraft Assist in Search for Vehicle & Suspects
Three aircraft from YCSAG fly for more than 9 total hours while assisting
the Sheriff's Office in the search for a vehicle and its occupants.
05/19/04
YCSAG is Called Upon to Assist in Criminal Investigation
A single aircraft from YCSAG assisted the Sheriff's Office in photographing
a crime scene.
05/18/04
DR: 04-14031
Two YCSAG Aircraft Locate Stranded Motorists East of the Minnehaha Area
The Yavapai County Sheriff's Office called upon YCSAG to assist in the search
for a couple in their 50's who had become stranded in the mountains. Two
aircraft from YCSAG took off from Prescott Airport after 09:00. Air Group 5JR,
piloted by Mal
Barrett, Jr. and Observer Craig Smith, located the stranded couple 25 minutes
into the flight. The second aircraft Air Group 428, piloted by Noel Urban and
Observer Wm. Friedman, was able to return to base prior to reaching the search
area. Air Group 5JR remained on station for a short period to assist ground
units with locating the stranded party.
Photo of search subject's vehicle
05/08/04
Two YCSAG Aircraft Participate in the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office
Advanced Academy
The training search mission was held in the Bumble Bee Ranch Area. The
search exercise combined efforts of the YCSO's Jeep, Quad, Mounted and Air
units.
Click on Photo for More Pictures
04/05/04
DR: 04-14031
YCSAG Locates Overdue Kyackers
A single aircraft from the Yavapai County Sheriff's Air Group assisted in
locating two overdue kyackers in the Verde River after a brief search. The
Sheriff's Office called upon Pilot Currie Lee and Observer Frank Benedict to
search the river between the Childs Power Plant and Sheep's Bridge. The
kyackers were spotted by YCSAG and were seen waving to the aircraft indicating
that they were OK. Sheriff Deputies were waiting at the kyacker's vehicle for
their return.
Photo of overdue kyackers
02/05/04
DR: 04-005142
YCSAG Aircraft Assist in Search for Escapee
A single aircraft from the Yavapai County Sheriff's Air Group assisted the
Clarkdale Police Department in the search for a juvenile who escaped from their
custody Thursday morning. The aircraft was over the area searching for
approximately two hours. Authorities were unable to locate the juvenile and the
search was called off around noon. The juvenile was later found at a friend's
house.
02/03/04 - 02/03/04
DR: 04-004954
YCSAG Members Brave Bad Weather in Search of Rim Rock Man
Three aircraft from the Yavapai County Sheriff's Air Group assisted the
Yavapai County Sheriff's Office in the search for a missing Rim Rock man. The
man is said to be on a ATV and has been missing since Saturday, (01/31/04).
Pilot Malcolm Barrett, Jr. and observer Wm. Friedman began the search on
Tuesday. Pilot Mike Liversidge and observer Bill Wall along with Pilot Charles
Lathrop and observer Craig Smith searched on Wednesday. Members from the
Yavapai County Sheriff's Jeep Posse, Mounted Posse and ATV Posse. The missing
man was located late in the day at a friend's house. He had been there all
along.
GPS Track of the Search Area
01/04/04
DR: 04-000526
YCSAG Assist in Search for Stranded Motorist
A single aircraft from the Yavapai County Sheriff's Air Group assisted the
Yavapai County Sheriff's Office in the search for a stranded motorist. The
vehicle was reported stuck in mud in an open forest area east of Chino Valley.
The stranded motorist was later found by friends in another part of the forest.
11/19/03
YCSAG Search Effort Continues for Missing Man in Sedona
Two airplanes from the Yavapai County Sheriff's Air Group joined in the search
for the missing New Hampshire man. Pilot Mike Liversidge and Observer Jess
Thomas in Air Group RED and Pilot Craig Smith and Observer Wm. Friedman in Air
Group YELLOW conducted a 1.5 hour search of the area without locating the
missing man. Strong winds and turbulence hampered search efforts. As of
11/19/03 the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office has called off the search but will
begin again if there is any new information regarding the mans whereabouts.
Follow up: The body of the missing hiker was found on November 25, 2003.
11/18/03
YCSAG Called to Assist in Search for Missing Hiker in Sedona
A helicopter from the Yavapai County Sheriff's Air Group assisted in the search
for a missing New Hampshire man in Sedona. The man has been missing for 12 days
and is believed to be in the Sedona area. Search officials called upon YCSAG
for use of a helicopter in order to explore some of the deep canyons and cliff
faces in the search area. Pilot John Stonecipher and Observer Wm. Friedman
conducted the search with no results.
10/20/03
Sedona Hiker Located by YCSAG Aircraft
A single airplane from the Yavapai County Sheriff's Air Group aided ground
units in the search for a missing hiker in the Sedona area. The man contacted
the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office and told them that he had been hiking but
became lost after leaving the established trail. Due to the vastness of the
area, rugged terrain and nightfall looming the Sheriff's Office called upon
YCSAG to assist in the search. A single airplane with Pilot Wm. Friedman and
Observer Craig Smith located the hiker on the first pass over the area only 50
minutes after the initial call. The GPS coordinates of the lost man were
relayed to ground units so that the hiker could be lead to safety.
10/08/03
YCSAG Search Leads Finds Two Stranded Motorists
Two airplanes from the Yavapai County Sheriff's Air Group conducted a search
East of Wickenburg locating a disabled vehicle which lead ground units to the
lost motorist. The car became stranded yesterday and the occupants were forced
to stay the night in the open wilderness. A search commenced at daybreak during
which Pilot Scott Sibson and Observer Currie Lee located the car. Ground units
from the Yavapai County Jeep Posse were able to determine the direction that
the motorist went by their footprints. A ground search quickly lead to the two
subjects.
Photo of search subject's vehicle
09/28/03
Search in Crown King Area Finds Lost Motorist
A single airplane from the Yavapai County Sheriff's Air Group conducted a search
for a missing motorist in the area of Crown King. The man in his Chevy Suburban
were located by Pilot Charles Gates and Observer Bud Lathrop. The man was
transported by Yavapai County Sheriff's Deputies. High gusting winds and
turbulence added to the difficulty of this search.
09/04/03
YCSAG Locates Missing Hunter & Truck
A man who reported missing in the DeSoto Mine area near Cleator was located
by a search conducted by the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office. Pilot Mal
Barrett, Jr. and Observer Charles Lathrop located the man's vehicle near a
creek bed North of Cleator. The man was transported by Yavapai County Sheriff's
Office ground units. The vehicle (pictured below) was located in the same area
as a vehicle from a previous YCSAG search.
08/02/03
YCSAG Finds Stolen Vehicle in Bradshaw Mountains
A single airplane from the Yavapai County Sheriff's Air Group located a stolen
vehicle in the in the Bradshaw Mountains. The vehicle was located off of canyon
a dirt road, down an embankment.
Photo of search subject's vehicle
07/26/03
Missing Man Walks Out of Granite Mountain Recreation Area
A man who had become separated from his hiking group in the Granite Mountain
area on Saturday found his way back to the trailhead after wondering around the
wilderness for several hours. The group reported the missing man to the Yavapai
County Sheriff's Office and a ground & air search commenced. One airplane
and one helicopter from the Yavapai County Sheriff's Air Group participated in
the search.
07/11/03
Yavapai County Sheriff's Office Issues Press Release
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Press Release
07/11/03
YCSAG Submits Smoke Patrol Report to the Sheriff's Office
The following report was submitted to the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office today
listing dates, distance and operating expenses for patrol flights in the
Prescott area. The flights are conducted by, (and at the expense of), YCSAG
members in a proactive attempt to detect forest fires and illegal
campfires.
File Photo of Fire East of Sedona
Click Here View Report
07/09/03
Missing Hikers Found by YCSAG Helicopter
Two hikers who were reported overdue were found in Beaver Creek Canyon by YCSAG
members. The wife of the one man reported him overdue to the Yavapai County
Sheriff's Office and asked for their assistance. An air search was initiated by
the Sheriff's Air Group at approximately 8:00am. The first search flight was by
fixed wing airplane with no results. A second flight by helicopter with Pilot
Kristen Gildden and observer Bill Friedman located the hikers who were on their
way out of the canyon unaware of the search being performed on their behalf.
Hours later the two emerged from the canyon after hiking and wading through the
canyon waters most of the day.
YCSO Press Release
07/05/03
YCSAG Participates in Prescott 4th of July Parade
Ten Aircraft, 9 airplanes and 1 helicopter, flown by YCSAG members
participated in a flyover at the annual 4th of July parade in Prescott. The
group of aircraft made two passes over the parade route.
06/29/03
69 Year Old Man Found Alive in Desert Near Kirkland
A man who called the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office after becoming
stranded in the desert South of Kirkland was found by YCSAG Pilot Currie Lee and
his observer Wm. Friedman after an 50 minute search. The YCSAG aircraft then
remained in the area for an additional 2 hours in order to lead Yavapai County
Jeep Posse units to the stranded man. The Jeep Posse made
contact with the victim and was able to provide the first aid, food and water
that the victim desperately needed. The victim was a 69 year old man with
little or no food, water nor supplies. Outside air temp was in triple digits
and very dry.
Photo of search subject's vehicle
06/13/03
YCSAG Aircraft Locate Missing Woman & Children
Aircraft from YCSAG are located a woman and her children
reported stranded in the desert North of Lake Pleasant. The vehicle apparently
became stuck in Lake Pleasant while attempting to drive across a small cove in
the lake. The vehicle was located by
YCSAG air units and ground units from the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office
assisted the stranded party. The first aircraft piloted by Mal Barrett, Jr.
and Observer Annette Coffey were responsible for the find. A second aircraft
remained on stand-by at Prescott Airport.
05/27/03
YCSAG Aircraft Locates Family Stranded in Jeep
One airplane from the Yavapai County Sheriff's Air Group was used to locate
a family stranded in a Jeep off of Bloody Basin Road. The Jeep and its
occupants were forced to stay in the wilderness overnight after becoming lost
or disabled. YCSAG members located the Jeep and lead ground units to the
vehicle.
Photo of search subject's & Sheriff's vehicle
05/23/03
YCSAG Aids in Search for Armed Robbery Suspect
One airplane and one helicopter from the Yavapai County Sheriff's Air Group
aided in efforts to locate a man in the Kirkland Junction area. The man allegedly
stole a vehicle and then robbed a couple in the area of Thumb Butte then lead
Sheriff's Deputies on a chase. The man fled on foot after crashing the
vehicle.
04/13/03
YCSAG Finds Missing Truck; Leads to Missing Man
A man who was reported missing is the subject of search by the Yavapai
County Sheriff's Office. Ground units from the Sheriff's Office along with
volunteer ground units have been searching for the man and his vehicle for
several days. The Yavapai County Sheriff's Air Group was able to locate the
missing man's truck today on a mountain top in the Bradshaw Mountains after a
40 minute search. The man's truck was in an area outside of the initial search
area and was spotted by Pilot Annette Coffey and her Observer Bill Wall. A
later flight was unsuccessful at locating the missing man under dense forest
cover and mountainous terrain however the Sheriff's Office was able to find the
man later.
Photo of search subject's vehicle
03/18/03
YCSAG Search Plane Locates Lost Driver Near Cleator
A man and his truck who became stranded in a wash near Cleator Arizona were located
by Yavapai County Sheriff's Air Group aircraft. The man was able to make one
cellular phone call to the Sheriff's Office late in the day Monday, 03/17 He
reported that he and his truck were stuck in a wash somewhere north of Cleator.
The Sheriff's Office began a search using ground units but were hampered by
extreme road conditions due to recent rain and snow. The Sheriff's Air Group
was called upon to begin an aerial search of the area at first light the
following morning. The mountainous area was initially covered by low clouds and high
winds which impeded search efforts. Within an hour the cloud layer moved out
and the second search aircraft piloted by Ed Seaver was able to locate the
stranded driver. Observer, (and Pilot), Virginia Seaver spotted the man after
following a small winding trail trough a small canyon. The YCSAG aircraft made
several flights over the man who waved and appeared to be in good condition.
GPS coordinates of the stranded man were relayed to ground units who rescued the man.
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03/18/03
Photo of cloud cover over Cleator Arizona at time of initial search. Winds
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03/13/03
YCSAG Searches for man reported missing in Cordes Area
Two air planes from the Yavapai County Sheriff's Air Group conducted an aerial
search of the area Southeast of Cordes Lakes after being reported missing in
the area.
07/25/02
YCSAG Members Fly Over 4000 Miles Patrolling The Yavapai Forest
With the fire danger subsiding in Yavapai County thanks to the recent
monsoon rains the Indian Fire patrol order has been closed. The Indian Fire
portion of the forest remains closed to the public at this time. During the heightened
fire danger the volunteer members of the Yavapai County Sheriff's Air Group
have logged over 4000 flight miles over the county.
07/25/02
YCSAG Assists in Search for Missing Man in Bagdad, AZ
A single plane from the Air Group was called in to assist with the search
for a missing man in Bagdad. The flight lasted about 2 hours and covered a
25-mile radius of the Bagdad area. The search was called off after the man and
his two dogs walked 6 miles to the town from where his truck broke down.
Press Release:
Issued by:
The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Air Group
Date:
Friday, May 24, 2002
For Immediate Release:
Due to the severe fire danger in the
Yavapai Forest, Yavapai County Sheriff Buchanan has authorized the use of
the volunteer organization "The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Air
Group", (YCSAG), to provide aerial patrols to assist with forest
closure enforcement and fire watch.
Volunteer members of YCSAG will be
providing privately owned aircraft along with their time for these
patrols. Patrol flights will be conducted on an around the clock basis.
YCSAG volunteers will be looking for any signs of fires, controlled or
otherwise, as well as unauthorized persons in the forest and reporting
activity to Yavapai Sheriff or Forestry personnel. Patrol flights began on
May 1st and will continue until further notice.
For additional information regarding YCSAG
or the patrol flights please contact the following persons:
William Friedman, Commander
Cellular: 928-710-1647
Home: 928-771-2518
Mike Liversidge, Operations Officer
Cellular: 928-899-1547
Home: 928-778-3180
Craig Smith, Adjutant
Cellular: 928-710-2850
Home: 928-772-3374
Deputies
lose, find missing YCSO car
The
Daily Courier - 11/27/2001
BAGDAD
– Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputies found a stolen YCSO vehicle
that someone drove off a cliff Sunday.
A resident YCSO deputy in Bagdad reported that someone stole his cruiser
from the 100 block of Rincon Street sometime between 8 p.m. Saturday and 9
a.m. Sunday.
YCSO deputies and the Air Posse Unit began a ground and air search for the
1998 Crown Victoria. They found the car at 1 p.m. It was a few miles north
of Rincon Street and about 300 feet down the side of a cliff, according to
YCSO spokesperson Sharon Wachter.
“Someone drove it off the side of a cliff,” she said. “It rolled
over a few times.”
Evidence technicians will search the vehicle for fingerprints, Wachter
said. She also said a $300 shotgun is missing from the car. The incident
remains under investigation. .jpg)
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