Prineville police chase reckless driver; high-speed pursuit causes damage

KTVZ on January 31, 2026

Spencer Sacks

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Prineville police stop early Saturday morning led officers and Crook County Sheriff’s deputies on a brief pursuit.

Around 1:46 a.m., a Prineville officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop, but the driver failed to yield, leading to a chase. The driver led police through the parking lot of Crook County High School, down an alley and eventually crashed through a wooden fence in southeast Prineville.

Police terminated the pursuit due to safety concerns and the driver’s recklessness. Officers later found the vehicle abandoned in southeast Prineville, and it has been impounded.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Read the Full Press release below:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Prineville Police Department

Date: 01/31/26

Incident Type: Felony Attempt to Elude, Reckless Driving, Reckless Endangering, Criminal Mischief II and Failure to Perform Duties/Property Damage.

Date and Time of Incident:

01/31/26 at around 1:46 am.

Location of Incident:

SE Knowledge St. Prineville

Narrative of Incident:

On 01/31/26, at around 1:46 am, a Prineville Police Officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a silver Ford F-350 in the area of SE Knowledge St.  The driver failed to yield leading Prineville Police and Crook County Sheriff’s Office deputies on a pursuit.

The driver led police through the parking lot of Crook County High School, an alley and eventually crashing through a wooden fence in southeast Prineville.  Officers and deputies terminated the pursuit due to safety concerns and the recklessness of the driver.  Officers later located the vehicle abandoned in the southeast area of Prineville.  The vehicle was impounded.

Prineville Police Department is not aware of any injuries as a result.  However, multiple victims had damage to their property.  At this time the investigation is on-going and no additional information will be released.  If anyone has additional information or video of the incident to report please contact the case agent below.  The Prineville Police Department would like to thank the Oregon State Police for their assistance as well.

Prepared and Released by: Detective Sergeant Jordan Zamora

Case agent: Officer Zarom Bruce

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Locals in Yuma attend Wild West Days

KYMA on January 31, 2026

Paul Vozzella

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Locals across Yuma County took a trip back to the past for Wild West Days Saturday.

From stunt shows to live country western music, the event, which took place at the Yuma Territorial Prison at 9:00 a.m., gave attendees the chance to dive into the wild west culture.

With activities and entertainment for all ages, it always draws a big crowd.

Over 1,500 people traveled to the prison for the event and helped celebrate its 150th anniversary.

“The Yuma Territorial Prison is the epitome of old West, so what better than to have a wild west days here, and I think the whole community really loves to come out and attend an event like this,” said Cathy Douglas, Executive Director for the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area.

The event wrapped up at 5:00 p.m. Proceeds from the event will go to the prison’s maintenance and preservation.

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Locals attend Two Rivers Renaissance Faire 2026

KYMA on January 31, 2026

Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Locals across Yuma County attended the Two Rivers Renaissance Faire 2026 this weekend.

The three-day event kicked off Friday at the Yuma County Fairgrounds, and featured a variety of activities, performances, food and drink vendors, and more.

Eleanor Lee, Executive Director of the Two Rivers Renaissance Faire, shared how this fair differs from other renaissance fairs.

“Our fair is quite unique. We are a small fair. We are one weekend fair. We are a family fun fair. We have a ton of activities, but we also have a lot of our local community. So, we have 105 volunteers this year from all around Yuma,” Lee explained.

Saturday’s event, which runs from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., features an LED and fire show at the main arena.

The third and final day of the fair will take place Sunday at the fairgrounds from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. To purchase tickets for that day, click here.

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Dry conditions and partly sunny skies this weekend

KIFI on January 31, 2026

Danielle Mullenix

High pressure will dominate our forecast for the weekend and the foreseeable future. There is some patchy fog still looming around the horizon for the overnight and early morning hours. With this high-pressure system rebounding in from the West, we’ll also see warmer daytime temperatures this weekend, with highs climbing into the upper 40s and lower 50s.

AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST MONDAY:

WHAT…Poor air quality will continue. This is due to an inversion and stagnant air near the surface, which will continue to trap pollutants.

WHERE…Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region and Lower Snake River Plain.

WHEN…Until noon MST Monday.

IMPACTS…Periods of air stagnation can lead to the buildup of pollutants near the surface.

In Saturday’s forecast, there is a chance of fog in the morning, which should clear as the sun rises. With mostly sunny skies in the afternoon, we’ll see a bit of dry weather across the region. High temperatures in the lower to mid 40’s for the Plain. The probability of precipitation is very low for the more Northern Highland areas.

We can expect partly sunny skies on Sunday, with high temperatures ranging from 45° to 50° across the Snake River Plain. A light north wind blowing in will cause a slight chill. An overall pleasant weekend in the Snake River Plain and mountainous areas.

A shortwave of cooler temperatures will move over the area by Monday, bringing a slight chill to our lows and the possibility of flurries in the highlands. We will see a warming trend on Wednesday, quickly heat the area back up, with highs getting into the 50s by the end of next week.

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Locals in Yuma hold anti-ICE protest

KYMA on January 31, 2026

Madeline Murray

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Locals held another peaceful protest against ICE Saturday morning.

Protesters stood on the corner of S. Fourth Avenue and W. 16th Street, holding signs together in solidarity to speak out against the actions of ICE agents.

Protesters said they were out there to help make the community aware of what’s happening in the world around us.

One protester, Darlene Irwin, explained why it’s important for them to take action.

“It shows visibility to the administration, to our local leaders, that people care, and that we’re not just sitting back there saying, ‘Hey, it’s okay. It’s alright. We just believe everything you say.’ We need local people to show that it’s not right and it’s not okay,” Irwin expressed.

Irwin also said they are out there every Wednesday and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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AMBER Alert canceled after child found safe, suspect in custody tied to possible Texas homicide

KMIZ on January 31, 2026

Haley Swaino

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

An AMBER alert was canceled Saturday afternoon after a boy was found safe.

The Ozark alert was issued around 2:15 p.m. for a missing 4-year-old who was last seen in Texas.

Law enforcement took Raymond Isaac Carmona into custody around 2:25 p.m. after he was accused of taking Ephraim Juaquin Carmona around 2 a.m. on Friday in Mansfield, Texas. The 20-year-old is also the suspect in a possible homicide that took place there on Friday, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

MSHP said it was looking for a 2009 Toyota Corolla. When the alert was issued, troopers said Carmona was last seen driving the car Saturday morning near Business 65 at North Third Street in Ozark, MO. around 8:15 a.m. Saturday.

AMBER ALERT 2026-3 WEA: OZARK MO LIGHT GOLD 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA TX PLATE NJV5536 Updates will be posted as they are known. Refresh this page or click the following link to ensure that you are viewing the latest alert information: https://t.co/UoXX3KdhG2

— Missouri State Highway Patrol Alerts (@MSHPAlerts) January 31, 2026

The 4-year-old is 4 feet tall with black curly hair and weighs about 60 pounds. He has brown eyes and is White and Hispanic, the alert said.

The AMBER Alert was canceled about 10 minutes after it went active. MSHP said the boy was found safe and the suspect was taken into custody.

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Desert Recreation District gathers input for veteran-oriented events, resources

KESQ on January 31, 2026

Gavin Nguyen

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Desert Recreation District hosted a town hall/conference in Indio on Saturday to gather input from veterans about what events and activities could benefit them.

It was the first time the discussion was hosted, with organizers of the event saying they plan to turn it into an annual conversation.

Veteran shares input with Desert Recreation District in Indio

Scott Sear, DRD’s Public Information and Legislative Affairs Officer, said, “We can’t implement programs without veterans programs being designed by them – have their veteran’s input. It’s so important because it’s the least we could do to our veterans and give back to not only to the veterans, but their families that have sacrificed.”

Some of the input gathered during today’s event: activities and events that veterans are looking for, what obstacles they may face when trying to go to certain events, and where veterans’ events should be held.

The discussion lasted more than half an hour, with many veterans asking for things like mental health retreats, different sports and recreational activities, and classes to help other service members transition back into civilian life. District organizers actively listened and took down the suggestions they heard from veterans.

Desert Recreation District staff took down notes as they listened to input from veterans

Several local leaders, like La Quinta Councilman Steve Sanchez, California Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez, and Riverside County Supervisor V. Manuel Perez were in attendance.

After the event, Sear said it was now up to the District to work in tandem with those local leaders to bring the Coachella Valley’s veteran population the programs and activities they deserve.

He said it the District’s goal to bring pilot programs within the next 30 to 90 days.

If you have any suggestions or input to share with Desert Recreation District staff, you are encouraged to contact them directly by email: VetRec@drd.us.com

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Hit-and-run suspect who hit a light pole formally charged

KYMA on January 31, 2026

Eduardo Morales

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The suspect from a hit-and-run in Yuma last weekend appeared in court for the second time Friday.

24-year-old Saul Angulo Hale is facing three of the following charges:

Aggravated assault

Criminal damage for allegedly crashing a Honda Civic into a light pole

Failing to remain at the scene of an accident

Hale is accused of hitting a victim and a light pole with his car Sunday night near Gila and First Street. While he did initially leave the scene, Hale turned himself in two days later.

Hale’s bond has been lowered to $50,000, and he will be back in court on February 6.

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Bill Lutes, part-owner of Lute’s Casino, dies at 88

KYMA on January 31, 2026

Manoah Tuiasosopo

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Locals are mourning the loss of a longtime pillar in the Yuma community.

In a social media post, Lute’s Casino announced the passing of Bill Lutes on January 23, sharing how he was “half of the creative force that transformed the family pool hall into one of the most unique restaurants Yuma has ever known.”

The restaurant thanks everyone whose shared their stories and condolences saying, “He had 88 great years and would appreciate all of your kindness.”

Lutes was 88-years-old.

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Man accused of triple murder returns to court for pre-trial conference

KYMA on January 31, 2026

Eduardo Morales

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – A man facing three counts of first-degree murder appeared back in court Friday.

43-year-old Ivan Osuna was in court for a pre-trial conference. Osuna is accused of murdering three people in September 2022.

All three murders were discovered on the same day, with one of them happening near S. Mohave Lane and W. Eighth Street in Yuma.

Meanwhile, the other two were discovered in a rural area north of Somerton.

His last trial ended earlier this month with a hung jury, meaning the jury could not come to a decision.

Osuna’s next trial is set to begin February 18.

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