U.S. Marshals lead multi-agency sex offender compliance operation in Yuma County
Dillon Fuhrman
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The U.S. Marshals Service, Yuma County Adult Probation and the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) conducted a sex offender compliance operation in Yuma County last week.
Taking place from October 17 to October 24, the operation was in collaboration with other state and federal agencies, where it resulted in 26 verified sex offenders and the arrest of two convicted sex offenders.
“These operations are significant to our partners and the Marshals as they provide a way to ensure compliance for high-risk sex offenders as we continually strive to protect our communities and prevent future victims,” said District of Arizona U.S. Marshal Van Bayless.
According to a press release, the targeted areas during the operation include Yuma, Somerton, San Luis and other areas within the county like Dateland.
The U.S. Marshal Service said, “Given the large area, coordinating compliance verification for nearly 30 sex offender registrations required detailed planning and cooperation between several partner agencies.”
They then determined 26 registered sex offenders were compliant with the registration requirements while “one was unable to have their registration verified and is pending further investigation” and two people were arrested for unrelated charges.
“Protecting our community, especially our children, is always our top priority. We value our partnership with the U.S. Marshals Service, which helps ensure offenders remain in compliance and our neighborhoods stay safe. This successful operation is a strong example of what can be accomplished when local and federal agencies work together,” said Tania Pavlak with YCSO.