Flagstaff Police Community Announcement Regarding ICE Activity

From the Flagstaff Police Department: The mission of the Flagstaff Police Department is to protect and preserve life, property, and public order through elite service.  We provide this service with dignity, respect and transparency. We are committed to protecting the rights and safety of everyone who lives in, works in, and visits Flagstaff. We recognize […]

Passengers Bail Into Woods During I-17 Chase; “Blue Pills” Found in Snow

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — A high-speed pursuit late Saturday night along northbound Interstate 17 ended with an arrest and a multi-agency search after two passengers bailed from a fleeing vehicle and ran into nearby woods. According to the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office, at approximately 8:45 p.m., a deputy attempted to stop a blue Volkswagen Jetta near […]

Suspect in Stabbing Incident Arrested by Police

UPDATE FROM FLAGSTAFF POLICE:  FLAGSTAFF, Ariz.- On January 17, 2026, at 5:21 A.M., the Flagstaff Police Department responded to the 2800 block of South Highland Mesa Rd for the report of a disturbance.  During the investigation, officers located an adult male victim who had been stabbed.  The victim was taken to the Flagstaff Medical Center […]

Accident on I-40 Leads to Partial Closure

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Emergency crews from Flagstaff and Summit Fire/EMS responded to a serious multi-vehicle collision along eastbound Interstate 40 approximately six miles east of Flagstaff near Cosnino Road around 2:30 a.m. Saturday morning. According to information from the scene, multiple vehicles were involved in the crash, including two 18-wheeler semi trucks. Both semis were […]

Rollover Accident on Butler

10:01 AM Flagstaff police and EMS are responding to Butler Ave in front of Unisource for a white Ford Expedition that rolled. All occupants are out of the vehicle. Injuries appear minor.

Coconino County Superintendent of Schools seeks candidates to run for Flagstaff Unified School District Governing Board

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The Coconino County Superintendent of Schools is encouraging community members with a passion for public education to consider running for the Flagstaff Unified School District Governing Board in the 2026 election. Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Cheryl Mango-Paget announced that two four-year seats will be on the ballot. Candidates elected in the […]

City of Flagstaff Implements Enhanced Security Screening at City Council Meetings

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Beginning with the January 6 City Council Meeting, the City of Flagstaff will implement enhanced security screening for all individuals entering Council Chambers, including city employees, councilmembers, and members of the public. Under the new procedures, all meeting attendees will enter through an OpenGate weapons detection system, a walk-through screening device designed […]

Fatal Rollover Crash Shuts Down I-17 Near Munds Park

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — A fatal rollover crash shut down northbound lanes of Interstate 17 for several hours late Saturday night near Munds Park, as winter weather created dangerous driving conditions. According to authorities, shortly before midnight, Flagstaff Regional 911 received multiple calls reporting a single-vehicle rollover along the northbound lanes at milepost 322. Just afew […]

Flagstaff Residents Warned of Phone Scam Impersonating Court and Detention Staff

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The Coconino County Superior Court is warning residents about an ongoing phone scam in which callers falsely claim to be employees of the Coconino County Detention Facility or court staff. According to court officials, several residents have recently reported receiving phone calls from individuals who identify themselves as detention facility employees. In […]

UPDATE: TWO KILLED IN FLAGSTAFF TRAIN/PEDESTRIAN INCIDENT

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Two adult men were killed Wednesday evening after being struck by a train on the east side of Flagstaff, according to the Flagstaff Police Department. Police say officers and emergency medical personnel responded at approximately 7:09 p.m. on December 24, 2025, to reports of a train–pedestrian collision near the intersection of East […]

Arizona Launches Fire Insurance Review Task Force as Wildfire Risk Impacts Northern Arizona Homeowners

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Arizona State Forester Thomas Torres briefed the Coconino County Board of Supervisors this week on the newly created Fire Insurance Review Task Force, a statewide group formed following the passage of House Bill 2045 on June 25, 2025. The Task Force brings together representatives from the homeowners insurance industry and wildfire professionals […]