San Luis Domestic Violence Coalition

06/18/2026

LEVEL 3 S*X OFFENDER NOTIFICATION:
Yuma, AZ

The Yuma Police Department is notifying the community that Refugia Crystal Galindo, 43, is now residing at 129 S 8th Avenue, Yuma, Arizona 85364. She is described as a White Female, 5 feet 4 inches tall, 200 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.

In March of 2001, it was reported that Refugia Galindo had s*xual contact with four minors. Galindo was later convicted of Lewd or Lascivious Acts with a Minor under the age of 14 years old in Imperial County Superior Court.

In April of 2026, Galindo was arrested for Failure to Register as a S*x Offender in Yuma County.

Refugia Galindo is a Level 3 s*x offender and is considered a high risk to reoffend.

It has been reported to the Yuma Police Department that the convicted s*x offender in this notification is living in your area. Pursuant to Arizona Laws, we are releasing the information in this flyer, as it our belief that an informed community is a safer community. Abuse of this information to commit a crime against another person will result in prosecution. The Yuma PD has personal safety and neighborhood watch information and programs available.

If you have any information regarding any criminal activity, please contact the Yuma PD at (928) 783-4421, or 78-Crime at (928) 782-7463 to remain anonymous.

If you have information regarding current criminal activity on this or any other offender, please contact Detective Almodova at (928) 373-4781.

Information Released By: Officer Hayato Johnson

06/18/2026

Level 1 S*x Offender Notification
Debra Kylochko
New Address: 2191 E. 15th Street – Yuma, AZ 85365

The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) is releasing the following information pursuant to A.R.S. 13-3825, the Community Notification on S*x Offenders Law. The offender in this publication is living within Yuma County. It is the responsibility of the Chief Law Enforcement Office having jurisdiction where the offender resides to make notifications to the community. Notification must be made when certain s*x offenders are released from the Arizona State Prison, accepted under an interstate compact or released from the county jail back into the community. Offenders are categorized into three levels: Level One (low risk to the community), Level Two (intermediate risk to the community), and Level Three (high risk to the community).

The individual who appears on this notification, Debra Kylochko, 66, has been convicted of a s*x offense that allows for community notification. Debra Kylochlo has advised the YCSO that she is residing at 2191 E. 15th Street in Yuma, Arizona. She is described as 5 feet 7 inches tall, 130 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes. She is not wanted by the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office at this time.

On February 11, 2010, Kylochko pleaded guilty to one count of Attempted S*xual Conduct with a Minor in the Yuma County Superior Court in Yuma, Arizona. She was sentenced to serve 180 days in the Yuma County Detention Center, followed by 10 years of supervised probation. Her victims were two male juveniles known to her.

Debra Kylochko is considered a Level 1 s*x offender with a low risk to reoffend.

This notification is not intended to increase fear; rather, it is our belief that an informed community is a safer community. The YCSO has no legal authority to direct where a s*x offender may or may not live. Unless court ordered restrictions exist, this offender is constitutionally free to live wherever he/she chooses. Citizen abuses of this information to threaten, intimidate, or harass s*x offenders will not be tolerated. S*x Offenders have always lived in our communities; but because of Megan’s law, law enforcement is now able to share this information with you.
The YCSO would like to remind the public of the registered s*x offender and community notification program Offender Watch. To register for free email alerts or search for s*x offenders in your area, please visit the YCSO OffenderWatch page.

If you have information regarding current criminal activity on this or any other offender, please call the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office at (928) 783-4427.

Information Released By: Tania Pavlak, Public Affairs Specialist

06/16/2026

Walk to End Alzhwimer's
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026 at West Wetlands Park Yuma, AZ.

06/16/2026

06/10/2026

REPORT RIGHT AWAY‼️

Don't Delay. Report Right Away.

Something doesn't feel right.
An elderly neighbor suddenly seems withdrawn.
A loved one has unexplained injuries.
Money is disappearing.
Basic needs aren't being met.
Trust your instincts.

Your report could:
🔹 Protect a vulnerable adult
🔹 Prevent further abuse
🔹 Connect families with resources
🔹 Save a life

See something. Say something.

Trust your instincts. If you suspect abuse or neglect, don’t wait.
Contact your local law enforcement agency or
call Amberly’s Place’s 24/7 Crisis Hotline at 928-373-0849.

06/09/2026

Missing ‼️

FOUND JUVENILE
Case # 26-39713

UPDATE: Family was located and juvenile was reunited with them.

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A 6 year-old male juvenile (pictured) was found today Tuesday, June 9th, 2026 at approximately 7:12 a.m in the 1100 Block of South 8th Avenue.

He is reporting his name to be Jager Fernandez. We are being told he and his mom, Annette Campos, are visiting from Las Vegas and currently staying with family in Yuma.

If you recognize him, know his family, or know where they are staying please contact the Yuma Police Department (928)783-4421.

Information Released By: Officer Hayato Johnson

06/04/2026

PSA SCAM ALERT⚠️ The Yuma County Sheriff's Office would like to inform the public of scammers posing as law enforcement and claiming a family member is being held in jail & requesting money for their release.
•Remember: Law Enforcement will NEVER call to request money, bail payments, gift cards, wire transfers, Zelle payments, or any other form of electronic payment over the phone.
If you receive a call demanding immediate payment or creating a sense of urgency, hang up and contact the agency directly using a verified phone number to confirm the information.

06/04/2026

June 3, 2026 UPDATE: The victim has been identified as a previously reported missing 15-year-old female juvenile from San Luis, AZ. Next of kin notification has been made.

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Press Release
June 1, 2026 -6:45PM
Suspicious Death

Location of Incident: 11700 Block of S. Adams Avenue – Yuma, AZ

On Monday, June 1, 2026, at approximately 10:08 AM, the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a deceased female located in the 11700 Block of S. Adams Avenue.

The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Bureau responded and assumed the investigation. Investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the unidentified female.

The victim is described as being short in stature with black curly hair. She had black-painted toenails and wore braces. At the time she was located, she was wearing pink shorts and a blue shirt.

Unfortunately, her age and race remain unknown, and no additional identifying information is available at this time.

This case remains under investigation.

Anyone with information regarding this case, please contact the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office at 928-783-4427 or 78-CRIME to remain anonymous. You can also visit our website at www.yumacountysheriff.org to submit an anonymous tip.

Information Released By: Tania Pavlak, Public Affairs Specialist

06/01/2026

Dos «Safe Haven Baby Boxes» llegarán a Yuma.

Las «Safe Haven Baby Boxes» ofrecen una opción segura, anónima y legal para los padres en situación de crisis, garantizando que los bebés puedan ser entregados de manera segura y reciban atención inmediata.

‼️IMPORTANT INFORMATION‼️

Stay tuned and follow our page for updates on this program. We will be announcing locations and details on how to be part of the unveiling/blessing of the baby boxes and the program in the upcoming weeks. 😊