The Prescott Valley Police Department has recently experienced an increase in response to domestic violence incidents. This past weekend, officers responded to 9-cases. The result was the arrest of 6-men and 2-women who were charged with six felony and 16 misdemeanor offenses. Two of the incidents involved the threatened use of a deadly weapon, one a firearm and the other a knife. In November 2019, the department responded to 23-domestic violence calls; November 2020 they responded to 53. Although the exact cause of the increase is not certain, current stressors like the pandemic, holidays, financial strain and others are likely suspects.
1-800-799-SAFE (7233). This is a 24-hour hotline staffed with caring and compassionate people waiting to assist you. We have local resources as well. The Yavapai Family Advocacy Center (YFAC) has resources available to assist families affected by domestic violence. The contact number there is 928-775-0669. Stepping Stones also has a 24-hour number, 928-445-HOPE (4673), to assist with local domestic violence resources and shelter for those in need.
