FLAGSTAFF, Arizona — The Flagstaff Police Department issued a community notification on March 28, 2025, regarding Patrick W. Barnell, a convicted sex offender living in the city, as mandated by Arizona Revised Statute 13-3825. Barnell, identified by Offender ID and Registration Number 1338226, has prior convictions for sex offenses that require public notification, though he is not currently wanted by police.
The Flagstaff Police are asking residents to help spread the word to ensure community awareness, a standard procedure for offenders typically classified as Level 2 or 3—indicating a moderate to high risk of reoffending—under Arizona law. Specific details about Barnell’s crimes or exact address weren’t released, but such notifications aim to keep the public informed and vigilant. Flagstaff, a mountain town of about 75,000 near the San Francisco Peaks, often sees these alerts due to its transient population, with Northern Arizona University and tourism drawing diverse crowds.
This follows a similar Flagstaff Police notify alert just an hour later about another offender, Rhea Claire Hamm, showing the department’s ongoing efforts to track and inform. In 2023, a Level 3 offender notification near Kachina Village led to heightened community watch programs. For more info, contact Flagstaff Police at 928-774-1414—they’re focused on balancing transparency with public safety.
