SPRING VALLEY, Arizona — On Monday, April 28, 2025, at around 3:00 a.m., a property owner off Highway 69 between Spring Valley and Cordes Lakes, across from Quail Ridge RV Park, reported a disturbing incident captured on their live-stream camera. A man trespassed onto their property and injured their horse, marking a brazen act of animal cruelty. The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office is now actively searching for the suspect, who has been spotted in the area on multiple occasions during early morning hours, suggesting a pattern of suspicious behavior.
Witnesses reported the suspect fleeing on foot, and deputies found evidence along his escape path, though he remains at large. The rural setting of Spring Valley and Cordes Lakes, with its sparse population and proximity to Highway 69—a known corridor for transient activity—may have aided his escape. The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office has released photos of the suspect, seeking public assistance to identify him. This isn’t the first time the area has seen crime; the region near Cordes Lakes has a history of incidents, including a 2019 Family Dollar store burglary and a 2022 deputy shooting, pointing to ongoing challenges with law enforcement coverage in these remote areas. The repeated sightings of the suspect in the early hours also raise questions about whether local patrols are sufficient to deter such recurring criminal activity.
If you have any information about the suspect, please contact the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office at 928-771-3260 or Silent Witness at 1-800-932-3232. Your tip could be crucial in bringing justice for this cruel act against a defenseless animal.
The Spring Valley community is urged to stay vigilant. Let’s work together to support the sheriff’s efforts and ensure the safety of our residents and animals.
Published by State Gleam
Keywords: Yavapai County Sheriff, Horse Cruelty Suspect, Highway 69 Spring Valley, Quail Ridge RV Park, Trespassing Incident, April 2025
