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🚨Sierra Vista 911🚨 Single Vehicle Collision

At approximately 9:38 p.m., Sierra Vista Police and Fire crews responded to a single-vehicle collision at the intersection of Seventh Street and Buffalo Soldier Trail. The crash has damaged a traffic signal device, causing the entire intersection to go out. A medical helicopter has taken the patient to a tucson trauma center for treatment.

Road closures are currently in effect in the area. Motorists are advised to avoid the intersection and seek alternate routes.

Details on the condition of the occupant(s) and the cause of the crash have not yet been released.

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LOCAL HEROINE HONORED FOR SELFLESS ACT: Sierra Vista Fire & Medical Services celebrated the heroic actions of Rabecca Bartholomew at their All-Hands Meeting Wednesday. During the meeting, Fire Chief Brian Jones proudly presented Ms. Bartholomew with Fire Chief's Challenge Coin. On Tuesday, April 8, while conducting personal business at a local Wells Fargo bank, Rabecca Bartholomew courageously sprang into action when a fellow customer suddenly collapsed and went into cardiac arrest. Without hesitation, she immediately initiated chest compressions, showcasing extraordinary bravery, composure, and civic responsibility. Thanks to her swift recognition of the emergency, effective chest compressions, and professional care provided by the EMS crew, the patient regained a pulse while en route to the hospital. By the time care was transferred to the hospital staff at Canyon Vista Medical Center, the patient was not only alive but awake and speaking—a truly remarkable outcome in cardiac arrest situations.

Also in attendance at the ceremony were cardiac arrest survivor Dean Baker and his wife Lynn, SEACOM 911 Dispatcher Savannah Tucker, and the SVF&MS crew who helped save Mr. Baker's life. Pictured below from left to right are Battalion Chief Justin Wright, EMS Lieutenant Elissa Williams, Engineer Michelle Knodle, Dispatcher Savannah Tucker, Lynn Baker, Dean Baker, Rabecca Bartholomew, Firefighter Jon Sturm, Firefighter Micheal Rybski, Paramedic Annie Lu, EMT Brodyn Quinn. Please join us in extending heartfelt gratitude to Ms. Bartholomew, as well as the SVF&MS crew and SEACOM dispatch, for their invaluable roles in administering crucial care during this emergency.

Pic and info courtesy of Sierra Vista Police, Fire, and EMS

Ed Morse Kia Sierra Vista thanks you for your service!

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SVUSD SUPERINTENDENT RETIRES: After serving as superintendent for the Sierra Vista Unified School District since 2020, Eric Holmes publicly confirmed his retirement plans for this year. “It has been an honor to work with all of you for the last five years in fulfilling our mission to prepare our children for their futures,” Holmes stated.

The Sierra Vista School Board Tuesday night has officially appointed Terri Romo, assistant superintendent, as interim superintendent, effective at the end of the current school year. The school district is currently addressing a $4 million deficit, requiring careful consideration of budget cuts and fiscal strategies for the upcoming year.

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Sierra Vista 911🚨 SWAT TEAM STANDOFF

A standoff that began around 4:15 p.m. this afternoon and ended at approximately 7:20 p.m. with the subject taken into custody. The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), in coordination with Sierra Vista Police Department (SVPD), executed a warrant near the 200 block of Martha Ln when the incident began.

SWAT operators issued multiple callouts over a public address system with no response. Subsequently, tactical teams deployed pepper ball, concussion devices, and utilized drones and robots after breaking windows to gain a tactical advantage. After breaching the structure, the subject was located and taken into custody without further incident.

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