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📣 A message from Acting Douglas Police Chief Lomeli Ahead of Tonight’s Pick Game🗣️

As our community is preparing for another Douglas vs. Bisbee football rivalry game, I would like to encourage everyone to represent Douglas with pride, respect, and good sportsmanship.
Recently, the Douglas football field was the victim of criminal damage. While this incident is disappointing, I want to remind our community that the Douglas Police Department is actively addressing the matter. We ask the public to allow law enforcement to handle the investigation and to avoid speculation or assigning blame. Our focus should remain on supporting our students and maintaining the positive relationships that have long existed between our communities.

Douglas and Bisbee have shared a respectful rivalry for generations. We have enjoyed many great games and a strong relationship built on mutual respect, competition, and community pride. This week's game in Bisbee should be no different.

As adults, we have a responsibility to set the example for our young athletes. The players on the field have dedicated countless hours to preparing for this season, and they deserve an environment that reflects the values we hope to instill in them. Let's show them that competition can be intense while also being respectful.

I encourage everyone traveling to Bisbee to support our Bulldogs with enthusiasm, treat others with courtesy, and demonstrate the character that makes Douglas proud. Lets keep our focus on the young men and women representing our community on the field.

Let's come together to make this rivalry a positive experience that showcases the best of Douglas and Bisbee.

Michael Lomeli
Acting Police Chief
Douglas Police Department

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‼️TWO SEPARATE DEATH INVESTIGATIONS UNDERWAY IN PEARCE AREA‼️

PEARCE, Ariz. — Two separate death investigations are underway in the Pearce area following incidents reported Thursday morning, September 3, 2026.

According to the Cochise County Sheriff's Office - Mark J. Dannels Sheriff, shortly after 8 a.m., the agency was contacted by the Arizona Department of Public Safety after a 58-year-old woman was found deceased in the front yard of a residence on Shepherd Hills Road.

At the time, DPS personnel were already in the area of Highway 181 investigating a separate incident involving a male pedestrian who had reportedly been struck by a vehicle and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

During that investigation, a woman went to a residence on Shepherd Hills Road to check on her 58-year-old friend, who lived at the home. She discovered her friend apparently deceased in the front yard and left to seek assistance.

The woman subsequently encountered a DPS officer in the area and directed the officer to the residence. DPS then contacted the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office.

CCSO deputies and officers with the Willcox Police Department responded and confirmed the woman’s death.

Authorities stressed that the two deaths are currently being investigated separately. DPS is handling the investigation involving the deceased male near Highway 181, while CCSO is investigating the death of the woman on Shepherd Hills Road.

Sheriff Mark Dannels said investigators are still working to determine exactly what occurred and cautioned against speculation while both investigations remain active.

“At this stage, we have more questions than answers,” Dannels said, asking the community to allow investigators time to establish the facts and rely on confirmed information rather than assumptions or rumors.

The investigation into the woman’s death remains active and ongoing. Next of kin notification has not been completed, and her identity is not being released at this time.

Additional information is expected to be released as investigators confirm the circumstances surrounding the incidents.

CoolFMLive will provide updates as additional confirmed information becomes available.

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‼️BREAKING: BISBEE–DOUGLAS GAME IN QUESTION AS VANDALISM INVESTIGATION CONTINUES

Bisbee Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Jennifer McBeth has announced that Bisbee High School’s bonfire scheduled for this evening 9/2 was canceled as authorities continue investigating vandalism discovered at Douglas High School’s athletic field.

In a message to families and staff, McBeth said Douglas law enforcement is actively investigating the vandalism, including whether individuals associated with Bisbee High School may have been involved.

No determination of responsibility was announced, and the investigation remains ongoing.

McBeth said Bisbee Unified School District is cooperating fully with the investigation and encouraged anyone with information to contact local law enforcement.

“We want to be clear that this type of behavior does not reflect the values of Bisbee High School or our school community,” McBeth stated.

The district is also assessing other activities scheduled in the days leading up to the Bisbee vs. Douglas football game, including the game itself, according to the superintendent.

CoolFMLive will continue to follow developments from both school districts and law enforcement and will provide additional confirmed information as it becomes available.

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‼️SUSPICIOUS MESSAGE PROMPTS INCREASED LAW ENFORCEMENT PRESENCE AT BISBEE HIGH SCHOOL‼️

BISBEE, Ariz. — Law enforcement agencies responded to Bisbee High School Wednesday after school personnel discovered a suspicious message in a bathroom indicating that an event may occur on September 2nd.

According to the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office, the Bisbee Police Department was notified and additional personnel from both agencies were stationed at the school as a precaution. U.S. Border Patrol agents also responded during the afternoon after receiving separate information potentially indicating an active shooter situation.

Authorities determined there was no active shooter situation at Bisbee High School.

Cochise County Sheriff's Office - Mark J. Dannels Sheriff issued the following statement:

“At this time, there is no indication of an active shooter or other dangerous criminal activity occurring at Bisbee High School, nor is there information indicating that a dangerous event was planned for September 2 or any future date. The investigation into the origin and circumstances surrounding the suspicious message remains ongoing.”

Bisbee Police Chief Tim Cox said law enforcement’s priority was keeping the school safe while determining the credibility and origin of the information.

Cochise County Sheriff Mark J. Dannels emphasized that information involving potential threats to schools will be taken seriously and investigated, while reiterating that there is currently no indication of an active shooter or identified threat to the school or community.

The investigation into the suspicious message remains active, and no further information is available at this time.

Source: Cochise County Sheriff’s Office | September 2, 2026

This comes on a day where the Douglas football field area and bulldog statue was vandalized overnight. Details and pics here:
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