The Flagstaff Police Department and Coconino County Sheriff's Office have issued notifications for six individuals who are registered sex offenders living in the area. According to public records, these individuals were convicted of various sex-related crimes between 2002 and 2022.
**Notified Sex Offenders:**
1. Alvin Nesca Begaye, 40, listed at 4185 East Huntington Drive, was convicted of attempted sexual conduct with a minor in 2004 and failure to register as a sex offender in 2014. 2. Wilson Bekay Jr., 37, listed at 5770 Leupp Road, was convicted of attempted sexual conduct with a minor in 2018. 3. Shush Naki Clark Couyancy, 35, listed at 1120 West Kaibab Lane, was convicted of abusive sexual contact of a child in 2019. 4. Joseph A. Edwards, 43, listed at 1120 West Kaibab Lane, was convicted of aggravated sexual abuse in 2002. 5. Eric Anthony Hilborn, 38, listed at 7295 Larson Lane, was convicted of attempted molestation of a child and sexual abuse in 2021. 6. Noah Franklin Richardson, 56, listed at 8395 Stenberg Way, was convicted of sexually motivated kidnapping in 2018. 7. Jerold Yonnie, 52, listed at 4805 South Thorn Road, was convicted of luring a minor for sexual exploitation and child sex trafficking in 2022.
These notifications are required by Arizona law to inform the public about registered sex offenders living in their area. The police department emphasizes that these individuals are not wanted at this time and reminds residents that abuse of this information will not be tolerated.