Yavapai News

The Yavapai County Sheriff's Office is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Sergeant Thomas W. Tieman last evening, March 24, 2023.

Sergeant Tieman suffered a heart attack at his home in the early evening of March 24 and was quickly responded to by YCSO deputies and Emergency Medical Services. He was then stabilized and transported to the Yavapai Regional Medical Center, where he later passed away.

Sergeant Tieman was a dedicated and loyal public servant in Arizona for over 25 years. Sergeant Tieman began his career in law enforcement in 1994 with the Arizona Department of Corrections. He moved on to the Eager Police Department for three years and then the Springerville Police Department for six years.

For the past 15 years, Sergeant Tieman has served with YCSO. His time with the agency was spent as a Patrol Deputy, in the Training Unit, Forest Patrol Search and Rescue, Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), and as the Northern Arizona Regional Training Academy (NARTA) Sergeant.

Sergeant Tieman leaves behind his wife, Christy, his four grown children, and his mother and father Mary and Tom.

“Tommy Tieman was not only a dedicated member of our agency, but an exemplary role model for his fellow law enforcement personnel”, said Sheriff David Rhodes. “He led with integrity, loyalty, and courage. He will be remembered for his selfless service to our community and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.”

Originally press release can be found here.