The alternative sentencing for homeless and mentally challenged offenders is coordinated by from left April Razo, Spectrum Healthcare; Jody Makuch, Cottonwood PD Commander; Angie Lozano, Angie’s House; Mike Shaw, Defense Counsel; Mikkel Jordahl, City Prosecutor; and Police Chief Steve Gesell. (Photo courtesy of Cottonwood Police Dept.)

Jon Hutchinson Staff Reporter

Cottonwood is on the leading edge of Yavapai County governments trying a softer approach to dealing with homeless people afflicted with mental conditions that cause them to get charged with low-level misdemeanor crimes.

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