Yavapai County Sheriff Scott Mascher has announced his retirement. The sheriff made the announcement during a staff meeting Tuesday. He has been with YCSO for more than 35 years, starting as a volunteer reserve deputy in 1983, becoming a full-time deputy in 1986. Sheriff Mascher issued a statement saying “I have accomplished many goals as Sheriff and am ready to pass the torch as I move into private life and explore other opportunities.” Sheriff Mascher will leave office when his term ends in December of 2020.