Coconino County prosecutors have filed an indictment against a suspect who was named in the Flagstaff Police Department’s public announcement of arrests from an online sex sting in March but not formally charged for months.
Max Berkman, 27, was accused of engaging in prostitution with a minor between the ages of 15 and 17 in an indictment filed in Coconino County Superior Court on May 22. Under , that offense qualifies as child sex trafficking, a Class 2 felony. Berkman was one of 10 suspects named by the police on March 31, and the allegations against him actually date back to October 2024. The reasons for the delay in filing charges are still unclear.
Nestled among the warehouses of west Flagstaff, a circus school masquerades as an unassuming beige garage. Despite its humble exterior, Momentum Aerial is a shining star within the local community. Read moreMomentum Aerial elevates Flagstaff to a new altitude
The annual Gardeners Market, which features workshops and local growers selling Flagstaff-adapted plants and seeds, continues through the end of June in the Pine Forest Charter School parking lot. Read moreGallery: Go greener at the 3rd annual Gardeners Market
Meet Tanya! This 11-month-old retriever mix is a sweet, cuddly companion who absolutely loves kids and people of all shapes and sizes. Whether it is going for a walk, enjoying some tasty food,… Read moreCHA Pet of the Week: Tanya
The Wool and Fiber Festival, a two-day natural fiber-themed event presented by Threaded Together, featured demonstrations, animals, vendors and more at the Pioneer Museum over the weekend. Read moreGallery: Wool and Fiber Festival in Flagstaff
With the fire season upon us again, I'm wondering if we have some kind of citywide alarm system telling us to evacuate if that time comes? We are surrounded by forest and have been lucky so fa… Read moreLetter to the Editor: Idea sounds alarm on wildfires
