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Caleb Elkins
Two San Manuel residents have been indicted for the death of former Mammoth Mayor James “Craig” Williams on June 6, 2017.
Caleb Elkins, 29, and Yvonne Buelna, 30, were indicted by the Pinal County Grand Jury and charged with criminal involvement in the car wreck death of Williams. Elkins was indicted for one count of negligent homicide a Class 4 felony and one count of hindering prosecution in the first degree, a Class 5 felony. Buelna was charged with hindering prosecution.
It is alleged in the indictment that Elkins persuaded Buelna to tell authorities that she was driving the vehicle that killed Williams in an attempt to prevent authorities from investigating whether Elkins had been drinking alcohol before the crash. Elkins has a prior conviction for Endangerment in 2013 for which he successfully completed probation.
Negligent homicide has a maximum sentence of eight years, if classified as a dangerous crime.
Yvonne Buelna
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