PINETOP-LAKESIDE, Ariz. — A 17-year-old in Pinetop-Lakeside passed away early Monday morning and police are seeking info from the public to further explain the circumstances surrounding the teen's death.
Police said a 911 call was made early Monday in the Pinetop Mountain area about an unconscious teen. When officers arrived, the teenager was declared deceased.
On Tuesday, police executed a search warrant at the residence, resulting in investigators arresting two people.
Kelly Harris and Robert Smith were booked into the Navajo County jail and are facing a charge of negligent homicide, police said.
Pinetop-Lakeside police are continuing to investigate the teen's death and ask anyone with info to contact the agency at 928-368-8800.
Up to Speed
Catch up on the latest news and stories on our 12News YouTube playlist here.
More ways to get 12News
On your phone: Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking news straight to your phone.
On your streaming device: Download 12News+ to your streaming device
The free 12News+ app from 12News lets users stream live events — including daily newscasts like "Today in AZ" and "12 News" and our daily lifestyle program, "Arizona Midday"—on Roku and Amazon Fire TV.
We are committed to serving all of the Valley's communities, because we live here, too.
12News is the Official Home of the Arizona Cardinals and the proud recipient of the 2018 Rocky Mountain Emmy Award for Overall Excellence.
12News+ showcases live video throughout the day for breaking news, local news, weather and even an occasional moment of Zen showcasing breathtaking sights from across Arizona.
Silent Witness:
Arizona's Silent Witness program allows people to send in tips and share information about crimes happening within their local communities.
The program shares unsolved felony case information in multiple ways, including TV, radio and social media.
Anyone who has information on a crime or recognizes a suspect described by the program is asked to call 480-948-6377, go to the program's website online or download the Silent Witness app to provide a tip. The identity of anyone who submits a tip is kept anonymous.
Calls to Silent Witness are answered 24/7 by a live person and submitted tips are accepted at all times. Submitted tips are then sent to the detective(s) in charge of the specific case.
Individuals who submit tips that lead to an arrest or indictment in the case can get a reward of up to $1,000.