Yavapai County Judge Resigns After Alleged Urination

Body‑camera footage shows Yavapai County Superior Court Judge Pro Tempore Kristyne Schaaf‑Olson, 42, allegedly urinating in public near Whiskey Row around 1:30 a.m. on Oct. 4 while slurring her words and saying she was waiting for an Uber. Witnesses flagged officers, who said she appeared intoxicated and had fallen into a bush as they confronted her. Her husband, Jason Olson, the Town of Chino Valley parks and recreation manager, repeatedly ignored orders, attempted to lead her away, and was wrestled to the ground and arrested on suspicion of resisting arrest and obstructing the investigation. Schaaf‑Olson was cited for public urination and resigned from her position as a Superior Court judge days after the incident. Police reports and body‑camera video of the episode were obtained and shared by multiple local outlets.