CVMO says owner reportedly decline help to move horses during flooding of W. Grippen Road by Verde River
The Camp Verde Marshal’s Office has arrested Camp Verde resident Tatiana Bedrin following an investigation into the deaths and injuries of multiple horses during the recent flooding in Camp Verde.
Bedrin is facing charges related to animal cruelty and was booked into the Yavapai County Detention Center in Camp Verde just after 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5.
On Nov. 1, 2026, emergency responders and law enforcement personnel responded to a property in the 300 block of West Grippen Road area, where the Verde River bends from south to east, after receiving reports that multiple horses were trapped in rapidly rising floodwaters.
During the incident, Bedrin, the horses’ owner, reportedly refused multiple offers of assistance from neighbors and emergency personnel to relocate the animals to higher ground, CVMO stated.
Despite repeated warnings about the dangerous and rapidly deteriorating conditions, the horses remained on the property as floodwaters overtook their enclosures, CVMO stated. Over the following days, emergency responders, animal control personnel, veterinarians and volunteer equine rescue organizations worked to locate and recover the horses.
- Four horses were successfully rescued and transported for veterinary evaluation and care.
- Three horses were located, deceased.
- Four additional horses remained unaccounted for and were presumed deceased, as of the latest investigative update.
The investigation included witness interviews, statements from emergency responders, veterinary evaluations and documentation of the conditions in which the horses were discovered.
In a statement, the Camp Verde Marshal’s Office said the department recognizes and appreciates the extraordinary efforts of Copper Canyon Fire and Medical Authority, emergency equine evacuation, veterinary professionals, neighboring residents and volunteers who worked under extremely dangerous conditions to save these horses; animals depend on their owners for appropriate care, protection, and safety, particularly during emergencies and natural disasters.
