Arizona News

Apache Junction Police arrest 14 individuals in operation aimed at alleged child predators

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Apache Junction Police arrest 14 individuals in operation aimed at alleged child predators

Police in Apache Junction, Arizona, announced that 14 individuals have been apprehended following a collaborative operation by multiple law enforcement agencies. The operation aimed to identify and apprehend individuals who were allegedly attempting to engage in sexual activities with minors. The operation, which occurred on January 10 and 11, involved the participation of Apache Junction … Read more

Sheriff’s department will exceed its budget by nearly $5 million.

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AZ Luminaria predicts that the sheriff's department will exceed its budget by nearly $5 million.

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department has been facing numerous controversies, including deaths at the jail, sexual assault allegations within the department, and the political maneuverings of Sheriff Chris Nanos. As a result, it is anticipated that the department will exceed its budget by nearly $5 million this year. According to a county memo dated January … Read more

Two Arizona Men Sentenced for Conspiring to Aid ISIS

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Ahmed Mahad Mohamed, 27, and Abdi Yemeni Hussein, 26, both citizens of Somalia residing in Tucson, have been handed prison sentences of 11 years and 96 months, respectively. This announcement was made by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona. The U.S. attorney’s office confirmed that Mohamed and Hussein admitted guilt on August 1, 2024, … Read more

An Arizona law named after Preston Lord would increase penalties in assault cases

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A new law, inspired by the tragic murder of a teenager in the East Valley, aims to streamline the process of filing charges in specific assault cases and increase the severity of penalties. This proposed legislation, known as the “Justice for Teens Act,” seeks to bring about meaningful change in the criminal justice system. House … Read more

Israeli soldier Oron Shaul, held captive by Hamas since 2014, finally recovered by Israel

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Israeli soldier Oron Shaul, held captive by Hamas since 2014, finally recovered by Israel

The Israeli military successfully retrieved the body of Staff Sgt. Oron Shaul, who had been held by Hamas since 2014. This significant development took place right before the implementation of Sunday’s cease-fire agreement. The Israeli Defense Forces and the Shin Bet intelligence agency discovered the remains of Shaul in the Gaza Strip through a joint … Read more

Arizona Representative Andy Biggs expresses interest in running for governor

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Arizona Representative Andy Biggs expresses interest in running for governor

U.S. Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) is currently contemplating the idea of running for the position of Arizona’s next governor. Arizona’s Fifth Congressional District congressman recently took to social media to announce that he has officially filed a “Statement of Interest” for the governor’s office. “Arizona has a promising future, but it requires strong leadership to … Read more

Arizona Republicans propose legislation to guarantee state’s collaboration with immigration authorities

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Arizona Republicans propose legislation to guarantee state's collaboration with immigration authorities

Arizona Senate Republicans are taking steps to ensure that state public safety agencies are effectively collaborating with federal immigration authorities during ongoing raids and enforcement operations in major cities across the United States. Arizona Senate President Warren Peterson recently proposed a new legislation that aims to make it mandatory for county sheriffs’ offices and the … Read more

Honduran Man Receives Sentence for $14 Million Payroll Tax and Insurance Fraud Scheme

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Honduran Man Receives Sentence for $14 Million Payroll Tax and Insurance Fraud Scheme

The U.S. Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Florida, has announced that 27-year-old Jose Molina-Herrera from Honduras has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison. His charges include conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to defraud the United States by impeding the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). According to the Department, Molina-Herrera has been ordered … Read more

Trump pardons ‘QAnon Shaman’ Jacob Chansley

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Man from Ecuador Receives Sentence for Illegally Introducing Misbranded Prescription Drugs in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

The individual famously known as the “Qanon Shaman,” who was armed with a spear and shirtless during the Jan. 6 riot, has received a pardon from Donald Trump. In light of his newfound freedom, he enthusiastically declares his intention to commemorate the occasion by purchasing firearms. Jacob Chansley, hailing from Phoenix, Arizona, emerged as an … Read more

Man from Ecuador Receives Sentence for Illegally Introducing Misbranded Prescription Drugs in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

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Man from Ecuador Receives Sentence for Illegally Introducing Misbranded Prescription Drugs in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Mauricio Sarmiento, a 35-year-old man from Ecuador, has been sentenced today by United States District Court Judge John M. Gallagher. Sarmiento will serve one year of non-reporting probation and pay a $500 fine, along with a $100 special assessment. The charges against him include introducing misbranded drugs into interstate commerce, as announced by United States … Read more