Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes made an announcement on Thursday, revealing that a grand jury has issued an indictment against 14 individuals for committing various crimes linked to wildlife poaching in the state. The attorney general’s office made an announcement on Thursday, revealing a 30-count indictment against the poachers. The indictment accuses them of conspiracy, … Read more
An Arizona woman was sentenced to 15 years in prison last week on drug trafficking and money laundering charges, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona. Yvette Porchas-Ochoa, 42, of Wittmann, which is about 20 miles northwest of Peoria, was determined to be the boss of an Arizona narcotics enterprise that … Read more
A deadly crash occurred south of San Tan Valley on Monday morning, involving up to five vehicles. According to the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO), the incident began at around 8 a.m. when a reckless driver was reported swerving on Hunt Highway. A sheriff’s deputy spotted the driver, who allegedly nearly collided with the deputy … Read more
A freeze warning has been issued for much of Southern Arizona, including the Tucson Metro area, Southeast and South Central Pinal County, and the Tohono O’odham Nation. Temperatures are expected to dip into the upper 20s to low 30s overnight, with sub-freezing conditions from midnight Tuesday to 9 a.m. Wednesday. The National Weather Service warns … Read more
The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) has confirmed the first human cases of H5 avian influenza (bird flu) in the state. The two individuals, who were exposed to infected poultry while working at a commercial facility in Pinal County, experienced mild symptoms, received treatment, and have fully recovered. This marks the first human cases … Read more
A former Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) from Cordova, Tennessee, has been sentenced to over a year in federal prison for tampering with a vial of Benadryl while on duty. Cleola Hogan, 40, was sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison after admitting to replacing the medication with saline solution, endangering patients who required … Read more
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is taking another significant step toward the long-envisioned passenger rail line connecting Tucson and Phoenix. With the aid of a federal grant under the Corridor Identification and Development Program, ADOT is collaborating with transportation authorities across Maricopa, Pima, and Pinal counties to refine the project’s scope and feasibility. The … Read more
A man lost his life on Monday morning following a series of reckless driving incidents that culminated in a multi-vehicle crash on Hunt Highway in Pinal County. According to the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO), 52-year-old Steven Berbaum was observed driving erratically around 8 a.m., speeding, swerving, and nearly running other vehicles off the road. … Read more
Arizona education officials have approved $48 million in school safety funding to enhance campus security and student support through the hiring of armed officers and counselors. The funding, carried over from unused allocations from the previous year, will be distributed to schools across the state following a decision by the Arizona Department of Education. Superintendent … Read more
A 57-year-old man from Lawrence, Randolph Dominguez, has been federally charged for allegedly orchestrating a scheme to defraud the government of COVID-19 relief funds and stealing Social Security benefits for over two decades. Dominguez faces charges of wire fraud and theft of government money, with his court appearance set for a later date in Boston. … Read more