An Arizona couple has been arrested by federal prosecutors for allegedly operating a chain of medical clinics that provided fraudulent cancer treatments, according to recent reports. Mary and Frank Blakley, residents of Lake Havasu City, have been charged with numerous felonies in connection with an alleged medical fraud scheme. The charges involve claims of “full … Read more
Ahmed Mahad Mohamed, 27, and Abdi Yemeni Hussein, 26, citizens of Somalia residing in Tucson at the time of the offense, received their sentences last week from Chief United States District Judge Jennifer G. Zipps. Mohamed was handed a 132-month prison term, while Hussein was given a 96-month prison term, along with a lifetime of … Read more
A Mobile woman has been sentenced to 14 months in federal prison for stealing rent money for government-assisted low-income housing. Shannon Caruso, a 48-year-old Mobile resident, worked as a property manager for two government housing authorities that offered affordable housing to low-income individuals in the Mobile area, as per court documents. Caruso has confessed to … Read more
An advocacy group in Arizona has introduced a hotline for people to report deportations conducted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the Phoenix area. ICE was contacted by Newsweek for comment via email. Why It Matters President Donald Trump returned to office on Monday with a strong commitment to pursue a tough immigration agenda. … Read more
An Arizona couple has been arrested by federal prosecutors for reportedly running a series of medical clinics that provided fraudulent cancer treatments. Mary and Frank Blakley, residents of Lake Havasu City, face multiple felony charges in connection with an alleged medical fraud scheme. The scheme involves false claims of “full body scans” and the use … Read more
Tampa, Florida – The United States Attorney, Roger B. Handberg, has revealed an indictment that charges Shem Wayne Alexander, a 35-year-old individual from Port of Spain, Trinidad, with conspiracy to commit unlawful export smuggling and conspiracy to traffic firearms. If found guilty, Alexander could face a maximum prison sentence of 20 years. In line with … Read more
A new law, named after a murdered East Valley teenager, is being proposed to streamline the process for filing charges in specific assault cases and to increase the severity of penalties. House Bill 2611, also known as “Preston’s Law,” honors the memory of Preston Lord, a 16-year-old who tragically lost his life after a brutal … Read more
According to a memo from the State Department to resettlement partners obtained by CNN, refugees who had gone through a lengthy and challenging process to travel to the United States have had their flights canceled. The memo, which follows President Donald Trump’s executive order to suspend refugee admissions, highlights the immediate impact of his actions. … Read more
The teenager was flown to Banner Desert Hospital for treatment. According to authorities, a teenager is currently hospitalized after being struck by a truck in San Tan Valley early Wednesday morning. Download the 12News app to receive the latest local breaking news directly to your phone. A teenage boy, aged 16, was struck by a … Read more
Travelers heading to Globe or Show Low may have to consider taking a different route, as the Arizona Department of Transportation is currently carrying out construction projects on U.S. 60 in Miami, Arizona. Road closures will be in effect on Wednesday, Jan. 22 and Thursday, Jan. 23, due to preparations for two significant construction projects. … Read more