Criminal Assault

Man Who Ordered Rottweiler to Sic Officer to Get Stiff Prison Sentence

Assault Charges Dismissed Against Fixed-Gear Bicyclist; Phoenix Prosecutors Could Re-File

Killing Time at Shadow Mountain High

When bad things happen to good neighbors

Crime Victims Who Kill?

Prosecutors press gun charge despite thin evidence; now the accused is dead, allegedly at the hand of his "victims"

Bad Blood

A Glendale gang has it in for the son of a Hispanic police sergeant. Unfortunately, the gang consists of police officers.

Prosecutors Change Their Minds

County attorney decides to charge man who allegedly attacked Scottsdale woman

Personal Justice

Nineteen months after she was allegedly attacked in her Scottsdale home, Kim Boyden faces her accused assailant in court

Under the Knife

Even legislation can't end violence in Valley hospitals

Logan's Shun

Attacker gets probation, counseling in assault case

Inmate Killed at Florence Prison, Investigation Ongoing

Attacker gets probation, counseling in assault case

Shadow of a Doubt

A lawyer suggests racism, a victim's mother begs leniency for PV Mall stabber

Chris Brown Ditches All-Star Weekend Following His Recent Arrest (With Updates)

Maybe the "v" stands for "villain"? Can't say we didn't see this coming. E! Online is reporting that Chris Brown has canceled his participation in a few of this weekend's festivities surrounding the NBA All-Star Game. The 19-year-old R&B artist was arrested early Sunday morning in connection w ... More >>

Thunder Road

Luciano Arriaga Jr. was born defiant. Falsely arrested by a nerve-frayed cop, he'd sooner take a chance on resuming his 10-year prison sentence than accept a plea bargain
Commentary

Cooking School Secrets: A Few More Changes

Life's full of changes. I get that, but this class seems to be morphing at warp speed. And I'm talking major life changes. One of my classmates took a several month leave of absence to have back surgery. We lost one to excessive absence. Another asked me to recommend a lawyer. While he was out to ... More >>

Rapper DMX Released From Jail After Serving 90 Days; Still Faces Another Charge

  Earl Simmons, better known as Rapper DMX, left the Maricopa County Jail after serving 90 days on theft and animal cruelty charges. He could be back soon. While in jail, DMX allegedly assaulted a guard, resulting in another criminal charge. Though the sentence on those charges has been fu ... More >>

Ahwatukee Gangbangers Busted; Cops Continue Policy of Not Releasing Gang Names

Travis AnhaltPhoenix police arrested three members of an Ahwatukee street gang in connection with an aggravated assault that left a man with a ruptured ear drum. Cops believe the gangbangers have committed armed robberies and other crimes. Miles Castle What's the name of this suburban gang, which -- ... More >>

Tempe Woman Allegedly Pepper-Sprays Her Two Young Daughters

Michelle Antone allegedly pepper-sprayed her two young daughters after they refused to help her drive drunk.​ Picture young girls who just watched their mother slob around drunk for a day. Now, imagine them getting screamed at for not giving the drunken mom her car keys so she can go careen ... More >>

Hot Links: Standoffs, Ripoffs, and Blackouts

​A Yuma man is in custody after an almost nine-hour standoff with police. Michael McCormick was wanted in connection with several vehicle thefts and burglaries. When police tracked him to a motel, he fled and broke into a trailer home, where the standoff ensued. He eventually surrendered and was t ... More >>

Lawsuit by Ex-Phoenix Cop Whose Case Became Cause Celebre For Police Union Shot Down in Court

In September, 2007, former Phoenix police Officer Mark Wilcox and his wife sued the department and Sergeant Kathy Johnson. Among other things, the couple claimed that his own department, especially Sergeant Johnson, had violated his civil rights and defamed him  in the afterma ... More >>

Wig Bandit Leader Sentenced to More Than a Century in Prison

​The leader of a group of Valley bank robbers, who wore wigs during the majority of their heists, was sentenced to more than 100 years in prison, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced today.Julio Cesar Feliciano, Jr., 46, was sentenced to 106 years in federal prison this morning for his role in ... More >>

Dale Fushek Gets "Flicked" on Wrist. Defrocked Priest Fined for Misdemeanor Assault, Sex Charges Dropped

Defrocked priest Dale Fushek​The Maricopa County Attorney's Office finally got a conviction in the case of defrocked Catholic Monsignor Dale Fushek, but the former second-in-command of the Phoenix Diocese won't see any jail time.Fushek, founder of one of America's largest programs for C ... More >>

Maricopa Man Hosts Party -- Hits Guest in Head With Baseball Bat, Cops Say

Chad George​It was Chad George's party and he'll cry hit you in the head with a bat if he wants to.The 22-year-old George hosted a party at his Maricopa home over the weekend that ended when police say he hit one of his guests in the head with an aluminum baseball bat.Cops responded to reports of ... More >>

Phoenix Cop Fatally Shoots Domestic Violence Suspect -- and His Dog -- For No Apparent Reason

Phoenix Police Officer Richard Chrisman​Yesterday, we told you about an officer involved shooting in Phoenix. Details were limited, so we told you to check back later. We got the details and they're pretty nuts.According to court documents obtained by New Times, Phoenix Police Officer Richard Chri ... More >>

Queen Creek Man Faces Assault Charges Following Failed Liquor Theft -- Judging by His Mug Shot, He's Thrilled About it

Smile: You just got arrested for assault!​The man to the left is 19-year-old Christopher Cravey. You're probably wondering what has him so happy that he's willing to flash those shockingly-present chompers of his. Apparently, it's the aggravated assault and shoplifting charges he's facing followin ... More >>

Woman Shot in Mesa; Suspect Found Swimming in Nearby Canal

www.techknowledge.co.uk...that the police don't find you.​A woman was shot in front of an apartment complex in Mesa last night and one of the two suspects police say was involved was found swimming in a nearby canal shortly after.Around 8:30 last night, police got a call that there were shots fire ... More >>

Ex-Fiance of Former "Beauty" Queen/U of A Law Student Convicted of Kidnapping and Assault

This is what happens when you feed Kumari Fulbright after midnight.​The ex-fiance of Kumari Fulbright, the former "beauty" queen/University of Arizona law student, most famous for terrifying us all with her Gremlin-esque mugshot, was convicted yesterday for his role in the 2007 kidnapping of ... More >>

Two of Joe Arpaio's Detention Officers Face Assault Charges for Roughing Up Inmates. We Saw the Video -- it's Nuts!

​Two of Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's detention officers face aggravated assault charges after allegedly roughing up two inmates in the psych ward at the Lower Buckeye Jail.Arpaio actually allowed us (New Times!) to join in watching the video of the alleged assaults this afte ... More >>

MCSO Detention Officer Beat-Downs: The Video

MCSO Kevin Gerster has been charged with aggravated assault for allegedly beating up on two inmates.​Yesterday, we told you about two of Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's detention officers facing aggravated assault charges for allegedly roughing up two inmates. If you missed it, click h ... More >>

Joe Arpaio's Jail Beat-Downs: Detention Officer Resigns Amid Assault Charges

Kevin Gerster is no longer a member of the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.​A detention officer in one of Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's jails has resigned after being charged with assault for beating up two jail inmates.Officer Kevin Gerster, the Sheriff's Office confirms to New Time ... More >>

Mesa Man, 81, In Critical Condition After Beating From Convict-Extraordinaire Roommate

Mesa Police DepartmentHenry Eric Young, accused of beating an 81-year-old man into critical condition​After being offered a place to live by an elderly Mesa man, 41-year-old Henry Eric Young decided to show his gratitude by allegedly beating the man into critical condition. Police say they found ... More >>

Jeff Hausner's Conviction Upheld by Appeals Court; Brother of Serial Shooter Stabbed Victims

Jeff Hausner, brother of Dale Hausner, lost his appeal of a conviction for stabbing a random victim.​ Serial stabber Jeff Hausner's hope for leaving prison early has just been thwarted by the state Court of Appeals. This morning, the court upheld the conviction of Hausner on att ... More >>

Glendale Man Allegedly Punches Mom and Girlfriend, Tries to Hide from Cops Under Sink

​Putting your hands on a woman is never a good idea (just ask that guy who socked "Snooki" in the face, or state Senator Scott Bundgaard), but Michael Pollard allegedly didn't get that memo.According to court documents obtained by New Times, earlier this week, Pollard punched his own mother in the ... More >>

Arpaio's Deputy Claims a Slight, 50-Year-Old Latino Attacked Him

​Putting your hands on a woman is never a good idea (just ask that guy who socked "Snooki" in the face, or state Senator Scott Bundgaard), but Michael Pollard allegedly didn't get that memo.According to court documents obtained by New Times, earlier this week, Pollard punched his own mother in the ... More >>

Senator Scott Bundgaard Should be Charged With Assault for Freeway Fracas With Former Flame, Cops Say *UPDATED With Reponse From Bundgaard*

Senator Scott Bundgaard should be charged with assault, cops conclude.​The Phoenix Police Department has completed its investigation into the February freeway fracas between Senator Scott Bundgaard and his then-gal-pal Aubry "Heavyweight Champion of the Highway" Ballard and concluded that Bundgaar ... More >>

Morning Poll: Should Scott Bundgaard's Ex-Gal-Pal Be Charged With Assault?

Police say Senator Scott Bundgaard should be charged with assault. Charges against his ex-girlfriend, however, have been dropped -- for now.​The Phoenix Police Department announced yesterday that following an investigation, it's been determined that state Senator Scott Bundgaard should be charged ... More >>

Scottsdale Man Hits On 62-Year-Old Man's Wife -- Then Beats Him Up, Police Say

Jason Bonal​A Scottsdale man was arrested yesterday for allegedly beating the crap out of a 62-year-old man after hitting on the guy's fiancee at a Phoenix restaurant earlier this month.Jason Peter Bonal, 36, got pinched yesterday afternoon for the violent attack on the man after witnesses identif ... More >>

Complaint: Paralyzed Man Beaten by Phoenix Cops After Officers Say He Ran From Police

​A Phoenix man who claims Polio caused severe paralysis on one side of his body is suing the Phoenix Police Department because three officers severely beat him after they claimed he ran from authorities.In a complaint filed in Maricopa County Superior Court, Refugio Rodriquez says the officers' cl ... More >>

Mesa Man Considers Murdering Girlfriend. Shoots Her in Foot Instead

Barton Boyer​A Mesa man considered killing his girlfriend early this morning, but opted to shoot her in the foot instead.According to court documents obtained by New Times, Mesa police were dispatched to the Arizona Regional Medical Center about 12:30 a.m. today. Hospital staff called to rep ... More >>

Teenage Killer of Carneige, Local Hip-Hop Star, Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter

MCSO Kathryn Elizabeth Hetrick's booking photo.​Kathryn Elizabeth Hetrick, a teenage drunk driver responsible for the death of local hip-hop artist Abay Lattin last year, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in Maricopa County Superior Court.  The 18-year-old former Arizona State ... More >>

Morning Poll: Should Gary Whalen, Wannabe Conservative Politico Arrested for Assault on Boyfriend, End Campaign?

Phoenix City Council hopeful Gary Whalen.​While he wasn't caught with a dead woman, or a live boy, Conservative Phoenix City Council wannabe Gary Whalen did get arrested for a domestic violence assault on his then-live-in boyfriend just days after registering to run for office -- a little factoid ... More >>

Cab Driver Faces Aggravated Assault Charge in Argument Turned Hit and Run; Witnesses Say Gas Station Hot Dogs at Center of Dispute

MCSOJoseph Goldmeer​The victim of a hit and run yesterday afternoon remains in "extremely critical condition," and the cab driver who allegedly ran him over faces assault charges, Phoenix police now say.Phoenix police confirm that they believe that when 41-year-old cab driver Joseph Goldmeer ran o ... More >>

Mesa Woman Attacks and Robs Apartment Resident in Dispute, Police Say

Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Emily Daykin​Wielding a knife and out to settle a score, a Mesa woman allegedly broke into another woman's apartment on July 4, punching her in the face and binding her hands with duct tape. Emily Daykin, 26, told police that she and three others -- C ... More >>

What Really Happened to Tempe Mayor Hugh Hallman's Son on "A" Mountain Last Night?

What really happened to Tempe Mayor Hugh Hallman's son on "A" Mountain last night?​As you may have heard, Tempe Mayor Hugh Hallman's son was injured on "A" Mountain last night -- and that's about all anyone knows for sure.Eli Hallman, 18, suffered head injuries and a broken jaw. He claims he was a ... More >>

Daytona Johnson Attacked Two Live-in Ex-Boyfriends; Slit One Baby-Daddy's Throat With Meat Clever

MCSODaytona Johnson​Living with an ex is never a good idea. Living with two exes is an even worse idea -- and when you throw a meat clever into the mix, it's a recipe for disaster.However, in the case of Daytona Johnson, her two live-in baby-daddies got along just fine, it seems; according to poli ... More >>

Hilyard Scott Pleads Guilty to Kidnapping in Attack on State Rep. Frank Pratt (After Bragging to Police About the Beating)

Hilyard Scott​The man who attacked state Representative Frank Pratt earlier this year -- and then bragged about the beating to police -- pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of kidnapping.Hillyard Scott, 34, initially was charged with one count each of aggravated assault, kidnapping, robbery, bur ... More >>

Quinten Rushton Got Wasted, Exposed Himself, Fatally Stabbed Friend, and Tried to Stab Girlfriend Before Kicking Cop in the Junk

MCSOQuinten Rushton​We've all had those mornings after a night of heavy drinking where we wake up and say to ourselves "what the f**k did I do last night?"Chances are, the answer to that age-old question isn't "pulled out my penis, fatally stabbed my friend, attempted to stab my girlfriend, and ki ... More >>

Kevin Gerster, Inmate-Beating Former MCSO Detention Officer, Gets Jail Time *VIDEO*

MCSO Former MCSO Detention Officer Kevin Gerster is now MCSO inmate Kevin Gerster.​Former Maricopa County Sheriff's Detention Officer Kevin Gerster is heading back to jail -- only this time as an inmate.Gerster initially was charged with five counts of aggravated assault for beating up  ... More >>

Take a Chilling Look Inside the Baseline Killer Case

MCSO Former MCSO Detention Officer Kevin Gerster is now MCSO inmate Kevin Gerster.​Former Maricopa County Sheriff's Detention Officer Kevin Gerster is heading back to jail -- only this time as an inmate.Gerster initially was charged with five counts of aggravated assault for beating up  ... More >>

Joe Arpaio's Latest Victim Rushed to Hospital (w/Updates, Including Victim's Name and Mugshot)

More bad news for Arpaio, coming at the most inopportune time...Note: For Updates, including the name and mugshot of the victim, see below.Following on the heels of a report by the U.S. Department of Justice condemning the MCSO for engaging in "discriminatory policing" and blasting its treatment of ... More >>