Pima County Sheriff's Office

ACLU Looking Into "Militarization" of Arizona Police Agencies, Including Drone Usage

The ACLU is trying to find out the extent of "militarization" of police forces across the country, including 10 law enforcement agencies in Arizona.Arizona's ACLU, as well as those in 22 other states, are filing public records requests "to determine the extent to which local police departments are u ... More >>

Senators John McCain, Jon Kyl Upset Their Praise for Senate Candidate Richard Carmona Surfaced in Campaign Ad A Decade Later

The campaign ads are showing no signs of slowing in the heated race for Arizona's U.S. Senate seat. Congressman Jeff Flake, who is endorsed by Arizona Senators John McCain and Jon Kyl, has been making every effort to paint his opponent, Rich Carmona, as a handpicked candidate who will rubber stamp ... More >>

Jared Loughner Back in Arizona For Wednesday Court Hearing

Pima County Sheriff's OfficeJared Loughner's back in Arizona.​Tucson shooting suspect Jared Loughner is back in Arizona today after spending the past several months in a federal prison in Missouri where he's undergoing psychiatric treatment to hopefully make him mentally fit to stand trial.Loughne ... More >>

Police Security Needed When Members of Congress Meet Public, Say 60 Percent of Americans

Image: www.phoenix.gov/police​ About 60 percent of Americans believe police presence should be mandatory when members of Congress hold Town Hall-type events, a new poll shows. The poll, commissioned by The Hill, a Washington D.C. newspaper, also found that 91 percent of Americ ... More >>

Giffords and Security: When Man Dropped Gun at 2009 Event, Police Were Already There

Image: www.youtube.comAlberto Melis, police chief of Douglas, Arizona, provided police security in 2009 for Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords -- even though she didn't ask for it​When Douglas Police Chief Alberto Melis got word in August of 2009 that Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords planned an even ... More >>

Giffords Shooting: The Security Problem

Image: Facebook Gabrielle Giffords chose to have no security at some of her events, despite past threats ​Gabrielle Giffords chose to have no security at her Congress on Your Corner events, it's been well-reported by now.No cops were standing by when Jared Loughner opened fire on innocent p ... More >>

Jared Loughner Carried Knife -- in Addition to Gun and Plenty of Ammo -- During Attack

Jared Loughner​It seems that even if Jared Loughner didn't own a gun, his murderous plan to attack Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords would have been carried out anyway.The Pima County Sheriff's Office says, in addition to the semi-automatic Glock handgun Loughner used to shoot 19 people, kill ... More >>

Authorities Recover Black Bag Possibly Belonging to Jared Loughner

A bag possibly belonging to Jared Loughner has been recovered by authorities.​The Pima County Sheriff's Office now confirms that a black bag sought by authorities, which may have belonged to Jared Loughner -- the suspect in Saturday's shooting rampage in Tucson -- has been recovered.The bag was fo ... More >>

Nineteen Wounded in Giffords Attack, Pima County Sheriff's Office Clarifies

​As a media firestorm has bombarded the Pima County Sheriff's Office, one of the office's spokesmen has offered a few clarifications about facts in the case that have been lost in the chaos.One of the more-important misconceptions is the reported number of those wounded during Saturday's rampage s ... More >>

Jared Loughner's Previous Contacts With Police Tell Tale of Substance Abuse, Possible Bullying, and Troubled Family Life

Jared Loughner had contact with Pima County sheriff's deputies at least four times prior to Saturday's shooting rampage.​In an attempt to clear up any misconceptions that the Pima County Sheriff's Office had prior knowledge of death threats made by Jared Loughner -- accused of shooting ... More >>

Jared Loughner Classmate: Memories of Loughner "Haunt Me." Describes Face in Mug Shot as "Soulless" and "Evil"

Jared Loughner: the Face of a Madman.​A former classmate of Jared Loughner, the man accused of the maniacal murders of six people -- and the senseless shooting of 14 others, including Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords -- tells New Times memories of Loughner "haunt me."Caitie Parker, a former classm ... More >>

Eleven Pairs of Crazy Eyes Almost as Haunting as Jared Loughner's

Jared Loughner, as described by a member of the equally batty Westboro Baptist Church, is "bat-shit crazy."​By now you've probably seen the chilling photo of Jared Loughner taken by the Pima County Sheriff's Office after Saturday's shooting rampage in Tucson. If not, look to the right (unles ... More >>

Heroes Who Restrained Jared Loughner Probably Prevented Gunman From Killing Self

Jared Loughner left a series of bizarre notes in a safe in his home prior to Saturday's shooting in Tucson. ​Four people who restrained murder suspect Jared Loughner during Saturday's shooting rampage in Tucson may have prevented him from killing not only additional innocent bystanders who a ... More >>

The Face of Crazy: Jared Loughner Eerily Smirks in Photo Taken After Shooting Rampage

Pima County Sheriff's Office Jared Loughner after being arrested for Saturday's shooting rampage in Tucson.​Above is the first look at Jared Loughner after he was taken into custody for allegedly shooting 20 people in Tucson on Saturday, killing six. The photo was taken by the Pima County S ... More >>

Jared Loughner's Classmates Diss Him on Facebook as "Weirdo" and "Outcast"

Pima County Sheriff's Office Jared Lee Loughner ​Friends and high school classmates of Jared Lee Loughner haven't been shy with their reactions about the alleged assailant, some of which are posted on Facebook. Their comments relate that the 22-year-old was a "weirdo" and "outcast," an ... More >>

Gabrielle Giffords Shooting Update: Congresswoman Able to Communicate With Doctors; Second Suspect Sought

Pima County Sheriff's Office Authorities are looking for this man, who they say is a "person of interest" in yesterday's shooting rampage in Tucson.​Doctors treating Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords following yesterday's shooting rampage in Tucson that left six people dead and several injur ... More >>

Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu Goes on the Defensive in a Desperate Attempt to Save His and Deputy Louie Puroll's Reputations

Pinalcchio: Renowned Forensics Experts Say a Pinal County Deputy's High-Profile Tale About Getting Shot After Encountering Drug Smugglers Doesn't Add Up

Morning Poll -- Geriatric Bank Robber: Little Old Lady or Guy Dressed Up as One?

www.insidesocal.com​Last Wednesday, a person described by witnesses as an old lady robbed a Pima County bank with a handgun.According to the Pima County Sheriff's Office, a woman, believed to be between the ages of 60 and 70 years old, went into the Bank of the West in the 3,000 block of South K ... More >>

Little Old Lady Robs Pima County Bank With Handgun -- and Gets Away

Pima County Sheriff's Office If this lady is your grandmother, call the cops.​Once you hit a certain age, it's important to stay active. While many of those in the twilight of their lives often opt for things like BINGO, bird watching, and knitting, a Pima County has taken up a different ho ... More >>

November 11 In Blogs: St. Vincent, Ra Sushi, Jan Brewer, and Neo-Nazis

​In the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Feathered Bastard: Naui's Video of Saturday's Neo-Nazi March to the Capitol Up on the Sun: Downtown is Ovah: Th ... More >>

DUI Driver Awaiting Sentencing for Fatal Crash Arrested -- Again

www.ks-net.com​A 19-year-old Tucson man awaiting sentencing for a fatal crash got busted driving under the influence -- again. After being convicted on October 30 of driving with an illegal drug in his system and leaving the scene after causing a fatal crash, Pima County Superior ... More >>

Boob's Tube

Here's how publicity hound Joe Arpaio used a TV station to try to destroy rival Dan Saban with a bogus rape claim

Doubting Thomas

The Maricopa County Attorney's Office has approved lucrative contracts to Andy Thomas' old law firm

Doubting Thomas

The Maricopa County Attorney's Office has approved lucrative contracts to Andy Thomas' old law firm

Enemies List

Arpaio haters, perceived and otherwise, beware! Looks like Joe's up to his old tricks

The Devil's in the Details

Sheriff Arpaio uses police powers to shamefully punish enemies, protect pals and finance his campaign

Outlaw Joe

One of Arpaio's own deputies testifies about how the MCSO smeared Dan Saban.

In the Crosshairs

County lawmen boffing hookers isn't Sheriff Joe's only problem. Fed up with his thuggery, Arpaio's own political party has targeted him for defeat