Yavapai County

Medical-Marijuana Tincture Makers Sue State Over Definition of "Cannabis"

The makers of marijuana-infused "Soccer Mom's Tinctures & Candy" are suing the state in hopes of clarifying what "cannabis" means under the law. Back in March, cops raided the Phoenix home of Doug Arfa and Charise Voss on suspicion that the pair was selling "narcotic" drugs, a search warrant shows. ... More >>

Authorities Subvert Voters, Continue Medical Pot War

Zonka Bar Bust: Arizona's Anti-Pot Zealots Throw Medical-Marijuana Entrepreneurs in Jail

Chris Martin had an idea for a business in Arizona, where voters passed a law that legalizes medical-marijuana "edibles" under certain conditions. Last year, the Zonka Bar was born: Available in chocolate, sugar-free peanut butter and other flavors, and infused with marijuana extract. Like other ed ... More >>

"Bath Salts" and "Spice" Sales Are Not Banned in Yavapai County

Despite what the Yavapai County Attorney's Office is saying, the sales of "bath salts" and "spice" have not been banned in the county.Yavapai County Attorney Sheila Polk sure isn't the first to announce that a ban on "bath salts" or "spice" has been enacted around here -- the Legislature tried this ... More >>

Worst "Bath Salts"/"Spice" Tale From Yavapai County (Part 2)?

See also: "Bath Salts" Tales From Yavapai County, Part 2See also: "Bath Salts" Tales From Yavapai County, Part 1 See also: Bath Salts: Our Told-Ya-So Moments on "Ban" Continue See also: Naked Men in Tempe High on Bath Salts: Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3.Last week, we brought you the second half of the ... More >>

Bath Salts/Spice Tales From Yavapai County, Part Two: Calvin's Naked Hostage Situation

See also: "Bath Salts" Tales From Yavapai County, Part 1See also: Bath Salts: Our Told-Ya-So Moments on "Ban" ContinueSee also: Naked Men in Tempe High on Bath Salts: Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3.As the Yavapai County Attorney's Office filed for a restraining order against county businesses to prevent ... More >>

Worst "Bath Salts"/"Spice" Tale From Yavapai County?

See also: "Bath Salts" Tales From Yavapai CountySee also: Bath Salts: Our Told-Ya-So Moments on "Ban" Continue See also: Naked Men in Tempe High on Bath Salts: Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3Yesterday, we brought you a few of the many "bath salts"-related stories in affidavits submitted in a Yavapai Coun ... More >>

"Bath Salts" Tales From Yavapai County: "That's the Car That Raped My (Imaginary) Daughter"

See also: Bath Salts: Our Told-Ya-So Moments on "Ban" ContinueSee also: Naked Men in Tempe High on Bath Salts: Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3It appears that Yavapai County Attorney Sheila Polk may have found a way to ban the sale of all the synthetic drugs known as "bath salts" or "spice."The Legislatur ... More >>

Arizona Medical-Marijuana Dispensary Applications Trickle In; 15 Submitted on First Day

The state opened the door for medical-marijuana dispensary applications yesterday, receiving 15 by the end of the day. Hopeful pot-shop owners will have until 5 p.m. on May 25 to submit the applications. Besides paying a $5,000 application fee, weed-trepeneurs must include a business plan and detai ... More >>

Prescott High School Students' Graduation Prank: Steal a Car

Walker, Arizona's "Pink Car" is no longer pink -- it's covered in profanity.​Six Prescott High School students were so excited to graduate that they didn't bother with traditional graduation pranks like writing something in shaving cream on the front door of their school. Rather, they stole a car. ... More >>

Morning Poll: Should "Spice" Possession be a Felony?

Possessing this stuff could get you hit with a felony.​Last week, 27-year-old Matthew Keller became -- by all accounts -- the first person to be arrested in Arizona for possession of "Spice," a synthetic form of marijuana outlawed in the Grand Canyon State in February. He was charged with a felony ... More >>

Nearly 40 Cows Trapped in Truck Roll-Over. Parts of I-17 Closed for Herding

www.freewebs.comThat's the LAST time I'm getting in that truck​PETA's now in the business of handing out "awards," and we've got a candidate for "Worst Truck Driver of the Year": the guy who flipped a tractor-trailer carrying nearly 40 cows this morning.Authorities say 38 cows are in need of rescu ... More >>

Nearly 100 Cats Removed From Home of Elderly Yavapai County Woman

www.fuckyeahcrazycatlady.com​There are cat people and there are dog people -- then there are cat collectors, like a Yavapai County woman who apparently has been hoarding felines at her Cottonwood home. Nearly 100 cats have been removed from the home of the elderly animal hoarder, and all of ... More >>

Cops Hope Tats Will Help ID Man Found in Verde River

If you know a guy with these tattoos, call the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office.​Yavapai County sheriff's deputies found the unidentified body of a man floating in the Verde River Saturday night, and they're hoping tattoos (pictured) on the man's body will help investigators figure out who he is.A ... More >>

Unidentified Body Found Floating in Verde River

​Yavapai County sheriff's deputies found the unidentified body of a man floating in the Verde River Saturday night, and authorities are asking for the public's help in figuring out who he is.About 5:45 p.m. Saturday, Yavapai County sheriff's deputies responded to a call of a man's body floating in ... More >>

James Ray Death Lodge Trial Starts Today

​The manslaughter trial for snake oil salesman James Arthur Ray is set to kick off in Yavapai County courtroom today, and it will be televised live on the In Session network thanks to a ruling from Judge Warren Darrow.Ray's been charged with three counts of manslaughter for the October 2009 death ... More >>

James Ray Death Lodge Trial: Judge Allows Live TV Coverage on In Session Network

​The manslaughter trial of snake oil salesman James Arthur Ray could be televised live, the judge overseeing the case ruled today.In Session, formerly Court TV, requested to cover the trial live saying it would "advance Arizona's tradition of courtroom access," according to the Associated Press. I ... More >>

James Ray Death Lodge Trial: Jury Selection Under Way

​The manslaughter trial for "spiritual warrior"/snakeoil salesman James Arthur Ray, the Oprah-approved "self-help guru" charged with the deaths of three people in Sedona in 2009, is underway in a Yavapai County Courtroom, where prosecutors and Ray's attorneys are in the midst of jury selection ... More >>

Missing Goodyear Couple Found Dead in Yavapai County

Thomas Watson and ex-girlfriend Tara Shermerhorn were found dead in Watson's truck this morning.​Officials from the Goodyear Police Department tell New Times that two bodies found this morning in Yavapai County are believed to be those of two people who were reported missing early Thursday morning ... More >>

James Ray's Lawyers Want Trial Moved to Phoenix

​Lawyers for snake-oil salesman/"spiritual warrior" James Arthur Ray want the Oprah-approved "self-help" guru's manslaughter trial moved from Yavapai County to a court in the Phoenix area.Ray's attorneys don't believe it's possible for their client to get a fair trial in Yavapai County because of ... More >>

Cops Plan to Burn More Than 1,200 Marijuana Plants Found at Yavapai County Grow Spot. Um, Stay Downwind...

www.rateyours.com​When it comes to cool stuff hidden in the woods, cops always seem to find it before people who would put it to good use -- as is the case with about 1,200 weed plants Yavapai County sheriff's deputies found about five miles outside of Crown King.Rather than smoke it -- like ... More >>

James Arthur Ray's Death-Lodge Trial Will Stay in Yavapai County, Judge Rules

Ray Stern​The manslaughter trial for James Arthur Ray, the Oprah-approved "self-help" guru charged with killing three people in a deadly sweat lodge retreat near Sedona last year, will remain in Yavapai County, a judge ruled yesterday.Ray's lawyers had pushed to have the trial moved to the Phoenix ... More >>

Yavapai County Murder Suspect Found in Bloody Bathtub On Top of Roommate's Dead Body

Yavapai County Sheriff's Office Gary Schlee​Yavapai County sheriff's deputies made a grisly discovery Monday night when they found a murder suspect sitting in a bloody bathtub on top of his alleged victim. According to the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a reported a ... More >>

New Arizona Sweatlodge Under Fire; Nobody Died This Time

www.drstandley.com This is what a real sweatlodge looks like.​There's a brand-new sweat lodge fiasco playing out in northern Arizona, but "spiritual warrior" James Arthur Ray has nothing to do with it and, thankfully, nobody is dead as a result. According to court documents, Adam Yellowbir ... More >>

911 Glitch Involving Dead Valley Attorney and Young Son Came Two Days After Vaunted "System Upgrade"

Terrible tragedy off Interstate 17 up the big hill north of Black Canyon City last weekend that took the lives of a Valley attorney and his 7-year-old son.   ​According to news accounts, 47-year-old Conrad Hernandez did have a lot on his plate, including financial worries and previo ... More >>

Marijuana and Watermelons Redux, Redux; More Than 500 Pounds of Weed Found in Truck Carrying Watermelons -- Again

DPS That stuff wrapped in paper is ganja.​For some reason, moving weed with trucks full of watermelons is a big hit with drug dealers. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to be a very effective method of transport. For the third time in less than a year a huge amount of marijuana was ... More >>

Rabid Bobcat Attacks Pinal County Man; It's the Lamest Rabid Bobcat Story We've Heard in Over a Year

www.icanhazcheezburger.com​It's rare that a story about a rabid bobcat attacking a human being could ever be considered lame, but given Arizona's recent history with these foamy-mouthed felines, the latest tale is a bit of a yawner. We all remember the rabid bobcat that burst into a Cottonw ... More >>

Two Prescott Valley Dimwits Arrested for Urinating on Cop Car

Nathaniel Stropko and Jasen Venable are accused of pissing on a cop car.​A Prescott Valley police car took a golden shower, and two men got arrested after witnesses say the men pissed all over the car as it stereotypically sat in a Denny's parking lot over the weekend.Prescott Valley Police ... More >>

Hot Links: Iguana Mack's, Bank Robberies, and ASU Smoking

​Chandler restaurant Iguana Mack's is battling the county to continue allowing dogs on their patio. Iguana Mack's Arizona Roadhouse is well known for its dog-friendly patio, but a Maricopa County Environmental Health inspector told them dogs were not allowed on the patio. The owners of the restaur ... More >>

James Arthur Ray Refuses to Shut Up; Offers "Self-Help" Once a Week Online

www.jamesray.com​If you're compelled to seek advice on life from a guy who is about to stand trial for the "self-help" deaths of three people, you might as well jump in front of the next bus you see.James Arthur Ray, the "self-help" stooge responsible for organizing a "spiritual warrior" sweat lod ... More >>

Hot Links: Guns, Motorcycles, and Janet Napolitano

​A controversial bill that would allow faculty to carry guns on campuses has advanced in Arizona. According to Senator Jack Harper, who introduced the bill, his proposal would deter gunman from opening fire on Arizona campuses. A preliminary committee voted 5-2 to approve the bill, and it now goes ... More >>

Yavapai County Woman Uses Stolen Credit Card to Pay Court Fines; Needless to Say, She Got Busted

www.staticmedia.com​A Yavapai County woman was arrested Monday after police say she used a stolen credit card to pay -- among other things -- two court fines.On Sunday, the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office got a call from a woman who said she'd had her purse stolen from her unlocked car the d ... More >>

Hot Links: Chandler Mardi Gras, Glendale Fire, and CityNorth

​A disabled train blocked traffic in the state Capitol area in west Phoenix this morning. The train, which is about 100 cars long, is sitting at the intersection of 19th Avenue and Buchanan. Police say it may take several hours to move, and are advising motorists to take an alternate route, such a ... More >>

December 18 In Blogs: Department of Justice, Desert Botanical Gardens, Joe Strummer, and Salted Caramel

​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: DOJ Committed to Investigation of Joe Arpaio, According to Spokesman Joe Arpaio Henchman ... More >>

Man Attacked by Rabid Bobcat Strangles Animal to Death With Bare Hands

www.wormsandgermsblog.com​Officials at the Arizona Game and Fish Department say a Yavapai County man was attacked by a rabid bobcat on Monday. Rather than panic, he strangled it with his bare hands.The man's name is not being released because of privacy laws, but AGFD officials say the attac ... More >>

Prescott Police Track Down and Arrest a 36-Year-Old "Idiot" Believed to Have "Lased" a DPS Helicopter

www.americancopmagazine.com​Prescott police arrested a man that Department of Public Safety officers say was shining a laser pointer in the eyes of a pilot flying a helicopter that was perusing two robbery suspects. On Wednesday night, a DPS air rescue helicopter was called to assist officers tra ... More >>

Don Stapley Victory: Prosecutor Drops Remaining Criminal Charges

  ​Don Stapley won. Andrew Thomas and Joe Arpaio lost. The Maricopa County Supervisor has been under a legal black cloud since December, when County Attorney Thomas slammed him with 118 felony counts of violating campaign finance law. But Thomas tossed the case to Yavapai Count ... More >>

Hot Links: Drunk Drivers, Scrambled Eggs, and Arizona's Ants

​Arizona's three state universities will receive a boost next week, as the federal government begins dishing out $154 million in stimulus funds. The universities permanently reduced their budgets by 20 percent this year, but university officials say the funds will still help save hundreds of jobs. ... More >>

Swine Flu Arizona: Maricopa has 11 Confirmed Cases and 100 Suspected; Schools to Remain Open

Image: Wikimedia CommonsThe state Department of Health Services released a slew of news releases this evening about swine flu. Here are the highlights:*Maricopa County -- Eleven new cases, bringing the total to 20. One hundred more suspected swine flu samples have been sent to the Centers for ... More >>

Don Stapley Case Bombshell: Andrew Thomas Refers Prosecution to Yavapai County; Offers Olive Branch to County Leaders

Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas is waving the white flag. He's transferring the investigation of Don Stapley and the planned Superior Court building to Yavapai County. And he's offering to resolve through a mediator his legal dispute about the county's civil litigation work. Th ... More >>

April 6 In Blogs: Don Stapley, Al Sharpton, Tempe Music Festival and More

We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Valley Fever: Don Stapley Case Bombshell: Andrew Thomas Refers Prosecution to Yavapai ... More >>

Prosecutors suggest charges for other driver in the Bryant Wilkerson case

Stop the Press

Student newspaper editor takes issue with Yavapai Community College president.

Letters

Letters

Going to the Well Too Often

Should boom towns like Prescott let little things like water shortages keep them from growing?

Road Kill

An innocuous road near Sedona is all that remains of Ken Parker's dream of a grand resort. Now Yavapai County is joining megadeveloper SunCor to take that away, too--with the county providing condemnation powers and SunCor paying the bills.

AIDS GIRL VINDICATEDSUPREME COURT THROWS OUT CASE THAT MADE RONDA CRACE AN OUTCAST IN PRESCOTT

WELCOME TO PRESCOTT, CALIFORNIAWEST COAST YUPPIES ARE MAKING EVERYBODY'S HOMETOWN TOO EXPENSIVE FOR ITS OWN RESIDENT

"THE AIDS GIRL"

THAT'S HOW RONDA CRACE WAS KNOWN IN PRESCOTT AFTER DRUG COPS INVADED HER HOME. AGAINST ALL ODDS, SHE'S REBUILDING HER REPUTATION