Jared Loughner: “I Planned Ahead”

Authorities investigating Saturday’s shooting rampage in Tucson found some bizarre notes in the home of Jared Loughner, the man accused of killing six people and injuring several others, including Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords.According to multiple reports, investigators searched Loughner’s home and found a safe containing at least three strange notes.On one…

Congresswoman Able to Communicate With Doctors; Second Suspect Sought

Doctors treating Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords following yesterday’s shooting rampage in Tucson that left six people dead and several injured say the congresswoman is responding to commands. Meanwhile, a second “person of interest” is sought by authorities investigating the tragedy.Of the many heroes who prevented shooting suspect Jared Loughner from committing…

Gabrielle Giffords Shooting: Second Suspect Sought by Authorities

Law enforcement officials investigating this morning’s shooting rampage in Tucson just wrapped up a press conference and say they have reason to believe there could be a second suspect in the shooting that left six dead and several — including Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords — seriously injured.Pima County Sheriff Clarence Dupnik…

Gabrielle Giffords Shooter: Chilling YouTube Video Believed to Be Made by Suspect, 22-Year-Old Jared Loughner; Doctors “Optimistic” Congresswoman Will Survive

Authorities confirm to New Times that the man suspected of shooting U.S. Congresswoman Gabriell Giffords and several others this morning in Tucson is 22-year-old Jared Loughner.A motive for the shooting is unknown at the moment, and little is known about Loughner.However, a YouTube video believed to be made by Loughner was…

Suspect Who Goes by Name “Gremlin” Sought in Eloy Bar Stabbing

It seems someone was fed after midnight…There was a bloody scene at an Eloy bar over the weekend,  thanks to a guy with the nickname “Gremlin,” who authorities say stabbed another bar patron during a New Year’s morning brawl.Cops got a call about 2:30 a.m. on Saturday about a large…

Susan Brock Molestation Case: Plea Talks Under Way

The prosecutor in the case against Susan Brock, the estranged wife of Maricopa County Supervisor Fulton Brock accused of molesting a teen-age boy, says a plea deal is in the works.The Pinal County prosecutor in charge of the case told a judge on Wednesday that he and Brock’s attorneys were…

Superior Court Judge Pendleton Gaines Dies Following Battle With Cancer

Some sad news to report out of the Maricopa County Superior Court: Judge Pendlelton Gaines, 66, died yesterday after a battle with cancer.Gaines, an 11-year veteran on the bench, was currently assigned to the court’s Criminal Department after serving in both the family and civil courts. Prior to his assignment…

Daniel Wayne Cook Execution Delayed by State Supreme Court

The Arizona Supreme Court delayed a decision yesterday on whether to go forward with setting a date for the execution of convicted murderer Daniel Wayne Cook — but not because of a controversial sedative used in the process, rather, the court is waiting to find out the status of a…

Christopher Licon, Accused of Murdering Brother and Nephew, Was ASU Student. May Have Shot Brother in Front of Child

The 19-year-old Phoenix man accused of murdering his brother and 6-year-old nephew last month isn’t just an alleged drug-dealing murderer, he’s also a student at Arizona State University majoring in construction management, the university’s website shows. And, according to court documents obtained by New Times, Christopher Licon claims to have…