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Judge rejects former Trump aide Mark Meadows’ bid to move Arizona election case to federal court

Meadows faces charges in Arizona and Georgia in what authorities allege was an illegal scheme to overturn the 2020 election results in Trump’s favor.

Pima County Sheriff’s Department stops posting mugshots online

Pima County joins several other Arizona Sheriff’s Departments that have stopped the practice.

Attorney General’s office raises concerns about policy violations within Pima County Sheriff’s Department

The investigation started over concerns of the Department’s handling of an alleged sexual assault of female deputy.

Former border agent found guilty of kidnapping and assaulting a minor

A jury found former Customs and Border Protection agent Aaron Mitchell guilty of sexually assaulting and kidnapping a 15-year old girl, who he abducted in Douglas in 2022.

Man charged with making online threats to kill election officials in Colorado and Arizona

The case is brought as part of the Justice Department’s Election Threats Task Force, which began in June 2021.

Southern Arizona man arrested for alleged threats against Trump as candidate visits border

The sheriff's office said he was arrested at around 2:30 p.m. It did not describe the alleged threats or provide other details on the arrest.

Top prosecutor in Arizona’s Apache County and his wife indicted on charges of misusing public funds

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said Michael Whiting is also accused of eight other charges including theft and altering public records.

Ex-officer convicted in George Floyd's killing is moved to new prison

Derek Chauvin is now housed at the Federal Correctional Institution in Big Spring, Texas. He was previously held in Tucson, Arizona.

Pima County launches website to help residents resolve warrants without arrest

The webpage breaks down how to deal with warrants as well as court information.

US arrests 2 leaders of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel: ‘El Mayo’ Zambada and son of 'El Chapo'

A Mexican federal official told The Associated Press that Zambada and Guzmán López arrived in the United States on a private plane and turned themselves in to authorities.

Judge closes door to new trial for Arizona rancher in fatal shooting of Mexican man

The judge said justice would not be served by letting prosecutors wait for a tactical advantage to retry Kelly.

Arizona election worker accused of stealing a security fob also charged with other crimes

Ringfield also is charged with theft after prosecutors say he stole $9,500 in vintage jewelry from mannequins at the Phoenix Art Museum on May 20.

Smuggler receives 10 years after leaving woman in borderlands to die

A federal judge in Tucson sentenced a human smuggler to 10 years in prison for crimes that include an incident ending in the death of a young mother after he left her in the desert.

Law enforcement partnerships and community help lead to convictions following threats

Federal and local law enforcement partnerships as well as community tips have helped against threats to the University of Arizona community and gender-based violence.

Arizona authorities are investigating theft of device that allows access to vote tabulators

“This is not your average theft,” Maricopa County Sheriff Russ Skinner said at a news conference in Phoenix.

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