Robbing an armored-car is serious business in the criminal world. Armored-car companies take a lot of precautions because they know they’re targets for robbery attempts. That’s why the driver and other guards carry guns.In other words, robbing an armored-car takes planning — and probably an actual gun, too.A Valley robber…
Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard went on Fox News this morning to pimp his latest probe into mortgage companies he says provide flawed foreclosure documents.He came across well — for example, he didn’t say anything like “we have did what’s right for Arizona,” as his opponent in the gubernatorial election,…
The Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station is the largest nuclear power facility in the country. So, naturally, people freaked out this morning when a suspicious package was found at the facility.Security guards at the plant called the Sheriff’s Office about 5 a.m. today after they found the package in the…
A Phoenix resident found a stinkier-than-usual trash can in his neighborhood last night and when he looked inside he found a decomposing human body.Cops got a call about 10:30 p.m. yesterday after a neighbor was walking in an alley near 47th Avenue and McDowell Road.The neighbor passed a dumpster and…
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Arizona Governor Jan Brewer may think that she has “did what is right” for Arizona, but an independent analysis by the financial news Web site 24/7 Wall St. disagrees. The site has issued its “State of the States” rankings and Arizona has been ranked 48th on its list of well-run…
A chain of small costume jewelry stores found in Valley malls is being sued by fashion giant Chanel, Inc., over alleged counterfeit items. The lawsuit, filed last week in the U.S. District Court of Arizona, states that Tinkerbell stores are stealing Chanel’s trademark and earning rights by selling the fake goods…
The campaign of Rodney Glassman, the Democrat trying to unseat Senator John McCain in this year’s election, is in rough shape, according to a new poll released today.Glassman’s campaign has taken some hits since the last poll was conducted — most notably, the news that he plagiarized parts of his…
The standard argument over whose responsibility it is to do the dishes following a meal may have finally been settled by a Mesa man, who shot and killed his father — before apparently trying to kill himself — following an argument on the matter.Last night, 21-year-old Aaron Farinacci had dinner…
I don’t want to get my hopes up, but do you think the mainstream media’s finally beginning to “get it” when it comes to our corrupt top constable, Sheriff Joe Arpaio? CNN didn’t exactly lead last night with the above piece on the federal grand jury inquiry into Arpaio, his former fellow…
Former El Mirage City Manager B.J. Cornwall, who wrote his own contract, was very generous with his post-employment payouts. And if he gets his way, Cornwall will collect more than $250,000 from the city. As part of that package, Cornwall wants taxpayers to keep footing his $700-a-month car allowance for…
Jan Brewer’s campaign fought back hard today against rumors that the Arizona governor’s health is in question — by questioning the sexuality of her opponent. Brewer issued a strong statement today denying rumors that she might be too ill to serve a four-year term. Former New Times reporter John Dougherty repeated the rumor on…
Keith King, the less-than-better half of a marriage built on stolen luggage, was sentenced to some pretty lengthy prison time during a hearing in a Maricopa County courtroom this morning.King, whose wife, Stacy King, was already sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for her role in the massive theft operation,…
Dennis Wilenchik’s ties to his former employee, failed political candidate and former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas, has brought him lots of dough. But in raking in his taxpayer-assisted fortune, he’s more than earned his reputation as a shady lawyer. We remember him well as the disgraced special prosecutor whose…
Last week, we told you about a couple of Chandler residents, who happen to think they’re vampires. How do we know this? Because one of them allegedly stabbed their roommate when he wouldn’t let them suck his blood.Today, police released tapes that further confirm the two actually think they’re vampires.If…
Remember when Politico claimed Congressional candidate Ben Quayle lied about his connection with the raunchy Web site The Dirty? And the news that he lied spread like wildfire around the Internet, ultimately making its way to the front page of the New York Times? The (ahem) funny thing about that…
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:…
In case you hadn’t heard, an unidentified Hispanic man had his head cut off over the weekend and Arizona Governor Jan Brewer said “see! Told ya so!” OK, so the part about Brewer’s not true but a guy really was decapitated and police need the public’s help in finding some…
At most places of employment, someone charged with defrauding their employer would get fired — or at least placed on leave until the whole thing was sorted out. Not if you work for the City of Nogales, where the boss — in theory — is the taxpayer.Nogales Mayor Octavio Garcia…
The suspect in the robbery of a Phoenix convenience store apparently forgot that his body would still require oxygen while robbing the store, which might explain why he used a plastic bag as a mask.According to the Phoenix Police Department, on September 19, the unidentified suspect went into the Circle…
Someone broke into Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon’s house over the weekend and stole his laptop, but the alleged burglars didn’t take anything else.Media reports indicate that the thieves left behind Gordon’s wallet and checkbook and other valuables in the home. In an interview with 3 TV, Gordon speculated that he…
Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard isn’t as down and out of the Arizona governor’s race as once thought — if you believe the latest poll numbers, that is.A Rasmussen poll released last week had the race broken down as follows: – Brewer: 55 percent.- Goddard: 39 percent.- Other candidate: 3…
