Former Mesa Teacher Admits to Having Sex With Student

A former teacher at a Mesa high school admitted to police today that he’s been having sex with a student for nearly a month.Ray Hutson, a 36-year-old former teacher at Mountain View High School in Mesa, was arrested this morning after the 16-year-old victim told her parents the two had…

Hundreds Busted in Annual Fourth of July Drunk Driver Roundup

If you got nabbed driving drunk this weekend, there’s good news and bad news.The bad news, obviously, is that you were arrested and — if you live in Maricopa County — will likely be spending a little time in Joe Arpaio’s tents.The good news is you won’t be alone –…

New Low: Dude Robs Goodwill Store

Phoenix police are looking for a guy who they say robbed a Goodwill Store in Phoenix earlier this month. The suspect, police say, walked into the store at 3901 East Thunderbird Road in Phoenix on June 1, about 9:15 p.m., with a gun…

Woman Steals Cash and Cigarettes in Phoenix Circle K Robbery

Phoenix police are asking for your help in tracking down a woman they say robbed a Circle K convenience store earlier this month. The suspect (she’s that trucker-lookin’ lady in the picture), police say, entered the Circle K near 19th and Peoria Avenues in Phoenix on June 6, about 2…

Gilbert Man Faces Prostitution Charges for Allegedly Bribing Teen for Sex

A Gilbert man was arrested yesterday after police say he bribed a teenage girl with gifts in exchange for sex. According to Gilbert police, 41-year-old William Flanagan (that’s him in the photo) molested his 16-year-old victim several times over a two-year period, with the last incident happening just three weeks…

Resolution Process Considered for Claims Related to Actions of Joe Arpaio and Andrew Thomas; Plan Involves Hiring Dispute Expert Kenneth Feinberg

  The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors is expected to vote Wednesday on whether to hire dispute expert Kenneth Feinberg to handle claims against the county by county officials and employees. Feinberg has a solid reputation as a legal referee. He’s the Obama-appointed “pay czar,” (monitoring the pay of executives who work…