A Phoenix man who claims polio caused severe paralysis on one side of his body is suing the Phoenix Police Department because three officers severely beat him after they claimed he ran from them.In a complaint filed in Maricopa County Superior Court, Refugio Rodriquez says the officers’ claim that he…
Straight from the their parents must be so proud files: The Memorial Day weekend once again turned the Salt River into an outdoor strip club — complete with a floating stripper pole — and someone had the good sense to record it on video.It’s not uncommon to see some T&A while…
Phoenix police arrested a man over the weekend who allegedly fired a live round at a grounded airplane. He also happens to look like Beavis’ alter ego, “Cornholio.”…
Former TV pitchman J.D. Hayworth said last week that the recall effort of state Senate President Russell Pearce is supported by “the very same socialist thugs who carry swastikas and call ALL conservatives ‘Hitler.'”We’ve met several supporters of the recall, none of whom were carrying swastikas.We sent Hayworth an e-mail asking…
The Arizona Diamondbacks have won nine of their last 10 and swept the Houston Astros over the weekend to take first place in the National League West. Not bad for a team no one expected to be any good. Success did not come without much effort from the Diamondbacks…
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Governor Jan Brewer followed through today on her threat to attack Arizona’s voter-approved medical marijuana law, but advocates of democracy are fighting back. Numerous defendants have signed on to oppose Brewer’s suit, including the backers of Prop 203, the Arizona Medical Marijuana Association. The American Civil Liberties Union will cover the…
According to Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, the man infamously known as the “Rock Burglar” is 58-year-old Robert James Neese.Neese was arrested this morning at a restaurant in south Phoenix.Arpaio says DNA evidence links Neese to some of the burglaries which include burglaries at the homes of former Vice President…
Arizona’s sentencing laws are so tough that a woman recently served two years in prison for her first DUI because of a previous conviction for possession of marijuana. The disturbing news can be found in a May 23 article by a journalism student about the need for smarter sentencing guidelines in Arizona. The story was first published…
Documents released yesterday by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department show that the controversial shooting of an Iraq War vet was the result of a complex drug investigation into the man and his brother.Jose Guerena, a 26-year-old father of two and veteran of the war, died on May 5, in his…
What’s a great way to divert attention from the fact that Mexican drug cartels have infiltrated the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office? Announcing the arrest of an infamous criminal who’s been able to evade capture for 17 years. Sheriff Joe Arpaio and County Attorney Bill Montgomery will be holding a news…
Former TV pitchman J.D. Hayworth claims the effort to recall Senate President Russell Pearce is backed by “socialist thugs who carry swastikas.”It seems the former “free government money” spokesman is confusing some of Pearce’s supporters with those trying to run him out of office — we’ve met several supporters of the recall,…
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.Yavapai County sheriff’s deputies arrested the six soon-to-be grads after the “Pink Car,” which is…
Top-ranked ASU found itself down to its final strike in its NCAA softball Super Regionals opener last night against Texas A&M, down 2-1 with the bases loaded. The Aggies had managed all of two hits against the Sun Devils freshman ace pitcher Dallas Escobedo, but both were solo home runs,…
Aaron Stackhouse has a thing for 8-year-olds — boys, and girls.Stackhouse was arrested yesterday for sexually abusing the 8-year-old daughter of a woman he’d sexually abused when she was a child.Police also say Stackhouse abused the woman’s two brothers — each of whom are now adults…
Yahoo! Sports Fundamentals. Fan favorite Micah Owings returned to his rookie form in the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 6-3 win over the Colorado Rockies yesterday. Only difference between his game then and last night? Owings didn’t homer. Fortunately he didn’t have to. The popular Diamondback received early run support in the…
The New Times cover story this week, “Joe Knows,” shows that Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio knew about — and was a driving force behind — corruption that has plagued his office for years.See the article here.Records show that Arpaio knew the MCSO was using money intended for jail upkeep…
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:…
Trying to deflect the blame for the decisions he made isn’t working out so well for Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio. Our cover story this week, Joe Knew, describes how documents and his own current and former staff members put Arpaio squarely in the loop. His retired chief financial officer says…
Kid-killing rapist Donald Beaty was put down at the Arizona State Prison Complex at Florence last night — but not before completely pigging out.According to the Arizona Department of Corrections, Beaty’s last meal consisted of a beef chimichanga with salsa and sour cream, a double cheeseburger with onions, tomato, pickles,…
A Phoenix man accused of using his west Phoenix home to shoot kiddie-porn films pleaded guilty today in Maricopa County Superior Court.David Robert Morris was arrested in October and charged with 10 counts of sexual exploitation and seven counts of sexual conduct with a minor. Today, he pleaded guilty to…
To quote Antoine Dodson, “hide yo’ kids.”A serial child molester living in California could be coming to the Grand Canyon State under no governmental supervision.James Lamb admitted to molesting more than 50 kids. He was convicted of child molestation both in 1984 and 1991, and in 1998 was ordered into…
