Arizona Attorney General Fights Drug Trade

Arizona is the gateway for Mexican drug cartels and organized crime. As this article from the East Valley Tribune explains, that “gate swings both ways.” Drugs and people come in while profits head back to Mexico, funding the cycle of organized crime that involves drug and human trafficking. read more

Arizona Credit Card Thief Targeting Gas Pumps

Just buying gasoline in Arizona could result in your credit card number being stolen. According to reports, creative Arizona credit card thieves are using what’s called “skimmers” to obtain credit card information directly from the pumps and then using the numbers for their own benefit. read more

Proposed Arizona Bill Would Allow for Concealed Weapons Without Permits

According to this report from Arizona Capital Times, a House panel approved legislation that would make the state’s concealed weapons law “optional”. Contrary to what some sources are reporting, the proposed bill wouldn’t completely do away with the permits, it would make them a matter of choice. Critics argue, “What’s the difference?” read more

Navajo County AZ. Drug Bust Largest in Years

Arizona is no stranger to drug busts and trafficking stings. We are the gateway between the U.S. drug market and many of the suppliers to our south. Some counties see more traffic than others, however. Just this week Navajo County saw the biggest bust in years when local police and state enforcement raided a home on Troy King Road in Farmington. read more

Arizona DUI Rates Rise as Police Get “Ok” to Spend More

Arizona’s DUI rates climbed in 2009, according to several sources. Is this because more people were driving drunk or the police were better at catching them in 2009?

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Arizona Hells Angels Arrested in Assaults

According to a brief report from the Phoenix New Times blog,  several arrests were made last week in connection with assaults that have been occurring in Northern Arizona bars. The assaults are said to possibly be related to gang rivalries and a “struggle for power.” read more