Arizona DUI Enforcement Crackdown Over Labor Day

It’s Labor Day and for police across the state it means heightened DUI efforts. Far from unusual, holiday weekends are a popular time for drinking and driving and for police to get some arrests made. Whether you’re in Tucson or Phoenix, expect both local and state agencies to be out in full force. [read more...]

Arizona Will Vote on Medical Marijuana

This November, Arizona could be the latest state to add medical marijuana legislation to the books. Though the proposed laws are stricter than California’s, Arizonans may be poised to allow some of the most sick residents access to the “benefits” of pot. [read more...]

Arizona’s New Concealed Weapons Law

Several laws went into effect this past week. For one, it is now lawful for Arizonans to possess sparklers! On a more serious note, however, it’s also okay for residents to carry a concealed weapon without a specific permit. [read more...]

Speed Cameras Removed From AZ Freeways

At midnight last night the infamous speed cams that viewed so many Arizona freeways were shut off. Originally put up in 2008 the cameras fell far short of their estimated potential revenue and the contract with their provider was allowed to expire.

Redflex, the company behind the cameras, has until November to finish removing all of the 78 cameras around Arizona. The company states it will keep the cameras up for another month to gather speed information despite the suspended use. [read more...]

AZ Doctor Charged with Drug Offenses

A Tucson podiatrist stands accused of several prescription drug offenses along with two of her employees. It appears the woman and her staff were writing and filling fraudulent prescriptions at local pharmacies. It isn’t clear whether the acts were done to feed their own addictions or if the pills were then sold. [read more...]

Sheriff Arpaio’s Sweeps’ Effectiveness Questioned

The Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio is nationally known for his immigration sweeps. While the new controversial law taking effect next month won’t really change his actions, people are wondering if the resources used thus far in the sweeps have been wisely spent.

Over the past two years, the sheriff has received much criticism for his approach to law enforcement. He considers it his job to stop illegal immigrants in his communities and has directed law enforcement to stop people for nearly any violation if suspected of being in Arizona illegally. [read more...]