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...]

Despite politicians using the supposed escalating crime levels to justify recent legislation in Arizona, the numbers prove otherwise. As a matter of fact, violent crime in border towns like Yuma and Nogales have remained steady over the last decade—standing in stark contrast to what we have been seeing in mainstream media. [read more...]

Tucson police are investigating an act of vandalism committed on the office of a U.S. Congresswoman in that city today. While they aren’t certain if the act is connected to the sweeping healthcare legislation recently passed, and supported by the Democrat Congresswoman, they are looking into the possibility. [read more...]

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...]

Fraud seems to be making headlines in Flagstaff this week as a quick look at the news showed two local cases, one involving bad checks and another charging a local business owner with fraud, theft, anf forgery. [read more...]

A Yuma man faces serious aggravated domestic violence charges for allegedly injuring his girlfriend in a violent assault. [read more...]