Sheriff Joe Launches Mugshot Rating Contest

Maricopa County (Ariz.) Sheriff Joe Arpaio's newest idea for bringing traffic to his Web site — launching a "Mugshot of the Day" that allows users to vote for the mug of the booked suspect they like best.

Feds Drop Criminal Probe of Sheriff Arpaio

The letter from Ann Birmingham Scheel, acting on the U.S. attorney's behalf, repeatedly said there was insufficient evidence to bring charges against Sheriff Joe Arpaio, former County Attorney Andrew Thomas, or their employees.

Accountability Works Both Ways

I give big kudos to the Los Angeles Police Protective League for speaking out loudly and candidly against the repellent politico Sen. Gloria Romero (D-Los Angeles).

Feds to Pursue Contempt Charge Against Sheriff Joe Arpaio

Prosecutors said Tuesday they will charge Sheriff Joe Arpaio with criminal contempt-of-court for defying a judge's orders to end his signature immigration patrols in Arizona, exposing the 84-year-old lawman to the possibility of jail time and clouding his political future as he seeks a seventh term.

Paul Scarlata

Sheriff Arpaio Wins Unprecedented Fifth Term

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio won an unprecedented fifth term Tuesday as voters across the Valley overwhelmingly returned him to office. Arpaio easily survived a challenge from former Buckeye Police Chief Dan Saban, despite a wide array of groups that aligned themselves with Saban to try to oust the controversial sheriff.

Arpaio Loses Bid for 7th Term as Maricopa County Sheriff

Former Phoenix Police Sgt. Paul Penzone has defeated longtime Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio. With 97% of the vote counted Penzone was slightly more than 10 percentage points ahead.

Joe Vargas, Behind the Badge OC

James Celentano