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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 9, 2011

Arizona Sheriff Criticizes State's Gun Laws

Pima County (Ariz.) Sheriff Clarence Dupnik angrily criticized his state's gun laws during a Sunday news conference updating the media about the investigation into the mass shooting in Tucson a day earlier at a political event.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 8, 2011

Suspect Who Shot 18 In Arizona Had 'Troubled Past'

Jared Lee Loughner is said to have posted online commentary about government "mind control" and illiteracy. He has had several contacts with law enforcement and made prior threats. "There's reason to believe this individual may have a mental issue," according to Pima County Sheriff Clarence Dupnik.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 6, 2011

Arizona Deputy Fired Over Comments To Newspaper

The office launched an Internal Affairs investigation into the incident on Dec. 1, which led to the termination. Babeu cited 10 violations by Puroll, including competency, truthfulness, an abusive attitude and conduct that brings discredit to the county. Puroll is appealing the decision.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 28, 2010

Phoenix Strip-Club Shooter Planned Attack

A man who killed two people when he opened fire inside a Phoenix strip club a day after Christmas said he would have continued to fire if he hadn't run out of ammunition.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 22, 2010

Arizona Corrections Deputy Who Pepper Sprayed Detainee Investigated

A Pinal County (Ariz.) Sheriff's deputy working as a detention officer is now under investigation for using a "short burst of pepper spray" on an ICE detainee after he defecated on the floor of a holding area and did not respond to officers' commands Dec. 11.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 21, 2010

Phoenix Motor Cop In Critical Condition After Crash

Officer Eric Kral, 35, was in uniform and riding his personal motorcycle to a second job, when he changed lanes and tried to change back, but didn't realize traffic had slowed. He then rear-ended the vehicle in front of him.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 13, 2010

Drug Crew Used Police-Equipped Crown Vic to Rob Rivals

The Crown Victoria had been outfitted to represent a law enforcement vehicle. The vehicle had red and blue strobe lights, orange and white strobe lights, a siren, spotlight and front push bar.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 18, 2010

Phoenix Police Officers Indicted on Fraud, Theft Charges

Three current Phoenix police officers and a former patrolman who worked most of his career in South Mountain Precinct have been indicted on fraud and theft charges for their alleged roles in an off-duty security scam, the Arizona Attorney General's Office announced today.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 16, 2010

Sheriff Joe Arrests 17 During Sweep at Landscaping Business

Deputies with the Maricopa County (Ariz.) Sheriff's Office arrested 17 workers at the El Mirage landscaping company during an immigration sweep that revealed 11 workers with false Social Security numbers.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 10, 2010

Judge Blocks Phoenix Chief From Firing Officer Accused of Murder

Officer Richard Chrisman, 36, filed the injunction after his superiors summoned him to a meeting to defend himself against termination.

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