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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 6, 2010

Mexican Cartels Threaten Arizona Sheriff

Babeu has been outspoken about the need to secure his state's border with Mexico, and has called for federal troops in southern Arizona because his department is "outgunned" in a war against drug and human smugglers.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 27, 2010

Video: Mexican Cartel Threatens Arizona PD's Off-Duty Officers

The threats were issued following two large drug busts by off-duty officers with the department. Nogales Chief Jeffrey Kirkham learned about the threats via a criminal informant in Mexico who told the agency about a list of officers held by the cartel.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 25, 2010

Arizona Agency Begins Using New Crime Mapping Tool

RAIDS provides crime data that users can search, filter and analyze via an interactive dashboard. Residents also can sign up for alerts about criminal activity occurring in their neighborhood.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 28, 2010

Phoenix Cop Killer May Face Death Penalty

Danny Ledezma Martinez, 30, has been charged with first-degree murder, unlawful flight from law enforcement, burglary and misconduct involving weapons.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 27, 2010

Slain Phoenix Officer 'Absolutely Loved His Job'

The 29-year-old had worked for the department for 4 1/2 years. He was married, had a 2-year-old daughter and a 2-week-old son.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 26, 2010

Tactical Team Apprehends Suspect Who Shot Phoenix Officer

The officer was searching with his female partner for a suspect who parked a vehicle and covered it with a tarp. Police had connected the vehicle to a shots-fired report.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 18, 2010

Phoenix Officer Is Second To Sue In Federal Court to Overturn Immigration Law

In his claim, Salgado says enforcing the law means he would violate the rights of Hispanics and be forced to expend his own time and resources to familiarize himself with the law's requirements.

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Articlesby Joseph PetrocelliMay 11, 2010

Miranda Warning Issues

Miranda warnings are triggered by a simple formula: Custody + Interrogation = The requirement for Miranda warnings. A motorist is not in "custody" for Miranda purposes when he or she is detained for an ordinary traffic stop.

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Articlesby Joseph PetrocelliMay 11, 2010

How It All Began: Miranda v. Arizona

The genesis of the Miranda warnings can be traced to March 13, 1963, when Ernesto Arturo Miranda was arrested by officers of the Phoenix Police Department for stealing $4 from a bank worker and for the kidnap and rape of another woman.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 1, 2010

14 of 17 Detained In Shooting of Arizona Deputy Are Suspected Illegals

Pinal County Sheriff's Deputy Louis Puroll was shot on Friday with an AK-47 during a patrol of a rugged desert area that's frequently traveled by drug and human smugglers.

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