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Over 50 charged in federal firearms crackdown in Tucson, targeting illegal gun conversions

The US Attorney’s office in Tucson charged 54 people with federal firearms-related crimes in a collaboration with Tucson Police.

UAPD confirms arrest in fatal UA shooting after three-day search

Law enforcement officials say the investigation is ongoing and discuss campus safety measures at Thursday’s press conference.

Fact checking the Prop. 314 "Secure the Border Act" debate

We check the claims made in the Clean Elections Commission debate over Proposition 314.

UA shooting suspect arrested on first-degree murder charge

Ryan Romero-Encinas was arrested after a three-day search.

Arizona Democratic campaign office damaged by gunfire

Authorities are concerned about the possibility of more political violence as the Nov. 5 general election gets closer.

Shooting on University of Arizona campus leaves one college student dead

The suspect has not been identified or located as of Monday afternoon.

Judge rejects former Trump aide Mark Meadows’ bid to move Arizona election case to federal court

Meadows faces charges in Arizona and Georgia in what authorities allege was an illegal scheme to overturn the 2020 election results in Trump’s favor.

Pima County Sheriff’s Department stops posting mugshots online

Pima County joins several other Arizona Sheriff’s Departments that have stopped the practice.

Attorney General’s office raises concerns about policy violations within Pima County Sheriff’s Department

The investigation started over concerns of the Department’s handling of an alleged sexual assault of female deputy.

Former border agent found guilty of kidnapping and assaulting a minor

A jury found former Customs and Border Protection agent Aaron Mitchell guilty of sexually assaulting and kidnapping a 15-year old girl, who he abducted in Douglas in 2022.

Man charged with making online threats to kill election officials in Colorado and Arizona

The case is brought as part of the Justice Department’s Election Threats Task Force, which began in June 2021.

Southern Arizona man arrested for alleged threats against Trump as candidate visits border

The sheriff's office said he was arrested at around 2:30 p.m. It did not describe the alleged threats or provide other details on the arrest.

Top prosecutor in Arizona’s Apache County and his wife indicted on charges of misusing public funds

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said Michael Whiting is also accused of eight other charges including theft and altering public records.

Ex-officer convicted in George Floyd's killing is moved to new prison

Derek Chauvin is now housed at the Federal Correctional Institution in Big Spring, Texas. He was previously held in Tucson, Arizona.

Pima County launches website to help residents resolve warrants without arrest

The webpage breaks down how to deal with warrants as well as court information.

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