Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu will drop his congressional bid and seek re-election, he told supporters in an email Friday morning.... Read more»
The ex-boyfriend of Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu has filed a $1 million claim against the sheriff and county, saying that he fears for himself and his family, and that his reputation was harmed by Babeu’s actions. (with full document)... Read more»1
Exit polls from the recent Republican primary reveal Arizona Republicans who are much more moderate than their oddball leaders.... Read more»
Weakened on the national stage, Mitt Romney can now no longer even be confident of a win in Arizona, a state where until now he had enjoyed commanding leads.... Read more»
Sheriff Paul Babeu called Tuesday for an investigation of allegations that he threatened to deport an ex-lover, and Babeu’s claims that the man committed crimes against him. Babeu asked AG Horne to investigate after Gila County authorities declined. The Pinal County attorney said he will refer the case to a statewide group of prosecutors.... Read more»3
Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu’s weekend confirmation that he is gay makes him the fourth openly gay or bisexual candidate seeking a congressional seat in Arizona this year. (with video)... Read more»2
Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu admitted to being gay Saturday, but denied allegations that he threatened to deport a Mexican man he’d had a relationship with if the man exposed their affair. (with video)... Read more»2
Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu tossed his hat into a congressional race Wednesday, announcing that he’ll seek the District 4 seat that includes part of northern Pinal County.... Read more»3
A 36-year-old Mexican man was arrested and charged with attempting to smuggle nearly 80 pounds of heroin and more than 8 pounds of crystal methamphetamine into the United States on Monday, the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday.... Read more»3
A 17-month operation has shut down a smuggling ring, connected to Mexico’s Sinaloa drug cartel, that moved more than $33 million worth of drugs each month through Arizona. 76 were arrested, and 60,000 lbs. of marijuana were seized, along with 108 weapons and $750,000. (with videos)... Read more»
It’s been a fairly open secret in Arizona political circles, but Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu announced Monday that he’s interested in running for Congress.... Read more»3
Ten Arizona sheriffs demanded on Friday that a special counsel be appointed to investigate the roles of U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and other top administration officials in a gunrunning probe that allowed weapons to find their way into criminals’ hands. (with video)... Read more»
Police Sgt. Robert Thompson knows his way around the city he grew up in; he’s patrolled it for more than a decade. Recalling a time when cops here engaged in car chases two to three times a week, he said now Nogales is safe and mostly quiet.... Read more»
The chief of federal border enforcement hailed an 18-month old program of teamwork between local, state, tribal, federal and Mexican authorities for making the border safer. Law enforcement is “prepared to deal” with the threat of increased violence by drug cartels, said Commissioner Alan Bersin.... Read more»
Louie Puroll, a Pinal County sheriff’s deputy, has been fired because of comments he made to a Phoenix New Times reporter about death threats and contacts with drug cartels.... Read more»
SB 1070 will not take effect Thursday after a federal judge blocked the new law • Rep. Raúl Grijalva backed off calls for a boycott of Arizona • Police say decision doesn’t change immigration enforcement much... Read more»1
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