Monitor local police and fire department radio traffic on our scanner page.... Read more»
Gun deaths outnumbered deaths by motor vehicle in Arizona in 2010, a new report said. The D.C.-based Violence Policy Center found Arizona had 931 gun deaths and 795 motor vehicle deaths that year, the nonprofit said. Tucson tracks the rest of the state, with more people killed by guns than by cars.... Read more»
A 78-year-old man with Alzheimer’s disease who left his South Side home for a walk Monday night and did not return was found safe late in the night, Tucson police said.... Read more»
An elderly man with Alzheimer’s disease who drove away from his Southeast Side home Sunday night to get something to eat was located in Phoenix on Monday night, police said. John McCall, 87, was “found safe and unharmed,” a spokesman said.... Read more»
“Hot dog” doesn’t always signal something good. As summer approaches, it’s important to keep in mind the danger that heat poses to pets. Everyday activities such as rides in cars and walks around the neighborhood pose even more potential for harm during Tucson’s blazing summer.... Read more»
A 23-year-old woman who was kidnapped Thursday night was safe after her alleged abductor led police on a crosstown chase Friday afternoon, Tucson police said.... Read more»
The Gang of Eight debuted their immigration reform bill; New York dairy farmers, religious leaders and tech industry leaders including Mark Zuckerberg weighed in on the debate; Mexico faces law enforcement challenges and business opportunities.... Read more»
Saying that a statement by Ward 2 Chief of Staff Katie Bolger isn’t enough, the president of Tucson’s police union again called Wednesday for the aide to City Councilman Paul Cunningham to step down. “Ms. Bolger repeatedly attempted to use her position to garner special treatment,” TPD Officer Bill Bonanno said.... Read more»
Katie Bolger, the chief of staff for City Councilman Paul Cunningham, has issued a written statement about the intoxicated outburst — directed at Tucson police — last month that ended in her spending a night in jail. Despite the police union’s call for her resignation, she has declined repeated requests to be interviewed about the incident. (with video)... Read more»3
An interview with Tucson City Councilwoman Shirley Scott. Also, Arizona state Rep. Andrea Dalessandro (D-District 2) with a legislative update, and Buckmaster legal contributor Don Loose of Loose Brown & Associates.... Read more»
The Supreme Court heard arguments on one Arizona voter law while more are proposed at the Capitol, protestors weigh in on state laws, Homeland Security tries to define border security and updates on border crossers during a busy week for law enforcement.... Read more»1
Border roundup: Arizona proposition becomes a test case for voter registration laws, family green cards face restrictions, injured men and explosives are found in the desert and Mexican towns and newspapers respond to cartel violence.... Read more»
The Friday Focus spotlighted Tucson Police Chief Roberto Villaseñor. Then, the Reporters’ Roundtable featured Sarah Garrecht Gassen, editorial writer for the Arizona Daily Star, and Dan Gibson, editor of the Tucson Weekly. Plus, Matt Russell with the Weekend Watch for St. Patrick’s Day.... Read more»
A 59-year-old man who suffers from medical issues that may alter his judgment is back home with his family after going missing for several days, a Tucson Police Department spokesman said.... Read more»
While Congress and the White House wrestle over the specifics of immigration reform, two men were arrested by Customs and Border Protection agents on Sunday afternoon, sparking a Monday protest in front of Tucson police headquarters. A traffic stop led police to call to determine the status of one of the men — an inquiry mandated by Arizona’s SB 1070.... Read more»3
Tucson police are looking for a mentally ill 30-year-old missing from a West Side group home. Richard Ascher has been gone from the facility since Feb. 12, and had recently made threats to harm others. ... Read more»
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