Arizona News
Three Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Interstate Kidnapping
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- Published: 11 March 2019 11 March 2019
Phoenix, Arizona - Jesus Humberto Barrera Estrada, 20, of Scottsdale, Ariz., was sentenced by United States District Judge Douglas L. Rayes to 60 months in federal prison followed by six years of supervised release. On Jan. 14, 2019, Corey Webster Newkirk, 22, of Tempe, Ariz., was sentenced to 78 months in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release. On Dec. 3, 2018, Gabriel Mario Morales, 20, of Tempe, Ariz., was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release.
Your Backyard: National Wildlife Refuges and Wildlife of Southwestern Arizona
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- Published: 01 March 2019 01 March 2019
Wellton, Arizona - On Thursday, March 14th, Paul Sitzmann, wildlife biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Kofa National Wildlife Refuge, will present “Your Backyard: National Wildlife Refuges and Wildlife of Southwestern Arizona” at 10:30 a.m. at the Wellton Library.
Arizona 4th Most Targeted State For Phone Scams During Tax Season
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- Written by Haley Helms Haley Helms
- Published: 27 February 2019 27 February 2019
Yuma, Arizona - A new study found Arizona to be the 4th most targeted state in America for robocall phone scams during tax season.
Rock Hounding in Yuma County
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- Published: 27 February 2019 27 February 2019
Wellton, Arizona - On Saturday, March 9th, veteran rock-hounder Jack Vandelaar will present “Rock Hounding in Yuma County” at 2:00 p.m. at the Wellton Library. Learn where to look for rocks and gems, tips on how to identify them, and how to stay safe while rock hounding in the desert. Aerial views of rock hounding sites taken by a drone will also be shown.
Teesto Man Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Committing First Degree Murder during Domestic Violence
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- Published: 27 February 2019 27 February 2019
Phoenix, Arizona - Monday, Giordano Jackson, 40, of Teesto, Arizona, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Diane J. Humetewa to life imprisonment for the murder of the victim. Jackson was convicted at a jury trial in November 2018 on all charges, including first degree murder, two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, assault resulting in serious bodily injury, and kidnapping.