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FBI Releases 2020 Statistics for Law Enforcement Officers Assaulted in the Line of Duty
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- Published: 22 October 2021 22 October 2021
Washington, DC - According to statistics reported to the FBI, 60,105 law enforcement officers were assaulted while performing their duties in 2020. These assaults were reported to the FBI by 9,895 law enforcement agencies. Based on these reports, there were 4,071 more officers assaulted in 2020 than the 56,034 assaults reported in 2019.
Attorney General Mark Brnovich Announces Former Candidate for Cochise County Superior Court Indicted for Perjury
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- Published: 21 October 2021 21 October 2021
Sierra Vista, Arizona - Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced that a State Grand Jury has indicted 48-year-old Sandra Finch Russell, of Sierra Vista, with one felony count of Perjury, for signing a false “Declaration of Qualification” as a part of her 2020 candidacy for the office of Judge of the Superior Court in Cochise County.
Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested
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- Published: 21 October 2021 21 October 2021
Phoenix, Arizona - On Wednesday, October 13, 2021, the FBI Violent Crimes Task Force with assistance from the Phoenix Police Department arrested Taylor Stewart, 27, without incident following a bank robbery at Chase Bank, 830 S. Mill Avenue in Tempe. Stewart faces charges in connection with four bank robberies throughout the Phoenix metro area, including:
Chinle Man Sentenced to Over 18 Years for Second Degree Murder in Domestic Violence Case
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- Published: 21 October 2021 21 October 2021
Phoenix, Arizona - Roderrell Boyd Charley, 33, of Chinle, Arizona, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Douglas L. Rayes to 222 months of imprisonment. Charley previously pleaded guilty to Second Degree Murder.
Shred-A-Thon and Prescription Drug Take-Back Event this Weekend in Phoenix
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- Published: 21 October 2021 21 October 2021
Phoenix, Arizona - The Arizona Attorney General’s Office (AGO), the Phoenix Police Department, AARP, and First Christian Church of Phoenix are hosting a FREE Shred-A-Thon and Prescription Drug Take-Back event this Saturday, October 23rd, in Phoenix. This event is held in conjunction with National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.
City’s Neighborhood Services Receives Federal Recognition for Role in Pandemic Response
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- Published: 21 October 2021 21 October 2021
Yuma, Arizona - The City of Yuma has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for best practices in using Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds during the coronavirus pandemic.
Need Mobile Device Help?
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- Published: 21 October 2021 21 October 2021
Yuma, Arizona - Need help with your mobile device? On Thursday, November 4th, the Main Library is offering Device Help from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Bring your cell phone, tablet, eReader, or laptop and your questions to the Main Library's computer lab and let one of our experts help you figure it out!