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Posted on: April 17, 2023

Shred-A-Thon and Prescription Drug Take-Back

It's time for some Spring cleaning! Join the Maricopa County Attorney's Office and the Chandler Police Department for a Shred-A-Thon and Prescription Drug Take-Back on Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Chandler-Gilbert Community College. Hear from County Attorney Rachel Mitchell about how this event helps prevent identity theft and keeps your family safe from substance abuse. Find more event details here: https://fb.me/e/KBGOE0NC.

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Keep Your Home Safe this Summer

Posted on: June 4, 2020
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Keeping Kids and Pets Safe from Vehicular Heatstroke

Posted on: June 1, 2020
Student Loan Scams

Don’t Get Scammed While Paying for College

Posted on: May 29, 2020
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Teens and E-Cigarettes: What Are The Risks?

Posted on: May 28, 2020
MCAO Finance Web Meeting

MCAO Finance Team Soldiers on During COVID-19

Posted on: May 27, 2020
Memorial Day - Remember and Honor. Young girl sitting at a grave saluting. A small American flag sit

Honoring Those Who Gave Their Lives for Our Freedom

Posted on: May 25, 2020
36th National Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest Winner - Congratulations Madison from Kentucky.

May 25 is National Missing Children’s Day

Posted on: May 22, 2020
Two young brothers hugging at a playground

How to Help Your Children Create Safe Habits

Posted on: May 21, 2020
MCAO Office Building at 225 West Madison Street

Build Your Future in Criminal Justice

Posted on: May 20, 2020
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Don’t Graduate into a DUI

Posted on: May 19, 2020
Three Teens Talking

Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention

Posted on: May 18, 2020
MCAO Intake Window

MCAO’s New Building Boasts Officer-Friendly Resources

Posted on: May 15, 2020
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MCAO Crime Analyst Team: Working Together with Law Enforcement

Posted on: May 14, 2020
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MCAO Investigations Division Assisting and Supporting the Pursuit of Justice

Posted on: May 13, 2020
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Working Around the Clock to Serve the Community

Posted on: May 12, 2020
National Police Week

Honoring Fallen Heroes During National Police Week

Posted on: May 11, 2020
Happy Mothers Day

Honoring MCAO Moms

Posted on: May 8, 2020
COVID-19 Stimulus Check Scams

Stimulus Check Scams

Posted on: May 7, 2020
Working From Home

Ensure your Privacy at Home While Teleworking

Posted on: May 6, 2020
Cinco de Mayo At Home

Celebrate Safely at Home this Cinco de Mayo

Posted on: May 5, 2020
MCAO Vehicular Heatstroke Campaign Artwork

Keeping Our Families Safe: Don’t Leave Kids and Pets Behind in a Parked Car

Posted on: May 4, 2020
National Law Day 2020

It’s National Law Day

Posted on: May 1, 2020
Angela Andrews

Collaboration is Key

Posted on: April 30, 2020
April 29 Wear Jeans with a Purpose - Denim Day Info.org

Supporting Victims of Sexual Assault Starts with Believing

Posted on: April 29, 2020
Keeping Records

Happy Records and Information Management Month!

Posted on: April 28, 2020
Staying home with kids

Keep Children Safe and Stress-Free at Home

Posted on: April 27, 2020
COVID-19

Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel Releases Charging Data During COVID-19 Pandemic

Posted on: April 27, 2020
Inspiration in the Face of Adversity

Inspiration in the Face of Adversity

Posted on: April 24, 2020
Heather Kirka

Charging Ahead and Working Together

Posted on: April 23, 2020
Melissa Sadowski Helping Officer

Celebrating Administrative Professionals at the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office

Posted on: April 22, 2020
Shawn Cox Hiking

Dedicated to Serving Victims of Crime: Shawn Cox

Posted on: April 21, 2020
2020 National Crime Victims Rights Week Artwork

MCAO Honors Those Who Fight for Victims’ Rights

Posted on: April 20, 2020
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Fitness Goes Digital For MCAO Employees

Posted on: April 17, 2020
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We All Benefit When We Respond

Posted on: April 16, 2020
Brittany Hogard

Keeping the Wheels of Justice Rolling

Posted on: April 15, 2020
Donate to Domestic Violence Shelters

MCAO Employees Organize Donations to Domestic Violence Shelter in the Valley

Posted on: April 14, 2020
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Be a Smart Online User

Posted on: April 13, 2020
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Emily Craiger Brings Spirit of Service and Collaboration to MCAO Civil Division

Posted on: April 10, 2020
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Internet Safety for your Younger Coworkers

Posted on: April 9, 2020
Tax Scams

Don’t Let Your Guard Down: Tax Scams Are Still in Business

Posted on: April 8, 2020
Working From Home

Staying Safe Online While Teleworking

Posted on: April 7, 2020
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Posted on: April 6, 2020
Casey Mundell

Meet Casey Mundell: MCAO Superhero for Animals

Posted on: April 3, 2020
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Domestic Violence Awareness and Resources

Posted on: April 2, 2020
Avoid Coronavirus Scams

COVID-19 Scam Awareness

Posted on: March 30, 2020
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Supporting Victims’ Rights during COVID-19 Concerns

Posted on: March 27, 2020
County Attorney Allister Adel

Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel Takes Steps to Reduce Community Spread of COVID-19

Posted on: March 26, 2020
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Ensuring Justice During the COVID-19 Crisis

Posted on: March 20, 2020
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Women's History Month - Behind the Scenes of COVID-19 Response

Posted on: March 18, 2020
COVID-19

COVID-19 and the Criminal Justice System

Posted on: March 17, 2020
County Attorney Allister Adel

Maricopa County Attorney's Office Responds to COVID-19

Posted on: March 16, 2020
StandDown

MCAO Employees Volunteer to Help Homeless Veterans Resolve Court Cases

Posted on: March 1, 2020

Community Outreach Highlights

Posted on: March 1, 2020
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Celebrating Women’s History Month

Posted on: March 1, 2020
2020 Census Advertisement - Shape your Future, Start Here

YOU Count: Fill Out the Census Today

Posted on: March 1, 2020
Saint Patrick's Save Lives, Don't DUI - Code for March 17 and 18 SafePHX

Driving Drunk is Madness, Don’t Count on the Luck of the Irish to Give you a Break

Posted on: March 1, 2020
2020-02-19 AZ Brainfood Check Presentation

MCAO Employees Raising Money to Feed Schoolkids in Need

Posted on: March 1, 2020
Jerry Fenton

Deputy County Attorney Jerry Fenton Celebrates 50 Years as an Attorney

Posted on: March 1, 2020
Maricopa County Intake / Transfer & Release Facility

Maricopa County Opens New Detention & Court Facilities to Better Serve Local Criminal Justice System

Posted on: March 1, 2020
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Enjoy a Carefree Spring Break by Planning to Keep Yourself—and Your Home—Safe

Posted on: March 1, 2020

Alonzo Ferguson Sentenced to Natural Life for First Degree Murder

Posted on: February 24, 2020
Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel at the Lectern

County Attorney Allister Adel Announces Decision in Tempe Officer Involved Shooting from 2019

Posted on: January 31, 2020

Grand Jury Indictment Returned on Rachel Henry

Posted on: January 28, 2020

County Attorney Allister Adel Hosts Event To Raise Awareness Of Human Trafficking

Posted on: January 23, 2020

Grand Jury Indictment Returned on Father John “Jack” Dallas Spaulding

Posted on: January 9, 2020

Edward McCauley Sentenced to Death for the Brutal Murder of His Wife

Posted on: January 9, 2020

County Attorney Announces Sweeping Changes to Felony Diversion Program

Posted on: January 7, 2020

County Attorney’s Office Wants Residents To Be Safe in 2020

Posted on: December 30, 2019

Alonzo Ferguson Convicted of First Degree Murder and Attempted Armed Robbery of an Armored Car

Posted on: December 16, 2019

Mayra Solis Sentenced to 17 Years for Her Role in the Horrific Abuse of Her 3-Year-Old Daughter

Posted on: December 16, 2019

Update On Petersen Investigation

Posted on: December 11, 2019

Duane Principale Sentenced to 20 Years for Manslaughter

Posted on: December 11, 2019

County Attorney Outlines Investigation Process

Posted on: November 19, 2019

Leonard Bacon, Jr. Sentenced to Life for Attempted Murder of a Corrections Officer

Posted on: November 14, 2019

Luis Aldana Found Guilty of the Attempted Murder of a DPS Trooper

Posted on: November 14, 2019

MCAO Honors Our Veterans

Posted on: November 8, 2019

Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel Announces Transition Team

Posted on: October 17, 2019

Dion Earl Sentenced to 12 Years for Sexually Assaulting Women He Hired as Babysitters

Posted on: October 11, 2019

Wendy Lavarnia Sentenced to 10.5 Years for A Shooting that Killed Her Young Son

Posted on: October 3, 2019

Jarre Edward Bjelic Sentenced to 4.5 Years for Threatening Young Girls to Get Nude Photos of Them

Posted on: September 19, 2019

Jorge Acosta Sentenced to 40 Years for Breaking Into Home and Terrorizing Family

Posted on: September 16, 2019

Deandre James Sentenced to 354 Years for Child Prostitution

Posted on: September 13, 2019

Appointment of New Supreme Court Justice, Chief Deputy Leads County Attorney’s Office

Posted on: September 4, 2019

Dion Earl Found Guilty on All Charges

Posted on: August 22, 2019

Luis Madrigal Sentenced to 20 Years For the Violent Murder of His Girlfriend

Posted on: August 16, 2019

County Attorney Signs Agreement with Behavioral Health Agency to Provide Services for SMI Offenders

Posted on: July 25, 2019

MS-13 Member Matthew Moreno Convicted for Violent Threats Against Police

Posted on: July 22, 2019

Jose Orellana-Ruiz Sentenced to 27 Years For the Murder of His Infant Daughter

Posted on: July 18, 2019

Brittany Zamora Sentenced to 20 Years For Sexual Conduct with Teenage Student

Posted on: July 12, 2019

Michael Paul Adams Indicted on First Degree Murder Charge for Death of 17-Year-Old Victim

Posted on: July 11, 2019

Prosecutors Charge Michael Paul Adams with First Degree Murder

Posted on: July 10, 2019

Former Priest Returned to Maricopa County to Face Charges 16 Years After Fleeing Country

Posted on: June 14, 2019

Caleb Bartels Sentenced to Natural Life For Killing a Mesa Teacher

Posted on: June 10, 2019

Robert Interval Sentenced to 25 Years for Killing Girlfriend Despite Remains Never Being Found

Posted on: June 7, 2019

Marc Laquon Payne Sentenced to 35 Years For Driving Car Into Police Officers

Posted on: June 4, 2019

Kodi Bowe Sentenced For Murder of 21-Year-Old Taylorlyn Nelson

Posted on: May 31, 2019

Baseball Coach Richard Gallegos Sentenced to 25 Years for Sexual Conduct with Minor Victims

Posted on: May 24, 2019

Testing Almost Complete Bringing End to Sexual Assault Kit Backlog

Posted on: May 24, 2019

“Don’t Leave Me Behind” Vehicular Heatstroke Awareness Campaign

Posted on: May 16, 2019

Christopher Redondo Sentenced to Life for the Murder of Gilbert Police Lieutenant Eric Shuhandler

Posted on: May 7, 2019

MCAO Partners with Lyft & Banner Health to Prevent Impaired Driving During Cinco de Mayo

Posted on: April 29, 2019

County Attorney Bill Montgomery Responds to Letter from YWCA Southern Arizona

Posted on: April 17, 2019

Data Shows MCAO Helps Reduce Prison Population and Increase Public Safety

Posted on: April 17, 2019

Justin Allee Sentenced to 22 Years for Killing 44-Day Old Daughter

Posted on: April 5, 2019

Insufficient Evidence to Prosecute Cases Related to Children’s Shelter

Posted on: March 29, 2019

Joseph Eschief Sentenced to Seven Years for Making Threats Against Police on Social Media

Posted on: March 28, 2019

Travis Ricci Receives a Sentence of Life in Prison For Racially Motivated Murder of Woman

Posted on: March 22, 2019

Michael Crane Sentenced to Natural Life Terms for Three Murders

Posted on: March 22, 2019

Dennis Pitman Sentenced to 96 Years for Sexually Abusing Several Young Girls Across 15 Years

Posted on: March 22, 2019

Attorney Joseph Palmisano Sentenced to 5 Years for Shooting Former Client

Posted on: March 22, 2019

MCAO Partners with Lyft to Offer Safe Rides During St. Patrick’s Day Festivities

Posted on: March 11, 2019

Branden Tucker Sentenced Today for Multiple Burglaries Including First Responder Vehicles

Posted on: March 5, 2019

Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery Recognized as Innovative Leader at ASU Public Safety Awards

Posted on: February 25, 2019

Maricopa County Attorney’s Office Provides Materials to FBI

Posted on: February 13, 2019

Jesus Ceja Sentenced to Six Years for Aggravated DUI for Being a Wrong Way Driver

Posted on: January 9, 2019

Jadyn Curtis Sentenced to Natural Life for Murder and Assault of 70-Year-Old Woman

Posted on: December 21, 2018

MCAO Partners with Lyft and Banner Health to Prevent Impaired Driving This Holiday Season

Posted on: December 3, 2018

Aaron Ott Sentenced to 27 Years for Murder of Teen Victim Over a Video Game System

Posted on: November 30, 2018

Josef Dixon Sentenced to 190 Years for 14 Counts of Child Prostitution

Posted on: November 30, 2018

Francisco Nieblas Rodriguez Sentenced to 33 Years for String of Armed Robberies

Posted on: November 30, 2018

Jason Lindsey Found Guilty of Murder for Drive By Shooting Killing a Teen Girl

Posted on: November 28, 2018

Gabriel Tovar Sentenced to 12 Years for String of Purse Thefts Targeting Elderly Victims

Posted on: November 26, 2018

Christopher Rivera Sentenced for Social Media Post Threatening Students

Posted on: November 6, 2018

Bryant Ozorio Escapes while Jury Convicts on 10 Counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

Posted on: November 1, 2018

Francisco Covarrubias Sentenced to 35 Years for Horrific Abuse of 3-year-old girl

Posted on: October 23, 2018

Kimery Jorg Sentenced to 20 Years for Severely Abusing Daughters

Posted on: October 12, 2018

Lashawn Johnson Sentenced For 1st Degree Murder of Woman He Met on Dating Site

Posted on: October 5, 2018

Eric Craig Sentenced for Money Laundering and Pandering All Connected to Prostitution

Posted on: October 2, 2018

MCAO's Special Victims Division Chief Selected by Senate Judiciary Committee

Posted on: September 25, 2018

Maricopa County Attorney Offers Perspective on New Crime Report

Posted on: September 24, 2018

Top Prosecutors from Across Nation Join in Support of Rebuttal on Recent USA Today Opinion Article

Posted on: September 11, 2018

Christopher Brown Sentenced to 14 Years for Sex Trafficking

Posted on: September 10, 2018

Community Based Prosecution Partnerships Lead to Arrest and Charging of Burglary Suspect

Posted on: August 21, 2018

Maricopa County Attorney’s Office Releases Decision on Mesa Police Use of Force Incident

Posted on: August 17, 2018

Maricopa County Attorney’s Office Corrects Published Inaccuracy

Posted on: August 10, 2018

Maricopa County Attorney’s Office Reminds Community about “Don’t Leave Me Behind”

Posted on: August 1, 2018

County Attorney and Islamic Community Center Respond to Reports on Mosque Burglary Case

Posted on: July 19, 2018

County Attorney Statement on Mosque Burglary Case

Posted on: July 19, 2018

County Attorney Statement on Ballot Harvesting

Posted on: July 16, 2018

Stanley Chu Sentenced to 15.5 Years for Deadly DUI Crash

Posted on: July 13, 2018

Three Adults Sentenced in Case Involving False Claims of Missing One-Year-Old

Posted on: July 13, 2018

Kevin Hevel Sentenced to 16 Years for 2nd Degree Murder

Posted on: July 13, 2018

Maricopa County Attorney’s Office Remembers Achievements of First Victim Support Dog

Posted on: July 3, 2018

Marlow Chiquito Sentenced for 2nd Degree Murder and Kidnapping in the Death of His Mother

Posted on: June 19, 2018

Holly Davis Sentenced to 25 Years for Senseless Murder of University Student Yue Jiang

Posted on: June 15, 2018

Dwandarrius Robinson Sentenced to Death for Murder of Preg. Girlfriend & Setting Fire to Appartment

Posted on: May 21, 2018

Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery Letter to Local Leadership, Release of Evidence Concerns

Posted on: May 21, 2018

Charles Lott III Sentenced to 20 years for 2nd Degree Murder of a Victim Parked Outside a Home

Posted on: May 11, 2018

“Don’t Leave Me Behind” Vehicular Heatstroke Awareness Campaign

Posted on: May 2, 2018

MCAO Selected for Prosecutor-Led Diversion Program by U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance

Posted on: May 1, 2018

MCAO Partners with Lyft to Offer Safe Rides For Cinco de Mayo Celebrations

Posted on: May 1, 2018

Alvin Smith Sentenced to 191 Years for Sex Trafficking and Child Prostitution

Posted on: April 19, 2018

MCAO Creates New Bureau Focused on Offering Help to Defendants and Reducing Recidivism

Posted on: April 9, 2018

Community Put on Notice-Two Recent Cases Involve Fentanyl Pills Marked As OxyCodone

Posted on: April 5, 2018

Leroy Orbeck Sentenced to 25 Years for Sex Trafficking and Deadly Assault on Victim’s Unborn Child

Posted on: March 20, 2018

Jeffrey Mathis Sentenced to Life in Prison for Deadly Drive By Shooting

Posted on: March 19, 2018

MCAO Partners with Lyft to Offer Safe Rides During St. Patrick’s Day Festivities

Posted on: March 12, 2018

Javier Romero Found Guilty of Murdering Co-Worker

Posted on: March 6, 2018

Jesus Busso-Estopellan Found Guilty of Murdering Two Teens, Awaits Jury Decision on Death Penalty

Posted on: February 23, 2018

Judith Walthers Sentenced to Life in Prison for Violent Murder of a Man for His Truck

Posted on: January 26, 2018

Jose Figueroa Sentenced to 25 Years for Murdering His Ex-Girlfriend

Posted on: January 19, 2018

Decarlos Jones Sentenced to 90 Days for Beheading of Pet Dog

Posted on: January 11, 2018

Adrian Harvey Sentenced to 20 Years for Murder of a Woman in 2001

Posted on: December 20, 2017

Man Indicted for String of Sexual Assaults, 2005 Sex Assault Kit Helps Identify Suspect

Posted on: December 18, 2017

Juan Zermeno Sentenced to Natural Life for Brutal Murder of Employer

Posted on: December 15, 2017

James Koryor Found Guilty of Killing Son After Leaving Him Inside a Hot Car

Posted on: December 12, 2017

Former Mesa Police Officer Philip Mitchell Brailsford Found Not Guilty in Murder Trial

Posted on: December 7, 2017

MCAO Partners with Lyft to Make It Easier to Celebrate and Not Drive This Holiday Season

Posted on: December 4, 2017

John Allen Receives Death Penalty for Murder of 10-year-old Family Member

Posted on: November 16, 2017

Montgomery Invited to Represent Criminal Justice in Arizona at 50-State Summit on Public Safety

Posted on: November 13, 2017

Maricopa County Attorney’s Office Awarded More than $1.1 Million to Continue Rape Kit Testing

Posted on: November 3, 2017

Raymond Hanley Sentenced to Life in Prison, DNA Helps Detectives Solve 24-Year-Old Cold Case Murder

Posted on: October 17, 2017

New FBI Crime Report Shows Both Rise and Fall in Arizona Crime Rates

Posted on: September 25, 2017

Larry Lee Robinson Sentenced to 21 Years for Murder

Posted on: September 22, 2017

Phoeteama Neal Sentenced to Natural Life for the Murder of Her Child

Posted on: September 20, 2017

County Attorney Seeks Supreme Court Decision on Wiretapping After 9th Circuit Court Denies Motion

Posted on: September 15, 2017

Former Teacher Brian Woolsey Sentenced to 12 Years For Sexual Conduct with Teen Student

Posted on: September 1, 2017

Victims Closer to Justice in State v. Martinson

Posted on: August 31, 2017

Tiffany Fajardo Sentenced to 3 Years of Probation in Death of a Victim Family’s Pets

Posted on: August 28, 2017

Andrew Ward Pleads Guilty to Murder of 12-Year-Old Half-Brother & Murder of Jail Cellmate

Posted on: August 28, 2017

Statement from County Attorney on 8/22 Events

Posted on: August 23, 2017

Teens Plead Guilty to Criminal Damage for Contorting Menorah in a Family’s Yard into Swastika

Posted on: August 17, 2017

Sammantha Allen Receives Death Penalty for Murder of 10-year-old Cousin

Posted on: August 7, 2017

County Attorney Declines Felony Prosecution in Connection with Hiking Death of 12-Year-Old Boy

Posted on: July 31, 2017

County Attorney Declines Felony Prosecution of Man Suspected of Making Bomb Threat at the Airport

Posted on: July 28, 2017

Jose Palacios-Ronquill Sentenced to 30 Years After DNA Matches Him to Serial Rape Case

Posted on: July 7, 2017

Donald Linville Sentenced to 121 Years for Secretly Recording Sexual Encounters with Women

Posted on: June 30, 2017

Alan Champagne Found Guilty of Murdering Two People then Concealing Their Bodies in a Backyard

Posted on: June 21, 2017

Allen Johnson Sentenced to Five Years for Sexual Relationship with a Teenage Student

Posted on: June 8, 2017

Dillon Archuleta Sentenced to 13 Years for Deadly Shooting at a Party

Posted on: June 2, 2017

“Don’t Leave Me Behind!” Vehicular Heatstroke Awareness Campaign Goes All Digital

Posted on: June 1, 2017

Arrest Made in 2014 Cold Case Murders of Woman and Unborn Child

Posted on: May 19, 2017

Dalton Philbrick Sentenced to 12 Years for String of Northwest Valley Home Burglaries

Posted on: May 11, 2017

MCAO Public Safety Programs Win Two National Achievement Awards

Posted on: May 3, 2017

“Don’t Leave Me Behind!” Vehicular Heatstroke Awareness Campaign

Posted on: April 28, 2017

MCAO Partners with Lyft to Offer Safe Rides During Cinco de Mayo Festivities

Posted on: April 27, 2017

Maricopa County Attorney’s Office Unveils New Website

Posted on: April 24, 2017

Maricopa County Attorney’s Office Moves to Electronic Files

Posted on: April 3, 2017

Three High School Students Charged in Hazing Related Incident

Posted on: March 30, 2017

County Attorney's 2018 Budget Shows Fiscal Responsibility and Ensures Criminal Justice Remains

Posted on: March 29, 2017

Arizona Commemorates National Crime Victims’ Rights Week with Recognition & Awards Ceremony

Posted on: March 27, 2017

MCAO Citizen Safety Forum Provides Free Crime Prevention Seminars for Valley Residents

Posted on: March 21, 2017

Joshua Hicks Sentenced for Causing Multiple Crashes While Trying to Escape Arrest for Selling Drugs

Posted on: March 6, 2017

MCAO Partners with Lyft to Offer Safe Rides During St. Patrick’s Day Festivities

Posted on: March 3, 2017

Maricopa County Attorney’s Office Sponsor’s Freedom from Violence Walk

Posted on: February 28, 2017

Gary Moran Pled Guilty to 1st Degree Murder of Valley Priest

Posted on: February 24, 2017

Christopher Wright Pleads Guilty to 1st Degree Murder in Deaths of His Wife and Man Who Offered Aide

Posted on: February 24, 2017

Alan Faygenblat Sentenced for False Voter Registration

Posted on: February 21, 2017

County Attorney’s Office Releases Statement on Recent Change to ICE Detainers at MCSO

Posted on: February 18, 2017

Alonzo Vargas Sentenced to 3 Years of Probation for “Scary Clown” Threats Toward a School

Posted on: February 6, 2017

Expect Super Bowl DUI Enforcement & Prosecutions Don’t Expect to Use Chip Bag as Excuse or Defense

Posted on: February 1, 2017

Aaron Dutra Convicted in Armed Robbery of Teen at Fast Food Restaurant

Posted on: January 27, 2017

Jawon Smith Sentenced to 102 Years for Child Prostitution and Sex Trafficking

Posted on: January 20, 2017

Jeffery Streeter Sentenced to 3 Years for Recording Women in Tanning Salon

Posted on: January 13, 2017

Tilfert Vaughn Sentenced to 56 Years for Breaking into Home & Sexually Assaulting Victim

Posted on: January 13, 2017

Rebekah Mellon Pled to 2nd Degree Murder for Shooting her Husband in 2012

Posted on: January 11, 2017

County Attorney Montgomery to Be Sworn into Third Term by Newly Appointed AZ Supreme Court Judge

Posted on: January 3, 2017

Jury Clears County of Wrong Doing in Civil Suit Connected to 2007 Homicide Case

Posted on: December 21, 2016

County Attorney Issues Statement After Zoning Decision from Court of Appeals

Posted on: December 20, 2016

MCAO Partners with Uber to Offer Safe & Legal Alternative to Drinking & Driving

Posted on: December 13, 2016

Coupon Scammer Christina Pacheco Sentenced to Prison

Posted on: December 12, 2016

Eugene Maraventano Sentenced to 25 Years for Killing His Wife and Adult Son

Posted on: December 12, 2016

Gary Eisenmann Convicted of More Than 80 Counts in String of Home Burglaries

Posted on: December 2, 2016

MCAO Launches Blog on Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Posted on: November 30, 2016

U.S. District Court Rules in Favor of MCAO in Prosecutions Involving Identity Theft Laws

Posted on: November 23, 2016

Probationers Subject to Warrantless Search in Arizona Supreme Court Opinion

Posted on: November 22, 2016

Bill Montgomery Named Co-Chair of Metropolitan Prosecutors Committee for National District Attorneys

Posted on: November 18, 2016

Maricopa County Hosts 1st Regional Training for Prosecutor-Led Diversion

Posted on: November 16, 2016

Avelino Tamala Convicted of Murdering Little Girl Almost 20 Years Ago

Posted on: November 10, 2016

Issa Saleh Sentenced to 10 Years for Convenience Store Shooting

Posted on: October 24, 2016

Caretakers Responsible for Murder and Abuse of 2-Year-Old Savannah Cross Sentenced

Posted on: October 21, 2016

Friday Night Football Patrol Breaks Record as Teens Pledge to Stay Drug & Alcohol Free

Posted on: October 19, 2016

Javier Aguayo Sentenced to Life plus 32.5 Years for Attempted Murder of Witnesses

Posted on: October 14, 2016

Community Focused Prosecution Leads to Creation of Two Bureaus for Family Violence Crimes

Posted on: October 10, 2016

Maricopa County Attorney’s Office & Phoenix Police Department Awarded More than $2 Million in Grants

Posted on: October 3, 2016

New Campaign Aims to Bring More Education and Awareness to Domestic Violence Issues

Posted on: September 30, 2016

Recent Threats Targeting Schools are No Joke

Posted on: September 30, 2016

Victims Closer to Justice in State v. Martinson

Posted on: September 22, 2016

County Attorney Calls into Question National Report on Forensic Evidence

Posted on: September 20, 2016

Public Misled on Claims Diaper Changing is Worthy of Felony Prosecution in Arizona

Posted on: September 20, 2016

Track Coach Sentenced to 10 Years for Sexual Misconduct with a Student

Posted on: September 19, 2016

Charles Flowers Sentenced in “Operation Tin Man”

Posted on: September 16, 2016

Co-Defendants Sapien and Monroy Sentenced to 30 years for Robbery and Murder of Local Pastor

Posted on: September 8, 2016

Misty Lee Wilke Sentenced to 6.5 Years for Hitting Boyfriend With Car

Posted on: September 1, 2016

Miguel Angel Maldonado Sentenced to 8 Months in Jail for Reckless Behavior Injuring Four People

Posted on: August 18, 2016

MCAO Investigations Division Earns Gold Standard CALEA Accreditation

Posted on: August 18, 2016

MCAO Launches Community Grants Webpage

Posted on: August 12, 2016

Bill Montgomery Named State Director for National District Attorneys’ Association

Posted on: August 11, 2016

Community Partnerships Showing Promise to Prevent and Reduce Crime

Posted on: August 3, 2016

James King Sentenced to 283.5 Years for 10 Counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

Posted on: August 1, 2016

County Attorney Announces Decision in Winslow Shooting

Posted on: July 22, 2016

Sam, MCAO’s Beloved Victim Support Dog, to Hang Up His Vest

Posted on: July 20, 2016

Christopher Simcox Sentenced to 19.5 Years for Two Counts of Molesting a Child

Posted on: July 11, 2016

Zakary Howard Sentenced to 18 Years for His Role in the Murder of a Friend

Posted on: July 1, 2016

Plea Agreement Reached in Green Acre Dog Boarding Case

Posted on: June 30, 2016

James Johnson Sentenced to Death for the 2010 Murder of Taiwanese Employee

Posted on: June 30, 2016

Kalie Rutledge Sentenced to Three Years Supervised Probation for Assault of Chinese ASU Students

Posted on: June 28, 2016

MCAO Receives Maricopa Association of Governments Public Partnership Award

Posted on: June 27, 2016

MCAO Wins NACo Achievement Awards for Three Community Education Programs

Posted on: June 15, 2016

Ryan Giroux Sentenced to Natural Life for March 2015 Shooting Spree in Mesa

Posted on: June 10, 2016

Christopher Simcox Found Guilty on Two Counts of Molesting a Child

Posted on: June 8, 2016

MCAO Takes Safety Awareness to the Community for Safe Kids Summer

Posted on: June 7, 2016

County Attorney’s Office Launches Education and Awareness “Summer Learning Series” for Kids

Posted on: June 6, 2016

Alvin Ray McClellan Sentenced to 10 Years for Child Pornography

Posted on: June 3, 2016

County Attorney Launches “Don’t Leave Me Behind!” Vehicular Heatstroke Campaign

Posted on: June 1, 2016

Protesters Arrested for Blocking Fountain Hills Trump Rally Accept Plea Agreement

Posted on: May 27, 2016

Keishaun Green Sentenced to Natural Life for Murder of Convenience Store Clerk in 2013

Posted on: May 27, 2016

Leon Jerome Daniels Found Guilty on 17 Counts of Sex Trafficking

Posted on: May 27, 2016

Kevin Francois Sentenced Today to 137.75 Years in Prison for 2003 Rape of ASU Student

Posted on: May 20, 2016

Phoenix Goddess Temple Founder Receives 4.5 Year Sentence for Operating a House of Prostitution

Posted on: May 19, 2016

County Attorney Declines to Charge Mesa Officer Involved in Shooting

Posted on: May 19, 2016

County Attorney Increases Reward for Information on Shooting of MCSO Deputy

Posted on: May 10, 2016

Andre Adams Receives 330-Year Sentence for Child Prostitution

Posted on: May 9, 2016

Danny Martinez Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder of Phoenix Police Officer

Posted on: May 6, 2016

County Attorney Declines Felony Prosecution of High School Student Arrested for Indecent Exposure

Posted on: May 4, 2016

Appeals Court Reverses Ruling Against Arizona’s Identity Theft Laws

Posted on: May 2, 2016

Citizen Safety Forum Offers Free Crime Prevention Seminars for Valley Residents

Posted on: April 18, 2016

Arizona Commemorates Victims’ Rights Week with Luncheon Awards Ceremony

Posted on: April 11, 2016

Forensic Medical Examinations Available at No Cost to Sexual Assault Victims

Posted on: April 4, 2016

Welcome Home Veterans Park Breaks Ground

Posted on: March 19, 2016

MCAO and Uber Offer Safe, Legal Alternative to Drinking and Driving on St. Patrick’s Day

Posted on: March 11, 2016

Donald Lee Scott Sentenced for Multiple Stalking and Harassment Offenses

Posted on: March 7, 2016

Mesa Police Officer Charged in Fatal Shooting

Posted on: March 4, 2016

County Attorney’s Office to Discontinue Providing Apple iPhones to Employees

Posted on: February 24, 2016

Convicted Murderer Wade Bradford Receives Life Sentence for Cold Case Homicide

Posted on: February 12, 2016

Chandler Shred-A-Thon Offers Free Document Shredding, Prescription Drug Disposal

Posted on: February 11, 2016

Stoned Teenager Sentenced to 10 Years for Causing Fatal Car Wreck

Posted on: February 9, 2016

Brokale Marques Sentenced to 23 Years for Child’s Death in Hot Car

Posted on: February 9, 2016

Adam Angulo Convicted in Cold Case Homicide

Posted on: February 3, 2016

MCAO and Uber Extend Campaign to Combat DUI

Posted on: January 8, 2016

MCAO Partners with Uber to Offer Free Rides for Holiday Revelers

Posted on: December 16, 2015

County Attorney Declines to File Charges Against Greg Miller for Alleged Assault

Posted on: December 11, 2015

Horseback Riding Instructor Ralph Carr Found Guilty of Sexual Abuse

Posted on: December 8, 2015

Brian Yazzie Sentenced to 14 Years for Fatal DUI Hit-and-Run

Posted on: December 4, 2015

Joint Operation Apprehends Multiple Unregistered Sex Offenders

Posted on: November 2, 2015

Amanda Gomez-Vidal Convicted of Child Abuse for Leaving Children in Hot Car

Posted on: October 19, 2015

Moon Valley Shred-A-Thon Offers Free Document Shredding, Prescription Drug Disposal

Posted on: October 9, 2015

Maricopa County Outpaces U.S. in Falling Crime Rates

Posted on: September 30, 2015

Charges Filed Against Leslie Allen Merritt, Jr. for Multiple I-10 Shooting Incidents

Posted on: September 23, 2015

MCAO Kicks Off Domestic Violence Awareness Month at Goodyear Ballpark

Posted on: September 21, 2015

Christopher Licon Found Guilty of Double Murder

Posted on: September 14, 2015

Paroled Felons Charged with Multiple Armed Robberies

Posted on: September 14, 2015

Vincent Jones Sentenced to 25 Years for Violent Armed Robberies

Posted on: September 11, 2015

Maricopa County Attorney’s Office Wins Grant to Eliminate Backlog of Untested Rape Kits

Posted on: September 10, 2015

Maricopa County Files Motion for Recognition of Rights in Melendres

Posted on: August 28, 2015

Jasper Rushing Sentenced to Death for 2010 Prison Murder

Posted on: July 22, 2015

Cudellious Love Receives 25 Years to Life for 1989 Homicide

Posted on: July 21, 2015

Anthony Gehon Convicted of Operating Sadistic Prostitution Ring

Posted on: July 20, 2015

Jerice Hunter Sentenced to Natural Life for Murdering Her Daughter

Posted on: July 17, 2015

Wade Bradford Receives Life Sentence for Murder of Natalie Allan

Posted on: July 10, 2015

Chad Norris Sentenced to 18 Years for Second Degree Murder

Posted on: July 10, 2015

38-Year Sentence for Serial Armed Robber

Posted on: June 26, 2015

Judge Grants Motion to Dismiss Abuse Charges Against Parents of Liberian Rape Victim

Posted on: June 16, 2015

Repeat Felon Receives 18-Year Sentence for Violent Standoff with Police

Posted on: June 5, 2015

County Attorney Launches Vehicular Heatstroke Awareness Campaign

Posted on: June 4, 2015

MCAO Notified of Errors in FBI DNA Profile Frequency Data

Posted on: June 2, 2015

U.S. Supreme Court to Allow Bail for Undocumented Criminal Suspects in Arizona

Posted on: June 1, 2015

DNA Match Leads to Indictment for 1993 Cold Case Homicide

Posted on: May 6, 2015

Animal Cruelty Charges Reinstated in Green Acre Dog Boarding Case

Posted on: May 6, 2015

$10,000 Reward Offered for Information on Fatal Road Rage Incident that Killed MCAO Employee

Posted on: May 6, 2015

MCAO Employee Killed in Suspected Road Rage Incident

Posted on: May 4, 2015

County Attorney Issues Statement on State v. Jerice Hunter verdict

Posted on: April 27, 2015

Arthur Rey Juarez Receives 33-Year Prison Sentence for Child Sex Crimes

Posted on: April 24, 2015

Ryan Foote Receives Life Sentence for First Degree Murder

Posted on: April 23, 2015

Arizona Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to DUI Lab Results

Posted on: April 23, 2015

Arizona Supreme Court Upholds Sanctions for Attack Ads in 2010 Attorney General’s Race

Posted on: April 21, 2015

County Attorney Issues Statement on Adoption Services for Same-Sex Stepparents

Posted on: April 9, 2015

Darren Sharper Receives Nine Year Sentence for Sexual Assault

Posted on: March 23, 2015

County Attorney Comments on Arizona Supreme Court Ruling in State v. Milke

Posted on: March 17, 2015

County Attorney Issues Statement on State v. Arias Juror 17

Posted on: March 12, 2015

Penalty Phase Retrial in State v. Arias Results in Hung Jury

Posted on: March 5, 2015

Best Practices Summit Draws Prosecutors from 15 States to Phoenix

Posted on: March 4, 2015

Law Enforcement Agencies Issue Revised Protocol for Domestic Violence Investigations

Posted on: February 25, 2015

Edgar Garcia Convicted for Raping, Molesting his Stepdaughters

Posted on: February 18, 2015

“Operation Powder Burn” Shuts Down Baby Formula Crime Ring

Posted on: February 12, 2015

Felony Murder Defendant Missing and Unaccounted For

Posted on: February 10, 2015

County Attorney Lauds Appointment of Greg McKay as DCS Director

Posted on: February 10, 2015

Chandler Shred-A-Thon Helps Citizens Fight Identity Theft

Posted on: January 29, 2015

PetSmart® and MCAO Join Forces to Expand K9 Victim Support Program

Posted on: January 21, 2015

Rising Heroin Use Takes Heavy Toll on Arizona

Posted on: January 13, 2015

Animal Cruelty Charges Dismissed in Green Acre Dog Boarding Case

Posted on: December 22, 2014

Cold Case Investigation Leads to Charges for 1997 Child Murder

Posted on: December 19, 2014

Juan Garcia Sentenced for Murder of Two-Year-Old Child

Posted on: December 5, 2014

Michelle Gibson Convicted in Plot to Kill Her Husband

Posted on: November 24, 2014

County Attorney Comments on Supreme Court Denial of Stay in Prop. 100 Case

Posted on: November 13, 2014

Supreme Court Delays Appeals Court Order Allowing Bail for Undocumented Criminal Suspects

Posted on: November 7, 2014

Legal Challenge to Arizona Medical Marijuana Act Moves Forward

Posted on: October 31, 2014

Top Prosecutors Call on Arizona Leaders to Oppose Legal Marijuana

Posted on: October 30, 2014

“Exonerated” Sex Offender Indicted on New Child Pornography Charges

Posted on: October 27, 2014

Ian MacDonald Sentenced for Scottsdale Nightclub Stabbing Death

Posted on: October 24, 2014

County Attorney Asks Appeals Court to Delay Order Allowing Bail for Undocumented Criminal Suspects

Posted on: October 23, 2014

Four Charged in Green Acre Dog Boarding Deaths

Posted on: October 15, 2014

County Attorney Issues Statement on Ninth Circuit Ruling in Lopez-Valenzuela et. al. v. Arpaio et. a

Posted on: October 15, 2014

Association of Prosecuting Attorneys Selects MCAO as High Performance Prosecution Mentor Site

Posted on: October 8, 2014

Update on Green Acre Dog Boarding Deaths

Posted on: September 22, 2014

ACLU Distorts the Truth about Training Seminar on Islamic Extremism

Posted on: September 18, 2014

Two Gang Members Convicted in Tempe Nightclub Shooting

Posted on: September 16, 2014

County Attorney Offers Agreement to Release Juvenile Convicted of Murder in 1970

Posted on: September 12, 2014

Dauntorian Sanders Sentenced to Death for 2009 Murder of Three-year-old Child

Posted on: September 5, 2014

Bryan Wayne Hulsey Sentenced to Death for Murder of Glendale Police Officer

Posted on: August 28, 2014

Shared Hope Report Reaches Flawed Conclusions on Sex Trafficking in Arizona

Posted on: August 27, 2014

Hit-and-Run Driver Sentenced to 5-Year Prison Term

Posted on: August 25, 2014

County Attorney Realigns Major Crime Divisions to Address Public Safety Priorities

Posted on: August 18, 2014

County Attorney Launches Public Awareness Campaign on Vehicular Heatstroke

Posted on: August 11, 2014

County Attorney Prevails in Challenge to Committee Behind Attack Ads Against Tom Horne

Posted on: August 7, 2014

Mesa Police Officer Justin Cherry Charged with Sex Crimes

Posted on: August 1, 2014

County Attorney Comments on Verdicts in State v. Hulsey

Posted on: July 28, 2014

XANGO, LLC Reaches Resolution with Maricopa County Attorney in Civil Complaint against Sherman E. Un

Posted on: July 24, 2014

County Attorney Offers Conditional Agreement to Defer Prosecution against Shanesha Taylor

Posted on: July 18, 2014

Allison Clement and Ryan Reed Indicted for Child Abuse, Murder of 3 Year Old

Posted on: July 14, 2014

County Attorney’s Office Streamlines Prosecution Process with New Case Management System

Posted on: June 27, 2014

Father of Child Who Died in Hot Car Receives 4-Year Prison Sentence

Posted on: June 20, 2014

County Attorney Comments on Puente Arizona Lawsuit

Posted on: June 18, 2014

Cold Case Investigation Partnership Leads to Arrest of 1989 Homicide Suspect

Posted on: June 18, 2014

“Safe Kids Summer 2014” Kicks Off with a Splash

Posted on: June 17, 2014

Border Patrol Transports of Unattended Migrant Children May Violate Child Abuse Laws

Posted on: June 9, 2014

Maricopa County Attorney Initiates Civil RICO Action Against Sherman E. Unkefer III

Posted on: May 30, 2014

Steven Hernandez Convicted of Attempted Murder of Chandler Police Officer

Posted on: May 30, 2014

County Attorney Declines Prosecution of Department of Corrections Officer Jesse Dorantes

Posted on: May 28, 2014

Michael Dean Ross Sentenced to 24 Years in Prison for Child Sexual Exploitation

Posted on: May 19, 2014

Marissa Devault to Receive Life Sentence for First Degree Murder

Posted on: April 30, 2014

County Attorney Hails Strengthening of Human Trafficking, Child Prostitution Laws

Posted on: April 22, 2014

County Attorney Comments on State Supreme Court Ruling on Marijuana Metabolites

Posted on: April 22, 2014

John Landrum Jr. Sentenced to 170 Year Prison Term for Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

Posted on: April 2, 2014

County Attorney Seeks Clarification on Medical Marijuana Extract Ruling

Posted on: March 31, 2014

Citizen Safety Forum Offers Free Crime Prevention Seminars for Valley Residents

Posted on: March 10, 2014

Cordell Jude Receives Eight Year Sentence for Manslaughter

Posted on: February 28, 2014

Roger Nelson Convicted For Tempe Mall Robbery and Assaulting a Police Officer

Posted on: February 11, 2014

Jorge Busso Sentenced to 18 Years for Second Degree Murder

Posted on: February 10, 2014

Johnathan Doody Convicted a Second Time for 1991 Temple Murders

Posted on: January 23, 2014

Patrick Ryon Sentenced for 1980 Cold Case Murder

Posted on: January 17, 2014

Appeals Court Rejects Challenge to Scottsdale Crime Lab Blood Alcohol Results

Posted on: January 14, 2014

County Attorney Issues Statement on Supreme Court Decision Not to Hear Horne v. Isaacson

Posted on: January 13, 2014

Jose Nevares Indicted for 2006 Cold Case Murder

Posted on: January 9, 2014

Jennifer Dempsey Receives 17-Year Sentence for Sexual Conduct With a Minor

Posted on: December 20, 2013

Kevin Taubman and Lester Dunnings Sentenced for Deadly Home Invasions

Posted on: December 19, 2013

Danny Wise Receives 35-Year Prison Sentence for Tax Fraud Scheme

Posted on: December 6, 2013

Joshua Barnes Sentenced to 15 Years for Sun City Home Invasion

Posted on: December 5, 2013

Cordell Jude Found Guilty of Manslaughter in Death of Daniel Adkins

Posted on: November 20, 2013

County Attorney Sets the Record Straight on Prosecutorial Misconduct

Posted on: November 7, 2013

Indictment for 1982 Murder Marks New Program for Solving Cold Cases

Posted on: October 31, 2013

Michael Lee Franklin Sentenced to Natural Life for 2011 Murder

Posted on: October 23, 2013

County Attorney Launches PSAs to Encourage Public to Report Crime

Posted on: October 23, 2013

Bryan Boesch Sentenced to 45 Years in Prison for Attempted Murder, Sexual Conduct with a Minor

Posted on: October 18, 2013

County Attorney Bill Montgomery Participates In Prosecutor Roundtable for Major Cities

Posted on: October 15, 2013

Thomas Moton Receives Life Sentence for 2012 Murder

Posted on: October 11, 2013

James Brian Kummer Receives 60 Years to Life for Violent Sexual Attack

Posted on: September 26, 2013

County Attorney Comments on Verdict in State vs. Chrisman

Posted on: September 17, 2013

John Chester Stuart Found Guilty in Road Rage Homicide

Posted on: September 3, 2013

County Attorney Announces “My Message” Teen Video Competition

Posted on: September 3, 2013

MCAO’s “Friday Night Football Patrol” Kicks Off Third Season

Posted on: August 30, 2013

Stanley Torgerson to Serve Three Years in Prison for Fraudulent Car Selling Scheme

Posted on: August 16, 2013

County Attorney Responds to Attorney General Eric Holder’s Proposals on Sentencing Reform

Posted on: August 12, 2013

Michael Turley Sentenced for Terrorism Hoax

Posted on: August 8, 2013

“Rock Burglar” Robert Neese Sentenced to 22.75 Years

Posted on: August 7, 2013

Steven Humelhans Receives Life Sentence for Cold Case Murder

Posted on: July 30, 2013

Bill Montgomery Honored by Arizona Narcotics Officers Association

Posted on: July 25, 2013

County Attorney Leads Training Efforts on Domestic Violence, Child Abuse Crimes

Posted on: July 17, 2013

Auto Thefts in Maricopa County Continue to Decline

Posted on: July 10, 2013

County Attorney Improperly Sent Complaint Regarding Phoenix City Election Law Violation

Posted on: July 1, 2013

Strangulation Program Honored with NACo Award

Posted on: June 13, 2013

County Attorney Declines to File Charges Against Greg Winslow

Posted on: June 12, 2013

County Attorney’s Office Kicks Off “Safe Kids Summer” 2013

Posted on: May 30, 2013

County Attorney Comments on Outcome in State v. Jodi Ann Arias

Posted on: May 23, 2013

County Attorney Comments on 20-Week Abortion Law Ruling

Posted on: May 21, 2013

Marcos Rene Mendoza Faces Maximum Prison Sentence for 2nd Degree Murder

Posted on: May 17, 2013

David Wiggins Receives Life Sentence for Fatal DUI Collision

Posted on: May 13, 2013

Crisantos Moroyoqui-Yocupicio Sentenced for Chandler Homicide and Beheading

Posted on: May 8, 2013

County Attorney Comments on Verdict in State v. Jodi Ann Arias

Posted on: May 8, 2013

“Rock Burglar” Robert J. Neese Faces Lengthy Prison Sentence

Posted on: May 7, 2013

Eric Coulter Receives Maximum Sentence for Manslaughter

Posted on: April 26, 2013

Bill Montgomery to Advocate for Federal Victims’ Rights Amendment

Posted on: April 23, 2013

Dejuan Donaldson Sentenced for Multiple Child Sexual Assaults and Attempted Murder Conspiracy

Posted on: April 19, 2013

Mike Ruben Alvarez Sentenced for Shooting Police Officers, Fleeing Injury Collision

Posted on: April 19, 2013

Rodrigo Romero Sentenced to Life Plus 102 Years in Prison for 2006 Drive-by Shooting

Posted on: April 12, 2013

County Attorney Puts Purveyors of Synthetic Drugs on Notice

Posted on: April 10, 2013

CALEA Accreditation Team Invites Public Comment

Posted on: April 5, 2013

George Sanders Sentenced to Two Years of Probation for Manslaughter

Posted on: March 29, 2013

County Attorney Hails Passage of Legislation to Fight Synthetic Drugs

Posted on: March 28, 2013

Eric Coulter found Guilty of Manslaughter in Shooting Death of Monique Cota

Posted on: March 18, 2013

Statement by County Attorney on Immigration Protests

Posted on: March 11, 2013

Jury Finds Brandon Roberts Guilty of First Degree Murder

Posted on: March 8, 2013

Erik Grumpelt Receives 14-Year Sentence for Manslaughter

Posted on: March 1, 2013

Joel Orozco Sentenced to Death for 2001 Sexual Assault and Murder

Posted on: February 28, 2013

County Attorney Comments on ICE Release of Illegal Immigrant Detainees

Posted on: February 27, 2013

PetSmart® Renews Partnership with County Attorney on K-9 Victim Support Program

Posted on: February 21, 2013

Joseph Sandoval Sentenced to 87 Years for Attempted Murder and Assault of Police Officers

Posted on: February 15, 2013

County Attorney Clarifies Details of Misdemeanor Investigation of Attorney General Tom Horne

Posted on: February 15, 2013

Silent Witness Reward Increased for Information on Sandra Johnson Shooting

Posted on: February 14, 2013

Rodrigo Romero Found Guilty of Murder in 2006 Drive-by Shooting

Posted on: February 12, 2013

Victor Martinez Sentenced to 44 Years for Second Degree Murder, Child Abuse

Posted on: February 8, 2013

Gary Billy Bivens Sentenced to 55 Years for 1981 Murder of Martha Winters

Posted on: January 17, 2013

Bill Montgomery Begins First Full Term as Maricopa County Attorney

Posted on: January 7, 2013

Jasper Jay Stewart Sentenced to 18 Years for Carjacking and Armed Robbery

Posted on: December 19, 2012

Shaun Tonge to Serve 25 Years in Prison for Armed Robbery and Attempted Murder

Posted on: December 19, 2012

County Attorney Lauds Governor Brewer’s Appointment of Suzanne Cohen to Superior Court

Posted on: December 14, 2012

Larry Lloyd Carver Convicted for 2006 Murder of Heather Quan

Posted on: December 14, 2012

MCAO Public Records Requests Hit All-Time High in 2012

Posted on: December 12, 2012

Elizabeth Johnson Sentenced to 5 1/4 Years in “Baby Gabriel” Case

Posted on: December 7, 2012

Maricopa County Attorney’s Office Announces Scottsdale Shred-A-Thon, Prescription Drug Take-Back

Posted on: November 28, 2012

Mario Chavez-Tavena Receives Multiple Life Sentences for Sexual Conduct with a Minor

Posted on: November 21, 2012

Michael Jakscht Sentenced to 26 Years for Fatal Dump Truck Collision with Motorcyclists

Posted on: November 16, 2012

Maricopa County Attorney’s Office Announces Phoenix Shred-A-Thon

Posted on: November 13, 2012

Qui Tu Truong Receives 36-Year Prison Sentence for Attempted Murder, Aggravated Assault

Posted on: November 9, 2012

William Macumber Pleads No Contest to 1962 Double Murder

Posted on: November 7, 2012

GOHS Grant Provides Specialized DUI Training for County Prosecutors

Posted on: November 1, 2012

County Attorney Issues Statement on Foreign Observers of Arizona Elections

Posted on: October 26, 2012

Jury Finds George Jones Guilty of 1978 Westward Tavern Murder

Posted on: October 26, 2012

Laveen Shred-A-Thon Helps Citizens Fight Identity Theft

Posted on: October 25, 2012

Jury Finds Joseluis Marquez Guilty of Murder and Robbery of Kyleigh Sousa

Posted on: October 22, 2012

County Attorney Comments on Elizabeth Johnson Verdict

Posted on: October 19, 2012

Maricopa County Attorney’s Office Announces Peoria Shred-A-Thon, Prescription Drug Take-Back

Posted on: October 16, 2012

MCAO Anti-Truancy Program Shows Early Success

Posted on: October 10, 2012

New Techniques Produce Continued Success in Prosecuting Strangulation Cases

Posted on: October 10, 2012

County Attorney Announces Civil Action against Horne and Winn for Campaign Finance Violations

Posted on: October 1, 2012

County Attorney’s Office Joins DEA to Host Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

Posted on: September 26, 2012

Charity Collins Named MADD Felony Prosecutor of the Year

Posted on: September 17, 2012

Maricopa County Attorney’s Office Announces Phoenix Shred-A-Thon, Prescription Drug Take-Back

Posted on: September 14, 2012

Jerice Hunter Arrested and Charged with Murder and Child Abuse

Posted on: September 6, 2012

National Geographic - Taboo

Posted on: August 31, 2012

Michael Crane Faces Death Penalty for Gaudet and Shapiro Murders

Posted on: August 29, 2012

Marlon McCowan Found Guilty for Murder of Prison Inmate

Posted on: August 28, 2012

William Null Receives Maximum Sentence for Second Degree Murder

Posted on: August 24, 2012

County Attorney and Attorney General Seek Summary Judgment in Medical Marijuana Lawsuit

Posted on: August 23, 2012

County Attorney Kicks Off “Friday Night Football Patrol” to Prevent Teen Substance Abuse

Posted on: August 22, 2012

County Attorney Warns Against Fraudulent Collection Agencies Posing as MCAO

Posted on: August 22, 2012

Michael Jakscht Found Guilty in Fatal Dump Truck Collision with Motorcyclists

Posted on: August 15, 2012

Michael Cerise Receives Jail Sentence for Pointing a Laser at Aircraft

Posted on: August 8, 2012

County Attorney Praises Passage of “Life Means Life” Law

Posted on: July 30, 2012

Cordell Lamar Jude Indicted for Murder of Daniel Adkins

Posted on: July 27, 2012

County Attorney Comments on Attack on Police Officer by Unlawful Alien

Posted on: June 29, 2012

County Attorney Comments on U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on SB 1070

Posted on: June 25, 2012

Court Dismisses Lawsuit Filed by SB 1070 Protester

Posted on: June 22, 2012

Maricopa County Attorney’s Office Announces Shred-A-Thon to Help Prevent Identity Theft

Posted on: June 15, 2012

Justin Lee Martin Sentenced to 125 Years in Prison for Multiple Home Invasions

Posted on: June 14, 2012

Victims of Gary Jay Karpin to Receive Restitution Payments

Posted on: June 13, 2012

New Strategies Unveiled in Fight Against Domestic Violence Strangulations

Posted on: June 8, 2012

Bank Branch Manager Indicted for Concealing Missing Funds

Posted on: May 31, 2012

Technology Grant Allows County Prosecutors to Go Mobile and Paperless

Posted on: May 29, 2012

Jury Finds Nadia Bashir Guilty in Drowning Death of Her Four Year-Old Child

Posted on: May 23, 2012

County Attorney Comments on Tammi Peters Smith Verdicts

Posted on: May 17, 2012

Law Enforcement Agencies Partner with Major Retailers to Combat Organized Retail Crime

Posted on: May 17, 2012

Bank and Armored Car Robber Sentenced to 42 Years in Prison

Posted on: May 11, 2012

Serial Identity Thief Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison

Posted on: May 10, 2012

DNA Match Leads to 10-Year Sentence for Cold Case Rapist

Posted on: May 1, 2012

Fugitive Child Molester Receives 240 Year Prison Sentence

Posted on: April 30, 2012

David Roy Eidson Sentenced to 24.5 Years in Prison for 2010 Murder

Posted on: April 30, 2012

Anthony Dose Receives Life Sentence for Fatal Car Chase

Posted on: April 23, 2012

PetSmart® Partners with County Attorney on K-9 Victim Support Program

Posted on: April 23, 2012

Arizona Commemorates 2012 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week April 22 – 28

Posted on: April 23, 2012

County Attorney to Participate in Pat’s Run to Honor Military Veterans and their Families

Posted on: April 20, 2012

Joe Sauceda Gallegos Receives Two Life Sentences for 2008 Murders of Two Children

Posted on: April 4, 2012

David Mark Buot Receives 22-Year Prison Sentence for Vehicular Homicide

Posted on: March 27, 2012

Brandon Keith Jones Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison for Child Molestation

Posted on: March 22, 2012

Maricopa County Attorney’s Office Announces Peoria Shred-A-Thon to Help Prevent Identity Theft

Posted on: March 20, 2012

County Attorney Comments on Possible Move of California Pornographic Film Production to Arizona

Posted on: March 13, 2012

MCAO Holds Sunnyslope “Spring Cleaning” Event - Shredding, Electronics Recycling & Rx Drug Turn-In

Posted on: March 7, 2012

Miguel Sanchez Sentenced to Life in Prison for 2009 Murder of Paul Kapitz

Posted on: March 2, 2012

Nathan Wayne King Sentenced for 2008 Double Homicide

Posted on: March 1, 2012

County Attorney to Participate in SAAA 2012 Ethics Forum

Posted on: February 28, 2012

Henry Eric Young Receives 21 Year Prison Sentence for Attempted Murder

Posted on: February 27, 2012

County Attorney Announces “My Message” Video Contest to Combat Teen Substance Abuse

Posted on: February 21, 2012

County Attorney Praises Ban on “Bath Salts”

Posted on: February 17, 2012

Jury Finds Haider Abdullah Guilty of 2009 Double Murder

Posted on: February 16, 2012

Michael Lee Crane, Six Others Indicted for Phoenix, Paradise Valley Arson-Homicides

Posted on: February 15, 2012

Maricopa County Attorney’s Office Announces Gilbert Shred-A-Thon to Help Prevent Identity Theft

Posted on: February 13, 2012

Guilty Verdicts for Former Police Officer Turned Bank Robber

Posted on: February 2, 2012

The MCAO Marks the Passing of Retired Arizona Supreme Court Justice Mike Ryan

Posted on: January 27, 2017

County Attorney Seeks Death Penalty in Ame Deal Murder Case

Posted on: January 23, 2012

Maricopa County Attorney’s Office Announces Glendale Shred-A-Thon to Help Prevent Identity Theft

Posted on: January 19, 2012

Unique Partnership Turns “Crack House” into Dream House

Posted on: January 17, 2012

Landmark Study Underscores Success of Arizona’s Sentencing Laws

Posted on: January 5, 2012

County Attorney Concludes Fiesta Bowl Probe, Issues Recommendations

Posted on: December 21, 2011

County Attorney Responds to DOJ, ICE on Sheriff’s Office Investigation

Posted on: December 16, 2011

Maricopa County Attorney’s Office Announces Scottsdale Shred-A-Thon to Help Prevent Identity Theft

Posted on: December 6, 2011

Mark Goudeau Sentenced to Death for Multiple Murders

Posted on: November 30, 2011

Jeffrey Herald Receives 16-Year Prison Sentence for Fraud

Posted on: November 21, 2011

Arizona Child Safety Task Force Chairman Seeks Input from the Public

Posted on: November 15, 2011

Jeffrey Martinson Found Guilty of Murder and Child Abuse

Posted on: November 15, 2011

Guadalupe Garcia-Corral Found Guilty of Human Smuggling

Posted on: November 4, 2011

County Attorney Comments on Redistricting Case

Posted on: October 28, 2011

County Attorney Partners With DEA on Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

Posted on: October 24, 2011

Former Sheriff’s Detention Officer Sentenced to Jail, Probation for Inmate Assaults

Posted on: October 21, 2011

Graffiti Tagger “Shaggy” Faces Criminal Damage Charges

Posted on: October 12, 2011

County Attorney Names John W. Gillis Chief of MCAO Victim Services Division

Posted on: October 3, 2011

Top “Tagger” in Phoenix Receives Maximum Prison Sentence

Posted on: September 21, 2011

Scottsdale Fraud Ring Members Receive Lengthy Prison Sentences

Posted on: September 20, 2011

Maricopa County Attorney’s Office Announces Fall Shred-A-Thons to Help Prevent Identity Theft

Posted on: September 14, 2011

Multi-Agency Investigation Shuts Down Organized Retail Shoplifting Operation

Posted on: September 14, 2011

Jesus Briseno Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Killing 2 and Injuring 5 in 2009 DUI Crash

Posted on: September 13, 2011

Phoenix Goddess Temple Founder and Employees Face Prostitution Charges

Posted on: September 8, 2011

William Craig Miller Guilty on All Counts in Murder of Mesa Family

Posted on: August 29, 2011

Child Molester Sentenced to 347.5 Years in Prison

Posted on: August 26, 2011

Robert Timothy Jones sentenced to 50-years

Posted on: August 26, 2011

County Attorney will retry Michael Jakscht

Posted on: August 25, 2011

County Attorney Kicks Off Drug Abuse Prevention Campaign at High School Football Games

Posted on: August 22, 2011

Mother and Boyfriend Indicted for near drowning of 11 month old boy

Posted on: August 19, 2011

Charges dropped against suspect in connection with a February shooting outside a Chandler club

Posted on: August 19, 2011

Jury Finds Brittany Williams Guilty of Second Degree Murder After Retrial

Posted on: August 16, 2011

Berry Williams Found Guilty of Murder in Fatal Car Crash

Posted on: August 15, 2011

Four Adult Relatives Indicted in Death of 10 year-old Ame Deal

Posted on: August 10, 2011

County Attorney Seeks Death Penalty in Murder of 4 year-old Annie Carimbocas

Posted on: August 10, 2011

“Poison Ivy” Fraud Ring Indicted in Money Laundering Scheme

Posted on: July 29, 2011

Ford Motor Company Fined for Unpermitted Construction at Wittmann Proving Grounds

Posted on: July 28, 2011

County Attorney’s Office Secures Over $1 Million in Restitution for Victims of Bad Checks

Posted on: July 27, 2011

County Attorney Clarifies Status of Case Involving Airport TSA Agent

Posted on: July 19, 2011

Maricopa County to Join Federal Lawsuit over Arizona Medical Marijuana Act

Posted on: July 14, 2011

Gary Kelley Sentenced To 27.5 Years For A 2010 Racially Charged Incident

Posted on: July 6, 2011

Justin Lunsford Sentenced to 23 Years in Prison for 2008 Murder of Mary Polgar

Posted on: June 30, 2011

Qadir Al-Amin Sentenced to 142 Years in Prison for 2008 Murder of 16-year old Melissa Vigil

Posted on: June 27, 2011

Maricopa County Attorney’s Office Honored for Crime Victim Location and Restitution Program

Posted on: June 22, 2011

Multi-Agency Probe Shuts Down Major Arizona Gang Operation

Posted on: June 7, 2011

Citizen Safety Forum Offers Crime Prevention Strategies for East Valley Residents

Posted on: June 1, 2011

County Attorney Issues Legal Opinion on Medical Marijuana Act Implementation

Posted on: May 26, 2011

“Exoneration” Effort Links Convicted Sex Offender to Cold Case

Posted on: May 18, 2011

Prolific Phoenix Graffiti Tagger Indicted For Criminal Damage

Posted on: May 16, 2011

Deputy County Attorney Erin Otis Honored by Streetlight Phoenix

Posted on: May 12, 2011

Maricopa County Attorney’s Office and ABC 15 Host Shred-A-Thon To Help Prevent Identity Theft

Posted on: May 9, 2011

Citizen Safety Forums Offer Crime Prevention Strategies for Valley Residents

Posted on: May 11, 2011

Joseph Viola Sentenced to Over 30 Years in Prison for Investment Fraud

Posted on: May 4, 2011

Stanley Torgerson Indicted for Defrauding Multiple Customers in Car Sales Scheme

Posted on: May 3, 2011

New Law Protects Public From Mentally Ill Criminals

Posted on: April 27, 2011

Christopher Benitez Found Guilty of Negligent Homicide, Arson

Posted on: April 25, 2011

Faleh Hassan Almaleki Receives 34-year Sentence for Murder, Aggravated Assault

Posted on: April 15, 2011

New Law Helps County Attorney Take Out Human Smuggling Operators

Posted on: April 11, 2011

County Attorney Praises Tougher Laws Against Child Sexual Predators

Posted on: April 8, 2011

Christopher Robert Youngs Found Guilty of Child Pornography

Posted on: April 7, 2011

Daniel Gukeisen Found Guilty of Manslaughter in 2008 Stabbing

Posted on: April 7, 2011

Jesus Lopez-Moreno Sentenced to 134 Years in Prison for Home Invasion, Rape and Aggravated Assault

Posted on: April 6, 2011

Diane Habener Found Guilty of Animal Cruelty

Posted on: March 31, 2011

Court Dismisses Complaint Against County Schools Superintendent

Posted on: March 30, 2011

Maricopa County Supervisors Return Civil Litigation Functions to County Attorney’s Office

Posted on: March 30, 2011

County Attorney Applauds Strong Support for Victims’ Rights by the City of Phoenix

Posted on: March 29, 2011

Steven Jo Landrum Sentenced to 11-Year Prison Term for Vehicular Manslaughter

Posted on: March 25, 2011

Three Adults Indicted in Death of 2 Year-Old Juanita Buelna

Posted on: March 23, 2011

Jeremias Aguilar Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Child Homicide

Posted on: March 18, 2011

Josef Arvallo to Spend Life in Prison for Two Premeditated Murders

Posted on: March 14, 2011

Maricopa County Attorney’s Office Offers Free Service to Victims of Bad Checks

Posted on: March 9, 2011

DNA Links Former Convict to Three Unsolved Sex Crime Cases

Posted on: March 2, 2011

Local and Federal Authorities Shut Down Major Organized Retail Crime Syndicate

Posted on: February 25, 2011

Justin Sobolik Found Guilty of Child Abuse, First Degree Murder

Posted on: February 18, 2011

Maricopa County Attorney’s Office Honored by MADD

Posted on: February 17, 2011

Serial Drunk Driver Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison

Posted on: February 12, 2011

Former Sex Offender Counselor Sentenced for Child Sex Crimes

Posted on: February 11, 2011

Former Phoenix Police Officer Receives 1½-Year Prison Sentence for Drug Dealer Shakedowns

Posted on: January 28, 2011

Arizona Legislature Moves to Criminalize “Synthetic Cannabis”

Posted on: January 10, 2011

Proposed Legislation Takes Aim at Human Smuggling Operators

Posted on: January 19, 2011

Dusty Roe Curry Receives 12-Year Prison Sentence for Kidnapping, Armed Robbery

Posted on: January 13, 2011

Maricopa County Attorney Disputes Negative Characterizations of Arizona in Wake of Tucson Shootings

Posted on: January 10, 2011

Mandatory sentencing is working for Arizona

Posted on: December 28, 2010

Framework Established for General Litigation Department and County Attorney Civil Division to Merge

Posted on: December 17, 2010

County Attorney’s Investigations Division Earns Flagship Agency Distinction

Posted on: December 16, 2010

Jacob Israel Randles Convicted of Sexual Assault, Kidnapping and Aggravated Assault

Posted on: December 14, 2010

Jorge Alberto Busso Jr. Indicted for First Degree Murder, Felony Child Abuse

Posted on: December 13, 2010

Former MCSO Detention Officer Charged With Assault, Computer Tampering

Posted on: December 10, 2010

Former Phoenix Police Officer Charged in Multiple Bank Robberies

Posted on: December 9, 2010

Maricopa County Attorney’s Office Locates Crime Victims Entitled to Restitution

Posted on: December 2, 2010

#1 Graffiti Tagger in Phoenix Receives Maximum Prison Sentence

Posted on: December 1, 2010

Maricopa County Attorney Establishes Self-Defense Review Committee

Posted on: November 30, 2010

Bill Montgomery Marks Anniversary of Victims’ Bill of Rights by Honoring Campaign Pledge

Posted on: November 29, 2010

Bill Montgomery Sworn in as Maricopa County Attorney

Posted on: November 22, 2010