Pima County Sheriff’s candidate files $2M claim alleging retaliation by Sheriff Chris Nanos
Heather Lappin accuses Nanos and senior leadership of interfering with her 2024 campaign through retaliatory investigations, false media statements, and unlawful leave conditions
Deportations down despite increased border enforcement in Trump's first month back in office
Despite personnel surges and resources mobilized to both sides of the border, deportation numbers have actually dropped during Donald Trump’s first month back in office.
Deputy sentenced to one year in jail in high-profile Pima Sheriff’s rape case
“I’m in a million pieces,” the victim told the judge.
The Buzz: Mental healthcare in the Pima County Jail
The Buzz partners with Arizona Luminaria to tell the story of how one man and his family navigate complex mental health and justice systems.
High speed chase bill passes U.S. House
The bill sponsored by Rep. Juan Ciscomani has a companion bill in the Senate.
Bill would let voters end legislative immunity for traffic tickets
A state legislator wants to add traffic offenses to the list of acceptable arrests
AZ School Sup. Horne travels to Tucson to commend school resource officer
Horne honored the officer for his arrest of an armed man on the campus of a charter school.
Pima County to release legal guidance on federal law enforcement access
The newly released memo clarifies federal law enforcement access to county facilities and employee protections.
‘Absolutely appalled’ Arizona AG Kris Mayes sues Trump Administration over $3 trillion federal funding freeze
The Trump administration walked back the freeze after public outcry.
City of Tucson stresses TPD will not enforce immigration law
A media release outlines actions officers cannot or should not do.
Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego presses DHS nominee Kristi Noem on border funding, tribal sovereignty, and deportations
Noem addresses immigration policies, tribal collaboration and deportation priorities in confirmation hearing.
Tucson Police Department secures $1.5 million grant to advance sexual assault investigations
The funding will support advanced DNA methods to solve cold cases and prevent backlogs.
“I did not want to let her go back inside,” says first responder in Pima County deputy rape case
Another responding deputy testified Ricardo Garcia was on first-name basis with Sheriff Chris Nanos.
Former Pima County Sergeant seeks dismissal of sexual assault case
Ricardo Garcia claims the sheriff's department's investigation resulted in several due process violations.
Hobbs touts progress at border; says she will continue work under Trump
Gov. Katie Hobbs says administration supported federal agencies seizure of more than 6 million fentanyl pills and over 1,400 pounds of other drugs, pledges ongoing border security efforts.
