Authorities confirm to New Times that the man suspected of shooting U.S. Congresswoman Gabriell Giffords and several others this morning in Tucson is 22-year-old Jared Loughner.A motive for the shooting is unknown at the moment, and little is known about Loughner.However, a YouTube video believed to be made by Loughner was…
*UPDATED* Click here for update.Democratic U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords was one of at least 12 people shot this morning at an event at a grocery store in Tucson, NPR is reporting.Giffords was reportedly shot in the head as she attended a “Congress on your Corner” event at a Safeway in Northwest…
A pair of armed robbery suspects didn’t go quietly when they were arrested Tuesday afternoon — one of the men bit a cop while the other attempted to use the Taser of another officer to shock his way to freedom.According to court documents obtained by New Times, 56-year-old Mark Blocksom and…
It seems someone was fed after midnight…There was a bloody scene at an Eloy bar over the weekend, thanks to a guy with the nickname “Gremlin,” who authorities say stabbed another bar patron during a New Year’s morning brawl.Cops got a call about 2:30 a.m. on Saturday about a large…
The prosecutor in the case against Susan Brock, the estranged wife of Maricopa County Supervisor Fulton Brock accused of molesting a teen-age boy, says a plea deal is in the works.The Pinal County prosecutor in charge of the case told a judge on Wednesday that he and Brock’s attorneys were…
There aren’t too many public-safety slogans better known than “never shake a baby.” It’s about as common as “just say no” — but that didn’t stop a Peoria man from allegedly shaking his 6-month-old daughter to the point of unconsciousness on several occasions, as he admitted to both friends and…
Barnett Lotstein, the face of ex-Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas’ legal baloney, has been hired at a Scottsdale law firm. Before he quit the job voters gave him in 2008, Thomas typically had Lotstein — his spokesman — answer all the tough questions. You know, questions like “Do you have…
Hilyard Scott, the dope arrested Tuesday in connection with the Christmas Day assault of state Representative Frank Pratt, may want to get a price check on the cost of a Rolex — the dude pawned the one he allegedly stole from Pratt for 900 bucks.A quick check of an online…
A total of six people are in custody in connection with last month’s fatal shooting of Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry, but none have been charged with Terry’s death, according to local media reports.The Arizona Daily Star reported that Ray Kondo, assistant chief for the U.S. Marshals in Tucson, said…
Some sad news to report out of the Maricopa County Superior Court: Judge Pendlelton Gaines, 66, died yesterday after a battle with cancer.Gaines, an 11-year veteran on the bench, was currently assigned to the court’s Criminal Department after serving in both the family and civil courts. Prior to his assignment…
The Arizona Supreme Court delayed a decision yesterday on whether to go forward with setting a date for the execution of convicted murderer Daniel Wayne Cook — but not because of a controversial sedative used in the process, rather, the court is waiting to find out the status of a…
Valley cop shops are asking the public’s help in tracking down the “$60 Bill Bandit,” who authorities say is responsible for a string of bank robberies that occurred in the east Valley over the last few months.The nickname is funny for one reason: the suspect seems to think United States…
Maricopa County Supervisor Fulton Brock, whose wife and daughter each face charges for having sexual relationships with the same underage boy, announced yesterday he is withdrawing his name from the running to become the next chairman of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors so he can focus on family matters.If…
The 19-year-old Phoenix man accused of murdering his brother and 6-year-old nephew last month isn’t just an alleged drug-dealing murderer, he’s also a student at Arizona State University majoring in construction management, the university’s website shows. And, according to court documents obtained by New Times, Christopher Licon claims to have…
The Phoenix man who led police on multi-jurisdictional chase that ended near Sky Harbor International Airport early this morning assured his girlfriend that “he wasn’t going back to prison.” That was right after he allegedly stabbed her, choked her, beat her head with a rolling pin, and then kidnapped her,…
A homeless man was arrested yesterday after he used two kids to help him in a poorly thought out jewelry heist at a JC Penney store in Phoenix.About 5 p.m. yesterday, 22-year-old Pyne Barlee was arrested at the JC Penney at 1727 West Bethany Home Road in Phoenix. He was…
It seemed only a matter of time, but the uncle of a 6-year-old boy found shot to death in a Phoenix alley last month has been charged with murder and kidnapping for the death of the boy and his father, the suspect’s brother, who was also found shot to death…
A Phoenix man living in the U.S. on a work visa was arrested Saturday for allegedly sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl in her own backyard, which is an awful thing to do in its own right. Add to the equation that the victim has down syndrome and the awful situation…
Rachel Brock, the 21-year-old daughter of Maricopa County Supervisor Fulton Brock, was released from jail on Friday, two days after being arrested for allegedly having a sexual relationship with the same minor her mother, Susan Brock, is accused of molesting.If you’re not familiar with the Brock family’s twisted affair, click…
Randomly firing bullets into the air as a means of celebration may seem like an incredibly stupid way to ring in the new year, yet people do it — often enough for lawmakers to pass a law that makes doing so a felony.Last week, the Phoenix Police Department, as well…
A Phoenix drug addict was arrested yesterday morning after telling cops to “come and suck it” as he was found naked and masturbating behind a Phoenix motel.About 4:30 a.m. yesterday, cops were called to the Super 8 Motel at 1242 North 53rd Avenue in Phoenix. The night manager told police…
We’re not sure which is more gag-worthy — competing with your own mother for (among other things) a dude’s heart or going down on a 13-year-old boy. Rachel Brock, the 21-year-old daughter of Maricopa County Supervisor Fulton Brock, is alleged to be guilty of both.As we reported earlier, Rachel Brock is…
