David Michael Hanson, 41, of Phoenix, was arrested on Wednesday for making online threats against the President and Vice-President. Hanson was charged by federal criminal complaint on Tuesday with five counts of Threats Against the President and Successors to the Presidency and five counts of Interstate Communication of Threats. The complaint alleges that in...
Read MoreFlavia Annang, 60, of Hagerstown, Maryland, was sentenced last week by United States District Judge John C. Hinderaker to 48 months in prison and ordered to pay over $1 million in restitution to 19 victims. Annang pleaded guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering on March 9, 2023. Between May 2018 and April 2022,...
Read MoreMaria Mendoza-Mendoza, aka “La Guera,” 51, of Honduras, pleaded guilty this week to Conspiracy to Transport Illegal Aliens for Profit. The sentencing hearing is scheduled for April 2, 2024, before United States District Judge Raner C. Collins. Mendoza-Mendoza admitted that she was a leader of a smuggling organization that smuggled over 100 migrants from...
Read MoreApproximately 200,000 Tesla vehicles in the United States are being recalled due to a potential issue with the backup camera not operating when the car is in reverse. The 2023 model year recall includes specific Models Y, S, and X. These models are all equipped with the “Full Self-Driving” computer 4.0 and running software...
Read MoreMount Lemmon’s Ski Valley is set to open on Friday, as there is now sufficient snow in Tucson, Arizona. According to the ski resort’s announcement, they will be opening on Friday for skiing. The conditions of the snow are exceptional and ready for skiers and snowboarders to take advantage of what Mt. Lemmon has...
Read MoreNinja Focus, a mindfulness and mental wellness app for children designed to help them focus, sleep better and reduce anxiety, was handpicked and is being featured by Google as part of its “Apps for Healthy Habits” collection. The collection is designed to support kids’ learning about healthy habits to kick start the new year. Ninja Focus is...
Read MoreWhat use to be just a Texas treasure has been working its way through expansion across the country and Arizona might be the next spot for the much-awaited arrival of a beloved Texas establishment. Buc-ee’s is making moves to potentially open in Goodyear, and the city seems to be in support, at least for...
Read MoreRepublic Services, Inc., a leader in the environmental services industry, and local community leaders celebrated the opening of Republic’s state-of-the-art Salt River Recycling Center. The new facility will play a vital role in helping improve recycling rates in the Valley with higher capacity and more modern technology than its predecessor. The 51,000-square-foot recycling center,...
Read MoreWithin a one-hour period in southern Arizona on Thursday, January 18, 2024, Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) troopers seized a total of approximately 459 pounds of methamphetamine, 148 pounds of fentanyl pills, and 2.55 pounds of cocaine in three separate traffic stops. A total of six suspects were arrested on felony drug-related charges....
Read MoreNathanael Alley Rivera, 23, of Eloy, was sentenced last week by United States District Judge Jennifer G. Zipps to 71 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release. Rivera pleaded guilty on September 6, 2023, to Conspiracy to Transport Illegal Aliens for Profit for his supervisory role in a criminal conspiracy to...
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