News archive Maricopa
News of the past 30 days...
- [29-05-2012] Maricopa County approves Phoenix housing project
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has decided to spend $3.8 million in federal funds to purchase and rehabilitate a Phoenix complex to house low-income, veteran and formerly homeless residents.... - [26-05-2012] Manhunt continuing for fugitive from Maricopa County jail
It's been nearly two weeks since Rocky Marquez walked out of a Maricopa County jail using another inmate's identification, and while the Sheriff's Office has arrested two people on allegations that they aided in the escape, the search for... - [24-05-2012] MCSO's rape inquiry hasn't produced other accusers
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office's search for additional accusers in the case of a man suspected of being a sexual predator has not produced the results detectives first envisioned in the two days since deputies announced the arrest... - [24-05-2012] Maricopa County sets $4 mil for death penalty appeals
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has unanimously agreed to spend up to $4 million to pay for post-conviction appeals for defendants in local death penalty cases.... - [22-05-2012] Suspect held in pair of Valley sexual assaults
A West Valley father of two was arrested Sunday and is accused of sexually assaulting two women he met on social- networking sites, according to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.... - [22-05-2012] Maricopa County budget gets tentative OK
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors on Monday approved a tentative $2.3 billion budget for fiscal 2013 with a projected $52.5 million decrease in property tax revenues because of lower assessed home values.... - [19-05-2012] Three-vehicle crash blocks Arizona 238 west of Maricopa
Three vehicles collided head-on on Arizona 238 west of the city of Maricopa, according to Department of Public Safety.... - [19-05-2012] Maricopa County treasurer seeks to block Wilcox settlement
Maricopa County will ask a federal judge to reconsider his order to award $975,000 to Supervisor Mary Rose Wilcox as settlement for her lawsuit against Sheriff Joe Arpaio, former County Attorney Andrew Thomas and the county.... - [19-05-2012] Maricopa school bus, truck collide; 4 injured
Van also involved in Maricopa collision. Officials said they suspect man driving truck might have run a red light.... - [16-05-2012] Graves at MCSO's new headquarters may be pioneers'
A simple construction project in downtown Phoenix has turned into an archaeological excavation after workers building the new Maricopa County sheriff's headquarters unearthed a series of grave sites and caskets late last... - [16-05-2012] Phoenix-area high-school grads get college degrees
An increasing number of high school students are earning college degrees in Maricopa County.... - [16-05-2012] Inmate reportedly uses another's ID to flee jail
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is searching for an inmate who escaped from the Lower Buckeye Jail early Monday using the identity of another inmate.... - [14-05-2012] Challenges await new Maricopa County CEO
Maricopa County recently welcomed a new county manager for the first time in nearly 18 years.... - [13-05-2012] Tempe to choose mayor Tuesday
Maricopa County elections Tuesday will end what some political analysts and community leaders have called the nastiest race in Tempe history.... - [13-05-2012] Ozone high-pollution advisory issued for Saturday
Saturday is the fifth consecutive day of ozone level warnings this week. Maricopa County also has declared Saturday a no-burn day, prohibiting outdoor open burning.... - [11-05-2012] Refinance to aid Cactus League stadium work
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has directed Stadium District and finance officials to refinance up to $31 million in bond debt with a goal of improving Cactus League spring training facilities across the Valley.... - [11-05-2012] Maricopa County lowers cost to microchip pet
It will now cost just $10 for Maricopa County residents to implant a microchip into their pets.... - [09-05-2012] Maricopa County moves to join voting-maps federal lawsuit
Supervisors to allow county elections staff to intervene in suit challenging legislative maps.... - [09-05-2012] Maricopa County SWAT team serves Phoenix search warrant
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office SWAT teams served a search warrant at a Phoenix home about 7 a.m. Wednesday morning.... - [09-05-2012] MCSO deputy David William Wargo mourned at funeral
The family and friends of Maricopa County Sheriff's Deputy David William Wargo spent the last nine years in a state of suspended hope: unable to celebrate the life of the critically injured deputy, nor to mourn his death.... - [08-05-2012] Thomas, Aubuchon to appeal ruling on lack of immunity
Former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas and his deputy Lisa Aubuchon have filed notice in U.S. District Court that they intend to appeal a judge's ruling that they do not enjoy absolute prosecutorial immunity against lawsuits for... - [08-05-2012] 4 accused of ID theft after raid at Tempe business
Four people were arrested on suspicion of identity theft after the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office raided a Tempe business on Monday.... - [07-05-2012] Some flood-insurance premiums to go down
Homeowners in unincorporated parts of Maricopa County will see a decline of up to 30 percent in their flood insurance premiums starting this month, officials say.... - [07-05-2012] Maricopa toddler saved after being found in pool
A toddler was pulled from a pool at a home in Maricopa Sunday evening.... - [05-05-2012] Former Sunflower Markets CEO wants name off list
Every weekday, the public information office of the Maricopa County Superior Court posts an updated list of court hearings in newsworthy cases. Now, a prominent former corporate executive who is also a suspect in a... - [04-05-2012] Woman to sue over Maricopa County jail conditions
A woman booked into Maricopa County's Fourth Avenue Jail in late February held a plastic garbage bag over her head for more than 40 minutes in a holding cell before sheriff's detention officers noticed or took action, even though at least... - [04-05-2012] Maricopa County health-care district seeks applicants for board of directors
The Maricopa County Special Health Care District is accepting applications to fill a vacant seat on its board of directors.... - [03-05-2012] Maricopa County parks extend evening trail hours year-round
Starting this month, trails in the Parks and Recreation Department's 10 parks will stay open after dusk until 8 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays.... - [03-05-2012] MCSO Deputy David Wargo succumbs to injuries
A Maricopa County sheriff's deputy who was critically hurt in a parking-lot incident nearly a decade ago succumbed to his injuries this week.... - [02-05-2012] Andrew Thomas may bear hearing expenses
Disbarred former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas could be liable for more than $296,000 in costs and expenses related to his disciplinary hearing.... - [30-04-2012] Maricopa County to hold meetings over play-area rules
Proposal aims for cleaner equipment for kids....
