» phoenix

Person of Interest in Sex Investigation Found Dead in Pool

Laura — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 23:05:39 +0000

A man whom Phoenix police were looking for as a person of interest in an investigation into unlawful sexual conduct with a minor has been found dead at the bottom of a pool in a backyard near the 7000 block of West Taylor Street.

UPDATE:
The man has been identified as 58-year-old James Ziarnick and his residence has been listed as near 75th Avenue and Van Buren Street.

AZCentral.com has more information.

Post Office Won’t Serve Phoenix Neighborhood Because of Stray Dogs

Laura — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:36:05 +0000

Phoenix postal service employees will no longer service a neighborhood near McDowell and 28th Street because of the number of stray dogs. Postal Service spokeswoman Julie Utley said that three carriers have been bitten in that neighborhood in the last year and that she believes people are dumping stray dogs near the canal.

ABC15.com has more.

Flight to Phoenix From St. Louis Delayed Due to Threat

Administrator — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 00:48:35 +0000

U.S. Airways has stated that a Phoenix flight was delayed leaving St. Louis this morning after an unspecified threat. More from AZCentral.com.

Fraud Pitchman Don Lapre Will Be Detained

Laura — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 01:35:36 +0000

Phoenix Judge Lawrence Anderson has ordered Don Lapre, who has been arraigned for conspiracy, mail fraud, money laundering, wire fraud, and more, be detained until trial.

More information from KVOA.com.

Marijuana Found In Corporation Commission Building

Laura — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 22:21:26 +0000

An employee at the Corporation Commission building was cleaning the private commissioners’ private shower area when he discovered a small amount of marijuana with loose change. Capitol police have identified the substance as marijuana and are investigating.

Man Airlifted From Camelback Mountain After Fall

Laura — Mon, 30 May 2011 21:30:37 +0000

A 63-year-old man was airlifted from Camelback Mountain’s Cholla Trail after falling about 50 feet off the trail.

Phoenix Cinco De Mayo Bar Celebrations – A Comprehensive Guide

Laura — Wed, 04 May 2011 22:23:24 +0000

Arriba Mexican Grill
Free giveaways by the liquor girls! (Corona, Sauza, Bud, etc.) Live entertainment. No Cover.
Arriba Mexican Grill

Aunt Chilada’s Squaw Peak Cinco De Mayo
The Chris Parker Project and Zimis will be performing and the Peak Radio will be doing a live remote from 3-7. $10 entrance fee and free giveaways.
Aunt Chilada’s

Calico Jack’s
Live Music 12:30pm – 1am. Contests including the Biggest Burrito Eating Contest, Shake it Like Shakira, and the Hot Tamale Eating Contest. Special appearance by the 3 “Little” Amigos.
Calico Jack’s

Dos Gringos
All Dos Gringos locations will have Cinco De Mayo celebrations with drink and food specials and live entertainment. Dos Gringos South Tempe will feature Carvin Jones, Grain of Truth, Money Shot, DJ Shock, a mechanical bull and a dunk tank. Cover charge.
Dos Gringos.

Macayo’s
Macayo’s will feature food and drink specials including $2 Coors lights and $5 margaritas.

Macayo’s Mexican Grill

Salty Senorita
Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers at the Old Town Scottsdale location and live music at the Mesa and Peoria locations.
Salty Senorita.

Phoenix Jury Convicts Mexican Nationals of Trading Drugs for Weapons

Laura — Wed, 04 May 2011 21:15:29 +0000

Two Mexican nationals have pleaded guilty to drugs and weapons charges including trying to trade methamphetamine for military grade weapons including a stinger anti-aircraft missle.

More information from AmmoLand.com.

Tucson Democrats Discuss Secession from Arizona

Laura — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 05:15:29 +0000

Politicos and academics in Tucson are seriously discussing plans for secession from their northern neighbor Maricopa County by splitting the state in two.

More about Baja Arizona from the Christian Science Monitor.

Phoenix Carjacking Leaves One Dead

Laura — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:31:29 +0000

A carjacking near 17th Ave and Ocotillo has left one dead and one with non-life-threatening injuries. Police say three black men robbed and carjacked 29-year-old Danny Mitchell and his brother Wednesday around 5:30 pm. When the brothers resisted the suspects fired on them killing Mitchell.

More information from KPHO.com.