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PRESS RELEASES

Below are recent official press releases from the Public Information Office of the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

"Get your 'Clicks' on Route 66" detail along I-40 this Friday
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Hit and Run Driver Sought
Friday, January 27, 2012
DPS helps identify military veteran killed 10 years ago
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
11 commercial vehicles placed out of service during special one day detail
Friday, December 16, 2011
Two arrests and 870 pounds of marijuana are seized at a Phoenix residence
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Avondale drop house busted by IIMPACT detectives
Thursday, December 08, 2011
Three members of notorious drug smuggling group being sought by IIMPACT
Wednesday, December 07, 2011
DPS will be out in force on one of the busiest travel days of the year
Monday, November 21, 2011
Media staging information for I-10 Tanker Collision and Fire
Wednesday, November 09, 2011
Dust storms later this week could pose challenging driving conditions
Wednesday, November 02, 2011
Operation Safe Driver
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Catch me if you can Operation a success with two arrests made
Thursday, October 06, 2011
DPS conducts 2 day detail to inspect buses and trucks at the Grand Canyon
Friday, September 30, 2011
DPS Media Advisory Funeral for DPS Pilot Matt Uhl-media arrangements
Monday, September 26, 2011
DPS confirms the ID of the two killed in DPS Pilot's crash
Friday, September 23, 2011
Funeral Arrangements for DPS Pilot Matthew Uhl
Friday, September 23, 2011
Three Family Members Arrested For Numerous Charges
Thursday, September 22, 2011
DPS Pilot is killed in Head-on Crash along U.S. 93
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
DPS statement on Baker verdict
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Intensive DPS enforcement for upcoming Labor Day Holiday Weekend
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
DPS traffic stop results in a seizure of 187 pounds of Marijuana
Monday, July 25, 2011
DPS will assist La Paz County Sheriff in calls for service in Quartzsite
Thursday, July 21, 2011
22 undocumented aliens and one suspected human smuggler found in drop house
Friday, July 08, 2011
Monsoon Weather Driving Safety Tips
Tuesday, July 05, 2011
DPS statement regarding latest Cyber Intrusion
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
DPS to conduct its sixth multi-agency DUI Warrant Round-up
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
DPS Media Advisory-how to prevent tire blowouts during hot summer months
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
DPS reacts to news that Cyber hackers LulzSec are disbanding
Monday, June 27, 2011
DPS Victim of Cyber Attack
Friday, June 24, 2011
DPS traffic stop results in the seizure of 16 pounds of Methamphetamine
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Operation Roadcheck in Northern Arizona
Monday, June 13, 2011
Large amount of Methamphetamine seized on Interstate 8
Wednesday, June 08, 2011
10th annual "Swift Water Rescue Rodeo" this saturday
Thursday, June 02, 2011
Holiday traffic on highways expected to heavy. DPS has safety tips
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Arizona Occupant Protection Enforcement Program
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
IIMPACT increasingly busy with human smuggling loads
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
DPS seizes nearly $4 million in meth during traffic stop near Gila Bend
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Round two-Operation Take Back Arizona
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
DPS hosts its B-B-Q for Champions in support of Special Olympics
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
24-year-old mystery solved
Tuesday, April 05, 2011
Commercial vehicle safety special enforcement details yields results
Monday, April 04, 2011
Crash involving cattle truck shuts down I-17 all morning
Friday, April 01, 2011
DPS Special Enforcement effort aimed at reducing crashes
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Several valley police agencies join in DUI warrant roundup
Friday, March 18, 2011
DUI Warrant Round-up set for St. Patrick's Day
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Suspected Human Smuggler is also hit and run suspect
Friday, March 11, 2011
DPS Travel Advisory- Spring Breakers to use caution for travel to Mexico
Thursday, March 10, 2011
IIMPACT Task Force busts two drop houses this week in Phoenix
Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Major Marijuana seizure by DPS
Tuesday, March 08, 2011
DPS Statement on the arrest of Salvador Reza and Anayanse Garza
Friday, February 25, 2011
ADOT, DPS advise drivers to be prepared for weekend winter storm
Friday, February 25, 2011
Multi-Agency Operation Yields More than 3,200 Pounds of Marijuana
Thursday, February 24, 2011
DPS’ State Gang Task Force arrest homicide suspect from '07 murder
Friday, February 18, 2011
Violent "Bajadore" rip crew shut down by IIMPACT
Thursday, February 17, 2011
759 Commercial Vehicle Inspections as part of Operation Cochise Stronghold
Friday, February 11, 2011
Over 1,300 pounds of marijuana seized from commercial vehicle in Phoenix
Thursday, February 10, 2011
DPS Led Multi-Agency Operation Yields Marijuana and arrests.
Wednesday, February 09, 2011
Traffic Stop in Southern Arizona yields record marijuana seizure
Wednesday, February 02, 2011
DPS welcomes newly appointed deputy director
Friday, January 14, 2011
Chandler PD Press Release on Mall Shooting
Thursday, January 06, 2011
Winter Storm Updates
Thursday, December 30, 2010
DPS statement regarding the release of Daniel Perez
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
DPS Travel Advisory-Heavy snow expected in Northern Az above 7000 this week
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
DPS Air Rescue pulls two hunters from freezing Lake Mary
Monday, December 27, 2010
Chief DPS Spokesman retires
Monday, December 27, 2010
DPS URGES CAUTION TO THOSE WISHING TO TRAVEL IN HIGH COUNTRY
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Multi-Agency Operation Yields More than 3,020 Pounds of Marijuana
Monday, December 20, 2010
DPS HIDTA Task Force seizes a large amount of cocaine
Thursday, December 09, 2010
Operation Sand Castle arrests members of the Vagos Motorcycle gang
Wednesday, December 08, 2010
DPS GIITEM and El Mirage P.D. serve four search warrants arresting five
Thursday, December 02, 2010
DPS high visability enforcement for Thanksgiving highway travel
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Suspect who ran from DPS and caused fatal crash had over 150 lbs of drugs
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
IIMPACT rescues three kidnap victims and arrest four suspects
Monday, November 15, 2010
IIMPACT seizes major human smuggling transportation ring
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
10 adults and 3 juveniles in custody in early morning raids
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Results of Operation Safe Driver - Operation Results
Monday, November 01, 2010
IIMPACT arrests eight human smugglers and seizes weapons and body armor
Friday, October 29, 2010
DPS Officer assaulted by suspect Car Thief
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Off-duty DPS Officer found deceased at Scottsdale Resort
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
DPS participating in Operation Safe Driver
Friday, October 15, 2010
DPS statement regarding state crime lab analysis in the Pinal County case
Thursday, October 07, 2010
*AR15 Manufactures: DPS is proofing additional AR15 rifle manufactures
Thursday, October 07, 2010
Drop House "guard" sentenced to long prison term
Thursday, October 07, 2010
Click it or Ticket Enforcement Program
Friday, September 24, 2010
News Conference Operation Take Back
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
DPS and DEA announce results of Operation Smash
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Victim of fatal hit and run identified
Thursday, September 09, 2010
DPS assists in apprehension of fugitives McClusky and Welch
Friday, August 20, 2010
Three Yavapai County Sheriff's Detention Officers involved in fatal crash
Saturday, August 07, 2010
DPS operations at State Capitol during demonstrations
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Highway Photo Enforcement ends
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
90 DUI warrant suspects arrested over a two day period in the valley
Friday, July 02, 2010
DPS to review AzPost training video for SB1070
Thursday, July 01, 2010
Major operation to arrest DUI warrant suspects
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
IIMPACT investigates southwest Phoenix Drop House
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Operation Roadcheck results released
Friday, June 18, 2010
Operation Safe Passage to be conducted on I-10 and I-8 this Sunday
Friday, June 11, 2010
DPS to conduct airborne speed enforcement detail tomorrow in LaPaz County
Wednesday, June 09, 2010
DPS investigates Officer involved Collision caused by a Wrong Way Driver
Wednesday, June 09, 2010
Operation Roadcheck on I-40
Tuesday, June 08, 2010
DPS Aviation Unit participates in "Swift Water Rescue Rodeo"
Thursday, June 03, 2010
Summer driving safety tips from DPS
Thursday, June 03, 2010
Drop house seized in west Phoenix
Wednesday, June 02, 2010
DPS and Phoenix PD arrest 70 and clear nearly 140 DUI warrants in two days
Friday, May 28, 2010
Heightened highway enforcement during memorial day weekend
Friday, May 28, 2010
Major figure in Human Smuggling Organization sentenced to 42 yrs in prison
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
DUI Warrant round up
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
DPS joins Click it or Ticket 2010
Friday, May 21, 2010
I-17 pursuit ends in arrest
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Concern of Police Survivors receives donation
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
IIMPACT busts Mesa drop house following week-long investigation
Friday, May 14, 2010
Arizona Department of Public Safety Re-Cap of Sunset Point Fatal Collision
Thursday, May 13, 2010
DPS Director/AHPA President/FOP President discuss Prop 100
Friday, May 07, 2010
DPS' statement regarding the contract with Redflex
Thursday, May 06, 2010
Prescott man convicted after he lased a DPS Air Rescue Helicopter
Friday, April 30, 2010
Nearly 500 lbs of marijuana and $100,000 cash seized by DPS
Friday, April 30, 2010
Over 500 pounds of marijuana seized from semi-truck by DPS
Thursday, April 29, 2010
9 undocumented aliens rescued by IIMPACT at west valley drop house
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Fatal collision victim from U.S. 60 identified
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Over $350,000 worth of Cocaine seized by DPS south of Tucson on I-19
Monday, April 19, 2010
Over 2.3 million in cash and 30 million in drugs seized in 1st quarter 2010
Thursday, April 15, 2010
4 suspected human smugglers arrested in south phoenix drop house
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Commercial Vehicle fire involves one fatality on I-17 northbound
Thursday, April 08, 2010
Two human smugglers arrested and 48 illegal immigrants turned over to ICE
Friday, April 02, 2010
IIMPACT Detectives arrest 7 rescue 38 victims
Thursday, March 25, 2010
IIMPACT Detectives conclude 3-month investigation
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Nearly 1,400 lbs of marijuana seized from semi-truck by DPS
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Traffic stop yields 17 pounds of meth worth over $300,000
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Early morning pursuit leads to drop house
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
DPS seizes $185,000 from commercial vehicle near Gila Bend
Friday, March 12, 2010
DPS Task Force raids business operating as a chop shop in Yuma
Friday, March 12, 2010
Media Relations Unit at DPS welcomes new supervisor
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Bus inspection of Tierra Santa Charter Bus released
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
$100.000 check presented to Concern for Police Survivors
Wednesday, March 03, 2010
DPS investigating fatal collision and separate pedestrian injury collision
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Six suspected human smugglers arrested in west phoenix drop house
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
DPS seizes more than 2,000 pounds of marijuana
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Fatal pedestrian collision along I-17
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Click it or ticket campaign - Feb. 27, through March 5, 2010
Friday, February 12, 2010
Drop house turns out to be stash house
Friday, February 12, 2010
DPS Motorcycle officer injured
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Suspect in hostage hoax arrested after pursuit in moving truck
Monday, February 08, 2010
DPS Supports Phoenix PD with Operation CRIPpled BLUES
Friday, February 05, 2010
*New Photos added* Photos of DPS' work in extreme winter weather
Friday, February 05, 2010
DPS arrests and books driver on murder charges in Tucson
Friday, February 05, 2010
DPS seizes 33.5 pounds of meth valued at over $500,000
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
Gilbert P.D. press release on the shooting death of one of their own
Friday, January 29, 2010
SR 89A re-opens in-between Sedona and Flagstaff
Friday, January 29, 2010
Septic tank filled with Marijuana
Friday, January 29, 2010
DPS Officer Rescues kidnap victim following a traffic stop
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
DPS Planes and helicopters help those stranded by Northern Arizona Storms
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
SR 89A in-between Sedona and Flagstaff to remain closed for two more weeks
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
DPS Delivers 12 units of blood to Flagstaff Medical Center from Phoenix.
Monday, January 25, 2010
DPS Officer rescues two children from unstable relative on I-17 in Phoenix
Monday, January 25, 2010
DPS Statistics for Northern Arizona, Jan. 18 thru 22, 2010
Sunday, January 24, 2010
ADOT Press Release: State Route 87 reopens between Phoenix and Payson
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Avalanche and Snow Play Warning
Saturday, January 23, 2010
ADOT Press Release on current Northern Arizona roadway conditions
Saturday, January 23, 2010
ADOT Press Release on Roadway Openings and Closures
Saturday, January 23, 2010
DPS discouraging ALL travel to Northern Arizona
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Over 163 lbs of marijuana seized by AZ DPS and U.S. Border Patrol
Friday, January 15, 2010
Heavy snow and rain could adversely affect driving conditions up north
Friday, January 15, 2010
DPS Ranger Helicopter assists in capturing burglary suspects
Friday, January 15, 2010
IIMPACT Investigation Conducted in Phoenix and Avondale
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Driver fatigue apparent factor in I-40 collision
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Man arrested after standing through sunroof while speeding
Friday, January 08, 2010
DPS arrests and charges driver with murder after deadly crash
Thursday, January 07, 2010
Fewest Highway Deaths in 2009
Thursday, January 07, 2010
Major drug seizures by DPS
Wednesday, January 06, 2010
*Updated: Five coyotes arrested and 11 victims rescued in IIMPACT operation
Saturday, January 02, 2010
DPS Provides 9-1-1 Emergency Calling Information
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Car Wash to Benefit the family of fallen Officer Chris Marano
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Winter Travel Advisory for Northern Arizona through 6 a.m. December 31st.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
DPS Air Rescue assists in arrest of suspected hit and run driver
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Craig’s List scammer arrested by DPS Detectives following an investigation
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Motorcyclist arrested after endangering pedestrians and drivers
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Trust established in names of brother and sister killed in crash
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
*Updated: Hit and run driver arrested after causing rush hour collisions
Monday, December 21, 2009
*Updated: Shots fired at a DPS Officer from driver of a stolen vehicle
Saturday, December 19, 2009
DPS remembers fallen Officer Chris Marano
Friday, December 18, 2009
Benefit Concert to be held for DPS Officer Ken Henscheid
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Canceled - Southern Regional Crime Lab News conference and tour
Thursday, December 17, 2009
In-flight birth - Updated release has baby info, and baby photos
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Another suspect arrested as part of Operation Triple Threat
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
AHPA Annual Christmas Bear Program 12/14/2009
Monday, December 14, 2009
DPS Press Release- suspect names released in Operation Triple Threat
Friday, December 11, 2009
DPS led State Gang Task Force arrests 22 in Operation "Triple Threat"
Friday, December 11, 2009
DPS urges caution to those traveling north to play in the snow
Thursday, December 10, 2009
IIMPACT dismantles two Phoenix drop houses
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
DPS responds to early December blizzard with all available personnel
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
DPS Initial winter storm statistics and road closures for Northern Arizona
Monday, December 07, 2009
DPS media advisory on Northern Arizona road conditions and closures
Monday, December 07, 2009
DPS urges caution due to winter weather in Northern Az next week
Friday, December 04, 2009
DPS Helicopter "lased" while assisting Prescott PD
Friday, December 04, 2009
East Valley DUI Task Force kicks off Friday, December 4th
Thursday, December 03, 2009
*Update* on Operation Quiet Riot Seventh and final person arrested
Thursday, December 03, 2009
DPS Officers in Cochise County make strides in the fight against drugs
Thursday, December 03, 2009
DPS makes six arrests as part of “Operation Quiet Riot”
Wednesday, December 02, 2009
DPS Officer in critical, but stable condition after being hit by semi-truck
Monday, November 30, 2009
DPS urging those traveling this holiday to drive safely and buckle up
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Large amounts of ecstasy, marijuana, and cash seized over past week
Monday, November 23, 2009
DPS arrests “serial” criminal speeder
Friday, November 20, 2009
DPS identifies victims from Burnt Wells Rest Stop fatal collision
Thursday, November 19, 2009
MISTIC Task Force Seize 23 Grenade Casings - Arrest 3 Suspects
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Over 3.1 million in US Currency seized from commercial vehicle by DPS
Friday, November 13, 2009
Over $1.1 million in cash and $6.1 million in drugs seized during October
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
DPS Officer seizes over $300,000 during traffic stop west of Phoenix
Friday, November 06, 2009
DPS Receives Multiple Federal Grants through GOHS
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Almost $200,000 in suspected drug related cash seized last week
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
DPS Provides Sex Offender Registration and Halloween Safety Tips
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
cash, meth, cocaine, and marijuana seized by DPS
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Fraudulent I.D. manufacturer busted in Scottsdale
Friday, October 23, 2009
Over $140,000 seized in two days by a DPS Officer in the Tucson area.
Friday, October 23, 2009
DPS faces possible 15 percent budget cut
Friday, October 16, 2009
DPS remembers fallen Officer Bruce Harrolle with a special fundraiser
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Nearly $250,000 in cash found in spare tire by DPS officer
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Photo enforcement results in fewer collisions and more officer enforcement
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
Over $1.6 million in cash and $7.1 million worth of illegal drugs seized
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
Half pound of meth worth $9,500 found hidden in a potato chip bag
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
DPS Officer seizes over 100 pounds of marijuana near Benson
Monday, October 05, 2009
Nearly $160,000 in cash and 271 lbs of marijuana seized by DPS since Oct. 1
Monday, October 05, 2009
IIMPACT Detectives rescue 11 people who were being held hostage at gunpoint
Friday, October 02, 2009
DPS becomes first in U.S. to deploy the StarChase Pursuit Management System
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Over $200,000 in cash seized by DPS officer during traffic stop near Tucson
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
IIMPACT locates and dismantles two drop houses in Phoenix and Glendale
Monday, September 28, 2009
Past weekend yields nearly $30,000 in cash seized by DPS officers
Friday, September 25, 2009
Fatal collision involving school bus on State Route 86
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Over $800,000 in cocaine seized from traffic stop on I-10 near Quartzite
Friday, September 18, 2009
$40,000 in crystal meth seized from traffic stop on I-40 near Holbrook
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Ticket Enforcement Mobilization Aims to Increase Seat Belt Use
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
DPS seizes $270,000 in cash from commercial vehicle in north Phoenix
Friday, September 11, 2009
DPS Officers seize over 300 pounds of marijuana after a pursuit near Benson
Friday, September 11, 2009
DPS seizes over $2.2 million in cash and $10.7 million in drugs
Friday, September 11, 2009
Man arrested for stealing the identity of Marlins pitcher 'Kiko' Calero
Friday, September 11, 2009
Almost $200,000 seized from commercial vehicle near south Chandler
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Traffic stops by GIITEM detectives lead to seizure of drugs and money
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Three drop houses located and investigated by DPS near Douglas
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
Collision yields over 1,500 pounds of marijuana
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
Nearly half a million dollars seized by DPS over Labor Day weekend
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
Over 1.3 million in cash seized by DPS over past two weeks
Friday, September 04, 2009
Budget Bill signed by the Governor restores DPS funding
Thursday, September 03, 2009
Officers will be out in force along I-10 over labor day weekend
Monday, August 31, 2009
Three coyotes arrested and 12 victims rescued by IIMPACT
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Over 600 lbs of marijana seized by DPS in Cochise Co. in the last 48 hours
Thursday, August 27, 2009
IIMPACT Detectives Arrest 4 Suspects and Rescue 12 Victims
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
295 lbs of marijuana seized on I-10 by DPS near Benson
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Half million in US Currency from commercial vehicle
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
DPS Traffic Stop Leads to Seizure of 38.4 Pounds of Cocaine
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
DPS releases information regarding incident involving Arizona City man
Monday, August 24, 2009
DPS Officers Seize Over $10.5 Million Worth of Drugs in July
Friday, August 21, 2009