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PRESS RELEASES

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

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
DPS seizures $181,746 from I-17 MP 263 traffic stop
Thursday, August 20, 2009
IIMPACT investigates same drop house twice within 15 months
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
IIMPACT Detectives dismantle three drop houses in Phoenix this past week
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Phoenix man abducted by human smugglers from bus stop & held at drop house
Monday, August 17, 2009
Fraudulent I.D. manufacturer and I.D. theft ring broken up by AZ task force
Friday, August 14, 2009
DPS Seizes 1,234 pounds of Marijuana from Interstate 19 Traffic Stops
Friday, August 14, 2009
$55,300 in Counterfeit Cash Seized by Detectives
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
IIMPACT detectives investigate west Phoenix drop house
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
IIMPACT Detectives dismantle two drop houses
Friday, July 31, 2009
AFIT shuts down fraudulent identification manufacturing operation
Thursday, July 30, 2009
DPS traffic stop results in the discovery of 97 undocumented aliens
Thursday, July 30, 2009
DPS identifies victims in fatal collision on I-10 near Quartzsite
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
DPS Officers investigate an Improvised Explosive Device
Friday, July 24, 2009
Update on July 24 fatal collision that closed I-10 near Picacho Peak
Friday, July 24, 2009
DPS seizes over $2 million worth of drugs from commercial vehicle
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
DPS takes down a major I.D. theft organization
Friday, July 17, 2009
Loop 202 near Tempe Town Lake proved problematic during July 4 fireworks
Friday, July 17, 2009
DPS investigates rollover collision with numerous victims
Thursday, July 16, 2009
DPS discovers Photo Enforcement Vehicle with a broken window
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
DPS Officers seize drugs, guns, and vehicles
Friday, July 10, 2009
DPS seizes more than $1.1 million in possible drug cash in June
Friday, July 10, 2009
DPS Provides Summer Driving Safety Tips
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
IIMPACT detectives locate and dismantle two drop houses in west Phoenix
Monday, July 06, 2009
DPS issues 4th of July holiday travel advisory
Friday, July 03, 2009
Tucson 24-year-old mother of three arrested for child endangerment
Thursday, July 02, 2009
DPS urges public to avoid stopping or slowing on freeways to view fireworks
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
DPS seizes more than $1.3 million drug cash during the month of May
Friday, June 26, 2009
Monsoon Weather Driving Safety Tips
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
IIMPACT Detectives locate and dismantle drop house in Maryvale
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
AFIT Force makes two arrests in the shutdown of significant operation
Thursday, June 18, 2009
DPS Director to recognize outstanding work by District Two Highway Patrol
Thursday, June 18, 2009
DPS releases names of persons involved in Texas Canyon fatality
Thursday, June 18, 2009
DPS releases names of persons involved in multiple fatality in Sonoita
Thursday, June 18, 2009
DPS seizes suspected drug cash, cocaine, and methamphetamine in one week
Friday, June 12, 2009
DPS mourns the loss of an Officer involved in a plane crash
Friday, June 12, 2009
Arizona Department of Public Safety arrests suspected military impersonator
Thursday, June 11, 2009
IIMPACT detectives investigate two west Phoenix drop houses
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Updated information on rollover collision near Sonoita
Sunday, June 07, 2009
Passenger involved in collision near Texas Canyon dies in hospital
Friday, June 05, 2009
The Aviation Unit of DPS sponsoring the Swift Water Rescue Rodeo
Thursday, June 04, 2009
DPS is investigating a one vehicle roll-over collision
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
DPS investigating collision involving two school buses
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
DPS part of Operation Roadcheck
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
IIMPACT detectives investigate drop house in Glendale
Friday, May 29, 2009
IIMPACT uncovers drop house in the Maryvale area of Phoenix
Thursday, May 28, 2009
DPS arrests wrong way driver from May 19, 2009 head-on collision
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Six people die in five fatal collisions over the long Memorial Day Weekend
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
DPS Officer Arrests Convicted Sex Offender living with potential victims
Friday, May 22, 2009
DPS Participates in Operation C.A.R.E. Enforcement Program
Thursday, May 21, 2009
DPS Stresses Driver Awareness during the long Memorial Day Weekend
Thursday, May 21, 2009
DPS teams up with the American Trucking Association
Thursday, May 21, 2009
DPS Releases Names of Victims involved in Collision on I10 and 52nd Street
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
DPS Seeks Public’s Assistance with a Hit and Run Fatality Collision
Monday, May 18, 2009
DPS seizes large amounts of cocaine, marijuana and drug cash in 24-hours
Friday, May 15, 2009
DPS teams up with the American Trucking Association
Thursday, May 14, 2009
WANTED Task Force Request the Help of the Public in Locating a Wanted Felon
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
IIMPACT detectives investigate Avondale Drop House
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
DPS seizes nearly four tons of marijuana and $200,000 in cash in April
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
DPS Officers seize 5,027 pounds of marijuana hidden in Bell Peppers
Friday, May 08, 2009
DPS Officers seize 508 pounds of marijuana mixed in with watermelons
Friday, May 08, 2009
DPS officers seize over 1000 pounds of marijuana near Benson
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Two Vehicle Fatality Collision Six Miles West of Kingman, Arizona
Monday, May 04, 2009
DPS captures Angel J. Valenzuela near Whitman after he fled from DPS
Friday, April 24, 2009
Marijuana seizure near Benson
Friday, April 24, 2009
DPS Detectives looking for witnesses to fatal head-on collision
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
RedFlex Employee is Killed by Gunshots on State Route 101 near 7th Avenue
Monday, April 20, 2009
DPS investigates a two vehicle collision in Tucson
Monday, April 20, 2009
DPS investigates two separate fatal collisions near Kingman
Monday, April 20, 2009
DPS Statement Concerning the Arrest of Steven L. Anderson
Friday, April 17, 2009
DPS - G.II.T.E.M. Unit Involved in Injury Collision
Thursday, April 16, 2009
DPS Closes 1-40 in both directions between near Winslow
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
DPS Vehicle Theft Task Force Helps Reduce Auto Thefts
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
VCAT Unit Seeks the public's assistance in locating a WANTED FELON
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
DPS investigates fatal collision involving two tractor trailers
Friday, April 10, 2009
DPS Officers seize nearly 9,000 pounds of Marijuana and 38 vehicles
Thursday, April 09, 2009
DPS Officers seize over 1.3 million in U.S. currency during March
Thursday, April 09, 2009
DPS Officers seize over 900 pounds of marijuana near Benson
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
IIMPACT detectives investigate Glendale drop house
Monday, April 06, 2009
DPS arrests seven “super speeders” with the assistance of photo enforcement
Thursday, April 02, 2009
AHPA to Honor 27 DPS Officers Killed in Line of Duty with Memorial Ceremony
Thursday, April 02, 2009
DPS DUI Enforcement Unit assist local law enforcement
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
DPS officers seize over 400 pounds of marijuana in 24-hour period
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
DPS Officers seize 570 pounds of marijuana near Benson
Monday, March 30, 2009
Dump truck driver arrested after causing chain reaction collision
Thursday, March 26, 2009
DPS investigates fatal collision 40 miles north of Kingman
Monday, March 23, 2009
DPS 10-year study shows steady decline in fatal collisions
Tuesday, March 17, 2009