http://www.azdps.gov/News/ Official press releases from the Public Information Office of the Arizona Department of Public Safety. en-us Government Copyright 2009, azdps.gov. All rights reserved. pio@azdps.gov 60 Fri, 11 May 2012 13:23:49 MST Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=358 On May 4, 2012, an Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in Casa Grande. During the stop, the passenger became uncooperative with the officer. It was determined that the passenger, identified as Hector Lopez, had three outstanding misdemeanor warra... Fri, 11 May 2012 13:12:58 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=357 On Monday May 14 at 1 p.m., the USSS will present DPS with two certificates related to DPS’ assistance with the protection of the President and other political figures. The first certificate is signed by the USSS Director, Mark Sullivan and will be presented by the Special Agent in Charge of the ... Wed, 9 May 2012 14:43:29 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=356 In the early morning hours of May 1, the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS), in cooperation with six other police agencies arrested 36 people as a result of a four-month investigation into a multiple drug operations in the communities of Safford, Thatcher, Pima, and Eastern Arizona College. ... Tue, 1 May 2012 17:05:46 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=355 On May 2-3, 2012, the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) Air Rescue Unit will be conducting annual safety and training classes. The major focus of this years training will be live swift water rescues conducted on the Colorado River between Bullhead City, Ariz., and Laughlin, Nev. This will ... Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:51:39 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=354 Just after 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 26 the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) responded to a head-on collision involving a semi truck and a SUV on US 93 ten miles north of Wickenburg. Witnesses said they saw SUV traveling soutbound and for unknown reasons, drifted left of center and struck... Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:15:53 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=353 On April 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., DPS will be partnering with the DEA and 58 other Arizona law enforcement agencies in a campaign aimed at reducing the number of expired, unused and unwanted prescription medications possessed by the public. With the rise of prescription drug abuse and the link to ... Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:53:29 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=352 On May 17, 1985, a male pedestrian was struck by a train at Central Ave. The subject was pronounced deceased on scene and was injured beyond recognition. Among his possessions was a time card with the name “Luis Gonzales” and a date of birth of Feb. 16, 1932. His fingerprints were compared to the... Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:03:45 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=351 On Monday, April 2, 2012, Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) Bomb Squad was called out to assist Pinal County Sheriff’s Office with an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosive found on the side of the road. After rendering the device safe, the items of evidence were submitted to the DP... Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:40:32 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=350 Missing Massachusetts Girl Found, Deceased in Crash South of Flagstaff On March 31 at 1250 p.m., the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) received a call from hunters regarding wreckage found approximately 20 miles south of Flagstaff. DPS responded to the crash and found a white Jeep Cherok... Mon, 2 Apr 2012 11:50:39 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=349 On Saturday, March 24, 2012, Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) officers attempted to stop a vehicle for a moving violation on US 191 at milepost 108 northbound. The vehicle made a u-turn and headed southbound on the highway. DPS officers initiated a pursuit and the vehicle began to speed... Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:53:43 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=348 The Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) has been advised that northern Arizona, above 5,000 feet, could receive upwards of 10-20 inches of snow accumulation between late Saturday night and Monday morning of this weekend. In addition, low overnight and morning temperatures are expected to... Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:22:42 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=347 On Tuesday, February 28, 2012, Arizona Department of Public Safety IIMPACT Detectives with the assistance of the DPS Tactical Unit and Highway Patrol executed a search warrant at 4821 N. 111th Avenue in Phoenix, resulting in the arrest of three suspected human smugglers. IIMPACT received informati... Fri, 9 Mar 2012 12:48:32 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=346 On March 2, 2012 at 4:06 p.m, DPS Phoenix Ranger was requested by the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office to assist in the search and rescue and technical rescue of an injured person 3.5 miles north of the First Water Trailhead in the Superstition Mountains. The injured hiker was trapped 100 feet from ... Fri, 9 Mar 2012 09:05:37 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=345 On Wednesday, February 29, 2012, the Arizona State Gang Task Force (GIITEM) executed 11 search warrants, along with 10 arrest warrants, at various locations across Mohave County to include Bullhead City, Ft. Mohave, Mohave Valley, Lake Havasu City and Laughlin, Nevada. The arrests culminated an ei... Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:25:04 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=344 DPS Air Rescue, along with the Coconino County Sheriff's Office and the Page Fire Department, rescued a 35 year-old Swiss tourist on Feb. 20 in the Waterholes Canyon, south of Page.The Coconino County Sheriff's Office received a call on Feb. 20 around 2 pm regarding a missing hiker in the Waterholes... Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:19:44 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=343 On February 21, 2012, at about 7:10 p.m., an Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) Officer stopped a 1997 BMW four-door sedan for speeding in a construction zone and for following another vehicle too closely. The traffic stop took place along Interstate 10 near Eloy. The driver agreed to a se... Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:05:24 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=342 On Friday February 3, the Arizona Department of Public Safety’s Highway Patrol Division will be a part of a multi-state enforcement program focusing on the use of seatbelts. Other states participating include Oklahoma, Iowa, Mississippi, New Mexico, California, Texas and Kansas. Troopers from thos... Wed, 1 Feb 2012 14:27:36 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=341 Normal 0 0 1 115 661 5 1 811 11.1282 The Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) needs the public’s help to identify the driver of a vehicle that left the scene of a fatal collision on Monday, Jan. 23. The fatal collision occurred just after 4 a.m. in the sout... Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:50:10 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=340 On August 10, 2001, a male pedestrian crossing the street at 15th Avenue and McDowell Road in Phoenix was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene and was never located. He died from his injuries. The victim had no identification and a check of his fingerprints showed no local record. He remaine... Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:46:35 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=339 A unique law enforcement operation took place yesterday morning on Interstate 10 in Phoenix involving Highway Patrol Officers from the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) and their counterparts from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and the Idaho Highway Patrol (IHP). Also involved in the ... Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:21:02 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=338 On Tuesday December 13, the Illegal Immigration Prevention Apprehension Co-op Team (IIMPACT) detectives served a search warrant at a residence located at 7936 W. Meadowbrook in Phoenix. Inside the home, officers found bales of marijuana stacked inside a bathroom shower. They also found more mari... Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:09:47 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=337 On December 7, 2011, at approximately 7:00 p.m., the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) Special Operations Unit served a search warrant at 10938 W. Locust in Avondale. As officers made entry into the house, six people ran out of the master bedroom, smashing through the glass, severely cuttin... Thu, 8 Dec 2011 13:14:56 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=336 IIMPACT (Illegal Immigration Prevention Apprehension Co-op Team) detectives are searching for three leaders of the notorious Moreno drug-smuggling organization. These members are all part of a smuggling group that has been transporting hundreds of pounds of marijuana a week into the Phoenix area. ... Wed, 7 Dec 2011 14:10:58 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=335 The aim of the operation is to promote safe travel while maintaining a visual presence and quick response to traffic incidents throughout the state On Wednesday, November 23rd, one of the busiest travel days of the year, Arizona drivers will see DPS Highway Patrol officers every 10 miles along th... Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:08:48 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=334 For those media covering the crash in the east valley, Officer Carrick Cook the DPS PIO will be staging media eastbound I-10 at Chandler Blvd. He’ll be in a Gold Dodge Ram Truck This is a tanker dairy truck that rear ended another tanker truck carrying a diesel gas byproduct. This collision o... Wed, 9 Nov 2011 09:46:04 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=333 The National Weather Service has released an advisory regarding a strong cold front that will be moving through southern Arizona on Friday, November 4th. This cold front could potentially cause high winds and major dust storms in southern Arizona. The Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS)... Wed, 2 Nov 2011 14:20:57 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=332 During the week of October 16th through October 22nd, the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) in a partnership with the Arizona Trucking Association (ATA) conducted a high-visibility enforcement operation along with public outreach events during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) O... Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:22:11 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=331 On October 6th, Illegal Immigration Prevention andamp; Apprehension Co-Op Team (IIMPACT) detectives made two arrests in connection with an operation aptly named Catch me if you can”. The coordinated effort between the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS), Homeland Security Investigations, and ... Thu, 6 Oct 2011 15:08:46 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=330 In a combined effort of the Arizona Highway Patrol and the National Parks Service, a major motor coach inspections detail was conducted in the Grand Canyon National Park from September 26-28, 2011. This project, which is held annually at the Grand Canyon National Park, is in conjunction with a Nort... Fri, 30 Sep 2011 10:03:11 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=329 Visitation – tonight- September 26, 2011 Closed to media Lakeshore Mortuary – 1815 S. Dobson Road Mesa, Ariz. 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. Funeral Service Tuesday, September 27, 2011 St. Timothy’s Catholic Church 1730 W. Guadalupe Mesa, Ariz. 10:00 A.M. – it’s estimated the service will be one hour in duratio... Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:27:56 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=328 Investigators have conifirmed that the driver of the gray SUV was Rickey Bates, 25 years of age from Florida, and his passenger was Gary Dimartine, 24 years of age from New Jersey. They were deceased at the scene and were taken to the Yavapai County Medical Examiner's Office.... Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:33:02 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=327 The following are the funeral arrangements for DPS Pilot Matthew Uhl.Visitation Monday, September 26, 2011 Lakeshore Mortuary - 1815 S. Dobson Road, Mesa, AZ 5:00 -8:00 P.M. Funeral Service Tuesday, September 27, 2011 St. Timothys Catholic Church 1730 W. Guadalupe, Mesa, AZ 10:00 – estimated... Fri, 23 Sep 2011 11:24:43 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=326 On Thursday September 22, 2011 IIMPACT; a coalition of the Department of Public Safety, the Phoenix Police Department and Homeland Security Investigations (ICE), executed a search warrant on a home in south Phoenix. Francisco Castro, Cintia Corral and Francis Castro were arrested during that warrant... Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:29:54 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=325 The DPS family is saddened to learn of the death of Pilot Matthew Uhl. Matthew was in a DPS owned Chevrolet Lumina traveling northbound on U.S. 93 about 12 miles north of Wickenburg at 8:41p.m. last night when his vehicle was struck head-on by a 1995 Ford Explorer that was moving at a high rate of ... Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:04:05 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=324 The Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) believes justice was served by today’s verdict in the case against Georgia Lynn Baker. Hopefully today’s verdict by the Maricopa County Superior Court jury provides some closure to the family and fellow officers of Chris Marano. His untimely death whi... Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:48:58 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=323 Operation Safe Passage will be conducted this Friday, September 2nd, 2011, on Interstates 40, 10 and 8, from California to New Mexico. DPS Highway Patrol Officers will be stationed approximately every ten miles ensuring the interstates are free of traffic incidents while they conduct zero toleranc... Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:27:28 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=322 On July 22, 2011, Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol officers attempted to stop a vehicle on Interstate 10 at milepost 283 (near Vail, Arizona) for a moving violation. The vehicle fled from officers and came to a stop at milepost 281. Three suspects jumped out of the vehicle and ran toward... Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:45:00 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=321 In light of the events occurring in the town of Quartzsite, the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) has been asked by the La Paz County Sheriff to assist if needed in responding to calls for law enforcement service in Quartzsite. The La Paz County Sheriff’s office will be the primary law... Thu, 21 Jul 2011 11:51:44 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=320 On July 8, 2011, at approximately 8:00 a.m., IIMPACT served a search warrant at a home located at 11407 W. Yuma Street in Avondale. IIMPACT Detectives, acting on a tip from a concerned citizen, located 22 undocumented aliens inside the home along with one suspected human smuggler. Three of the res... Fri, 8 Jul 2011 15:05:58 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=319 v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:Table Normal; mso-style-parent:; ... Tue, 5 Jul 2011 13:12:05 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=318 We would like to make it clear that these intrusions have in no way affected public safety, or the ability of the agency to conduct its mission. The department’s mission is to protect the citizens of Arizona and we will continue to do so every day in a professional manner. On June 29, 2011, the A... Wed, 29 Jun 2011 17:42:51 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=317 v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:Table Normal; mso-style-parent:; ... Wed, 29 Jun 2011 14:02:49 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=314 When: Thursday June 30, 2011 Where: DPS Media Studio 2222 W. Encanto Suite 375 Time: 9:00 am until 11:00 am (Morning show producers: Interviews can be arranged for early thursday AM. If interested please respond to pio@azdps.gov Record heat in the summertime takes its toll on vehicles an... Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:16:56 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=316 While the Department noted that LulzSec has decided to disband, it does not diminish the intrusion into the privacy of our officers and the release of sensitive information. Nor does this relieve them of their criminal responsibility which may include both Federal and State Charges. The week of Ju... Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:29:18 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=315 DPS Victim of Cyber Attack DPS e-mail system compromised The week of June 20, 2011, the Arizona Department of Public Safety became aware that their email system had been compromised by a known cyber terrorism group, known as LulzSec. The group appears to have gained access to the email accounts o... Fri, 24 Jun 2011 18:38:27 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=313 On June 21, 2011, DPS Officers stopped a vehicle on Interstate 10 at milepost 217 (near Eloy) for a moving violation. During the stop, written consent was obtained to search the vehicle. A department K-9 was brought in to assist in the search. 18 packages of narcotics were discovered with an esti... Thu, 23 Jun 2011 08:24:59 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=312 v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:Table Normal; mso-style-parent:; ... Mon, 13 Jun 2011 10:03:26 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=311 On June 6, 2011, DPS officers stopped a vehicle on Interstate 8 at Milepost 49 (near Tacna, Az) for an equipment violation. During the stop, several indicators of criminal activity were noticed and a written consent was obtained to search the vehicle. 41 packages of methamphetamine were discovered... Wed, 8 Jun 2011 11:09:31 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=310 Contact Officer/Paramedic Russ Dodge at troopermedia@policeone.com or (928)848-1566 for more info. With monsoon season quickly approaching, it’s important to remind the public that attempting to cross flooded roads, washes and moving water is extremely dangerous. To that end, the Arizona Depar... Thu, 2 Jun 2011 13:38:22 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=309 In 2010 during the long Memorial Day weekend, nine people lost their lives in traffic collisions across Arizona. During the same weekend in 2009, seven people died in traffic collisions statewide. During the Memorial Day weekend in 2008, seventeen people died in traffic collisions across Arizona.... Thu, 26 May 2011 08:37:46 MST