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 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:02:49 MST Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=210 A two vehicle fatal collision occurred westbound on Interstate 10 at milepost 174.2 near Sacaton on March 5, 2010 at 5:27 a.m. After conducting an inspection of the Tierra Santa Charter Bus, the Arizona Department of Public Safety Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Bureau has determined both the vehi... Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:41:32 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=209 On Monday March 1, 2010, Arizona DPS Director Robert Halliday and ADOT Director John Halikowski presented Arizona C.O.P.S. with a check for $100,000. The money comes from the Specialized Fallen Officers license plate. $17 out of the special $25 fee is set aside for Arizona Chapter of Concern for P... Wed, 3 Mar 2010 13:06:23 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=208 On Saturday February 27, 2010 at 1:28 a.m. a pedestrian on State Route 74 was struck by a passenger vehicle which was travelling west. The pedestrian (runner in a relay race) was in the westbound shoulder of the roadway when he was struck. The pedestrian, 18 year old Robert Mayasich of Phoenix, w... Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:26:37 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=207 On February 20, 2009, IIMPACT was contacted by the Phoenix Police Department after they received a 911 telephone call from an undocumented alien, who reported he and several others were being held against their will. Later that same day, after further investigation, IIMPACT detectives located the ... Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:42:29 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=206 On Friday, February 19, 2010, at 4:00 a.m., DPS Officers assigned to the agency’s Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Bureau conducted a traffic stop on a tractor-trailer for an equipment violation. The traffic stop occurred on Interstate 40, near milepost 208 (just outside of Flagstaff). A canine ale... Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:13:32 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=205 On February 17, 2010, at approximately 7:13 a.m. a vehicle struck a pedestrian northbound on Interstate 17 at milepost 221.9, south of the Carefree Highway. The pedestrian, Ronald Norris, 55, of Orem, Utah, was standing behind a Cadillac sedan in the emergency lane, which is approximately 23 feet w... Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:08:20 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=204 The Arizona Department of Public Safety, in Maricopa and Pima Counties, will participate in the next, one-week long enforcement wave February 27, 2010 through March 5, 2010. Members of state and local law enforcement agencies are making a special, life-changing commitment this spring to help save... Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:33:44 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=203 On February 10, 2010, the Phoenix Police Department received a tip regarding a possible drop house for illegal immigrants at 7905 W. Campbell. IIMPACT detectives placed the house under surveillance and observed two people leave the home in an SUV. Phoenix PD stopped the vehicle and took the occupa... Fri, 12 Feb 2010 09:10:26 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=202 On Tuesday, February 9, 2010, at 12:37 p.m., a DPS motorcycle officer was conducting a traffic stop on Interstate 17 northbound, just prior to the Indian School Road overpass. A white Crown Victoria passenger vehicle slowed or stopped in the far right lane. A pick-up truck, towing a utility traile... Tue, 9 Feb 2010 16:14:09 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=201 On Sunday, February 07, 2010, at about 1:01 p.m., DPS received a 9-1-1 call which originated at the Phoenix Police Department’s 9-1-1 center from a man, later identified as Michael John Cook, 40, of Mesa, Ariz., claiming he was driving a 24 foot rental moving truck with 70 illegal aliens in the back... Mon, 8 Feb 2010 12:41:27 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=200 On Friday, February 5, 2010, at 3:00 PM, Phoenix Police Department conducted a press conference to announce a gang suppression effort titled “Operation CRIPpled BLUES.” The Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) provided resources and personnel from the Gang andamp; Immigration Intelligence Tea... Fri, 5 Feb 2010 21:20:35 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=190 DPS Officers have been working around the clock in all weather conditions assisting residents and travelers around the state in areas affected by the series of storms that struck the state between January,18th through the 23rd. ... Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:52:31 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=197 On October 14, 2009, at about 8:04pm a collision involving a fatality occurred on State Route 286, milepost 36. The vehicle was a 1999 Dodge Intrepid, driven by Michelle Yolanda Juan, 28, from Sells, Ariz. Ms. Juan lost control of the vehicle, which ran off the road, overturning. The passenger in... Fri, 5 Feb 2010 15:54:05 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=196 Between Wednesday, January 27 and Thursday, January 28, 2010, during two unrelated traffic stops, officers with the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) seized approximately 33.5 pounds of crystal methamphetamine valued at $536,000 wholesale. Once broken down for street distribution, the drugs... Tue, 2 Feb 2010 12:56:44 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=195 Date of Incident 1/28/2010 Time of Incident 10:42 PM Type of Incident Officer Killed in Line of Duty Location of Incident Baseline and Val Vista Road PIO Writing Release Sgt. Mark Marino PIO Contact Number (602)208-8319 Suspect Information:Redondo, Christopher: DOB 7/24/1974 Irizarry, Daimen: DOB 5... Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:00:14 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=194 Arizona Department of Transportation NEWS For Immediate Release, Jan. 29, 2010 Contact: ADOT Media Relations Phone: 1-800-949-8057 One lane of State Route 89A reopens between Sedona and Flagstaff One lane open through switchbacks FLAGSTAFF - The Arizona Department of Transportat... Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:56:00 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=193 Septic tank reveals over 700 pounds of pot On January 27, 2010 at about 4:00 pm, a DPS officer was patrolling on northbound Interstate 19 in the area of kilometer 40 (near Tubac, Ariz. which is located about 35 miles south of Tucson, Ariz.). The officer noticed a septic tank truck, which was also... Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:12:54 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=191 On Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010, at about 5:07 a.m., the DPS dispatch center in Phoenix received a call from a citizen regarding two suspicious vehicles traveling together on I-17 northbound from downtown Phoenix. The vehicles were described as a silver passenger car with its headlights off and license pla... Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:44:20 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=189 Arizona Department of Public Safety Aircraft helps to bring food, water and medicine to Northern Arizona Tribal Regions left stranded by recent Winter Storms In recent days, the Arizona Department of Public Safety Aviation Unit has taken part in efforts to assist isolated areas on the Navajo India... Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:38:45 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=192 Arizona Department of Transportation NEWS For Immediate Release: Jan. 26, 2010 Contact: ADOT Media Relations ADOT Media Line: 1.800.949.8057 ADOT responds to storm damage along SR 89A in Oak Creek Canyon Highway closed until emergency repairs can be made SEDONA – The forces o... Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:09:32 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=188 On Friday, January 22, 2010 at about 9:26 p.m. the Red Cross called the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) for assistance in transporting two (2) 20 pound boxes containing 12 units of blood platelets to the Flagstaff Medical Center. DPS Air Rescue Helicopter was not able to fly due to poor v... Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:10:38 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=187 On Saturday, January 23, 2010 at about 3:04 p.m., Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) Officers responded to a report of pedestrians on the freeway southbound on I-17 at Greenway Road in Phoenix. The first DPS officer arrived within three minutes of the call and found a male subject, later ide... Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:40:57 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=182 WINTER STORM – 2010 DPS NORTHERN COMMUNICATIONS – FLAGSTAFF ONLY AZ DPS HIGHWAY PATROL INCIDENTS COVERED Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:Table Normal; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:... Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:28:16 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=186 For Immediate Release: Jan. 23, 2010Contact: ADOT Media RelationsADOT Media Line: 1.800.949.8057 State Route 87 reopens between Phoenix and Payson PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Transportation has reopened State Route 87 between Phoenix and Payson. ADOT closed the highway earlier this week due ... Sat, 23 Jan 2010 17:26:05 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=184 In the interest of public safety, the Coconino National Forest has issued a temporary Forest Order closing the Kachina Peaks Wilderness area to any and all entry. This order supersedes all Kachina Peaks Winter Backcountry permits already issued this season. Any backcountry skiing, snowboarding or s... Sat, 23 Jan 2010 14:20:46 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=185 All roads are open and passable with the exception of State Route 89A from Flagstaff to Sedona and US 180 north of Flagstaff. We will be starting work on opening US 180 by the first of the week. US 89A will remain closed until further notice. We are having numerous rock fall issues on SR 89A. Fo... Sat, 23 Jan 2010 15:16:03 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=183 Arizona Department of Transportation NEWS For Immediate Release: Jan. 22, 2010 Contact: ADOT Media Relations ADOT Media Line: 1.800.949.8057 CLOSURE UPDATE: Interstates 40 and 17 to Reopen Tonight; Safety Top Concern Drivers: Be Cautious in Changing Conditions PHOENIX – Th... Sat, 23 Jan 2010 01:57:05 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=180 Arizona Department of Public Safety closes State Route 87 from Winslow to Pine-Strawberry due to snow Northbound and southbound Interstate 17 closed south of Flagstaff DPS is discouraging ALL travel to Northern Arizona at this time due to adverse weather conditions The second major storm moving th... Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:37:03 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=199 It began at about 11:00 a.m. on January 15, when a black Toyota Camry approached the US Border Patrol checkpoint on SR 90, about 12 miles north of Sierra Vista. A drug sniffing K-9 alerted to the vehicle and the agent instructed the driver to move the vehicle into a designated area. The driver ch... Fri, 5 Feb 2010 16:13:31 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=179 - For Immediate Release - Friday, January, 15, 2010 Arizona Department of Public Safety urges those traveling north early next week to exercise caution The National Weather service is predicting significant snowfall in Northern Arizona beginning late Monday evening and continuing through Thursda... Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:12:07 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=178 Arizona Department of Public Safety Air Rescue crew helps in capture of burglary suspects near Kingman Burglary was “in progress” On January 13, 2010, at approximately 8:00 a.m. DPS Air Rescue was requested by the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office to assist with a burglary in progress. MCSO advise... Fri, 15 Jan 2010 09:59:04 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=177 On Wednesday, January 13, 2010, Detectives from the Illegal Immigration Prevention and Apprehension Co-op Team (IIMPACT) arrested six suspects and rescued 10 undocumented aliens being held against their will in Avondale and Phoenix. The Phoenix Police Department conducted a “check welfare” around ... Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:18:00 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=176 Arizona Department of Public Safety officers are investigating a two vehicle collision that involved commercial tractor-trailer rigs and occurred on January 13, 2010, at approximately 2:57 a.m. on I-40 eastbound, at milepost 155 about 9 miles west of Williams. The first commercial vehicle, own... Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:08:50 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=175 Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) officers arrested Richard Anthony Flores Jr., 25, of Chandler, Ariz., on two counts of reckless driving and one count of criminal speed and booked him into the Maricopa County 4th Avenue Jail. Flores was also served with seven civil speeding citations. The... Fri, 8 Jan 2010 15:17:50 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=198 On January 1, 2010, at about 2:53 a.m., a fatal collision occurred on westbound Interstate 10 at milepost 261. A 2004 Honda passenger vehicle lost control and ran into the concrete retaining wall and center divider. The vehicle came to rest in the middle lane of the interstate. Four adults and on... Fri, 5 Feb 2010 16:09:23 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=174 Agency investigated nearly half the number of fatal collisions in 2009 that it investigated just three years prior; deaths and personal injuries sustained in collisions on state highway system also drop to level not seen in many years The Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) investigated fewer... Thu, 7 Jan 2010 16:28:56 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=173 On December 30, 2009, at approximately 11:35 a.m. an Arizona Department of Public Safety officer stopped a 2003 GMC pickup truck on westbound Interstate 10 at milepost 88, about 50 miles west of Phoenix. A search of the vehicle revealed 10.34 pounds of cocaine concealed in a speaker box behind the ... Wed, 6 Jan 2010 10:26:54 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=172 IIMPACT investigators investigate and dismantle a drop house in west Phoenix arresting five coyotes and rescuing 11 illegal immigrant victims. Two coyotes were apprehended after leaving in a vehicle and three others were apprehended at the residence once the home was surrounded. All suspects wer... Sat, 2 Jan 2010 22:57:57 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=171 The Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) would like to provide some valuable information, guidelines and tips on when to use and not to use the “9-1-1” Emergency Number. In addition, this news release will identify the confusion presented by misleading information circulating on the Internet a... Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:56:05 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=170 Who: Volunteer police officers, firefighters, veterans and citizens coming together for a good cause.What: Car Wash for fallen DPS Officer When: Tuesday, January 5, 2010, from 9:00 a.m. through 1:00 p.m.Where: Danny's Family Car Wash located at 315 W. Bell Road in Phoenix Why: To help the family of ... Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:17:41 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=169 DPS Highway Patrol officers have been very busy throughout the day in Northern Arizona investigating several weather related collisions and slide-off’s. State Route 180 has been backed up periodically throughout the day leading up to the Snowbowl. DPS Officers have been working in the area to assis... Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:21:06 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=168 On December 28, 2009, at approximately 12:50 p.m. an Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) Air Rescue helicopter assisted the Kingman Police Department on a search for a “hit and run” suspect involved in a fatal collision. The search was in response to a vehicle description given from the scene... Wed, 30 Dec 2009 10:48:10 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=167 DPS has identified 30 victims thus far Following a two month investigation Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) Detectives assigned to financial crimes arrested a Phoenix area man for selling fraudulent passes to unsuspecting buyers. The suspect advertised the tickets and passes on Craig’s Lis... Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:40:16 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=166 On Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at approximately 7:59 a.m., an Arizona Department of Public Safety Officer (DPS) observed a motorcyclist on Interstate 17 southbound near Bell Road speeding in excess of 80 miles per hour in the HOV lane. The motorcyclist was later identified as Ian Jonathan Erekson, ... Tue, 29 Dec 2009 12:14:55 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=165 The parents of Katie and Mark Eide have established a trust fund and benefit account in the name of their children at Chase Bank and have asked that we advise the public on their behalf. The account number is #2910365549. The parents would like to establish a local scholarship with donated funds.Ad... Wed, 23 Dec 2009 22:26:37 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=164 The Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) is investigating four separate hit and run collisions involving a total of six victim vehicles caused by the same driver which began at about 2:50 p.m. on Monday, December 21, 2009. DPS investigators believe the suspect driver, Kristen Rowley, 29, of Gi... Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:39:54 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=163 On December 19, 2009, at about 3:18 pm a Department of Public Safety (DPS) Officer was patrolling westbound on Interstate 10 near milepost 249. The officer was passed by a white Ford pickup truck. As the officer got in behind the pickup he noted the pickup began to speed up. The officer attempted... Sat, 19 Dec 2009 19:58:55 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=159 On December 17, 2009, at approximately 9:29 p.m., an Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) Officer located a vehicle with a stolen license plate traveling westbound on State Route 101 at 64th street. The officer attempted to stop the vehicle at the 56th street exit. At the 7th Street exit on t... Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:36:48 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=160 The band, “Another Shot” featuring special guest drummer-Ross Read, will be playing at the Roadrunner Restaurant and Saloon located at 47801 North Black Canyon Highway, New River Ariz. The event kicks off at 7:00 p.m. and runs until after mid-night. Two of the band members are also DPS Officers. ... Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:56:24 MST http://www.azdps.gov/RSS/View/?r=/Media/News/View/?p=158 andlt;andlt;andlt;andlt;andlt;andlt;andlt;andlt;andlt;andgt;andgt;andgt;andgt;andgt;andgt;andgt;andgt;andgt;andgt;Media Advisory Governor Jan Brewer and DPS Director Roger Vanderpool to tour the new Southern Regional Crime Lab News Conference to follow tour When: Friday December 18, 2009 Wher... Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:03:54 MST