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Next End Photo Radar Meeting
Wed. Feb. 8 at Guyos on the Trail 5:30 | There will be an end photo radar meeting on Wednesday, February the 8th at Guyos on the Trail beginning at 5:30. At that meeting we will be coordinating our activities for the February 13th Globe City Hall meeting in which the citizens will demand that council end the contract with Reflex. According the contract between Redflex and the City of Globe it would require a 2/3 vote by the council to remove the cameras. If they refuse to remove the camera, then the voters remove them during the next election. It’s that simple, at least it should be. At the meeting on the 8th we’ll figure out who wants to speak, who wants to stay in their car, who wants to help fill the park outside the meeting. Together we can reignite the power of the majority and start returning the service of our local government to the people. For more information call 928-961-2700.
"Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty." -- Wendell Phillips |
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Prison Escapee Was At Jake's Corner
Murder Trial Set For Kingman Escapee
by Ted Lake teddlake@yahoo.com
A federal judge in New Mexico has ordered former escaped convict John McCluskey to stand trial next month in U.S. District Court at Albuquerque on 14 felony criminal charges. McCluskey was one of three inmates who broke out of a Kingman private prison on July 30, 2010. He was being held for the Arizona Department of Corrections with some 2,900 other inmates at a private correctional facility in Kingman operated by a Utah company.
McCluskey is accused of murdering a man and woman from Oklahoma on August 2, 2010 while they were at a New Mexico rest stop on Interstate 40. The couple was shot and killed after their camper they were sleeping in was carjacked and later burned. While still on the run from law enforcement officers, McCluskey had gone to Jake's Corner north of Roosevelt Lake seeking help from his mother who worked and lived there. He also had family members in the Safford area.The U.S. Attorney of New Mexico is seeking the death penalty in the McCluskey case. A federal judge in New Mexico has ordered former escaped convict John McCluskey to stand trial next month in U.S. District Court at Albuquerque on 14 felony criminal charges. McCluskey was one of three inmates who broke out of a Kingman private prison on July 30, 2010.
He was being held for the Arizona Department of Corrections with some 2,900 other inmates at a private correctional facility in Kingman operated by a Utah company.McCluskey is accused of murdering a man and woman from Oklahoma on August 2, 2010 while they were at a New Mexico rest stop on Interstate 40. The couple was shot and killed after their camper they were sleeping in was carjacked and later burned. While still on the run from law enforcement officers, McCluskey had gone to Jake's Corner north of Roosevelt Lake seeking help from his mother who worked and lived there. He also had family members in the Safford area.The U.S. Attorney of New Mexico is seeking the death penalty in the McCluskey case. The U.S. Attorney of New Mexico is seeking the death penalty in the McCluskey case. |
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Jeremiah Stevens
Trial Set for the murder of 31-year-old Mat Staufferof San Carlos |
Murder victim, father of 6,
Mat Stauffer 31
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TRIAL SET FOR JEREMIAH STEVENS
by Ted Lake
Federal Judge Susan R. Bolton has ordered trial for 31 year old Jeremiah Stevens of San Carlos charged with the murder of Matt Stauffer, Jr, to begin April 3rd in U.S. District Court in Phoenix. Stevens, who is in federal custody appeared January 5 before U.S. Magistrate Judge Michelle H. Burns where his financial affidavit was taken and a defense attorney was appointed by the court. However, Magistrate Burns ordered Stevens to continued to be held in federal custody because " There is a serious risk the defendant will flee; no condition or combination of any conditions will reasonably assure the appearance of the defendant as required and that no conditions will reasonably assure the safety of others and the community (of San Carlos)."
Mat Stauffer, Jr, also 31 years of age from San Carlos, a father of six children, was reportedly shot and killed by a co worker he had given a ride on the Apache Reservation during May of last year.
A federal grand jury on August 11, 2011 in Phoenix issued an eight count indictment against Jeremiah Stevens for the alleged murder of Stauffer, also for threatening persons who had knowledge or information about the case with a gun in addition to a number of charges of witness tampering
The Grand Jury indictment claims on May 13, 2011, Jeremiah Stevens with malice and forethought, willfully killed Mat Stauffer, Jr by shooting him with a gun. The indictment also has allegations claiming the defendant threaten physical force against Luke Darren Brown, Emma Michelle Brown, Davidson Ward, Jr, Richardo Burdette Jr, and other persons, with the intent to delay, hinder or prevent their giving of information to authorities about the murder or possible murder of Mat Stauffer, Jr. It was further claimed in the grand jury indictment Stevens did use and brandish a firearm in tampering with witnesses in this case. Federal Judge Susan R. Bolton in her April 3rd trial order for Stevens also set a deadline for pretrial motions to be filled by February 24, 2012 |
23-year-old
Jacob Napolitano |
Recidivist
Jacob Napolitano
Being Sentenced
in the Gila County Court
In burglary news, recidivist Jacob Napolitano
will be sentenced Monday at 2:30 in
Judge Duber’s Court.
Anyone who concerned about the crime and recidivism in our community may want to attend to support the victim and justice.
For more information call 961-2700
See Napolitano's record click the link below.
https://www.sugarsync.com/pf/D6207285_636_880597460 |
| Opinion: Jacob Napolitano is a customer of the court. Recidivist are to Gila County Superior Court, what regulars are to a bar. They are their bread and butter. Rehabilitating offenders would be like a bar holding AA meetings. It wouldn't be good for business! |
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There was a two-car collision just after 1pm, on Friday, January 26, in front of McDonalds in Globe. It is unclear how many injuries there were, but the injured were taken by ambulance to an area hospital with what appeared to be non-life threatening injury. It looked to be a rear end collision but there is no official word on the cause of the accident. |
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Former
Miami Resident Arrest on Charges
of Child Molestation
Chandler PD Looking
for Additional Victims |
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Chandler Police arrest former Miami resident 45-year-old Michael Madrid on child molestation and sexual abuse charges. According to the criminal complaint, Madrid allegedly sexually assaulted at least two girls between 2005 and 2006. Chandler Police first heard about this case in 2006, but the mother of the victims didn't want the investigation to move forward until last year. The girls were 9 and 11 when the alleged abuse began. One day after their mom reported it, she decided she didn't want to pursue charges. Police say she didn't want her girls to go through the investigation process, given the alleged molester was a relative. But now that they're older, police say their mother decided last August to re-open the case. Madrid was arrested on seven counts of molestation of a child and three counts of sexual abuse. We called Chandler Police Sgt. Joe Favazzo and asked him if they were looking into weather or not there were any potential victim’s in the Globe/Miami area. He said while they were not aware of Madrid’s activities while he lived he our area, he encourages anyone who knows of someone or who might themselves have been victimized by Michael Madrid to call the Chandler Police at 480-782-4130. |
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Globe Man Killed in Fatal Accident
Thursday, January 26, 2012
53-year-old Mario Spadafore of Globe was killed yesterday after a semi-truck crossed the centerline, colliding with Spadafore, who was riding his motorcycle in the opposite direction near milepost 170 on highway 77 yesterday at around 1 in the afternoon. Globe police tell us Spadafore was killed instantly. They also say that impairment did not appear to be a factor but that they are waiting on the results of the truck driver’s blood analysis to see if any charges will be filed. We would like to commend all first responders for their professionalism and compassion on what was said to be a horrific accident scene. |
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Christmas Eve Day Bank Robbery in Globe
On December 24th, just after 10:00 a.m., Globe Police Department Officers responded to a hold-up at the Bank of the West on U.S. Highway 60.
A bank teller reported that a male suspect walked into the bank, left a package on the counter with blinking lights claiming the device was a bomb. The suspect demanded money and displayed a handgun as well.
After obtaining money from the clerk, the suspect left the bank, got on a bicycle, and rode behind the bank to a location nearby where he was believed to have been picked up in a vehicle. The suspect was able to get over $10,000.00 in U.S. currency. He was described as a tall, thin male approximately 5’ 10" to 6’ tall. He had a darker complexion and could be either White or Hispanic. The suspect was wearing a dark colored wig, dark sunglasses and a ball cap.
The Bomb Squad wall called out to examine the alleged explosive device and it was determined to be a hoax device. One handgun (air gun) was left behind on the counter top by the suspect as well. The F.B.I. was called out to assist with this investigation and responded to the scene as well.
The suspect is still at large and anyone with any information is encouraged to contact Detective Sergeant Steve Shaw at the Globe Police Department at (928) 425-5751. Callers may remain anonymous.
The Churches Chicken next to the bank was evacuated for some time during the incident. |
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Daniel Alonzo |
Former Gila County Deputy
Sentenced to 5 Years
As a part of a Plea Agreement Alonzo signed back on September 22, he was sentenced to 5 years in prison on count one; attempted sexual conduct with a minor, a class 3 felony and to lifetime probation on count three, sexual conduct with a minor, a class 6 felony. Alonzo received credit for 267 days served. full story |
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$50 Million Dollar Notice of Claim Filed
Against San Carlos Councilman |
San Carols Apache Tribe
CouncilmanTao Eptison |
Tribal Youth Council President
Justin Hooke |
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A $50 million dollar Wrongful Death Notice of Claim has been filed against
Tao Eptison, a Councilman with the San Carols Apache Tribe and Member of the Sub-Committee Casino Oversight for the Apache Gold Casino; John Lind the General Manager of the Apache Gold Casino; Sheila Morago, the Executive Director of the San Carlos Gaming Commission; Christine Kaska Manager of the Apache Gold Casino Convenience store; the Chairman of the San Carlos Tribe; and Rick Medina Co-Chairman Arizona Department of Gaming.
The claim alleges that that the responsible parties failed to follow the laws, policies and procedures intended to provide for safety of patrons of the Apache Gold Casino Gaming facility, especially including tribal members. The notice of claim details the events surrounding the death of 22-year-old Justin Hooke. The claim alleges that San Carlos Councilman Tao Eptison provided an excessive amount of alcohol to Hooke throughout the night (surveillance video is evidence) of April 23, into the early morning hours of April 24 and that Eptison took Hooke to his helped the intoxicated Hooke into his car and watched Hooke drive away. Hooke was killed in rollover accident on his way home from the casino. Read Notice of Claim here.
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U.S. Congressman Paul Gosar, representing Arizona’s First Congressional District, was at Globe City Hall on Wednesday evening. The big news is that HB 1904, the Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservopening remarks at last night’s Town Hall. The big news is that HB 1904, the Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act of 2011 will be on the House Floor next week. |
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https://www.sugarsync.com/pf/D6207285_0548982_16504 |
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EPA Study finds Agent Orange Dioxins in Pinal Mountains 250 treated acres burn in 2011 Frio Fire
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Two men arrested on 10 counts of
Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
10/07/11-Gila County Drug Task Force arrested 46-year-old James Ervin Estes and 60-year-old Steve Ray Caldwell at Holiday Hills Mobile Home Park on Thursday, October 6, on warrants out of Gila County. Both were charged with Ten Counts each of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, Dangerous Crime Against Children, Class 2 Felony. Mike Johnson with the Gila County Sheriff’s Office reported "Detective Emmett Dickison investigated this case and submitted it to the County Attorney's office for prosecution some time back hence they issued warrants.” He said, “This case stems from images located on a computer and there are no local victims in the case.” |
Marijuana Dispensaries targeted by Feds
10/07/11-The federal government has given the state of California medical marijuana dispensaries just 45 days to shut down. If they fail to do so, the Feds have gaurantee make arrest, confiscate property, and shut down the medical marijuana industry in the state. This is a game change for dispensaries her in Arizona. Voters narrowly approved medical marijuana last year. Dispensaries here in Arizona have been on hold after Governor Jan Brewer and Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne filed a suit asking the federal government for a ruling on how the law might affect state workers. If the new developments in California are any clue, then the future of medical marijuana in Arizona might be shaky at best |
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Man charged with Attempted Murder in domestic assault
69-year-old Thomas Mcwaters, a former Miami Gardens resident, will be in court on Monday, October 10 at 9 a.m. for a Pre-trial Conference. Mcwaters was charged with Attempted 2nd Degree Murder and 2 counts of Aggravated Assault after brutally assaulting him wife of 48 years with a wooden baseball bat. He has been in custody in the Gila County Jail since the assault in mid July 2010 Full story |
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Alonzo Takes a Plea
Former Gila County Deputy/Court Employee 70-year-old Daniel Alonzo took a Plea Bargain on Thursday, September 22. in the Gila County Court. Alonzo was charged with 1 count of Sexual Conduct with a Minor, a class 2 felony, 5 counts Sexual Contduct with a Minor, a class 6 felony and 1 count of Luring a Minor for Sexual Exploitation, a class 3 Felony.
He is scheduled to sentenced on November 1st at 9:am in the Gila County Counrt before Judge Robert Duber. Requests for a change of venue in the case have been denied.
See the plea agreement here |
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Fernando Shipley
up for Re-Election
Want More?
2010 Cinco DeMayo concert lost the city $24,0000, Photo Radar, and tried with all his might to go against the majority, defy the voters, to bring you a private prison.
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New Droid Cell Phones for Gila County Employees
How Many, 3 That We Know Of, So Far
We picked up the public record request regarding the $1,700 worth of equipment purchases that we found on the County’s February 2011 Verizon Cell Phone bill statement. It took some time because the detailed statement was first ready, then it wasn’t, then it was. In February the taxpayers furnished Gila County Assistant Manager/Library Director/Public Information Officer Jacque Griffin, Gila County IT Director Daryl Griffin and Gila County Supervisor's Staff Specialist Pam Fisher with Motorola Droid phones, the newest, state of the art cell phones available.In keeping with Gila County Policy, these purchases are likely of great need to achieve the  high standard of customer service Gila County is known for.
3 Deputies also purchased cell phones with GPS, at $130 each. These purchases are truly crucial for their position. Anything to help our law enforcement officers better prepared to protect our community is not questioned. |
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Jaime Pena Jr. 26
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Jaime Pena Murder
Charges Dismissed
County Attorney doesn't file charges
Friday, April 20 , 2011
Sheriff John Armer reported on April 8, 2011 after following up on leads and conducting several interviews Detective Johnny Holmes of the Gila County Sheriff’s Office arrested and booked 26 year old Jaime Alberto Pena Jr. into the Gila County Jail on charges of First Degree Murder. | The arrest was a result of the ongoing investigation into the March 21, 2011 death of Jamie Pena Sr. Should anyone have additional information regarding this investigation you are encouraged to contact Detective Holmes at the
Gila County Sheriff’s Office 928-425-4449. |
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Arizona Whistle Blowers Law
The Arizona Whistle Blower's Law Code Section 38-531 to 38-534 states that a public employee (example Jacque Griffin, John Nelson, Don McDaniel, Steve Stratton) who has control over personnel actions can not retaliate against an employee for disclosure of information to a public body on violations of any law or mismanagement, waste of funds, or abuse of authority. A public employee may recover, under civil action, attorney's fees, costs, back pay, general and special damages and full reinstatement or injunctive relief and Civil penalties up to $5,000. |
38-532. Prohibited personnel practice; violation; reinstatement; exceptions;
38-531. Definitions |
Gila County Gov. Wasting your Tax Dollars?
In an e-mail from IT Director Daryle Griffin regarding county cell phones, he says “Due to pooled minutes plan Gila County Bears no additional expense for Personal calls”February’s Verizon billing statement shows an addition $570 in addition usage charges. |
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Shirley Dawson's Smoke and Mirrors
In another situation that we covered regarding Shirley Dawson, county employees told us that Dawson basically appointed the Elections Director, despite the fact that there were employees with more experience who had applied for the position. One election employee, Eric Mariscal, was passed over for the position despite the fact he says the interview board had selected him for the position.
The newly appointed elections director had to attend special training, the former elections director was rehired by contract to train the new director, and and the county contracted outside company to assist at a cost to taxpayers of a ¼ of a million dollars for just over a year of services.
Gila County Supervisor Shirley Dawson called us to tell us that the company they hired, was hired to assist with redistrciting, nothing more. A review of the contract between Gila County and Elections Operations Services mentions nothing about redistricting. See for yourself here |
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2011 Arizona Piglet Book Names Gila County
The 2011 Arizona Piglet Book exposes 142 pork projects, bad ideas, and misuses of power that have wasted over $1.2 billion. wasteful spending includes: See full report here........ |
Did You Get a Raise as a Gila County Employee?
See Who They Say Did!
See our multiple attempts to word our request just right to get complete records. Click here.....
List of County Vehicles and who they are issued to.
Click here....... |
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Gila County
Auctions Off
Vehicles and other Miscellaneous Items
Are these items you might like to purchase?
Check it out!
publicsurplus.com |
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Gila County
Globe/Miami
Police Logs
06/21/11 |
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