ICE Policy Debate Precedes Florence SRO Approval

ICE Policy Debate Precedes Florence SRO Approval

Justin Mathews Nov 20, 2025
Pinal County Board approved a School Resource Officer agreement with Florence Unified School District. The vote followed debate over immigration enforcement concerns.
PCAO: Indictment Secured Against Illegal Immigrant Ortega Hernandez, For the Murder of his Girlfriend

PCAO: Indictment Secured Against Illegal Immigrant Ortega Hernandez, For the Murder of his Girlfriend

Justin Mathews Aug 21, 2025
A Pinal County Grand Jury indicted Ismael Ortega Hernandez on one count of first-degree murder for the 2022 shooting death of his girlfriend. He is being held on a $1 million bond, with arraignment set for September 8, 2025.
From 16 Million Views to Federal Investigation: Pinal County Officials Transformed Arizona Senator’s ICE Warning Into Political Firestorm

From 16 Million Views to Federal Investigation: Pinal County Officials Transformed Arizona Senator’s ICE Warning Into Political Firestorm

Justin Mathews Aug 18, 2025
Arizona Sen. Analise Ortiz’s ICE warning ignited ethics complaints and a federal probe, with Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller stepping into the fight. The clash raises sharp questions over First Amendment limits, law enforcement safety, and prosecutorial power.
Child Predator Sting Results in 14 Arrests; County Attorney Miller Takes Fight to Legislature

Child Predator Sting Results in 14 Arrests; County Attorney Miller Takes Fight to Legislature

Justin Mathews Feb 26, 2025
Operation Stranger Things results in 14 arrests as law enforcement targets online predators seeking to harm children.
Interstate 8 at Tohono O’odham Nation is Front Line for Pinal Border Drug Enforcement

Interstate 8 at Tohono O’odham Nation is Front Line for Pinal Border Drug Enforcement

Justin Mathews Feb 5, 2025
Learn about the fight against cartel smuggling at Interstate 8 and the Tohono O'odham Nation.
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