Tucson man sentenced to 10 years for deadly human smuggling crash near Arivaca
A Tucson man received a 10-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to charges related to a fatal human smuggling crash near Arivaca in August 2024. Authorities say one person died and three were seriously injured when Samuel Lopez-Ozuna fled law…
Attorney General Mayes announces 451 citations for tobacco sales to minors in Arizona
Attorney General Kris Mayes announced that nearly 1,900 inspections led to over 450 criminal citations for illegal tobacco sales to minors across Arizona. The enforcement effort targets persistent violators while aiming to protect public health. Residents can report suspected violations…
Attorney General Mayes says Arizona will continue antitrust case against Live Nation and Ticketmaster
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced that her office will continue its antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation/Ticketmaster despite a recent federal settlement. She said current remedies do not go far enough for Arizona consumers. The Attorney General’s Office remains active…
Mexican national convicted of illegal firearm possession after overstaying visa in Arizona
Luis Donaldo Garcia Lopez was convicted by a federal jury for possessing a firearm while unlawfully present in Arizona after overstaying his visa. Authorities say sentencing is scheduled for May as part of broader efforts targeting illegal firearms possession.
Court orders FEMA to restore disaster mitigation funds after lawsuit by Attorney General Mayes
Attorney General Kris Mayes and a coalition of states have secured a court order requiring FEMA to restore disaster mitigation funding. The decision follows legal action after the termination of the BRIC program, which supports community resilience projects nationwide.
Plaintiff alleges City Officials’ Selective Enforcement Violated Rights
In a recent court filing dated February 23rd, 2026, Tempe Tavern has accused city officials of targeting their establishment through selective enforcement practices leading to significant financial harm.