Tag: Arizona
Identity Thief Rakes in $114K in Fake Social Security
⏱ 2 min read A 69-year-old man from Arizona has been accused of pulling off a brazen identity theft scheme, posing as a dead man to swindle over $114,000 in Social Security benefits. Richard Warren Ralston, who lived in Auburn, California, at the time of the crime, submitted a fake application to the Social Security…
Border Blitz: 197 Face Federal Charges in Arizona Crackdown
PHOENIX, AZ – The Arizona desert became a courtroom this week as federal prosecutors unleashed a wave of charges against 197 individuals caught up in the relentless border struggle. From March 7th to 13th, 2026, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Arizona moved aggressively, indicting migrants on charges ranging from simple illegal entry to complex human…
Fentanyl Kingpin Gets 15 Years
Get the latest details on an Arizona man sentenced to 15 years in prison for his role in a fentanyl conspiracy. Learn about the case, sentencing, and the efforts to combat drug trafficking.
Fentanyl Flood: AZ Men Nabbed Trafficking to Alaska
Arizona Men Arrested for Trafficking Fentanyl to Alaska. Learn about the arrests, charges, penalties, and the law enforcement agencies involved in combating drug trafficking.
AZ PPP Crooks Get Decades in Federal Prison
Four Arizona swindlers sentenced for fraudulent activities related to the Paycheck Protection Program. Learn about their schemes and profiles.
Six Years on the Run: Bank Robber Snagged in Phoenix
Local Bank Robbery Fugitive Captured in Arizona – FBI’s successful capture of Daniel Harris after six years on the run. Read more for details and FBI’s commitment to justice.
Arizona’s Rise in Burglary Rates in 1974
The year 1974 marked a stark shift in Arizona’s crime landscape, with the state experiencing a significant surge in burglary rates, according to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. This upward trend was part of a larger national phenomenon, where property crimes, particularly burglaries and larceny-thefts, dominated the crime scene across the United States.…
Arizona 1973: Crime on the Rise in the Grand Canyon State
In 1973, Arizona experienced a significant surge in violent crime, with the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program recording a notable increase in larceny and burglary rates. According to the UCR data, Arizona’s crime rate was higher than the national average, reflecting the state’s growing population and urbanization. During this period, the United States was…
Arizona Crime Tides in 1972
In 1972, Arizona experienced a significant increase in violent crime, a national trend that was on the rise across the United States. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, the state saw a notable surge in homicides, with a sharp jump in the number of reported killings. The UCR program, which collects data…
Arizona Crime Plummets in 1971
Crime rates in Arizona plummeted in 1971, marking a significant decline in the state’s overall crime trend. According to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, Arizona saw a notable decrease in reported crimes, mirroring a national trend. The UCR program, established in 1930, collects and analyzes crime data from law enforcement agencies across the…
