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Phoenix Man Convicted of Conspiracy to Support ISIL and Other Terrorism-Related Offenses
Abdul Malik Abdul Kareem, 44, of Phoenix, was found guilty today by a federal jury of one count each of the following five crimes: conspiracy to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), a designated foreign terrorist organization; conspiracy to transport firearms and ammunition in interstate commerce with the intent to commit murder and aggravated assault; transporting firearms and ammunition in interstate commerce with the intent to commit murder and aggravated assault; making false statements to the FBI; and being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Robbery of Canyon State Credit Union in Goodyear
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Gila River Indian Community Member Sentenced for Murder
PHOENIX, Ariz. Last week, Royce Allen Young, 38, of Laveen, Ariz. , a member of the Gila River Indian Community, was sentenced by U.
FBI Searching for Can’t Wait Bandit
The FBI Bank Robbery Task Force is searching for a man who is suspected of robbing four valley banks in five days.
Sex Offender Sentenced to 139 Months in Prison for Assaulting a Federal Officer
TUCSON, Ariz. Today, Howard James Sawyer, 41, of Iowa City, Iowa, was sentenced by U. S.
FBI Warns of Dramatic Increase in Business E-Mail Scams
FBI officials are warning potential victims of a dramatic rise in the business e-mail compromise scam or “B.E.C.,” a scheme that targets businesses and has resulted in massive financial losses in Phoenix and other cities.
Cindy H. McCain Honored by FBI Director for Helping Combat Crime
PHOENIX, AZ Cindy H. McCain, through her extraordinary effort to combat human trafficking in Arizona and across the United States, has been selected as the recipient of the FBI Director s Community Leadership Award for 2015.
Developer Sentenced to 10 Years for Investment and Bankruptcy Fraud
Yesterday, John Keith Hoover, age 64, of Mohave Valley, Ariz.
Robbery of Arizona State Credit Union in Tucson
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Dilkon-Area Man Sentenced to 51 Months in Prison for Attack on Elderly Woman
Earlier this week, Mark Benally, Jr.
Pascua Yaqui Brothers Sentenced to Prison for Aggravated Assaults on the Pascua Yaqui Indian Nation
TUCSON, Ariz. On February 10, 2016, Steven Gabriel North, 33, of Tucson, Ariz. , and a member of the Pascua Yaqui Indian Nation, was sentenced by U.
Two Men Receive Multi-Year Sentences for Brutal Beatings on Navajo Reservation
Yesterday, Ray Manygoats, 26, of Tuba City, Ariz.
Phoenix Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking of Children
Bannon, 31, of Phoenix, Ariz. , was sentenced by U. S. District Judge John J. Tuchi to 14 years incarceration, to be followed by a 20 year term of supervised release.
Arizona Man and U.S. Citizen Residing in Germany Sentenced for Sexual Assault
Two men were sentenced today in the District of Arizona for the sexual assault of a 17-year-old girl in Landstuhl, Germany, in October 2013.
76-Year-Old Navajo Nation Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Sexual Abuse of a Minor
Today, Rex Damon Begay, Sr.
Tohono O’odham Man Receives 71-Month Sentence for Aggravated Assaults on the Tohono O’odham Indian Nation
odham Indian Nation, was sentenced by U.
Reward Offered: FBI Seeking Assistance in Identifying Late Night Bandit
The FBI believes two people, dubbed the Late Night Bandits, were involved in dozens of gas station and convenience store robberies stretching from Queen Creek to Sun City between December 20, 2015 and February 9, 2016.
Age-Enhanced Photos Released of Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Robert William Fisher
Today, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Scottsdale Police Department are releasing new age-enhanced photos of Robert William Fisher, one of the FBIs Ten Most Wanted Fugitives.
Robbery of Parkway Bank Branch in Phoenix
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Michael DeLeon Named Special Agent in Charge of the Phoenix Division
FBI Director James B. Comey has named Michael DeLeon as the special agent in charge of the Phoenix Division. Mr.
Tohono O’odham Man Sentenced to 139 Months of Imprisonment
TUCSON, Ariz. On March 21, 2016, Cameron Carl Saraficio, 34, of Santa Cruz, Ariz. , a member of the Tohono O odham Indian Nation, was sentenced by Chief U.
Former Customs and Border Protection Officer Sentenced To Eight Years for Receiving Bribes and Drug Trafficking
Yesterday, Johnny G. Acosta, 38, of Douglas, Ariz. , was sentenced to eight years in prison by U.
John Charles McCluskey Sentenced to Life in Prison for Carjacking and Murdering Oklahoma Couple
WASHINGTONJohn Charles McCluskey, 49, was sentenced this morning by U.
Registered Sex Offender Found Guilty of Sexually Abusing Two Children
PHOENIX On Nov. 19, 2014, a federal jury found Roy Red Joey, 64, of Dilkon, Ariz. , a member of the Navajo Nation, guilty of two counts of abusive sexual contact with a child under the age of 12, and two counts of the commission of a sex offense by a registered sex offender.
Seventh Defendant Indicted in Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry Murder Case
SAN DIEGO, CARosario Rafael Burboa-Alvarez was indicted by a federal grand jury in Tucson yesterday, becoming the seventh man charged in connection with the murder of U.
Oklahoma Man Sentenced to 84 Months for Threatening to Kill Sheriff Joseph Arpaio with a Bomb
PHOENIXGregory Lynn Shrader, 56, of Jay, Okla.
Cibecue Man Convicted at Trial for Domestic Violence Murder
PHOENIX, AZWillard John, 36, of Cibecue, Arizona, was found guilty of Second Degree Murderby a federal jury in Phoenix on July 11, 2014.
Defendant Extradited to Face Charges in Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry Murder Case
WASHINGTONLionel Portillo-Meza, who is charged with the first-degree murder of United States Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry, was extradited to the United States from Mexico on June 17, 2014, announced Attorney General Eric Holder and U.
Parker Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Abusive Sexual Contact with a Minor
PHOENIXOn June 9, 2014, Roberto Aguilar-Ramirez, 52, of Parker, Arizona, was sentenced by U.
Real Estate Developer Sentenced to 121 Months in Prison in $50 Million Securities Fraud Scheme
WASHINGTONA commercial real estate developer and mortgage broker was sentenced to serve 121 months in prison today for his role in a $50 million securities fraud scheme.
Scottsdale Man Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Standby Letter of Credit Scheme
PHOENIXSean Claude Butierries, 51, of Scottsdale, Ariz.
U.S. Attorney Announces Efforts to Protect Voters and Prevent Fraud in November 2014 Elections
PHOENIX United States Attorney John S. Leonardo announced today that Assistant United States Attorneys ( ) Dominic Lanza and Raymond K.
Five Juveniles Recovered and 21 Pimps Arrested in Statewide Operation Targeting Commercial Child Sex Trafficking
During the past week, the FBI, along with its local, state, and federal law enforcement partners, conducted Operation Cross Country VIII to address commercial child sex trafficking throughout the United States.
Jury Finds Red Valley Man Guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter and Use of a Firearm in a Crime of Violence
PHOENIXOn July 9, 2014, Joe Arviso Benally, 51, of Red Valley, Ariz.
East Side Bloods Gang Member Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Racketeering Conspiracy, Attempted Murder, and Firearms Charges
WASHINGTONAn East Side Bloods (ESB) gang member from Scottsdale, Arizona, was sentenced late yesterday to serve 30 years in prison for his role in the violent street gang, which operated on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community reservation.
FBI Phoenix to Honor Witnesses to Bank Robbery
On December 23, 2013, suspect Mario Garnett attempted to rob a bank in Atlanta, Georgia.
Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison
PHOENIX On Oct. 6, 2014, Everardo Duarte, 38, of Sonora, Mexico, was sentenced by U. S. District Judge G. Murray Snow to 12 years imprisonment.
Navajo Man Sentenced to 59 Years in Prison for Murder
PHOENIXOn July 22, 2014, Branden Pete, 28, of Greasewood, Ariz.
Red Valley Man Sentenced to 153 Months for Involuntary Manslaugther and Use of a Firearm in a Crime of Violence
PHOENIX On Sept. 29, 2014, Joe Arviso Benally, 51, of Red Valley, Ariz. , was sentenced by U. S. District Judge G.
Navajo Man Sentenced to 14 Years Imprisonment for Child Abuse
PHOENIX On Dec. 15, 2014, Pernell Corna Sam, 38, of Chinle, Ariz. , was sentenced by U. S. District Judge Douglas L.
Hualapai Man Sentenced to 165 Months in Prison for Domestic Violence Assaults
PHOENIXOn May 5, 2014, Valance Ray Smith, Sr.
FBI Seeking Public’s Assistance
The FBI-Phoenix, Arizona Attorney Generals assistance to identify victims of individuals suspected of engaging in the practice of medicine by a person not licensed.
Defendant Extradited to U.S. to Face Terrorism Charges
WASHINGTONAhmad Ibrahim Al-Ahmad made his initial appearance today in federal court in Phoenix, Arizona, on federal terrorism offenses, announced Douglas G.
Peach Springs Man Sentenced to More Than 19 Years in Prison for Aggravated Sexual Abuse
PHOENIXOn June 9, 2014, Raphael James Kaska, 54, of Peach Springs, Arizona, a member of the Yavapai-Apache Nation, was sentenced by U.
McCluskey Co-Conspirators Sentenced for Participating in Plot to Carjack and Murder Oklahoma Couple
ALBUQUERQUETracy Allen Province, 46, and Casslyn Mae Welch, 47, were sentenced today for participating in a plot to carjack and murder a retired couple from Oklahoma in Aug.
Former Bank Teller Sentenced to More Than 49 Years in Prison for Inside Job Bank Robberies
PHOENIX On Sept. 10, 2014, Joel Leon Thomas, Jr. , 24, of El Mirage, Ariz. , was sentenced by Judge David G.
Three Colorado River Indian Tribal Members Sentenced to Federal Prison for Robbery
PHOENIX On Dec. 17, 2014, Aaron Keith Drennan, 21, of Parker, Ariz. , was sentenced by Judge Roslyn O. Silver to 57 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release.
Real Estate Developer Pleads Guilty in $50 Million Securities Fraud Scheme
WASHINGTONA commercial real estate developer pleaded guilty to his role in a $50 million securities fraud scheme, announced Acting Assistant Attorney General David A.
Elected Gu Vo District Chairwoman Sentenced to 18 Months Imprisonment
TUCSON, AZToday, Angela Julene Ortiz, 58, of Menagers Dam, Ariz.
Peach Springs Man Sentenced to Eight Years in Federal Prison for Assault
PHOENIXHaving previously pleaded guilty to assault resulting in serious bodily injury, Jesus Fernando Navarro-Delgado, 20, of Peach Springs, Ariz.
Las Vegas Man Sentenced to 180 Months for Transportation of a Minor with Intent to Engage in Criminal Sexual Activity
TUCSON, AZOn June 2, 2014, Keith Deshawn Anderson, 39, of Las Vegas, Nevada, was sentenced by Chief U.
Salt River Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Shooting Officers
PHOENIX On Dec. 1, 2014, Micah Sobori Moquino, 20, of Scottsdale, Ariz. , a member of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, was sentenced by U.
Final Defendant Sentenced in Operation Frozen Freight
PHOENIXOn June 9, 2014, John Kweku Eshun, 52, of Ellenwood, Georgia, was sentenced by U.
Supai Man Sentenced to 96 Months in Prison for Aggravated Sexual Abuse
PHOENIXOn April 28, 2014, David Wayne Old Mouse, 24, of Supai, Arizona, of the Havasupai Indian Reservation, was sentenced by U.
Hopi Man Indicted on Charges of Aggravated Sexual Abuse of Minors
PHOENIXOn July 22, 2014, a federal grand jury returned a four-count indictment against Ross Stetson Tewangoitewa, 67, of Shungopavi Village, Ariz.
Tuba City Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Attempted Robbery
PHOENIX On Oct. 7, 2014, Windfield William Yazzie, 33, of Tuba City, Ariz. , was sentenced by U. S. District Judge David G.
Seeking the Public’s Assistance in Locating Person of Interest in Garda Armored Car Robbery
The FBI and Phoenix Police Department are interested in locating a person of interest who may be involved with the Garda armored car robbery that occurred on Friday, April 25, 2014, around 9:30 a.
Defendant Extradited to Face Charges in Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry Murder Case
WASHINGTONIvan Soto-Barraza, who is charged with the first degree murder of United States Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry, was extradited to the United States from Mexico today, announced Attorney General Eric Holder and U.
Seventeen Arrested in Tuba City Drug Sweep
PHOENIXFollowing a coordinated federal, tribal and state task force investigation into drug trafficking on the Navajo Nation, 20 individuals have been charged with federal drug trafficking crimes.
Oklahoma Man Found Guilty of Making a Bomb Threat Against Sheriff Joseph Arpaio
PHOENIXGregory Lynn Shrader, 55, of Jay, Okla.
Former Employee of a U.S. Construction Company Working in Afghanistan Pleads Guilty to Receiving Illegal Kickback
WASHINGTONA former project manager of a U.
Glendale Man Sentenced to 160 Months for Transportation of Minor with Intent to Engage in Prostitution
TUCSON, AZOn June 26, 2014, Marques West, 30, of Glendale, AZ was sentenced by U.
Parker Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Abusive Sexual Contact
PHOENIXOn May 13, 2015, Alexander Ezekial Gonzales, 26, of Parker, Ariz.
Owner of Mortgage Company and Four Others Sentenced on Mortgage Origination Fraud Charges
PHOENIX On Feb. 11, 2015, Kevin Grant Lee, 35, formerly of Mesa, was sentenced by U. S. Senior District Judge Roslyn O.
Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for Sexually Extorting 11-Year-Old Girl Over the Internet
TUCSON, AZToday, Steven Antepara, 21, of New York, N.
Tucson Man Convicted of 1998 Child Sexual Abuse
TUCSON, AZYesterday, Christopher James Preston, 48, of Tucson, Ariz.
Pinon Man Sentenced to 210 Months in Prison for Second-Degree Murder
PHOENIX On Nov. 2, 2015, Leland Sam Buckinghorse, 31, a member of the Navajo Nation, of Pinon, Ariz. , was sentenced by U.
Tucson Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Child Pornography Offenses
TUCSON, AZToday, Tucson resident Vittorio Francesco Castillo-Gonzalez, 27, was sentenced by Chief U.
Tuba City Man Found Guilty of Killing 10-Week-Old Infant Daughter
PHOENIXKen Jermaine Fowler, 30, of Tuba City, Ariz.
$310,000 Reward Offered in Exchange for Information Leading to the Arrest and Conviction of the Individual(s) Responsible for the Derailment of the Sunset Limited Passenger Train
A reward of up to $310,000 is being offered in exchange for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual(s) responsible for the derailment of the Amtrak passenger train The Sunset Limited.
Former U.S. Border Patrol Agent Sentenced to Two Years in Prison
TUCSON, AZ Today, former U. S. Border Patrol Agent Raimundo Borjas, 41, of Douglas, Ariz. , was sentenced to two years in prison by U.
Contractor and Bookkeeper Both Sentenced to Prison for Mortgage Fraud
PHOENIXYesterday, Paxton Jeffrey Anderson, 44, of Montevideo, Minn.
Phoenix Man Sentenced to 144 Months in Prison for Defrauding Arizona Investors
PHOENIXOn June 29, 2015, Vernon Smith, 53, of Phoenix, Ariz.
Gila River Man and Woman Sentenced to Prison for Lying to the Grand Jury
PHOENIX On Jan. 5, 2015, Logan Keenan Brown, 21, of Chandler, Ariz. , was sentenced by U. S. District Judge Diane Humetewa to 40 months in prison, having previously plead guilty to the offense of making a false declaration before a grand jury.
Navajo Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Murder in Fort Defiance
PHOENIX On Oct. 19, 2015, Corbert Goldtooth, 43, of Window Rock, Ariz. and a member of the Navajo Nation, was sentenced by U.
Arizona Man and U.S. Citizen Residing in Germany Convicted of Sexual Assault
Two men were convicted today following a five-day jury trial in the District of Arizona for the sexual assault of a 17-year-old female in Landstuhl, Germany.
Peach Springs Woman Sentenced to 41 Months in Prison for Assault
PHOENIX On Sept. 14, 2015, Grace Carol Dashee, 44, of Peach Springs, Ariz. , a member of the Hualapai Indian Tribe, was sentenced by U.
Mexican National Sentenced to More Than 43 Years in Prison for Aggravated Assault of U.S. Forest Service Officer
TUCSON, AZ On Oct. 19, 2015, Jesus Eder Moreno-Ornelas, 31, of Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico, was sentenced by U. S.
Tohono O’odham Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Voluntary Manslaughter
TUCSON, AZodham Indian Nation, was sentenced by Chief U.
Sun City Pediatrician Sentenced to 14 Years for Distributing Child Pornography
PHOENIXOn March 30, 2015, Emilio Luna, 44, of Sun City, Ariz.
FBI Seeking Potential Victims of Gold Investment Scheme
On June 23, 2015, Melvin Palmer was indicted in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona, on 40 counts of conspiracy, wire fraud, mail fraud, and aggravated identity theft stemming from a gold investment scheme.
Drug Trafficker Pleads Guilty to Methamphetamine Distribution
PHOENIXToday, Raul Gutierrez-Cisneros, 43, of Phoenix, Ariz.
Super Bowl Sex Trafficking Operation
For the past six months, Arizona police departments and law enforcement officers have conducted continuing, proactive operations to address commercial sex trafficking in anticipation of the Super Bowl activities Arizona.
Tucson Man Convicted of Murder, Assault
TUCSON, AZOn March 17, 2015, Joseph Edward Camargo, 29, of Tucson, Ariz.
Shonto Man Sentenced to Seven Years for Assault
PHOENIX On Feb. 9, 2015, Norman George Begay, Jr. , 31, of Shonto, Ariz. , a member of the Navajo Nation, was sentenced by U.
Two Men Found Guilty of First-Degree Murder of a U.S. Border Patrol Agent
WASHINGTONToday, a federal jury in Tucson, Arizona, found Ivan Soto-Barraza, 37, and Jesus Leonel Sanchez-Meza, 27, guilty of first-degree murder and other offenses for the murder of United States Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry, announced U.
FBI Seeking the Public’s Assistance to Identify Unknown Bank Robber
PHOENIX, AZs assistance in the identification of an unknown bank robber responsible for four Phoenix area bank robberies.
Yuma Man Sentenced to Eight Years in Federal Prison for Distribution of Child Pornography
PHOENIX Yesterday, David Peter Calik, Jr. , 55, of Yuma, Ariz. , was sentenced by U. S. District Judge David G.
Unknown Bank Robber Wanted
The FBIs assistance in identifying an unknown bank robber who is responsible for eight Phoenix area bank robberies.
Habitual Domestic Violence Offender Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Murder
PHOENIX On Jan. 28, 2015, Willard John, 36, of Cibecue, Arizona, was sentenced by U. S. Senior District Judge James A.
Former Arizona Army National Guard Sergeant Sentenced to 52 Months in Prison for Participating in Scheme to Protect Purported Drug Traffickers
WASHINGTONA former member of the Arizona Army National Guard was sentenced today to 52 months in prison for his role in a scheme to accept bribes from purported drug traffickers in exchange for using his military position to protect shipments of cocaine during transportation, announced Assistant Attorney General Leslie R.
Former Treasurer of Religious Conference Sentenced to Prison for Wire Fraud
PHOENIXToday, Marie Ann Stoltz, 38, of Phoenix, Ariz.
The FBI Wants You: Special Agent Application Now Open
The strength of the FBI is its peopleemployees from different backgrounds, each possessing a myriad of skills working together to ensure the safety of our communities and the nation.
Scottsdale Man Found Guilty of Premeditated Murder of Tribal Police Officer
PHOENIXEarlier this week, Elijah Loren Arthur, Sr.
Nigerian Man Sentenced to More Than 12 Years in Prison for Operating Sophisticated $13 Million Internet Fraud Scheme
Alex Sualim of Toronto, Canada, was sentenced and ordered to pay over $13 million in restitution after previously pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
Parker Man Sentenced to Nearly 25 Years in Federal Prison for Abusive Sexual Contact with a Minor
PHOENIXToday, Sonnett Alexander Williams, 47, a member of the Colorado River Indian Tribes, was sentenced by U.
Last Defendant Sentenced in Drug Trafficking and Violent Crime Sweep on and Near the Yavapai-Apache Indian Reservation
PHOENIX On Jan. 5, 2015, almost 20 months following a large drug and violent crime sweep on and near the Yavapai-Apache Indian Reservation, the last of 22 defendants was sentenced in federal district court.
Phoenix Man Sentenced to 96 Months Imprisonment for Conspiring to Commit Sex Trafficking of a Minor
PHOENIX, AZ Kenneth Wayne Becketts, Jr. , 32, of Phoenix, Ariz. , was sentenced by U. S. District Judge Susan R.
Arizona Man Sentenced to 67 Months’ Imprisonment for Two CVS Robberies
PHOENIXOn May 18, 2015, Darrell Lee Jenkins, Jr.
Ex-Professional Boxer Sentenced for Marijuana Trafficking
TUCSON, AZOn March 25, 2015, Juan Antonio Suazo, 34, of Tucson, Ariz.
New York Man Charged with Making Threatening Phone Calls to Flagstaff Elementary Schools
FLAGSTAFF, AZViktor Lisnyak, 29, of Staten Island, N.
Pinetop Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Assault
PHOENIX On Jan. 12, 2015, Lloyd Tito Burnette, Jr. , 33, of Pinetop, Ariz. , was sentenced by U. S.
Tucson Man Sentenced to 65 Years for Murder, Assault of Pascua Yaqui Members
TUCSON, AZToday, Joseph Edward Camargo, 30, of Tucson, Ariz.
Cove Man Sentenced to 80 Months in Prison for Assault with a Dangerous Weapon
On April 27, 2016, Sterling Sonny Yazzie, 41, of Cove, Arizona, a member of the Navajo Nation, was sentenced by U.
Navajo Man Sentenced to 23 Years in Federal Prison for Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Minor
PHOENIX - Yesterday, Kenneth Parker, of Keams Canyon, Ariz.
Tohono O’odham Man to Serve a Combined Sentence of 39 Months of Imprisonment for Domestic Violence Assault
TUCSON, Ariz. On May 2, 2016, Kyle Wesley Street, 29, of Sells, Ariz. , a member of the Tohono O odham Indian Nation, was sentenced by U.
FBI, Navajo Nation Seeking Information
The FBI and the Navajo Nation are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying several people who may have information regarding the armed robbery of a Chevron gas station in Tuba City, Arizona.
FBI Seeks Suspect in Attempted Robbery of Wells Fargo Bank Branch in Mesa
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The FBI Seeks the Public’s Help in Identifying Two Suspected Serial Bank Robbers Dubbed the Incognito Bandits
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Repeat Sex Offender Sentenced to More Than 10 Years in Prison for Possession of Child Pornography
On May 9, 2016, David Lee Frater, 63, of Mesa, Ariz.
Navajo Man Sentenced to 108 Months’ Imprisonment for Voluntary Manslaughter
PHOENIX, Ariz. On May 9, 2016, Douglas Lawrence Bedell, Jr. , 31, of Dilkon, Arizona, a member of the Navajo Nation, was sentenced by U.
Former Phoenix Chiropractor Sentenced to Prison for Wire Fraud
PHOENIX, Ariz. On May 9, 2016, Dr. Randal Curtis Pruitt, 44, of Salt Lake City, Utah, was sentenced by U.
FBI Conducting Search in Connection with 2006 Murder
The FBI Phoenix Field Office, along with the FBI LA USERT (Underwater Search and Evidence Response Team, aka Dive Team), will be searching in and around a pond in McNary, Arizona (south of Pinetop).
Former Director of Phoenix VA Hospital Sentenced
Today, Sharon M. Helman, 45, of Surprise, Ariz. , was sentenced by U. S. District Judge Steven P.
Potential Evidence Found in Unsolved Murder
This morning, members of the FBI Phoenix Evidence Response Team (ERT) and the FBI LA Underwater Search and Evidence Response Team (USERT) found an item consistent with what investigators were looking for in connection with the 2006 unsolved murder of 16-year-old Katherine Tortice (<a class="internal-link" href="resolveuid/67a1e346-65fb-4604-bf29-d257a165752a" target="_self" title="">see original press release</a>).
Whiteriver Man Sentenced to 188 Months in Prison for Abusive Sexual Contact
Yesterday, Mitchell Clawson, 30, of Whiteriver, Ariz.
FBI Phoenix Seeks Suspect in Gas Station Robbery
At approximately 11:00pm on Thursday May 26, 2016, the Super Gas station located on the corner of US-160 and SR-264 was robbed at gunpoint by a male wearing a light grey cap with on it, black bandana around his neck, all black clothing, black short cut pants, black and white shoes, carrying a grocery bag and last seen heading west.
Man Receives Prison Sentence for Exposing Himself on Airplane
On June 20, 2016, Craig Dewalt, 61, of Cave Creek, Ariz.
Chinle Bank Robber Sentenced to Over 12 Years in Prison
PHOENIX, Ariz. Yesterday, Kristopher Andrew Jaramillo, 39, of Albuquerque, N. M. , not a member of the Navajo Nation, was sentenced by U.
State Grand Jury Indicts Mahin Khan
Mahin Khan, 18, of Tucson, was charged with Terrorism, Conspiracy to Commit Terrorism, and Conspiracy to Commit Misconduct Involving Weapons.
Fredonia Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Sexually Molesting Minor Victim on Kaibab Reservation
Christopher Nigel Benn was sentenced to 25 years’ imprisonment after he had previously pleaded guilty to one count of abusive sexual contact of a minor.
Man from Second Mesa Sentenced to 14 Years for Violent Assault
Johnathan Quavehema, 23, of Second Mesa, Arizona, was sentenced to 14 years in prison after pleading guilty to assault with intent to commit murder.
Smoke Signal Man Sentenced to 24 Years for Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Minor
Michael K. Judy, of Smoke Signal, Arizona, was sentenced to 24 years in federal prison for knowingly engaging in a sexual act with a minor.
Tuba City Man Sentenced to Nearly 20 Years in Federal Prison for Abusive Sexual Contact of a Minor
Rodney Begay, a member of the Navajo Indian Nation, was sentenced to 235 months in prison in connection with sexually abusing three minors on the Navajo Reservation.
FBI Seeking Cyclical Bandit
The FBI is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the Cyclical Bandit, who is believed to have robbed two Arizona banks, almost exactly a year apart.
Tohono O’odham Woman Sentenced to Prison for Involuntary Manslaughter
Monique Pablo-Johnson, 47, of Sells, Arizona, a member of Tohono O’odham Indian Nation, was sentenced to 11 years for involuntary manslaughter.
San Diego Businessman Indicted for Multi-Million-Dollar Real Estate Fraud
A federal grand jury in Tucson has returned a 17-count indictment against Peter Cash Doye for his role in a multi-million-dollar real estate fraud scheme.
FBI Seeks Suspect in Robbery of Chase Bank Branch
The FBI Bank Robbery Task Force is seeking the public’s assistance to help identify a man suspected of robbing Chase Bank at 3620 N. Central around 11:20 a.m. on August 18, 2016.
Navajo Man Sentenced to 19 Years for Child Molestation
Raymond S. Tsosie, 53, of Burnside, Arizona, a member of the Navajo Nation, was sentenced to 19 years for child molestation.
FBI Phoenix Seeks Goldeneye Bandit
The FBI Bank Robbery Task Force is asking for the public’s help in identifying the Goldeneye Bandit in two valley bank robberies in the last week.