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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

ByJustin MathewsAug 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

ByJustin MathewsAug 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.
Pinal County Attorney Announces Intent to Seek Death Penalty in Murder of Apache Junction Police Officer Facio

Pinal County Attorney Announces Intent to Seek Death Penalty in Murder of Apache Junction Police Officer Facio

ByJustin MathewsAug 13, 2025
Pinal County Attorney seeks justice for Officer Facio as death penalty notice is filed against the accused, Roger Nunez.
Pinal County Attorney Announces Charges Against Man Accused of Kidnapping Ex-Girlfriend and Fatally Shooting Her Dog

Pinal County Attorney Announces Charges Against Man Accused of Kidnapping Ex-Girlfriend and Fatally Shooting Her Dog

ByJustin MathewsAug 6, 2025
Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller announced charges against a man accused of kidnapping his ex-girlfriend and fatally shooting her dog during a May 13, 2025 incident. The defendant faces felony counts of kidnapping and animal cruelty, with a pretrial conference set for August 25, 2025.
Iowa Man Sentenced to Prison for Threatening Gila River Detective

Iowa Man Sentenced to Prison for Threatening Gila River Detective

ByJustin MathewsJul 22, 2025
Malachi Reed, 21, of Des Moines, Iowa, sentenced to prison for threatening Gila River detective faces 24 months and 3 years of supervised release.
Pinal County Attorney: Man Gets Life for Killing Mother and Unborn Child

Pinal County Attorney: Man Gets Life for Killing Mother and Unborn Child

ByJustin MathewsJul 3, 2025
Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller announced Ronald Howard’s 50-year sentence for killing a pregnant woman and her unborn child in a DUI crash. Learn more.
Prosecutor Announces Murder Conviction in DUI Case That Killed Mother, Unborn Child

Prosecutor Announces Murder Conviction in DUI Case That Killed Mother, Unborn Child

ByJustin MathewsJun 21, 2025
Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller announces 64-year-old repeat DUI offender Ronald Keith Howard pleaded guilty to murder charges in fatal crash that killed pregnant mother and unborn child. Sentencing set for July 1, 2025.
Pinal County Jury Returns Guilty Verdict in Santistevan Double Murder Case Involving Human Smuggling

Pinal County Jury Returns Guilty Verdict in Santistevan Double Murder Case Involving Human Smuggling

ByJustin MathewsApr 29, 2025
Learn about the Pinal County jury's guilty verdict against Santistevan for the double murder of two innocent teenagers.
Legislation from Majority Leader Shamp to Crack Down on Pedophiles Signed into Law

Legislation from Majority Leader Shamp to Crack Down on Pedophiles Signed into Law

ByJustin MathewsApr 22, 2025
Learn about Senate Majority Leader Shamp's law targeting child predators. Understand the implications of SB 1585.
Pinal County Attorney Secures 40 Year Prison Sentence for Convicted Child Sexual Offender

Pinal County Attorney Secures 40 Year Prison Sentence for Convicted Child Sexual Offender

ByJustin MathewsApr 12, 2025
Pinal County Attorney secures a 40 year prison sentence for James Ibach in a child sexual exploitation case. Learn more here.
Defendant Sentenced for Shooting at Officers during a high speed pursuit through Pinal County

Defendant Sentenced for Shooting at Officers during a high speed pursuit through Pinal County

ByJustin MathewsApr 9, 2025
Defendant Jonathon Altland sentenced after shooting at officers while fleeing law enforcement at over 120 MPH.
Pinal County Attorney’s Office Convicts Repetitive DUI Offender

Pinal County Attorney’s Office Convicts Repetitive DUI Offender

ByJustin MathewsApr 4, 2025
Pinal County Attorney’s Office wins case against Michael Raymond, convicting him for aggravated DUI amidst a dangerous high-speed chase.
Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller Takes a Tough-on-Crime Stance on Crimes Against Children

Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller Takes a Tough-on-Crime Stance on Crimes Against Children

ByJustin MathewsMar 21, 2025
Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller pushes for strict penalties on child luring. Find out about his tough stance today.
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

ByJustin MathewsFeb 26, 2025
Operation Stranger Things results in 14 arrests as law enforcement targets online predators seeking to harm children.
Incoming county Attorney Miller Claims Political Group Behind AG’s Prosecution

Incoming county Attorney Miller Claims Political Group Behind AG’s Prosecution

ByJustin MathewsDec 7, 2024

A left-wing nonprofit organization provided Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes…

County Attorney Elect Miller Investigation of Sen. Wadsack Traffic Case Highlights Broader Citizen Rights Questions

County Attorney Elect Miller Investigation of Sen. Wadsack Traffic Case Highlights Broader Citizen Rights Questions

ByJustin MathewsDec 5, 2024
Discover the case that exposes a threat to legislative rights and public constitutional protections, unfolding from a routine traffic stop.
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