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Students Rescued After Storm Traps Them on Flatiron Trail

Students Rescued After Storm Traps Them on Flatiron Trail

Oct 14, 2025
Two out-of-state students were rescued from the Flatiron Trail at Lost Dutchman State Park after a severe storm trapped them near Siphon Draw. The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Posse safely escorted the hikers out after lightning, hail, and flash floods struck the area.
PCSO Inmate Program Receives National Recognition

PCSO Inmate Program Receives National Recognition

Oct 8, 2025
The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office Reentry Services Division has been selected as a national Reentry Mentor Site under the COSSUP initiative for its data-driven, trauma-informed AGAVE Program. The honor recognizes PCSO’s leadership in supporting individuals transitioning from incarceration through mentorship, recovery, and community partnerships
Pinal County Deputies Win 8 Awards, 1st Place Overall Rider at San Diego Competition

Pinal County Deputies Win 8 Awards, 1st Place Overall Rider at San Diego Competition

Oct 7, 2025
Pinal County deputies excelled at the San Diego competition, winning 8 awards, including first place overall rider.
Pinal County Sheriff’s Office Introduces New Helicopter

Pinal County Sheriff’s Office Introduces New Helicopter

Aug 27, 2025
Pinal County Sheriff’s Office brings a new helicopter into service for better support in search and rescue scenarios.
PCSO receives grant for DUI enforcement

PCSO receives grant for DUI enforcement

Aug 7, 2025
With a $25,000 grant, PCSO boosts DUI enforcement, aiming for safer roads through increased patrols and trained officers.
Pinal County Deputy Makes Multi-Charge Arrest During DUI Task Force Operation

Pinal County Deputy Makes Multi-Charge Arrest During DUI Task Force Operation

Aug 7, 2025
Pinal County law enforcement showcases success as a Deputy makes a multi-charge arrest during a DUI task force operation.
Second Deputy-Involved Shooting in Pinal County in Two Days

Second Deputy-Involved Shooting in Pinal County in Two Days

Jul 20, 2025
Pinal County experiences a second deputy-involved shooting in two days, resulting in the death of a 60-year-old man in Winkelman.
PCSO Releases Details on Deputy-Involved Shooting in San Tan Valley

PCSO Releases Details on Deputy-Involved Shooting in San Tan Valley

Jul 19, 2025
Read about the incident where PCSO releases details on a deputy-involved shooting following a perilous chase in San Tan Valley.
Traffic Stop Escalates to Deadly Confrontation in San Tan Valley

Traffic Stop Escalates to Deadly Confrontation in San Tan Valley

Jul 18, 2025
A routine traffic stop in San Tan Valley turned tragic as a suspect committed assault, leading to a deadly deputy confrontation.
Silver Alert resolved: Children have been located and are safe

Silver Alert resolved: Children have been located and are safe

Jul 1, 2025
Silver Alert update: The children have been found and are safe.
Pinal County Sheriff’s Super Huey Helicopter Conducts Two Heat-Related Rescues

Pinal County Sheriff’s Super Huey Helicopter Conducts Two Heat-Related Rescues

Jun 24, 2025
Pinal County Sheriff's Super Huey helicopter conducts two heat-related rescues amid extreme conditions. Learn more about these heroic efforts.
Beware of new text scam: ADOT isn’t after you for unpaid tickets

Beware of new text scam: ADOT isn’t after you for unpaid tickets

Jun 13, 2025
Beware of new text scam: ADOT isn’t after you for unpaid tickets. Do not click links and delete suspicious messages.
Local Hiker Rescued From Superstition Mountains in Early Morning Operation

Local Hiker Rescued From Superstition Mountains in Early Morning Operation

May 20, 2025
Discover how a local hiker was safely rescued from Superstition Mountains after a well-executed early morning operation.
Dragging Chains Sparks Fires: A Word from Sheriff Teeple

Dragging Chains Sparks Fires: A Word from Sheriff Teeple

Apr 4, 2025
Understand the risks of dragging chains and wildfires. Sheriff Teeple offers advice on preventing fire hazards on highways.
INMATE GUNSMITH: Sheriff Teeple’s New Program Turns Prisoners into Skilled Gunsmiths

INMATE GUNSMITH: Sheriff Teeple’s New Program Turns Prisoners into Skilled Gunsmiths

Apr 1, 2025
Discover Sheriff Teeple's controversial INMATE GUNSMITH program that equips prisoners with gunsmithing skills while raising critical questions about safety.
Life-Saving Moments: How Narcan Access in Pinal County is Combating the Opioid Crisis

Life-Saving Moments: How Narcan Access in Pinal County is Combating the Opioid Crisis

Mar 19, 2025
See how Narcan is making a difference in Pinal County as it saves lives during overdoses and combats the opioid crisis.
February Homicide Near Circle-K Prompts Public Appeal

February Homicide Near Circle-K Prompts Public Appeal

Mar 11, 2025
Pinal County Sheriff's Office seeks public help in the February homicide of Gary Johnson near Circle K. Any information is vital.
270-Foot Hoist Rescue: PCSO and Federal Agencies Save Climber After 40-Foot Fall

270-Foot Hoist Rescue: PCSO and Federal Agencies Save Climber After 40-Foot Fall

Mar 7, 2025
A rock climber fell 40 feet and was rescued by PCSO and BORSTAR in a challenging canyon operation. Learn about the rescue details.
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

Feb 5, 2025
Learn about the fight against cartel smuggling at Interstate 8 and the Tohono O'odham Nation.
Desert Encampment Patrols to Expand with New Forest Service Grant

Desert Encampment Patrols to Expand with New Forest Service Grant

Feb 3, 2025
Find out how a new Forest Service grant is enabling the Pinal County Sheriff's Office to expand their patrols of desert encampments.
Supervisors Discuss Road Safety Plan, Question Project Costs

Supervisors Discuss Road Safety Plan, Question Project Costs

Jan 23, 2025
Get the latest updates on the road safety plan and project costs discussed by Pinal County Supervisors. Learn about the strategies to reduce accidents and improve traffic safety.
Sheriff’s Anti-Smuggling Unit Intercepts Ammunition Transport

Sheriff’s Anti-Smuggling Unit Intercepts Ammunition Transport

Jan 22, 2025
Read about the Pinal County Sheriff's Office Anti-Smuggling Unit's enforcement operation that led to the seizure of thousands of rounds of ammunition at the border.
Draft Plan Addresses High-Risk Intersections in Pinal County

Draft Plan Addresses High-Risk Intersections in Pinal County

Jan 21, 2025
Get insights into the transportation safety plan for Pinal County that aims to reduce crashes and fatalities on public roads.
Conservative Leaders Take Oath: Miller as County Attorney, Teeple as Sheriff

Conservative Leaders Take Oath: Miller as County Attorney, Teeple as Sheriff

Dec 30, 2024
Meet Pinal County's new conservative leaders: Brad Miller as County Attorney and Ross Teeple as Sheriff. Learn about their dedication to traditional values and constitutional rights.
Sheriff-Elect Teeple Sets Priorities in Interview with Sheriff Lamb

Sheriff-Elect Teeple Sets Priorities in Interview with Sheriff Lamb

Dec 12, 2024
Find out what Sheriff-Elect Teeple has in store for the Pinal County Sheriff's Office. Learn about his priorities, including pay raises, response times, and community outreach.
Pinal Sheriff’s Aviation Unit Assists in Desert Migrant Rescue

Pinal Sheriff’s Aviation Unit Assists in Desert Migrant Rescue

Dec 11, 2024
Learn how Pinal Sheriff's Aviation Unit and U.S. Border Patrol joined forces to save an injured migrant in Arizona's desert. Read more about this heroic rescue operation.
Fatal Crash Closes Hunt Highway for Seven Hours, Highlights Emergency Alert System

Fatal Crash Closes Hunt Highway for Seven Hours, Highlights Emergency Alert System

Dec 10, 2024
Find out how a recent incident on Hunt Highway underscored the importance of Pinal County's emergency alert system in keeping residents informed and safe.
Son Arrested in Death of San Tan Valley Mother

Son Arrested in Death of San Tan Valley Mother

Nov 1, 2024
Tragic murder in San Tan Valley: A morning jog turned deadly when a woman's body was discovered in an agricultural area, leading to the arrest of her teenage son.
88-Year-Old Murder Victim Identified After 36 Years

88-Year-Old Murder Victim Identified After 36 Years

Oct 25, 2024
Delve into the intriguing case of the unidentified murder victim found in Florence Junction, Arizona. Discover how advancements in DNA analysis revealed her true identity after 36 years.
Jury Duty Scam Alert

Jury Duty Scam Alert

Oct 18, 2024

The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) has issued a warning…

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