Retired Pinal County Sheriff William A. "Bill" Eck, a Korean War veteran and dedicated law enforcement officer, passed away peacefully at age 91 in Casa Grande.

Watch elite law enforcement motorcycle officers perform precision riding at the free Motorcycle Skills Showcase on Nov. 15 in Chandler, supporting the 100 Club of Arizona.

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.

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 excelled at the San Diego competition, winning 8 awards, including first place overall rider.

Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller announced that Javier Lopez received a life sentence without parole for the premeditated murder of his estranged wife, Christina Lopez. The case underscores the devastating impact of domestic violence and the county’s commitment to pursuing the strongest penalties.

Pinal County Sheriff’s Office brings a new helicopter into service for better support in search and rescue scenarios.

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.