Ex-Santa Cruz County Treasurer faces federal charges

PHOENIX — A former Santa Cruz County treasurer pleaded guilty Thursday to federal charges for embezzling nearly $40 million in county funds while in office, authorities said. Elizabeth Gutfahr, 62, served as Santa Cruz County Treasurer from 2012 to 2024, but failed to pay more than $13 million in taxes during her tenure. Gutfahr allegedly […]

Maricopa County Man Indicted on Multiple Child Sex Trafficking Charges

The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office announced that George Mosley has been indicted on multiple charges related to child sex trafficking. According to Maricopa County Attorney’s OfficeMosley, born in February 1993, was charged with 14 counts of child sex trafficking, a second-degree felony, two counts of sexual activity with a minor, a sixth-degree felony, and one […]

Ex-Santa Cruz County treasurer faces federal charges of embezzlement, tax evasion

Phoenix (AZ Family) — Former Santa Cruz County Treasurer Elizabeth Gutfahr has been indicted in federal court on charges of embezzlement by a public official, money laundering and tax evasion. In recent months, the Arizona State Comptroller’s Office released findings regarding approximately $40 million missing from county accounts. According to the state investigation, Gutfahr made […]

Tempe Parents Indicted on Serious Child Abuse Charges in Maricopa

Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell announced that two Tempe parents have been charged with gross child abuse. According to reports, the indictment Maricopa County Attorney’s Officeincludes Britney Firch and Demetrius Jones, who were charged with seriously injuring a 4-year-old and a 12-year-old child. Tempe police responded to a call on Nov. 25 and found two […]