Cochise County marks the launch of a new border facility
Tucson, Ariz. – New Measures for Border Security in Sierra Vista Sierra Vista is preparing to enhance how law enforcement agencies manage border security. The Border Operations Center will allow local, state, and federal officials to oversee the entire 370 miles of the Arizona-Mexico border around the clock. “We needed Kochise County, Kochise County,” remarked […]
Sheriff of Cochise County looks for details on the new border task force announced by Governor Hobbs
Sierra Vista, Arizona – Fentanyl Seizure and New Task Force Formation In 2024, U.S. Customs and Border Protection reported the seizure of 1,100 pounds of fentanyl in the Tucson sector. An executive order has been issued, declaring that the Arizona Emergency Military Bureau, along with the Arizona Public Safety Agency and the Arizona Department of […]
Updates on the Cochise County wildfire in Arizona
April 30, 2025: Crew reaches 22% containment Firefighting teams, helicopters, and water tankers have been actively engaged in efforts to control a wildfire in the brushy canyon near Cocheese since Monday evening. The blaze hasn’t really expanded overnight, fortunately, allowing crews to access the area on foot. Currently, the fire is reported to be about […]
Cochise County Supervisor Peggy Judd admits guilt in election interference case and receives probation.
Republican Cochise County Superintendent Pleads Guilty Peggy Judd, the Republican Superintendent of Cochise County, entered a guilty plea on Monday morning. She was charged with a misdemeanor for failing to fulfill her duties as an elected officer. Last November, Judd, alongside fellow Republican supervisor Tom Crosby, faced charges stemming from allegations of felony conspiracy to […]
Cochise County supervisor, facing charges, loses appeal and will seek Supreme Court review
Appeals Court Rules Against Kochise County Supervisor in Election Case Kochise County supervisor Tom Crosby will not escape the legal consequences of charges related to election interference and conspiracy regarding the 2022 election results, according to a ruling from the appeals court on Tuesday. Judge Paul McMurdy, writing for the unanimous court, acknowledged that elected […]
Sheriff of Cochise County highlights the necessity for a new jail
New Prisons Planned in Cochise County Amid Border Crime Surge Bisbee, Ariz. – The Trump administration has prioritized border issues, prompting Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannell to emphasize the need for new prisons now more than ever. He points out that the existing facilities are nearing 40 years old, significantly exceeding the typical 25-year lifespan […]
Arrest of an Aragua gang member in Cochise County marks their first known presence in Arizona.
Tucson, Arizona Sees Presence of Venezuelan Gang The notorious Venezuelan gang, Tren de Aragua, has recently made its way to southern Arizona, drawing significant public concern. According to the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office, a suspect connected to this gang was arrested for involvement in a human smuggling case. This adds Arizona to the list of […]
Cochise County Sheriff’s Office looking into violent attack at interstate rest area
Brutal Attack on Truck Driver in Arizona Rest Area SAN SIMON, Arizona – Truck drivers are in critical condition following a severe assault that took place at a westbound rest area on Interstate 10. Kochise County Sheriff Mark Dunnell reported that the incident happened around 10 PM on Saturday night. Detectives do not believe the […]
Concerns arise in Cochise County over suggested food tax restrictions
Kochise County Food Tax Concerns In Kochise County, Arizona, earlier this year, some state representatives put forth a proposal to eliminate taxes on groceries. This suggestion has raised alarms among residents, especially in rural parts of the county. For instance, Sierra Vista anticipates more than $3 million in revenue from this tax, while Willcox expects […]
Wildfire exceeding 2,000 acres in Cochise County is 22% contained
The story was updated on Thursday, May 1st at 3:38pm to include new details about the wildfire containment efforts. The fires near Sunsites-Pearce in Cochise County are currently at 54% containment. Officials are actively monitoring the northern and eastern areas of the fire, looking for smoke and any risks that might ignite new fires as […]
