Pima man in his old age receives prison time for charges of child sexual exploitation
Pima Man Sentenced for Sexual Exploitation of Minors In a recent court decision, an elderly man from Pima, Virgil Leroy Smith, 85, is facing significant time behind bars after pleading guilty to charges related to sexual exploitation of a child. On December 31, 2024, Judge Pro Tem Travis L. Ragland of Graham County Superior Court […]
Man Dies in Severe Head-On Collision near Tonto Road
1 Death in Yavapai County car accident near Tonto Road and Tonto School Road Yavapai County, Arizona (May 21, 2025) – On Saturday morning, a man tragically lost his life in a severe head-on collision at the intersection of Tonto Road and Tonto School Road. The accident happened around 11 a.m. in that area. The […]
Othram Discovers Identity of Man Struck by Train in 2005
Identification of Unidentified Man from 2005 Train Incident In 2005, a train engineer in Yabapai County, Arizona tragically spotted a man on the tracks just moments before the train collided with him, resulting in the man’s death. The Yabapai County Sheriff’s Office and the Medical Examiner’s Office launched an investigation but, despite their efforts, the […]
Man Who Shared Cell with Epstein Claims He Could Not Have Taken His Own Life
Former Prisoner Questions Epstein’s Death Michael Franze, a former inmate who shared a prison with Jeffrey Epstein, suggested on Monday’s News Nation that Epstein might have committed suicide. However, he has his doubts about that theory. Epstein died in 2019, and official autopsy results indicated that he was found hanging in his cell. Yet, Franze […]
Douglas asks for the public’s assistance in identifying possible victims of a man from Pima, Arizona, who was arrested on child pornography charges.
Community Assistance Sought in Child Exploitation Case Leroy Smith, an 85-year-old resident of Pima, faces ten charges related to child exploitation, currently held on a bond set at $250,000. Authorities are reaching out to the public for assistance in identifying any potential victims. Special agents from the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) alongside local police are […]
Man drowned while rescuing two boys in Colorado River, Arizona
“He was a giant of a man, but his heart was pure gold,” said Jeffrey Brady’s friend Summer Needham. A 51-year-old man tragically drowned after rescuing two children from the Colorado River over the weekend, according to authorities. The incident took place near a hidden coastal resort in Yuma, Arizona, on July 5th. The Arizona […]
Man identified in shooting of DPS officer in Nogales; facing 9 charges
Update: 6/10 The individual charged with the shooting involving the Arizona Department of Public Safety in Nogales on Sunday, June 8th, has been named as Daniel Ulysses Covalbias. A complaint filed in Santa Cruz County Court claims that Covalbias acted with knowledge that his actions could “result in death to law enforcement officials.” The complaint […]
Arizona man taken into custody for reported threats towards Trump before campaign event near the border
BISBEE, Ariz. (AP) A man from Southern Arizona has been arrested for allegedly making death threats against Donald Trump via social media, according to authorities on Thursday. This incident occurred while the former Republican president and 2024 candidate were visiting the US-Mexico border. The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office identified the individual as 66-year-old Ronald Lee […]
Authorities in Arizona seeking man who came into contact with rabid bobcat
Health officials report that an animal exposure incident took place in Arabaipa Canyon, specifically in the Turkey Creek area, on February 13th. In Graham County, Arizona, health authorities are trying to locate a man who might have come into contact with a rabid bobcat. According to Health Department Director Brian Douglas, the incident occurred around […]
‘The Man Who Rescued Our Nation’: Donald Trump Discusses His Desired Legacy
During a recent interview with Lara Trump on Fox News, former President Donald Trump discussed various topics, including his legacy. Lara opened by asking if the four-year hiatus from his presidential role had any impact on his current achievements. Trump responded, saying that while experience is crucial, he believes talent might hold more weight. Still, […]