Officials report alleged theft in Santa Cruz County Attorney’s Office | State
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Justice delayed: Santa Cruz County calls for swift treasurer sentencing | In-Depth
NOGARES, Ariz. (KVOA) – The decision of former Santa Cruz County treasurer Elizabeth Guffer, convicted of stealing nearly $40 million, has lagged behind the frustration of county leaders and residents. One of the biggest cases of government embezzlement in Arizona history, the scandal has left a lasting impact on the county. District 3 supervisor John […]
Red flag warnings issued for Pima and Santa Cruz counties
The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning to PIMA and Santa Cruz county, which begins at 12:45pm on January 25th. The warning expires at 7pm on January 25th. See the latest watches and warnings Our Weather Alert Page. When is the wildfire season in Arizona? In Arizona, there is no longer a […]
Santa Cruz Sheriff drops Border Patrol cooperation program
RIOLICO, Ariz. (KGUN) – Santa Cruz County Sheriff says he has separated deputies from a program that has worked with the Border Patrol. Sheriff David Hathaway says Operation Stonegarden put lawmakers under border patrol control and paid overtime in federal dollars. The sheriff says he had moved his division out of Operation Stone Garden, even […]
Recall petition started against Santa Cruz County Sheriff | Local News
NOGARES, Ariz. (KVOA) – A petition has been filed with the Elections Bureau seeking to recall Santa Cruz County Sheriff David Hathaway. The petition was submitted by the current chairman of Santa Cruz County Republican Dandering, a former volunteer with the Sheriff’s Search and Rescue squad. Dellinges must obtain 4,567 valid signatures by July 2nd […]
Santa Cruz River moves closer to national designation | Arizona News
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AZ lawmakers want tougher audits after Santa Cruz County embezzlement
Former Santa Cruz County Treasurer refuses media questions after court Elizabeth Guffer faces three federal felony charges stemming from a decade-long complaint of embezzling nearly $40 million from Santa Cruz County. Rep. Matt Gress is proposing legislation that would increase the oversight of county treasurers after a former treasurer pleaded guilty to embezzlement of nearly […]
Santa Cruz County sheriff pulls out of federal Stonegarden program for CBP collaboration
Santa Cruz County sheriffs say his office will no longer be taking part in Operation Stone Garden, along the US-Mexico border. This is a program that grants local law enforcement agencies in exchange for coordination between customs and border security. Stone Garden funding is available to local, tribal and state law enforcement agencies operating along […]
ATCA Mile-Markers in Santa Cruz County
September 4, 2024 By: Sam Kaiser with the help of Keith Brown, Judy Brown and Connie Williams June 2024 was an exciting time for the Anza Trail Union in Arizona (ATCA) as it completed its placement of quarter mile trail markers in Santa Cruz County on the Anza Trail. It all began in 2020, and […]
Santa Cruz Treasurer Steals Over $38 Million
A shocking case of embezzlement emerged from Santa Cruz County, Arizona. There, former county treasurer Elizabeth Guffer pleaded guilty to stealing more than $38 million from taxpayer funds. This extraordinary case, unfolding between 2012 and 2024, draws attention not only to the incredible amounts involved, but also the nature of the spending funded by these […]
