Sexually Transmitted Infections Spike in Maricopa County

Sexually transmitted infections are on the rise nationwide, and Maricopa County is no exception. Syphilis infections in the county have exploded in recent years, as have gonorrhea and chlamydia cases. However, the number of new HIV infections is stable. Why is this happening and what can people do to protect themselves? From 2016 to 2021, […]

Pima County sergeant accused of sexually assaulting co-worker

A sergeant from the Pima County Sheriff’s Department’s School Resources Unit has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a colleague during a house party, officials said. Ricardo Garcia was charged with one count of sexual assault Wednesday night, said Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos. The incident occurred in December when Garcia held a house […]