The U.S. Army Recruiting Command and the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office will sign an agreement Wednesday to provide priority hiring status to qualified soldiers participating in the Army’s Partnership for Youth Success Program.The agreement will be signed at 9 a.m. during a ceremony at the Sheriff’s Training Center, 2627 S. 35th Avenue in Phoenix.Officials said the Army’s Partnership for Youth Success Program involves certain U.S. corporations and government agencies nationwide who help the Army attract and train youths looking to serve the country and have successful careers.Through the new partnership, enlistees can train to work in law enforcement while serving in the Army and can then interview for jobs with the Sheriff’s office.
Archive for July, 2007Man shoots at ex-girlfriendJuly 31st, 2007, 2:42 pm by Gary GradoMesa police are searching for a man suspected of firing a shot at his ex-girlfriend Monday. According to a Mesa police summary of the 1 p.m. incident, the suspect emerged from the bushes at an apartment complex at 1960 W. Keating Ave. and began running towards the victims in their car. The man fired a shot into the driver Bomb threat forces Mesa library evacuationJuly 31st, 2007, 2:41 pm by daryljamesMesa library workers found a note containing a bomb threat about 12:50 p.m. Tuesday and evacuated the main branch at 64 E. First St. Jerry Gissel, an officer with the Mesa Police Department bomb squad, said officers inspected the library and found no evidence of any bombs. Library workers in the parking lot said the library would open again about 2:15 p.m. after staff return to the site. Woman dies in collisionJuly 31st, 2007, 2:39 pm by Gary GradoA woman died Monday from injuries she suffered in a collision with an SUV that ran a red light in Mesa. According to a Mesa police summary of the 3:21 p.m. incident, the driver of an eastbound 2004 Ford Explorer ran the red light at Valencia and Broadway Road and broadsided a southbound 1996 Saturn on the passenger side. The driver of the Explorer was uninjured, but the driver of the Saturn, had no vital signs as firefighters extracted her from the vehicle. She was pronounced dead at Scottsdale Osborn Healthcare hospital. Pre-trial for two teens postponedJuly 31st, 2007, 11:56 am by christianricharA pre-trial hearing for two 16-year-olds charged with killing Amber LeAnn Hess has been postponed until 1:30 p.m. Sept. 17 in Pinal County Superior Court.The hearing in Florence had been scheduled for 9 a.m. Tuesday, but after a brief delay Judge Boyd Johnson set the new hearing date, giving the attorneys, who are new to the case, time to sort out matters involving a new judge presiding over the case and an inquiry from the media.In late June, Todd Hoke and Nicolas Castillo, who lived near Queen Creek, were arrested and charged with the death of the 17-year-old girl who also lived near Queen Creek. Names released in deadly 202 wreckJuly 30th, 2007, 11:13 pm by davidbiscobingPolice have released the names of the victims involved in a deadly three-car crash Sunday on Loop 202.Three died and five others were injured in the crash involving a car and two pickup trucks. One truck was carrying seven passengers and five of them were ejected during the collision. The three victims deceased in the wreck: Georgina H. Savala, 23, of Mesa; Alexander F. Lopez, 17; Robert D. Savala, 18.The five people injured: Omar E. Trejo; Vanessa J. Savala; Gabriel A. Camacho; Barbara A. Escobedo; Lajoi A. Savala.The investigation into the crash is still ongoing. Funeral arrangements for fallen officerJuly 30th, 2007, 5:58 pm by christianricharFuneral arrangements for fallen Phoenix police Officer George Cortez Jr. have been set for Friday morning.Cortez, 23, was gunned down last Friday night after responding to a call at a Phoenix check-cashing store.The funeral will take place at 10 a.m. at the Community Church of Joy, 21000 N. 75th Ave. in Glendale.The burial will follow at Resthaven Park Cemetery, 6290 W. Northern in Glendale.Visitation for the public will take place between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Thursday at Heritage Mortuary, 6830 W. Thunderbird Road in Glendale. Army and Sheriff Joe working togetherJuly 30th, 2007, 4:14 pm by christianricharThe Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Army have agreed to be in cahoots when recruiting deputies.On Wednesday, the U.S. Army Recruiting Command and the sheriff’s office will sign an agreement to provide priority hiring to qualified soldiers who are participating in the Army’s Partnership for Youth Success Program. The youth success program is a partnership between the Army and a section of United States corporations and public agencies. The idea is to help the Army retain people who want to serve in the Army but also want to secure a future after the Army.As part of the program with the sheriff’s office those recruited sign an agreement to work for the sheriff’s office after serving with the Army. Man arrested for trying to cash cop’s checkJuly 30th, 2007, 11:37 am by christianricharA Chandler man was recently arrested on multiple charges that include trying to cash a Chandler officer’s tuition reimbursement check, according to court records. David Fuentes was arrested Friday night on suspicion of four counts of taking the identity of another person, four counts of forgery and two counts of theft. Fuentes was initially arrested in Chandler on a warrant. But during an interview it was learned that he attempted to cash a stolen check from the Chandler officer, court records say. On July 11, a Chandler officer had been off duty at a Chandler fast food drive through when a vehicle blocked his vehicle, court documents say. A person pointed a weapon at him and demanded his wallet, keys and cell phone. Inside the wallet was the officer’s flat badge and the check.Man Man charged in baby deathJuly 30th, 2007, 9:54 am by Gary GradoA Tempe man who told police he shook his 7-week-old daughter to stop her from crying will face homicide charges after she died on Saturday, said Sgt. Mike Horn, Tempe police spokesman. David Chaparra-Atondo was arrested Thursday after he took Selena Chaparro-Pennell to Tempe St. Lukes Hospital. The girl was unresponsive when he took her to the hospital. Detectives are going to recommend a charge of second-degree murder, which carries a punishment of 10 to 22 years in prison. |