Crime

Authorities make 19th arrest in suspected drug ring

Submitted by John Ames on Wednesday, June 5th, 10:32 pm

Mario Serrano (Source: Cochise County Sheriff's Office)

TUCSON, AZ (Tucson News Now)- The Drug Enforcement Administration announced today that 19 suspected members of a cocaine trafficking organization have been arrested. Among those arrested was a Cochise County Sheriff's Office detention officer.

According to a DEA news release, DEA Special Agent in Charge Doug Coleman said the arrests are the result of a 12-month investigation of drug trafficking activity in Sierra Vista and Bisbee.

Two suspects remain at large.

Tucson News Now reported yesterday that Cochise County Sheriff's Office Detention Officer Mario Serrano had been arrested in the on-going investigation.

According to the release, the alleged drug ring imported cocaine from Mexico to Tucson. From there, it was distributed to street dealers and users throughout Bisbee and Sierra Vista, the DEA said.

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Cochise County detention officer arrested

Submitted by John Ames on Tuesday, June 4th, 12:40 pm

TUCSON, AZ (Tucson News Now)- A detention officer with the Cochise County Sheriff's Office was arrested today and charged with drug offenses.

According to a news release from the Sheriff's Office, the arrest of Mario Serrano by the Drug Enforcement Administration was the result of a joint investigation, which is ongoing.

Serrano joined the Sheriff's Office in Dec. 2001. He has resigned his position, according to the release.

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SVPD arrest one robbery suspect, second suspect still at large

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, May 29th, 2013, 10:03am

SVPD arrest one robbery suspect, second suspect still at large

On May 27, at approximately midnight, a juvenile victim reported to the Sierra Vista Police Department (SVPD) he had been robbed near the 500 block of North Lenzner Avenue. The victim told officers a black male suspect pushed him to the ground and

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Tucsonan arrested in Sierra Vista for alleged possession of meth

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 12:35pm

Tucsonan arrested in Sierra Vista for alleged possession of meth

On May 20, detectives from the Sierra Vista Police Department’s Community Response Team (CRT) conducted a traffic stop near Buffalo Soldier Trail and North Seventh Street. During the traffic stop a police K9 alerted to

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Cochise County Sheriff’s Office notification of registered sex offender

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 12:09pm

Cochise County Sheriff’s Office notification of registered sex offender

The following information was released pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 13-3825, which requires law enforcement agencies to inform the public when the release of information will enhance public safety and protection. The individual who appears on this notification has been convicted of a sex offense that requires registration with the Cochise County Sheriff's Office.

Ramon Munoz is a

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Sierra Vista Police warn about debt collection 'scam' alert

Submitted by City of Sierra Vista, Tina Moore, Public Information Office

Monday, May 13th, 2013, 4:56pm

Sierra Vista Police warn about debt collection 'scam' alert

The Sierra Vista Police Department has received reports of scammers calling local residents threatening arrest for a delinquent debt. While some collection agencies operate within the law, debt collection scams are on

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Southeastern Arizona D.U.I. task force results

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Monday, May 6th, 2013, 12:50pm

Southeastern Arizona D.U.I. task force results

With funding assistance from the Governors Office of Highway Safety and in an effort to reinforce the seriousness of drinking and driving, Sheriff Mark Dannels announced the

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