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From detecting fraudulent checks to guarding against identity fraud, MCAO protects Arizona. en-US Copyright 2010, Maricopa County Attorney's Office. ricksb@mcao.maricopa.gov 1 Aug 2009 0:00:00 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 240 http://www.maricopacountyattorney.org/DOCUMENTS/20100902_a.pdf Timothy Keith Bland (DOB: 4/21/1985) has been sentenced to two consecutive natural life sentences followed by a 7.5 year sentence for the 2008 murder of two members of his former girlfriend's family. 09/02 Thu, 02 Sep, 2010 http://www.maricopacountyattorney.org/DOCUMENTS/20100831_a.pdf The Maricopa County Attorney's Office is partnering with the Shred-it company to sponsor a series of community Shred-A-Thons in September as part of its ongoing commitment to combat identity theft. 08/31 Tue, 31 Aug, 2010 http://www.maricopacountyattorney.org/DOCUMENTS/20100823_a.pdf On August 17, 2010, Gary Billy Bivens (DOB 11/21/57) was arrested for his involvement in the 1981 homicide of 93-year-old Martha Winters and the aggravated assault of her sister, 92-year-old Jesse Winters. 08/23 Mon, 23 Aug, 2010 http://www.maricopacountyattorney.org/DOCUMENTS/20100820_a.pdf Albert Richard Guzman (DOB 12/11/46) has been charged with one count of molestation of a child a class 2 felony and one count of public sexual indecency a class 1 misdemeanor. 08/20 Fri, 20 Aug, 2010 http://www.maricopacountyattorney.org/DOCUMENTS/20100820_b.pdf Edward James Rose (DOB 6/5/87) pleaded guilty today to first-degree murder as well as charges of burglary, conspiracy, fraud, forgery, and theft, all in connection with the 2007 murder of Phoenix Police Officer George Cortez, Jr. 08/20 Fri, 20 Aug, 2010 http://www.maricopacountyattorney.org/DOCUMENTS/20100817_a.pdf Justin James Pare (DOB 11/12/75) was sentenced today to 20 years in prison followed by 3 years supervised probation after pleading guilty to charges of burglary in the first degree, aggravated assault, and unlawful flight. 08/17 Tue, 17 Aug, 2010 http://www.maricopacountyattorney.org/DOCUMENTS/20100816_a.pdf Donald Celaya Steen (DOB 8/1/70) has been sentenced to seven consecutive life sentences followed by a 17-year flat sentence after a jury found Steen guilty on 9 of the 15 counts of sexual abuse, sexual conduct with a minor, child molestation, and furnishing obscene material to a minor. 08/16 Mon, 16 Aug, 2010 http://www.maricopacountyattorney.org/DOCUMENTS/CourtRecords-20100812b.pdf Please click the link below to view MCAO's most recent press packet announcing the release of Grand Jury materials relating to allegations against county officials. 08/13 Fri, 13 Aug, 2010 http://www.maricopacountyattorney.org/DOCUMENTS/20100811_a.pdf Akmal Robinson (DOB 4/30/79) pled guilty yesterday to manslaughter, a class 2 non-dangerous felony, and child abuse, a class 3 non-dangerous felony. Pursuant to the plea agreement, the defendant shall be sentenced to the Department of Corrections for six to eight years on the manslaughter charge and consecutive probation for up to a lifetime term on the child abuse charge. 08/11 Wed, 11 Aug, 2010 http://www.maricopacountyattorney.org/DOCUMENTS/20100806_a.pdf Maricopa County Attorney Rick Romley today unveiled a new plan to combat graffiti and announced that a comprehensive program to combat urban blight is also in the works. 08/06 Fri, 06 Aug, 2010 http://www.maricopacountyattorney.org/DOCUMENTS/20100806_b.pdf The Maricopa County Attorney's Office is partnering with the Shred?it company to sponsor a series of community Shred-A-Thons in August and September as part of its ongoing commitment to combat identity theft. 08/06 Fri, 06 Aug, 2010 http://www.maricopacountyattorney.org/DOCUMENTS/20100805_a.pdf Laura and Daniel McClusky (DOB 6/1/72 and 11/16/58, respectively) have each been indicted on one count of failure to report physical neglect of a minor. 08/05 Thu, 05 Aug, 2010 http://www.maricopacountyattorney.org/DOCUMENTS/20100803_a.pdf Charges have been filed against several suspects in connection with the July 28 shooting death of Chandler Police Officer Carlos Ledesma. Romley also announced that defendant William Keith Willis (DOB 3/9/65) has been indicted on 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. 08/03 Tue, 03 Aug, 2010 http://www.maricopacountyattorney.org/DOCUMENTS/20100722_a.pdf Charges against Lisa Kathleen Randall (DOB 6/8/61) were dropped today. Also today, defendant Damian Irrizarry (DOB 5/14/79) was convicted of eight counts of aggravated assault, four counts of drive by shooting, and one count of unlawful flight from a law enforcement vehicle. 07/22 Thu, 22 Jul, 2010 http://www.maricopacountyattorney.org/DOCUMENTS/20100721_a.pdf Timothy K. Bland (DOB 4/21/85) has been convicted on two counts of premeditated first degree murder for the deaths of Jean Bukuru and Celestine Nzobanimpa. 07/21 Wed, 21 Jul, 2010 http://www.maricopacountyattorney.org/DOCUMENTS/20100720_a.pdf Thomas Patrick Destories (DOB 1/29/41) pled guilty today to second degree murder for the killing of a DPS photo radar operator. 07/20 Tue, 20 Jul, 2010 http://www.maricopacountyattorney.org/DOCUMENTS/20100720_b.pdf Defendant Aaron Baka Lopez (DOB 12/16/72) was sentenced today to 115 years in prison in connection with the shooting of a Phoenix Police Officer. 07/20 Tue, 20 Jul, 2010 http://www.maricopacountyattorney.org/DOCUMENTS/20100716_a.pdf Ramiro Garibay (DOB 9/15/76) has been convicted of aggravated assault after stabbing a Glendale Police Officer. Separately, Larry Jon Ladwig (DOB 5/25/64) was sentenced this morning to 30 years in prison without the possibility of early release and two lifetime probation terms for kidnapping and sexually molesting a five-year-old girl on Christmas day. 07/16 Fri, 16 Jul, 2010 http://www.maricopacountyattorney.org/DOCUMENTS/20100713_a.pdf Christopher Jermaine Jones (DOB 6/5/87) pled guilty today to 35 counts of aggravated assault, vehicular theft, unlawful flight, leaving the scene of an accident, endagerment, criminal tresspass and criminal damage. 07/13 Tue, 13 Jul, 2010 http://www.maricopacountyattorney.org/DOCUMENTS/20100712_a.pdf The Maricopa County Attorney's Office is partnering with the Shred-it company to sponsor a series of community Shred-A-Thons in July and August as part of its ongoing commitment to combat identity theft. 07/12 Mon, 12 Jul, 2010 http://www.maricopacountyattorney.org/DOCUMENTS/20100709_a.pdf Michael Brown (DOB 3/22/61) has been indicted on 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. 07/09 Fri, 09 Jul, 2010 http://www.maricopacountyattorney.org/DOCUMENTS/20100708_a.pdf The Maricopa County Attorney's Office this week released new policies and procedures relating to the enforcement of SB1070 and the successful prosecution of cases submitted to MCAO under the new statutes. 07/08 Thu, 08 Jul, 2010 http://www.maricopacountyattorney.org/DOCUMENTS/20100702_a.pdf The Maricopa County Attorney's Office is partnering with the Shred-it company to sponsor a series of community Shred-A-Thons in July and August as part of its ongoing commitment to combat identity theft. 07/02 Fri, 02 Jul, 2010 http://www.maricopacountyattorney.org/DOCUMENTS/20100701_a.pdf County Attorney Rick Romley will hold a press briefing today at 2:00 p.m. in the eighth floor conference room of the 301 W. Jefferson County Administration building. 07/01 Thu, 01 Jul, 2010 http://www.maricopacountyattorney.org/DOCUMENTS/20100624_a.pdf Christina Jean Muniz (DOB 2/2/81) has been indicted on one count of child abuse and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia. Muniz is accused of punching her 11-year-old son in front of police officers and child welfare workers. 06/24 Thu, 24 Jun, 2010 http://www.maricopacountyattorney.org/DOCUMENTS/20100622_a.pdf Brothers Roberto and Rafael Mondragon (DOB 9/10/74 and DOB 10/24/72), the leaders of the Mondragon Drug Trafficking Operation (DTO), have been convicted of conspiracy to sell or transfer methamphetamine and related offenses and each has been sentenced to 15 years in the Arizona Department of Corrections. 06/22 Tue, 22 Jun, 2010 http://www.maricopacountyattorney.org/DOCUMENTS/20100618_a.pdf Former Phoenix Police Officer James Michael Wren (DOB 3/12/87) has been indicted on 8 charges for allegedly stealing drug money from drug dealers during traffic stops in 2008 and 2010. 06/18 Fri, 18 Jun, 2010 http://www.maricopacountyattorney.org/DOCUMENTS/20100616_a.pdf County Attorney Rick Romley will resume holding regularly scheduled press briefings beginning tomorrow, Thursday June 17, 2010, at 1:30 p.m. 06/16 Wed, 16 Jun, 2010 http://www.maricopacountyattorney.org/DOCUMENTS/20100615_a.pdf Larry Jon Ladwig (DOB 5/25/64) was sentenced this morning to 30 years in prison without the possibility of early release and two lifetime probation terms for kidnapping and sexually molesting a five?year?old girl on Christmas day. 06/15 Tue, 15 Jun, 2010 http://www.maricopacountyattorney.org/DOCUMENTS/20100603_a.pdf Saul Madrigal Gomez, DOB: 4/5/1983, will spend the rest of his adult life in prison. Gomez and a brother-in-law entered a victim's home on August 10th, 2009 where they held 9 members of a family, including 4 children under 15, at gunpoint while they ransacked the home. 06/03 Thu, 03 Jun, 2010 http://www.maricopacountyattorney.org/DOCUMENTS/20100524_a.pdf Steven Parker, DOB: 3/13/1973, received the death penalty today from a jury in connection with the murder of Wayne and Faye Smith on September 26, 2005. 05/24 Mon, 24 May, 2010 http://www.maricopacountyattorney.org/DOCUMENTS/20100519_a.pdf Maricopa County Attorney Rick Romley announced this morning his new strategy for the enforcement of immigration laws. His multi-faceted, four pronged approach will result in a stronger, smarter and more effective immigration enforcement strategy. 05/19 Wed, 19 May, 2010 http://www.maricopacountyattorney.org/DOCUMENTS/20100512_a.pdf County Attorney Rick Romley is continuing to refine his new strategy for Illegal Immigration Enforcement. The strategy is an approach that will be a Smarter, Stronger and more Effective way to address illegal immigration. 05/12 Wed, 12 May, 2010