Law & Order Briefs

Martin Ward

Convicted child-killer Atwood sues over limit on priest visits

The Tucson man convicted in the 1984 kidnapping and killing of Vicki Lynne Hoskinson, 8, has filed a lawsuit against state prison officials over his religious freedoms.

Tucson fugitive isn't a fugitive after all

This morning, the Star reported Albert Canez committed suicide in jail and his brother, Julian Canez, is a fugitive in an attempted murder case.

Educational program expanded for Arizona's inmates

The Arizona Department of Corrections began doing something in November it hasn't done in years - it began offering recently released inmates classes on such things as substance abuse, developing job skills, following a budget.

Blog: Condemned killer Stokley seemed resigned at the end

After covering the criminal justice system for more than 20 years, one might think I'd get tired of it or burned out. It's just the opposite.

Teen gets 5 years in home invasion when he was 13

Sixteen-year-old Vicente Valles, right, pleaded guilty on Nov. 1 to one count of armed robbery stemming from the 2010 home invasion. Defense attorney Mark Resnick is at left.

Teen gets 5 years in home invasion when he was 13

A Tucson mother of three told a teenage home invader Monday his actions devastated her family, but she is praying for him.

Prison for teen in violent Tucson home invasion

A Tucson mother of three told a teenage home invader Monday his actions devastated her family, but she is praying for him.

Clandestine booze sickens 7 inmates

FLORENCE - Contraband alcohol produced by prisoners inside a maximum-security prison in Florence is believed to be the cause of suspected botulism poisoning of seven inmates, authorities say.

Deputy marshal suspended after Tucson crash

A Patagonia deputy marshal has been suspended pending the outcome of an investigation into a single-vehicle crash early Wednesday morning in Tucson.

Inmate tries to smash out of Tucson prison in delivery truck

A Tucson inmate planned a prison escape worthy of a crime show episode, that is until he got caught.

Tucson man in prison for murder charged with second slaying

A 37-year-old man in prison for murder was arrested after he was accused in the unrelated slaying of a woman 10 years ago, police said.

Tucson prison unit cancels visitation following brawl

Five inmates remained hospitalized Friday morning and weekend visitation is cancelled for one unit after a fight Thursday evening at the state prison on South Wilmot Road.

Prison fight sends 10 to hospitals; 3 guards hurt

At least 10 people, including three corrections officers, were taken to hospitals Thursday evening after a massive fight broke out at the state prison on South Wilmot Road.

Tucson fugitive shot and killed in N. Las Vegas

Authorities say an armed fugitive killed by a deputy U.S. marshal after a short foot pursuit in North Las Vegas had been wanted in a violent home invasion that left an elderly man with serious injuries including a fractured skull last week in Tucson.

Tucson forum focuses on prison issues

A public forum this evening will focus on prison issues by two Arizona groups who oppose the practice of solitary confinement.

Man suspected in string of burglaries, attack on resident

A man released from prison in March is being sought by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department after he was connected to numerous burglaries and an attack on an elderly resident.

Man shot and killed by Tucson officer is ID'd

An armed man shot and killed by police Thursday evening has been identified.

AZ execution witnesses allowed to see IV process

PHOENIX — Arizona corrections officials now will allow execution witnesses to watch as executioners insert catheters into condemned prisoners, but a federal public defender said Wednesday that it's still unclear whether lawyers also will be allowed to see the IV process.