Tribes win new power to prosecute non-Indians in domestic violence

WASHINGTON — Congress on Thursday gave Indian tribes new power to prosecute non-Indians in tribal courts for any crimes linked to domestic violence.

Congress passes bill renewing anti-violence law

WASHINGTON — House Republicans raised the white flag Thursday on extending domestic violence protections to gays, lesbians and transsexuals after months of resisting an expansion of the Violence Against Women Act.

Deputy shoots man on Tucson's NW side

A Pima County Sheriff’s Department deputy shot a man this morning during a confrontation at a domestic violence call on Tucson’s northwest side, officials say.

Stalker receives 3.5 years in prison for violating probation

A Tucson man placed on probation in November for stalking his ex and for pawning stolen property will be spending the next 3.5 years in prison.

Police: Arizona mom tied son to porch post

MESA — An Arizona mother is facing child abuse and unlawful imprisonment charges for allegedly using plastic ties to restrain her 11-year-old son in the family’s backyard.

Man sought in Oro Valley domestic violence probe turns self in

A man wanted in connection with a domestic violence incident in Oro Valley turned himself in to police Thursday.

Domestic violence suspect wanted by Oro Valley police

Oro Valley police are asking the public for help in finding a 38-year-old man who is facing domestic violence and kidnapping charges.

Convicted stalker admits violating probation

Two months ago, Judge Paul Tang cut Joseph Tennant a break, placing him on five years' probation for stalking and pawning stolen property.

Arizona football: RB Carey will face charges

Ka'Deem Carey

Arizona football: RB Carey will face charges

Charges against Arizona All-American running back Ka'Deem Carey stemming from a December domestic violence incident involving his pregnant ex-girlfriend will be filed later this week, Tucson police said Monday.

Charges to be filed against Arizona Wildcats' Carey

Charges against University of Arizona running back Ka’Deem Carey stemming from a December domestic violence incident involving his pregnant ex-girlfriend will be filed later this week, Tucson police said.

Police: Man kills woman, himself

A woman was shot and killed Thursday night by a man against whom she had a restraining order, Tucson police said.

Police: Man kills woman, himself

Joseph Leroy Francis

Tucson man who killed puppy during fight with wife gets prison

A Tucson man who killed a pit bull puppy during an argument with his wife was sentenced to 1 1/2 years in prison and three years intensive probation Wednesday.

Love bites for feuding south side couple

A south side woman’s defense against an assault charge should have been foolproof, but Pima County deputies didn’t see it her way.

Tucson man convicted in girlfriend's stabbing death

After deliberating most of Friday, a Pima County jury decided a Tucson man intentionally stabbed his teen girlfriend to death but did so without premeditation.

Phoenix man arrested in fatal stabbing of wife

PHOENIX — A man accused in the fatal stabbing of his wife at their Phoenix home now is in custody.

Arizona law can help victims of domestic violence to safety

Since 2007, Arizona has had a law allowing domestic-violence victims to terminate their leases early and move, without penalty, to protect their safety.

Tucson woman arrested in slashing of man’s face

A Tucson woman has been booked into the Pima County jail for assault after police found her in a home with a man whose face had been slashed with a knife.