Man given 6.5 years in crash that killed Nogales firefighter

A Tucson man was sentenced to 6 1/2 years in prison Monday for killing a Nogales firefighter in a hit-and-run crash last June.

Tucson woman pleads guilty in death of newborn son

A Tucson woman who has been to trial twice on a first-degree murder charge has pleaded guilty to negligent homicide in the death of her infant son in August 2009.

Detectives hoping to find more evidence in Guerena drug case

A Pima County grand jury indicted Alejandro Guerena on nearly two dozen drug charges last March, but the sheriff's department isn't done with him yet.

Tucson couple who posed as cops get probation

A Tucson couple who admitted they pretended to be police officers were placed on two years’ probation Wednesday and ordered to serve 40 hours of community service.

Tucson man given 11 years in road-rage killing

The eldest daughter of a Tucson man killed in a road rage incident expressed disappointment Thursday in the 11-year sentence her father’s killer received.

Parole possible for ex-student guilty of killing roommate in '07

Galareka Harrison

Parole possible for ex-student guilty of killing roommate in '07

A 23-year-old former University of Arizona student serving a natural life sentence will soon be able to argue for a chance at parole, thanks to an Arizona Court of Appeals decision.

Ruling: Former UA student serving life for roommate’s killing can seek parole

A 23-year-old former University of Arizona student serving a natural life sentence will soon be able to argue for a chance at parole thanks to an Arizona Court of Appeals decision.

Tucson couple admits impersonating cops

A Tucson couple may be able to avoid felony convictions after pleading guilty Wednesday to one count each of impersonating a peace officer.

Tucson couple plead guilty to posing as cops

A Tucson couple may be able to avoid felony convictions after pleading guilty Wednesday to one count each of impersonating a peace officer.

Tucson man given 9 years in fatal DUI crash

A Tucson man was sentenced to nine years in prison and five years of probation Tuesday for killing a pedestrian while driving drunk.

Fatal beating suspect to discuss plea offer with judge

Murder suspect Ray Segala, 59, will be sitting down for a little chat on Oct. 29 to discuss his chances if he goes to trial.

Tucson man given 10 years for home-invasion role

A Tucson man was sentenced to 10 years in prison Monday for his part in a November 2011 home invasion, said Deputy Pima County Attorney Danielle Constant.

Sanctions vs. prosecution lifted in murder case case

Pima County Superior Court Judge Clark Munger was so convinced that a Tucson Police detective hid evidence in a 2010 murder case that he imposed sanctions on two separate occasions before retiring.

Bond reduced for man accused in hit-and-run that killed firefighter

The lawyer for a Tucson man accused of killing a Nogales, Ariz. firefighter in a hit-and-run has convinced a judge to reduce his bond.

Prosecutors trying to keep doctor out of road rage case

Last August, Benny Alvarez Casarez, 50, was gunned down in the parking lot of a fastfood restaurant on Campbell.

Law & Order Briefs

Sheriff's volunteers patrol in hybrid cars

Hearing in UA dorm killing postponed

Pima County Superior Court Judge Scott Rash imposed a stay in the Galareka Harrison case Thursday after prosecutors announced they will be asking the Arizona Court of Appeals to overturn his decision to grant Harrison a new sentencing hearing.

Man could get 18+ years in 2011 home invasion

A convicted felon is facing up to 18 3/4 years in prison after he admitted his involvement in a home invasion last fall.

Woman to be re-sentenced in 2007 UA dorm killing

When now-retired Judge Nanette Warner sentenced Galareka Harrison to a natural life sentence for killing her University of Arizona dormmmate, she said she would’ve given the student a shot at parole if Harrison had been abused as a child or had a significant mental problem.