Man pleads guilty in drug-deal slaying

Saguaro National Park fires volunteer over graffiti report

A Saguaro National Park East volunteer was fired from his job as a mounted trail patrol for contacting the news media about vandals painting graffiti on saguaros and boulders along one of the park's scenic trails earlier this week.

Tucsonan in stolen-jewelry syndicate gets 3.5 years

A Tucson man who was one of 14 people indicted in a theft ring in which more than $1.5 million in jewelry was stolen and sold off, was sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison Friday.

Verdict tossed, Gina Celaya is starting new life

Over her 20 years in prison, Gina Celaya showed herself to be a talented artist, creating drawings with pen on paper and expressing a desire to learn to airbrush designs on cars.

Gina Celaya, arrested for Tucson murder at 14, released at 34

A woman who was arrested for murder at age 14 was to be set free from prison today under terms of a new plea agreement approved this morning in a Tucson courtroom.

Child molester receives 3+ years in prison

A 30-year-old man who pleaded guilty to molesting two girls inside stores in two separate incidents was sentenced to more than three years in prison Monday.

New details in child-porn case involving ex-Tucson cop

The ex-girlfriend of a former Tucson police officer suspected of distributing child pornography previously reported him to the Sheriff's Department after catching him in an online chatroom where people were talking about having sexual relations with a child, according to search warrant documents.

6 years for ex-Altar Valley coach, school-bus driver who fled with teen

A former Altar Valley School District wrestling coach and bus driver who fled to Mexico with a 15-year-old girl was sentenced to six years in prison Monday in Pima County Superior Court.

Man who fondled girls at Tucson stores given 3.5 years in prison

A 30-year-old man who pleaded guilty to molesting two girls inside stores in two separate incidents was sentenced to three and half years in prison Monday.

Ex-coach who fled with schoolgirl gets 6 years in prison

A former Altar Valley School District wrestling coach and bus driver who fled to Mexico with a 15-year-old girl was sentenced to six years in prison Monday in Pima County Superior Court for sexual conduct with a minor and custodial interference.

Ben's Bells: School volunteer logs 8,000 hours

The recipient of this week's Ben's Bell is Larry Wilcock.

3 Tucson lawyers appointed Pima judges

Three Tucson attorneys have been appointed to the Pima County Superior Court.

Reports: UA stabbing suspect believed victim having affair with wife

The suspect who stabbed another man on the University of Arizona campus last week believed the victim was having an affair with his wife, documents show.

Old Pima County Courthouse heading into retirement

When retired Pima County Superior Court Judge Lillian Fisher took the bench in 1975, she held court among the beer kegs and spigots in the the old bar of the fire-damaged Pioneer Hotel.

State disbars Tucson attorney

A Tucson family law attorney can no longer practice law. Thomas Tilton was disbarred by the Arizona Supreme Court effective May 1.

Ben's Bells: School counselor Arlene Doran of Anna Henry Elementary awarded Ben's Bell

The recipient of this week's Ben's Bell is Arlene Doran, a counselor at Anna Henry Elementary School.

Tucson man admits peeping on co-worker

A man who set up a video camera in his workplace's bathroom to film a female co-worker pleaded guilty to voyeurism Thursday.

Tucson man admits peeping on co-worker

A man who set up a video camera in the bathroom of his workplace to film a female co-worker pleaded guilty to voyeurism Thursday.

Man resentenced for pipe-bomb killing

Ronald Young, the man convicted of building and setting off a pipe bomb that killed Tucson businessman Gary Triano in November 1996, was resentenced Monday in Pima County Superior Court.

Tucson men get prison for warehouse fire

Two Tucson men were sentenced to prison Tuesday for setting a vacant south-side warehouse on fire.

Four volunteers honored by CASA program

Four volunteers with Pima County's Court Appointed Special Advocate program were honored last week for their commitment and dedication to their work.

Snowboarding instructor indicted for sexual conduct with a minor

A Pima County Grand Jury has indicted a Tucson snowboarding instructor on several counts of sexual conduct with a minor.

Tucson man given 3 years in prison for crash that killed brother

A Tucson man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter for a crash that killed his older brother was sentenced to three years in prison Monday.

Tucson man given 3 years in crash that killed brother

A Tucson man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter for a crash that killed his older brother was sentenced to three years in prison Monday.

Ben's Bells: Couple helped keep gym afloat

The recipients of this week's Ben's Bell are Fred and Daisy Jenkins.

Baby sitter convicted in tub death of child

A Tucson baby sitter who left a 10-month-old in a tub with running water and an open drain that became plugged with a plastic toy cup was found guilty of negligent homicide Friday.

Tucson babysitter convicted in tot’s death

A Tucson babysitter who left a 10-month-old in a tub with running water and an open drain that became plugged with a plastic toy cup was found guilty of negligent homicide Friday.

Pima judge's conduct censured

Pima County Superior Court Judge Carmine Cornelio has received a public censure from the Arizona Supreme Court stemming from his behavior during settlement conferences in two separate cases.

Sitter left baby alone in tub more than once

A Tucson baby sitter, on trial for second-degree murder after a 10-month-old in her care died after being left in a tub with an open drain and running water, testified Thursday that it wasn't the first time she left the baby in the bath.

Arizona Wildcats football: Trial date set for All-American Ka’Deem Carey

A trial has been set for Arizona Wildcats running back Ka’Deem Carey.

Tucson man pleads guilty to child abuse in 2012 beating of tot

Oscar Aguirre, accused of beating his girlfriend's 2-year-old daughter, causing her spleen to detach, pleaded guilty to child abuse charges Monday.

Artists in stained glass illuminate new Tucson hospital chapel

After 40 years of creating colorful stained-glass windows, Mary Myers' career has come full circle.

Mom keeps faith missing daughter will return

Gifts from Santa Claus, Valentine's Day presents and an Easter basket are some of the items sitting in the bedroom of 7-year-old Isabel Celis, marking some of the events she's missed with her family in the year since she was taken from her midtown home.

Law & order briefs: Woman found dead in Tucson desert area is identified

Woman found dead in desert is identified

Man, 22, found guilty in 2nd Tucson slaying

A 22-year-old man sentenced to life in prison earlier this week for first-degree murder was found guilty Thursday of another unrelated first-degree murder charge.

Man, 33, is convicted of 2nd-degree murder

Joe L. Medina, 33, accused of fatally shooting one man and wounding another, was found guilty of second-degree murder and attempted second-degree murder this week in Pima County Superior Court.

Probation for woman who aided smugglers

A woman tied to a drug smuggling ring was sentenced to two years' probation Monday.

Tucson man, 22, gets 25 to life for 2011 killing of sleeping man

A man convicted of shooting another man while he was sleeping was sentenced Monday to life in prison with the possibility of release after 25 years.

Woman who hit, severely injured bicylist and fled scene, gets probation

A 23-year-old woman accused of crashing into and severely injuring a cyclist, then leaving the scene, was sentenced to five years' probation Monday.

Kindness project changes lives, expands reach one act at a time

For 10 years, Ben's Bells have popped up throughout Tucson. The brightly colored chimes have been found hanging on trees, fences and signs, encouraging the lucky finders to spread kindness to others.

Man feared for his life when he shot pair in Tucson, attorney says

A 33-year-old man accused of fatally shooting one man and wounding another was in fear for his life and acted in self-defense, his attorney told jurors Tuesday.

Ex-Tucson teacher gets prison in student-sex incidents

A former Ironwood Ridge High School art teacher was sentenced Monday in Pima County Superior Court to nearly three years in prison and eight years' probation for having sexual contact with three students.

Oddity: Tucson library's portal is timeline of world's written languages

Ancient and modern symbols greet patrons entering the Murphy-Wilmot Branch Library.

Tucson man gets 28-year prison term for robbing dry cleaners

A Tucson man was sentenced to 28 years in prison for his role in the armed robbery of a midtown dry cleaners and the assault of a customer there.

Man gets 6 years for shaking son

A 25-year-old man accused of shaking his 3-month-old son, causing him to lose consciousness, was sentenced to six years in prison and 10 years' probation earlier this week.

Tax preparer indicted on credit-fraud charges

A Phoenix tax preparer with an office in Tucson was indicted earlier this week in federal court on charges of filing several tax returns falsely claiming $600,000 in first-time homebuyer credits.

Taylor embraces freedom 42 years after Pioneer fire

More than 100 pairs of eyes were on Louis Cuen Taylor Tuesday morning as he walked tentatively into the courtroom wearing an orange prison-issue T-shirt and baggy pants.

Tucson Pioneer Hotel fire: Louis Taylor leaves prison

Louis Cuen Taylor was driven away from a Tucson prison this afternoon, ending 42 years behind bars for the deadly Pioneer Hotel fire.

Jury deadlocks in 2nd trial over Tucson teen's shooting death

A jury could not reach a verdict in the retrial of a Tucson man accused of fatally shooting a 16-year-old girl as she and a friend drove away from a midtown fast food restaurant in November 2001.

Tucson man gets 7 years in 2011 slaying of parks designer

A Tucson man accused of trying to cover up a murder by putting the victim's body in a bathroom he tried to seal with tape was sentenced Friday to seven years in prison and five years' probation Friday.