Officials gave final approval Monday to a new Maricopa County budget that cuts the metro Phoenix total property tax rate for a fifth consecutive year.

The Republic asked the five candidates for Maricopa County sheriff to answer questions about their leadership and priorities. Here's what they said.

Jared Gray was arrested in Georgia after evidence tied him to the car where Mercedes Vega's body was found, according to a recent court filing.

Chuck Wright, the longtime sheriff of Spartanburg County, is taking a leave of absence. The announcement was made Tuesday night by Spartanburg County Communications Manager Scottie Kay Blackwell.

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is one of the largest sheriff's offices in the nation, with upward of 3,000 employees, including deputies, jail guards and civilians.

A man drowned in the Salt River near the Blue Point Recreation Area around 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18, according to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.

PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. — The Pierce County Sheriff and the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney are embroiled in a legal battle stemming from several issues, including immigration enforcement.

Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap is suing the county Board of Supervisors over an agreement that limits his authority. Heap contends the agreement, made with his predecessor, restricts his ...

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is investigating an apparent murder-suicide near 99th Avenue and Bell Road that left two people dead and one hurt.

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating this incident. Anyone with information regarding the case are requested to contact the Criminal Investigations Division at 315-366-2311.

King County judge blocks private attorney from acting as Pierce Sheriff Keith Swank’s legal counsel, supporting Prosecutor Mary Robnett’s sole advisory role.

The 2 mill tax proposal was aimed at funding Eaton County Sheriff's Office road patrols and other law enforcement services.