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.

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.

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.

A fourth commercial farm in Maricopa County has tested positive for bird flu. The virus was detected during routine surveillance, before any birds showed symptoms, the Arizona Department of ...

Brandie Gotch allegedly drove her pickup truck through a park and ran over a girl in Peoria, Arizona, the Maricopa County Attorney's Office said.

Brandie Gotch, who pleaded guilty to three counts of aggravated assault, was sentenced to 10 years in prison Maricopa County Sheriff's Office A mother who ran over a girl's leg after kids were ...