2015 Tucson homicide timeline

Track Tucson's homicides for 2014 with this timeline.

Tucson Police investigating homicide on Miracle Mile

By Caitlin Schmidt

Man died of blunt force trauma, police said.

Body found in Green Valley house fire identified

Carmen Duarte Arizona Daily Star

Sheriff investigating cause, circumstances of death.

Arizona bill would outlaw police traffic ticket quotas

By Howard Fischer Capitol Media Services

State Rep. David Stevens pitches legislation to prohibit ticket quotas.

Woman's car hits column outside Tucson business

Arizona Daily Star

No serious injuries reported; restaurant remained open.

Sun Tran passenger ID'd in soda throwing case

By Caitlin Schmidt

Unruly passenger threw drink at driver.

Marana man facing felony vandalism charges

Arizona Daily Star

Tagging caused more than $10,000 in damage over six months, Marana police say.

Photos: Police mug shots 2015

Crimes news from Tucson and the state.

Tucson Electric Power warns of scams, burglars

By Caitlin Schmidt

TEP warns about ongoing risks to customers.

South side duplex destroyed by fire

By Caitlin Schmidt

No one was home; cause of fire is under investigation.

Man killed in southeast Tucson crash identified

By Caitlin Schmidt

Deceased was a passenger; driver hospitalized in serious condition.

Woman's car hits column outside Tucson business

Arizona Daily Star

No serious injuries reported; restaurant remained open.

Marana man facing felony vandalism charges

Arizona Daily Star

Tagging caused more than $10,000 in damage over six months, Marana police say.

South side duplex destroyed by fire

By Caitlin Schmidt

No one was home; cause of fire is under investigation.

Photos: Police mug shots 2015

Crimes news from Tucson and the state.

Tucson Electric Power warns of scams, burglars

By Caitlin Schmidt

TEP warns about ongoing risks to customers.

Man killed in southeast Tucson crash identified

By Caitlin Schmidt

Deceased was a passenger; driver hospitalized in serious condition.

Pima County: Some rescued cats can be adopted

By Caitlin Schmidt

The cats were removed from a one-bedroom mobile home in Pima County.

Customs officers seize 277 pounds of marijuana

By Caitlin Schmidt

The marijuana was concealed throughout a Chevrolet SUV.

Oro Valley police arrest sex offender

By Caitlin Schmidt

Man was found hiding in his car, which was parked nearby.

Man arrested in fatal crash near Tucson

By Caitlin Schmidt

The driver's cousin, a passenger, was killed.

Ex-Border Patrol agent given 2 years in corruption case

By Yoohyun Jung

Prosecutors said Raimundo Borjas knew money he deposited came from drug operations.

Thieves steal 300 cans of beer from Tucson store

By Caitlin Schmidt

Took 10 30 packs from Circle K.

Oro Valley police looking for wallet snatchers

By Caitlin Schmidt

One suspect grabbed a woman's wallet, another used her stolen credit card.

U.S. Marshals arrest prison escapee on north side

By Caitlin Schmidt

The man's girlfriend was also arrested.

Police seeking men in connection with northwest side auto break-in

By Caitlin Schmidt

Two men were caught on surveillance using credit cards stolen from the victim's vehicle.

Man found with carbine taped to body

Arizona Daily Star

Officers at Douglas crossing found the military-style rifle.

Tucson police seeking man in connection with home invasion

By Caitlin Schmidt

He was last seen at the Fry's on 555 East Grant Road.

Woman sentenced in Oro Valley murder-for-hire case

By Caitlin Schmidt

She has accepted a plea agreement and will serve seven years.

Logistical challenges abound, but task force is tackling them

By Patrick McNamara and Yoohyun Jung Arizona Daily Star

Sheriff's Department pushes for better cooperation with court system to fight domestic violence.

Border's proximity makes Tucson hub for heroin epidemic

By Stephen Hamway Cronkite News

Pima County has had overdose rate almost twice that of other Arizona counties.

Heroin's journey through Arizona feeds growing demand

By Emilie Eaton Cronkite News

Traffickers will use any means to smuggle heroin and other drugs into the United States. 

Southern Arizona domestic violence unit seizes initiative

By Yoohyun Jung

As a result, Tucson abusers abide by court orders more than before.

CBP: Border officers find meth, heroin in teen's car

Arizona Daily Star

17-year-old facing smuggling charges.

Crash southwest of Tucson kills woman, injures daughter

By Carmen Duarte Arizona Daily Star

Vehicle carrying illegal immigrants sped away from Border Patrol SUV, authorities said.

Florence man facing sex exploitation charges

The Associated Press

He was arrested after a four-month child porn investigation.

Woman killed in crash with car fleeing Border Patrol ID'd

Arizona Daily Star

Agents were checking on car southwest of Tucson.

Pinal County man gets 323-year term in child porn case

The Associated Press

Scott Bauer was sentenced Monday on 19 counts of sexual exploitation.

Photos: Police mug shots

Recent police mug shots from Tucson, Pima County and elsewhere in Arizona.

2 suspected of stealing woman's luggage arrested

Carmen Duarte Arizona Daily Star

The robbery occurred early Monday morning. 

Space heater starts fire on northwest side

Carmen Duarte Arizona Daily Star

The heater was on top of a blanket, causing the fire.

Ruling could get man off death row for drug-related killing

By Howard Fischer Capitol Media Services

Eric Owen Mann was convicted of killing 2 in a drug-related attack.

Illegal still, weapons found in mentally ill man's home

Carmen Duarte Arizona Daily Star

Alcohol operation dismantled; man referred for health care.

Family files $125K claim over autistic son's arrest

By Mariana Dale Arizona Daily Star

The Vail couple also wants better training for Pima County deputies.

Survey: Tempe trumps Tucson for singles

By Howard Fischer Capitol Media Services

Tucson got high rankings its ratio of single men and women.

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Recent police mug shots from Tucson, Pima County and elsewhere in Arizona.

3 accused of selling meth at S.V meat market

Arizona Daily Star

A yearlong investigation by Sierra Vista police included undercover drug buys.

Tucsonan in knife standoff convicted of disorderly conduct

By Patrick McNamara

Defense attorney argued his client was a threat only to himself.

DPS finds pot-laden truck after chase

By Yoohyun Jung

Suspect fled from officer on I-10, abandoned his car and fled on foot. 

Tucson police officers commended for saving stabbing victims

By Yoohyun Jung

Police used first-aid kit to stop bleeding before paramedics arrived.

Man accused of hitting Tucson officer with car arrested

By Yoohyun Jung

Suspect arrested in Winkelman. Police believe he was hit by officer's gunfire.

Driver who used car to kill man sentenced

By Patrick McNamara

Defendant chased and ran over man; claims victim was raping a woman. 

Oro Valley Councilman Burns sentenced to probation

By Patrick McNamara

Judge orders offense designated a misdemeanor; Burns likely can keep law license. 

3 arrested, 700 pounds of pot seized

Carmen Duarte Arizona Daily Star

Border Patrol agents from the Sonoita Station made arrests Monday near Elgin.

Convicted Oklahoma sex offender arrested in Willcox

Carmen Duarte Arizona Daily Star

He failed to comply with sex offender registration requirements.

Nearly ton of pot found NW of Tucson

Arizona Daily Star

Agents found it in abandoned truck in Sawtooth Mountains.

OV Councilman Burns sentenced to probation

Patrick McNamara Arizona Daily Star

Incident, classified as a misdemeanor, involved his estranged wife.

Man in officer-involved shooting arrested in Winkelman

Yoohyun Jung Arizona Daily Star

Hayden Police officers took the suspect into custody.

Photos: Police mug shots

Recent police mug shots from Tucson, Pima County and elsewhere in Arizona.

Doctor indicted for illegally selling prescription drugs

By Patrick McNamara

Robert C. Osborne faces dozens of charges linked to his pain management practice.