Family member of Maricopa Firefighter killed in action in Afghanistan
The Maricopa Fire Department family is once again mourning the loss of an extended family member killed in action.
Captain Cory J. Jenkins, 30, of Arizona, was one of four soldiers whom the Department of Defense stated, “died August 25th in southern Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their vehicle with an improvised explosive device”. Captain Jenkins was the brother of Maricopa Fire Department Engineer Dusty Jenkins
“Our fire department is a very close family and we have all been affected by this tragedy. Our members are actively supporting Dusty and his family during this extremely difficult time,” stated Acting Chief Wade Brannon, “Our thoughts and prayers are with the Jenkins family now.”
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More mosquito fogging scheduled for Maricopa
Pinal County Environmental Health Services announced today that adult mosquito fogging will be conducted in the City of Maricopa. A mosquito trapped during routine surveillance for West Nile virus tested positive, resulting the need to fog the area to prevent transmission of the disease to humans or animals.
Weather permitting, fogging will take place between 1:00 am and 5:00 am September 2nd, 3rd and 4th in the City of Maricopa. The area to be fogged encompasses John Wayne Parkway to the east, Sage Brush Drive to the south, Green Road to the west and McDavid Road to the north.
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Pinal County Sheriff’s Office awarded grant funding for Regional DUI Task Force
The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office and the Pinal County Regional DUI Task Force have been awarded additional grant funding by the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. Nearly $30,000 in grant funding was used to purchase and Accident Investigation Mapping System and a new portable light trailer to be used during DUI details throughout Pinal County.
During 2009, there have been a total of 3,755 motor vehicle and pedestrian accidents. 86 people died as a result of the accidents and another 1,890 were injured.
The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Section is responsible for investigating vehicle collisions and vehicular homicides. Modern and innovative equipment is a necessity to assure the accuracy of each investigation and to assist with successful prosecution o cases. The Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety provided $20,000 in grant funding to purchase an “Accident Investigation Mapping System” (AIMS).
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Maricopa Police Incident Report – 8/27/09
Date Reported Incident Nature Address Loc. Disp
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04:03:05 08/27/09 09-11106 ABANDONED VEHIC N JOHN WAYNE PKWY, M E1 CLO 917 A BEHIND THE HEADQUARTERS BAR 1997 TOYT 4D
04:29:27 08/27/09 09-11107 Information N MILLER WAY; MARICO E1 UTL CONTACT LET HER KNOW HER VEH WAS LOCATED BY CHANDLER PD ITS NOT
DRIVEABLE
05:34:46 08/27/09 09-11108 ABANDONED VEHIC W BRANDT DR; HOMESTE E2 ACT 917A
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Pinal County Sheriff Incident Report – 8/27/09
090827028 Civil Complaint CIVIL COMPLAINT
Incident Address : 21; FOR C17
MARICOPA AZ
Time Reported: 09:34
Time Occurred between: 09:34:11 08/27/09 – 09:34:11 08/27/09
Cad Info: RP REQUESTS 21 REF RP’S MOTHER IN LAW TOOK HER VEH TO BE FIXED
AND WHEN SHE GOT IT BACK IT STILL WASN’T WORKING RIGHT..NOW SHE
IS HAVING PROBLEMS GETTING THE MECHANIC TO FIX IT RIGHT.
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Snider: Work continues on transportation issues
I’d like to spend some time this month talking about our county’s continued efforts to plan for tomorrow’s transportation systems. The focus in these columns during the past several months wandered away from this particular issue but when you scan our horizon and look at the challenges that lie ahead (some in the immediate vicinity while others loom in the middle and far distance) for us, this one of transportation continues to stand as a topic of continuous interest.
County leaders, your Board of Supervisors and our transportation planners within the Public Works Department, are engaged in some 22 different transportation planning initiatives that will impact virtually the entire county. Nearly all of those initiatives involve participation by representatives (elected and staff) of our cities and towns as well as Native American communities. Obviously not all projects involve everyone, but as we look to resolve these challenges on a regional basis, Pinal County believes in using as big a shovel as possible.
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City comments on McDonald case
The City of Maricopa has issued the following statement in regards to recent investigation and termination of Marty McDonald:
On May 6th, 2009, the City of Maricopa placed Marty McDonald, the Director of Community Services, on administrative leave.
This action was taken after repeated discussions between City Manager, Kevin Evans, and McDonald concerning his need to change his management style and consistently comply with the City’s policies and procedures. Evans’ concerns included but were not limited to McDonald’s hostile communications with several citizens, his disparaging remarks about co-workers, his mismanagement of various City projects, his violations of the purchasing code and his general failure to consistently follow the rules, regulations and policies of the City.
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County to begin providing seasonal flu shots
The Pinal County Public Health Services District will begin providing flu shots to adults on Monday, September 28th, by appointment only.
For your convenience, and to ensure short wait times, they will begin scheduling appointments starting Tuesday, September 8th, and continue through the end of October. To schedule appointments for adults, call toll free 1-888-431-1311, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.
“This is not the H1N1 (swine) flu vaccine, which is not yet available. This is the adult dosage of the seasonal flu vaccine,” said Tom Schryer, Pinal County Public Health Director. “Health officials across the country are recommending the seasonal flu shot this year.”
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Maricopa Police Incident Report – 8/26/09
Date Reported Incident Nature Address Loc. Disp
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01:35:33 08/26/09 09-11067 Civil Matter ARENA MARICOPA, MAR E1 CLO RP IS STANDING OUTSIDE OF ARENA’S … WHITE AND GREEN SHIRT, SHORTS .. IS HAVING A DISAGREEMENT WITH THE BARTENDER ABOUT HOW MUCH HE WAS CHARGED FOR HIS DRINKS, AND NOW THEY ARE NOT GIVING HIM BACK HIS CREDIT CARD
03:07:02 08/26/09 09-11068 DUI MCCG & SANTA ROSA, MAR E1 ADA
05:17:02 08/26/09 09-11069 Medical N JOHN WAYNE PKWY, M UTL RP ADV MALE SUBJ IS HAVING A STROKE OUT SIDE THE STORE ….MIDDLE AGE… RP SAID ANOTHER GUY SAID THAT HE MIGHT BE HAVING A STROKE….
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Pinal County Sheriff Incident Report – 8/26/09
090826069 Attempt to Locate
Incident Address : REGION CHARLIE
MARICOPA AZ
Time Reported: 12:43
Time Occurred between: 12:43:05 08/26/09 – 12:43:05 08/26/09
Cad Info: 459 JUST OCCURED FROM 45000 BLOCK OF W SHERIDAN RD. RP CAME HOME AND SAW MITZ ECLIPSE IN HER DRIVEWAY THEN SAW 101 AND MALE RUNNING OUT OF HER 42 WITH ITEMS IN THEIR HANDS WHEN RP CONFRONTED 101 THE 101 THEN PUT A PIECE OF TAPE OF THE LIC PLATE. TOOK OFF TOWARDS EDWARDS FROM THE 42. NO WEAPONS SEEN.. RP DID HEAR THE 101 CALL THE MALE "ENRIQUE". 101- MID 30′S HISPANIC 506 AVERAGE BUILD POSS WEARING SHORTS MALE-LATE 20′S HISPANIC 507 AVERAGE BUILD LSW BLK CAP BLK SHIRT
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