The Phoenix police chief is barred from disciplining a sergeant over his behavior at a student protest while a federal judge weighs whether to order additional investigation.
Phoenix police Sgt. Dusten Mullen has been on paid leave for weeks while internal affairs investigates his off-duty actions at a student protest against ICE in Chandler.
Mullen was scheduled to face discipline Monday morning. Instead there was a show-cause hearing in federal court.
A lawyer for Mullen wants the city blocked from firing the sergeant until it does more investigating of the incident.
Mullen alleges his rights to free speech and due process were trampled.
A lawyer for the city says he’s accused of making false statements to Chandler police, unprofessional conduct and provocation.
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This decision comes after an internal audit revealed potential misuse of the software by a department employee. -
Lately, the Gila River Indian Community — south of Phoenix — has been grappling with teen gang violence. And that’s something Michael Angstead has dealt with during his six-year stint as Gilbert’s assistant chief of police, where he oversaw the department’s investigations bureau. -
Mexican authorities have arrested a former Mexican governor accused of concealing evidence related to the case of 43 students who went missing in 2014. -
Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs is again asking the federal government to reimburse Arizona for border security spending. -
An Arizona woman who used fake court documents to secure her father’s early release from prison last year has been arrested in Texas for forging documents in a child custody dispute.
