Crime

Stabbing suspect identified, arrest warrant issued

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013, 4:29pm

TUCSON, AZ (Tucson News Now)- An arrest warrant has been issued for the suspect from an early morning stabbing at the University of Arizona campus, according to University of Arizona Police.

Jose DeJesus Cuevas-Hernandez, 63, of Tucson has been
identified as the suspect. Police said they are working with other law enforcement agencies to locate the man.

Police officials are saying the stabbing appears to be an isolated incident. UAPD responded to a call just before 7 a.m. about a stabbing near the Park Student Center and Tyndall Garage.

Cuevas-Hernandez is 5'6" tall, 200 lbs., with brown
eyes, brown hair and a thick bushy mustache.

Police warn the public to not approach the suspect if you see him, but to immediately call 911 with information.

Officials are saying he fled the scene in a gold or tan 2000
Chevrolet Malibu with Arizona license plate #772ZBD.

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Nogales CBP officers seize more than $330k worth of marijuana

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Friday, April 5th, 2013, 12:53pm

Nogales CBP officers seize more than $330k worth of marijuana

Two people were arrested on April 2, at the Dennis DeConcini Port of Entry for attempting to smuggle marijuana across the border. They were arrested in two

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Arizona highlights ‘Move Over’ law in March

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Monday, March 11th, 2013, 1:36pm

Arizona highlights ‘Move Over’ law in March

Every day, emergency and public safety crews put their lives on the line to help motorists stranded along highways. Tragically, crashes involving emergency and other vehicles that are pulled over along highway shoulders claim hundreds of lives across the country each year.

Today Arizona is launching a campaign today to raise

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SUV busts security fence near UPRR main line, driver disappears

Submitted by Bill Morrow on Tuesday, January 8th, 12:31 pm

An SUV plowed thru a security fence, then across two tracks of the Union Pacific Railroad's main line, yesterday evening, eventually coming to rest in a wash on the opposite side of the tracks.

The driver reportedly fled. Tucson Police are currently investigating the incident.

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TPD searching for suspect in tattoo shop fire

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, January 2nd, 2013, 11:16am

TPD searching for suspect in tattoo shop fire

Tucson Police are searching for a suspect they believe is involved in the early morning arson fires of a local tattoo shop.

According to

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PCSO arrest a man after he stabs his cousin

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, November 28th, 2012, 1:17pm

PCSO arrest a man after he stabs his cousin

Early in the morning on Wednesday, November 21, deputies were dispatched to the “Farmer’s Market” located at 49301 West Papago Road, in Maricopa regarding a stabbing.

When deputies arrived on scene, they located

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Stop metal theft forum is Nov. 15

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Thursday, November 8th, 2012, 2:28pm

Wondering how you can help stop metal theft? Metropolitan Pima Alliance (MPA) is hosting a forum - you need to register first for this free event.

Metal theft, particularly copper, has become an extremely costly issue for both businesses and residential homeowners. In properties of all types, thieves are targeting copper in air conditioners, plu... Read More

Read the full story at Inside Tucson Business

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