Indian Wells Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Kidnapping

Phoenix, Arizona - Elbert Philip Shabi, 69, of Indian Wells, Arizona, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Michael T. Liburdi to twenty years in prison followed by five years of supervised release. Shabi previously pleaded guilty to kidnapping.

Attorney General's Office Publishes New Civil Rights Pamphlet for the Public

Phoenix, Arizona - Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced today that the Arizona Attorney General's Office (AGO), in partnership with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), has published a new civil rights pamphlet in English and Spanish available free to Arizonans.

Governor Ducey Announces $1 Million In COVID-19 Relief Allocated To Chambers of Commerce

Phoenix, Arizona - Governor Doug Ducey today announced the recipients of a competitive $1 million grant program allocated to chambers of commerce across the state to implement or expand initiatives that support small businesses and accelerate local economic recovery. The grant dollars come from the Chamber of Commerce COVID-19 Response Grant Program, established last month by Governor Ducey.

Woman Federally Charged with Attempting to Carry a Weapon on an Aircraft

Phoenix, Arizona - On November 28, 2020, Erine Aisha Robertson, 36, attempted to pass through a TSA checkpoint at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport with intent to board a commercial aircraft while carrying a folding knife concealed in her bra. Robertson was charged in a criminal complaint filed in federal court, with Attempting to Carry a Weapon on an Aircraft in violation of 49 U.S.C Section 46505(b)(1).

Governor’s Office Announces Departure Of Jordy Fuentes As Director Of Residential Utility Consumer Office

Phoenix, Arizona - The Governor’s Office Friday announced Arizona’s Residential Utility Consumer Office (RUCO) Director Jorge “Jordy” Fuentes will be leaving his position for an opportunity at the Arizona House of Representatives. His last day as director was December 11, 2020.