Governor Ducey Issues Executive Order Halting Evictions For Small Businesses And Nonprofits

Phoenix, Arizona - Governor Doug Ducey Monday issued an Executive Order halting evictions in the state for small businesses and nonprofits that are unable to pay rent due to financial hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The order also encourages commercial landlords to defer rent payments for small business tenants facing economic hardship due to COVID-19 and consider waiving all fees and interest associated with late payments.

Jesse Anthony Garcia Charged for Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

Goodyear, Arizona - Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced 29-year-old Jesse Anthony Garcia, of Goodyear, was charged with 9 counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor. Appearing before Judge Joseph Mikitish, Garcia was held to answer on a complaint filed on March 24, 2020.

Cease-and-Desist Letter to Chandler-Based Prepper's Discount for Offering COVID-19 “Immunity” Tablets issued

Phoenix, Arizona - Attorney General Mark Brnovich has issued a cease-and-desist letter to Chandler-based Prepper’s Discount, Inc., demanding the company stop advertising merchandise in a manner which deceptively implies it could provide immunity from COVID-19.

Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich and U.S. Attorney Michael Bailey Launch COVID-19 Fraud Task Force

Phoenix, Arizona - Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich and United States Attorney Michael Bailey today announced the formation of a joint federal, state, and local task force to combat coronavirus-related fraud.

Phoenix Man Accused of Transporting 30 Pounds of Meth

Phoenix, Arizona - Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced 38-year-old Sergio Ortiz-Godinez, of Phoenix, was charged with Conspiracy, Illegally Conducting an Enterprise, Transportation of a Dangerous Drug (methamphetamine) for Sale, Possession of a Dangerous Drug (methamphetamine) for Sale, Possession of a Narcotic Drug (heroin) for Sale, and Misconduct Involving Weapons.