VIOLENT WEEKEND: The Maricopa County Attorney's Office says it reached a record high for the number of homicide cases it received over a weekend full of violence.
"On a typical Tuesday, the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office receives submittals from law enforcement for two to three homicides to review for charges that occur over the weekend. This past weekend, the numbers hit a record high for 2022 with six homicide incidents," an Aug. 16 MCAO news release read.
Other weekends have seen above-average numbers, but the office says nothing like this last weekend, Aug. 12-14. "According to the Federal Bureau of Investigations, violent crime across the country went up by 5.6% between 2019 and 2020. New numbers for violent crime are expected to be released this fall," MCAO said.
Adding, "there is a large task for prosecutors at the County Attorney’s Office who must review complex facts and evidence in order to make a charging decision within 48 business hours of a suspect’s arrest. Without charges, the suspect may be released back into the community. A homicide prosecutor carries anywhere between 10 and 12 cases but currently carrying heavier caseloads due to a prosecutor shortage in the office.
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Violent weekend in Valley leaves 6, including teen, deadThe Maricopa County Attorney's Office typically receives submittals from law enforcement on Tuesdays for two to three homicides to review for charges that occur over the weekend.
Weiterlesen »
Man claims self-defense in deadly stabbing of another man in MesaMaricopa County Sheriff's Office says one man was taken into custody after a man was stabbed and killed in Mesa Saturday afternoon.
Weiterlesen »
Five weekend homicides in Prince George’s show ‘tragic trend of gun violence’Weekend shootings brought the number of homicides Prince George’s police have investigated to 62 this year, still down compared with 84 the same time last year.
Weiterlesen »
U.S. Department of Education Reaches Settlement in Victor Valley District Discrimination CaseThe U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights and the Victor Valley Union High School District have reached a settlement in the case of discriminatory discipline practices toward Black students.
Weiterlesen »
California's main power grid operator asks public to cut usage on Wednesday due to high heatCalifornia's main power grid operator asks public to cut usage on Wednesday due to high heat [Breaking]
Weiterlesen »
LAFD announces death of lifeguard stationed in Santa MonicaDerek Traeger was a six-year veteran Los Angeles County ocean lifeguard.
Weiterlesen »