Arpaio launches immigration and crime sweep

Arpaio launches immigration and crime sweep
By JACQUES BILLEAUD
Thursday, April 29, 2010 3:56 pm
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Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio launched his latest crime and immigration sweep on Thursday, this time in west Phoenix.

The sheriff's office says the two-day sweep being done by about 200 deputies and posse volunteers will include the community of Maryvale, which has had a high concentration of drop houses used by human smugglers in recent weeks.

Since early 2008, Arpaio has conducted 14 crime and immigration sweeps. Critics say Arpaio's deputies have racially profiled Hispanics during the sweeps.

The sheriff says people pulled over in the patrols were approached because deputies had probable cause to believe they had committed crimes.

Posted in State-and-regional on Thursday, April 29, 2010 3:56 pm Updated: 6:00 pm.


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I just love that guy. Im glad hes on our side here in Az.