Youngtown still creating sheriff's posse

by Dustin Gardiner - May. 29, 2012 09:18 AM
The Republic azcentral.com

Youngtown is still seeking volunteers to create a sheriff's posse. In December, the Town Council voted to disband Youngtown's police force and replace it with deputies from the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. Town leaders said they could no longer afford to operate a police department.


Members of the posse will help the Sheriff's Office by reporting suspicious activity, assisting with traffic control as well as processing police reports and evidence. To join the posse, volunteers must be at least 18 years old, have an Arizona driver's license, pass a background check and be in good health.


18 years old and have an Arizona driver's license? 'Reporting suspicious activity'?  Sounds more like vigilantes than a posse.

Wife killed ex-husband after obscene gesture

May. 15, 2012 04:24 PM
Associated Press

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Authorities say a Northport woman is charged in the gunshot slaying of her ex-husband, who investigators say was killed after making an obscene gesture at her.

Tuscaloosa County sheriff's officials say 30-year-old Tracey Grissom was held on a murder charge in the killing of 28-year-old Hunter Daniel Grissom on Tuesday.Sheriff Ted Sexton says the couple had a history of domestic violence.

Sexton says Grissom driving to work when she saw her ex-husband at a boat landing. She stopped to take a photo of him for litigation related to their divorce.

Sexton says several witnesses watched as the man made an obscene gesture and the woman opened fire. Authorities say the woman called 911 after using all her ammunition.