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Covers:  I am local government reporter for The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com covering Mesa, Gilbert and Queen Creek.
Reporter for @azcentral | UA Alum-|All opinions are my own| Have a news tip? email me @ Maritza.Dominguez@arizonarepublic.com

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I am local government reporter for The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com covering Mesa, Gilbert and Queen Creek.

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2 former Phoenix officers face new charges in violent traffic stop

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By Maritza Dominguez Verified, Perry Vandell Verified
| Fresno Bee Verified
Former Phoenix police officers Luis Vasquez Jr. and Antonio Felix, accused of a violent stop, appeared in court Aug. 24, 2026. The Maricopa County Attorney's Office on Aug. 25 released an initial complaint against two former officers accused of beating and repeatedly using a stun gun on a couple during an Aug. 5 traffic stop. The complaint lists new and slightly different charges against Luis Vasquez Jr. and Antonio Felix than were listed in initial arrest documents.
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Suspect in killing of Tucson police recruit makes court appearance

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By Maritza Dominguez Verified
| Arizona Daily Star Verified
Alex James Barnett, who authorities said was on the run for several days after the fatal shooting of Tucson police recruit Carlos Ramirez, made his first court appearance Tuesday. Barnett, 33, faces charges of first-degree murder, armed robbery and aggravated assault, a Pima County Superior Court spokesperson said.
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After standoff, Tucson recruit killing suspect makes court appearance

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By Maritza Dominguez Verified
| Fresno Bee Verified
Alex James Barnett, 33, was held without bond after he was arrested on Aug. 24 in connection with a fatal Tucson police recruit shooting and now faces first-degree murder charges. Alex James Barnett, who authorities said was on the run for several days after the fatal shooting of Tucson police recruit Carlos Ramirez, made his first court appearance on Aug. 25. Barnett, 33, faces charges of first-degree murder, armed robbery and aggravated assault, a Pima County Superior Court spokesperson said.
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