Author: Genaro Venalonzo

PCAO and the 88-Crime team strengthened community safety through events like Tucson Night to Shine, Love of Reading Month school visits, media outreach, recruiting efforts, and honoring civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson’s legacy of justice and dignity.

Over the past two weeks, the Pima County Attorney’s Office secured landmark victories up to the Arizona Supreme Court, defended prosecutorial integrity at the Court of Appeals, pursued justice in high-profile and local cases, stood against federal overreach, reaffirmed its oath on the nation’s 250th anniversary, and still made time to inspire students through community reading events.

A milestone celebration honoring 50 years of the Victim Services Division highlighted how a pioneering effort launched in 1975 transformed victim support in Pima County and helped reshape the criminal justice system nationwide.

This week, Laura Conover highlighted domestic-violence data and resources and joined CODAC’s new Trauma Recovery Center opening for survivors of violent crime.

PCAO prosecutors, staff, and partners worked tirelessly this week—securing justice in a high-profile bomb threat case, supporting reentry efforts, assisting TPD in an arrest, mentoring future attorneys, and welcoming new interns.

A routine jury summons turned unexpectedly personal and humorous when I found myself in the jury pool for a case prosecuted by my own team at the Pima County Superior Court.

This week highlighted accountability, cross-border teamwork, and united action on homelessness and fentanyl in our community.

From major litigation wins to heartfelt farewells, this double Weekly highlights our team's resilience, impact, and bright future ahead.

Pima County took decisive action by filing suit to recover $12 million in unpaid federal invoices, protecting our community’s resources.

Big week at PCAO! We welcomed Chief Deputy Kim Hunley, highlighted our MMIP work, celebrated staff, and earned a Silver Award for our giving efforts.