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Enough wrote on Jul 16, 2009 2:55 PM:

" The guy resigned. Close this story. It's already getting old ! "




cassie wrote on Jul 14, 2009 11:14 PM:

" daniel has always been a great family friend. It's just typical morenci drama. Sleeping, cheating and adultery. Same old stuff. I wouldnt put it past madris girlfriend to have been cheatin. So sad. Madrid your better than that.

As for daniel. Just give him some slack.. he made a mistake just like the rest of us human beings. I dont think it had anything to do with him being an officer. "




Enough Already wrote on Jul 14, 2009 3:44 PM:

" To all of you writing trash, who the heck do you think you are? You all need to get off your high horses and quit passing judgement. I bet more than half of you don't even know what kind of a person Daniel Rios is and until you do you need to keep your mouth shut. Everyone has problems in their relationships, it just so happend that his got aired out in public because he was a cop. Daniel has made mistakes in his past and thats were the need to stay. Don't you have anything better to do? "




Hear say wrote on Jul 14, 2009 1:14 PM:

" Sounds like all hear say to me. There are facts and charges on Rios so lets get back to the original topic. "




Actually wrote on Jul 13, 2009 9:17 PM:

" The cops in this area are good for having affairs with married woman. Thatcher Officer who pulled over woman got her number then later became really friendly with her and during a separate occasion played strip poker with her at her apt while her husband was at work. Girl later felt guilty and told her husband and he in return wen't and told cops wife about affair. Then Safford Officer in his cruizer picks up woman at Stadium club one night and a hour later still seen together with her kissing on him as there driving on 32nd st "




cop watch wrote on Jul 13, 2009 2:07 PM:

" There are several still on the force that used to party with a bunch of juveniles in the not so distant past "




To Fed up wrote on Jul 13, 2009 11:49 AM:

" All I can say is name one situation where the cops have bullied anyone? Other than someone told me that someone said this happened to their nephews bestfriends uncle. I bet you cant! The officers in this area are very professional. with the exception of Rios if you even consider him an officer. He got kicked out of the first academy he went to for dui, now this. You obviously have a chip on your shoulder for something you or a family member got in trouble for. "




Fed up wrote on Jul 10, 2009 7:34 PM:

" Safford's police force seems to consist mostly of men who are on the force so they can be bullies legally. I bet if they weren't cops they would be gangsters or something that they could push people aroud and intimidate.Being a cop makes it ok to twist arms and threaten.
I pay taxes (cop's salaries) and I vote. I also obey the law and help out in my neighborhood. I shouldn't feel like I need to fear the people that I pay for to serve and protect me. The departments need to rein in some of their goons. "




just wondering wrote on Jul 8, 2009 4:11 PM:

" and who would that be R.C "




R. C. wrote on Jul 7, 2009 1:48 PM:

" WOW this all brings up a better topic. We should form a local Citizen’s Auxiliary Police. (CAP) We have them in Oregon and they are called the Beaver Brigade. We take a peek over the shoulder of the police. Do I have anyone with me? We would have a blue arm band and a pith helmet. Don’t laugh at least we don’t wear shorts. The first thing we would look into is the male officers in the area who prey on young teenage girls! "




Shaesca wrote on Jul 7, 2009 10:57 AM:

" To Cool Town...What if he started screaming obscenities to a witness he didn't agree with in a court case? Wouldn't go over very well with the judge and lawyers. The point is...He has very little self control...something very necessary in his line of work...However, I a am roflmao at your "magic underwear" statement..You are so right! "




Swingers wrote on Jul 5, 2009 2:33 PM:

" This all sounds like typical Greenlee County drama. Everyone is in bed with everyone. Someone goes to work, and worries all night about who their significant other is sleeping with. But then they turn around and do the same thing. Pretty soon its gonna be a bunch of sister cousins, and brother nephews runnin around cause yall are gonna run out of people to sleep with. "




been around wrote on Jul 5, 2009 8:28 AM:

" People who bash the local police and the area obvously haven't been around much. While there are problems everywhere, we are fortunate to have some very good officers in the area. As far as the area goes, we should all live where we feel comfortable, if it isn't good here, maybe some other place would be better. The officer here made a mistake, soundls like he is paying for it. Armchair quarterbacks need to wait and see what happens before commenting. "




Cooltown wrote on Jul 4, 2009 4:03 AM:

" He made a flippin mistake. So what! It will not be the 1st or the last time a police officer makes a mistake. So he was off-duty, screamed a few obscenities, hurt somebody's feelings and acted like an infant. So he needs to grow up some before completing a career! Is this something new in any career field?

I have to laugh at ones stating and re-stating the "higher standard" thing... you know, they're wearing their "magic underwear" right now! Lol...the reality is we live in an imperfect world with a whole bunch of Panteus Pilots running around! "




Shaesca wrote on Jul 3, 2009 9:41 AM:

" Thanks for trying to clear that up...but it has been my experience that human nature and individual traits are hard to change. Few people change into different personalities as they age...they just learn how to cope with their dysfunction. This Rios sounds, to me, like a needy, love starved, attention seeking brat...and he probably always will be. That goes for all the other "cops" that had a shady adolescent and early 20's years. It is basic psych 101. "




To shaseca wrote on Jul 2, 2009 11:53 PM:

" No I'm not saying that at all.What I'm saying to Look Deeper is what everyone did in there past is there past. A phase in life that they grew out of. A person could be a complete idiot as a younger adolescent and grow up to be a responsible adult. "




Shaesca wrote on Jul 2, 2009 2:36 PM:

" To look deeper...Wow! your post was so ambiguous it didn't make much sense...Are you saying it is ok to be a stoner, drunk and dealer if you don't get caught? Or are you saying it is only wrong if you do get caught? Which is it? How is it that you know so much? Must have been right in there with those crooked kids that didn't get caught and then went on to protect and serve as adults. Could you please clarify? I hate being confused by nonsense. "




To look Deeper wrote on Jul 2, 2009 1:42 PM:

" Some minor alcohol offenses listed. I grew up in this valley and know personally who our local police officers are. Some were stoners, drunks, and thieves. I can also recall some of them who sold drugs. Is someone guilty because they kick back and drink a couple cold ones. There are many local officers who you see buying beer at the stores. U can got to that website. But those charges are only for what a person was caught for. Not for what they have really done. "




look deeper wrote on Jul 2, 2009 11:49 AM:

" People are missing the boat wtih this guy...Pima never should have hired him with his DUI arrest from Safford PD that he was VERY lucky to get dropped because of a technicality. He has a history of trouble that should have been seen during his background investigation that Cauthen did.
Go to the Arizona Supreme Court's website public record access page and look for yourself at Daniel E. Rios 12/13/84. Alcohol has always been a big problem for Daniel...long before he became a cop in Pima. "




Actually wrote on Jul 2, 2009 1:44 AM:

" No "Grow Up" they are held to a higher standard. And I don't believe for a second this guy would take a bullet for me or anyone else. I do know several law enforcement officers that are hoping AZPOST takes away his certification. Good cops dislike bad cops even more than the crooks. "




grow up wrote on Jul 1, 2009 11:59 PM:

" This officer would die for each and every one of you that are talking bad about him. He's a human! He feels, tastes, and touches like every other person in this world. Everyone says that Police Officers should be held to a higher standard... how? they are subject to every single law in this state as all you! except, all you people that talk bad about him dont either have the background or the guts to do what he did for our community. He took drugs off the street and child molestors away from your kids! GROW UP! "




Shaesca wrote on Jul 1, 2009 11:31 AM:

" To ERB..I couldn't agree with you more. My family and I are so sick of the dysfunctional backward ways of this place we are in the process of packing up and getting out of here ASAP. A nice place to live? What a joke! The way life ought to be? Whoever thought up that slogan is way over impressed with this trashy, (in more ways than one), little cult-filled place. Good luck to you and yours. "




ERB wrote on Jun 29, 2009 8:54 AM:

" I look at the paper from time to time because my wife is from Safford.I moved her out of there and that was the best thing ever so you people that are still there I feel sorry for you because there are two sides of the law there .Theres (cops) and then theres ours guess who is going to win in court? "




cops wife no more wrote on Jun 28, 2009 10:57 PM:

" Just Guessing, I'm not in the least bit bitter. He made a choice to abandon his wife and children and then chose to ignore the judge's orders to help support his children. You don't think I have a right to be upset by that? If I were truly bitter, I would be doing more than posting comments on a newspaper's website. "




To Shaesca wrote on Jun 28, 2009 4:43 PM:

" I agree whole hearty with ya!! Diane is a great Chief and is doing a GREAT job! As for everyone else that is defending this Officer they need to think aobut it hard. To all the Officers defending Mr. Rios they need to step back and remember what they swore to uphold and do as an Officer. I'm a Officer and worked for many years in the area. This is a disgrace to all REAL and SWORNE Officers. We took an OATH to be held at a hire standard. Deal with it orgetout! "




Not Surprised wrote on Jun 28, 2009 2:17 PM:

" I see.. One cops screws up so they all must be bad..Sounds like profiling to me or discrimination..All of you cop haters are probably the ones calling 911 everyother night when your scared and locked inside your house because you heard a noise outside. Quit crying and get over yourself.These cops put theiri life on the line for you every day.Have some respect.You dont have the guts to do what they do. Only criinals have a need to fear the police, and if they are contacting you then you must be a criminal. "




Shaesca wrote on Jun 28, 2009 11:51 AM:

" To Cop Watcher...I would love to see you go toe to toe with Pima's C.O.P...she would chew up your scrawny little self and spit you out so fast you wouldn't know what happened. She is doing a great job....get over your macho, female bashing self. "




Just Guessing wrote on Jun 27, 2009 6:15 PM:

" I didn't know the jail put a computer in the cells, with all the cop bashing on this site that seems to be the case. I guess even the criminals need a place to vent, better here than on someones head or burglarizing their home. To cops wife no more, sounds like the Officer made a good choice, can we say "bitter". I would guess this is the only way to get back at all the officers that wrote you losers tickets or put you in jail for some offense that deals with your morals. "




cop watcher wrote on Jun 27, 2009 4:56 PM:

" I also think 90% of cops in this valley are crooked: Safford, Thatcher, and Pima. They live two lives ;one for justice the other to cheat on thier wife or have a new girl friend every other week. Now for thatcher, they are all badge heavy,and belong to one religion. For Pima , a female is calling the shots ,you need a man in that area. She is not strong enough to tell a man what to do . Well maybe certain times of the month she is. "




cops wife no more wrote on Jun 26, 2009 2:36 PM:

" 99% of the cops in Greenlee/Graham counties are punks. My ex husband is a Safford officer. He is in contempt of court for not following our divorce decree. He's supposed to uphold the very law he is breaking. Chief Griffin better get a handle on his boys. "




az-wyo wrote on Jun 25, 2009 4:55 PM:

" all cops are punks they think there above the law "




Baycus wrote on Jun 25, 2009 9:23 AM:

" I'll try this post again. For some reason it seems offensive to the screener. Maybe I'm slamming the wrong folk because I've seen some pretty hateful stuff directed against Safford officials and it gets printed. My original post went something like this: Mr. Rios was unlucky by location. Had he been working in Greenlee County, at the very least he would have received a promotion and maybe a raise. Check the past history of the "macho" school and county employees in Greenlee County who always get a pass no matter what they do! "




yes wrote on Jun 23, 2009 12:19 PM:

" A local Thatcher police officer just recently got my friend for a dui. The cop then thought it be alright to look thru his phones messages. Illegal search and seizure at this point huh ? My friends an idiot for what he did but the cop had no right to go thru his phone. Then when a complaint was filed against that same cop he called my friend harrasing him on the phone for filing the complaint. What kind of officer is this one ? "




TO WAD-UP wrote on Jun 23, 2009 8:23 AM:

" Yes all COPS are SHADY!! I know I have been in a situation with one. He was the shadest person I have ever met. He would use his badge power (whatever that is) to do wrong to others. But now he is paying for it and very pleased with it. You can have your opinion, but if you are ever in mine or my families shoes I bet you will think the same. Cops are the Shadest!!!! LOL "




To wad-up wrote on Jun 22, 2009 10:35 AM:

" Not "all cops are shady!" I will agree some are. Cops should not be doing anything that they would arrest other people for! They are held to a higher standard and should live by it! Rios obviously doesn't hold a higher standard for himself! He needs to find another job. "




Dont Judge wrote on Jun 22, 2009 12:50 AM:

" This has nothing to do with Diane Cauthen not knowing how to run her men. No supervisor can controls ones persoal life. I personally know her and use to work with her at her previous employment. Shes a lady who's always been loyal to people shes worked around. Shes doing a great job. "




Pima Duffer wrote on Jun 21, 2009 9:47 PM:

" To Pima,

Cauthen is a fine officer and at the very least I bet she can spell "chief" and "their." What kind of hillbilly, backwards thinking igit are you? "




pima wrote on Jun 20, 2009 9:14 PM:

" And thats what happens when a women cop becomes cheif of police they cant run there men "




Blah wrote on Jun 20, 2009 12:11 PM:

" Well, it looks like a sticky situation indeed. Police Officers do make mistakes, they are human... But they also know better. Do you punish your children if they do something wrong and don't know it? Do you punish them when they do know it's wrong? Regardless, wrong is wrong. "




To dont judge wrote on Jun 20, 2009 7:32 AM:

" That is the great thing about the United States and having our freedoms. We can agree to disagree. I just hope that everyone that is involved in any type of domestic problem in Pima does not just walk away now because this Officer is working the case. You know as well as I do that this will be used against this Officer and any charges that he has been involved in and then arrests someone on, can and will be thrown out by the courts. So sad to see this happen.
Be safe! "




Dont judge wrote on Jun 19, 2009 12:51 PM:

" Thats why there is a discipline process like being suspended from work with time off etc. You can't always go for the gun and get rid of someone. Our opinion don't matter in this case anyway. Hopefully a fair decision will be made. "




to dont judge wrote on Jun 19, 2009 8:54 AM:

" I believe that it's because of Officers like him that we have a bad name now. If you think it's ok to do something wrong and not be punnished then your part of the problem also if you ask me. If he is not fired from this and AZPOST given it for review then it's just saying that we are better than the rest and that is not true. This is how we as Officers get a bad name. When things are brushed under the carpet and not delt with the correct way. "




Dont Judge wrote on Jun 18, 2009 1:40 PM:

" I disagree with you. He shouldn't be fired, But, reprimanded yes. Theres many Officers in this area who have made some kind of mistake in there personal life. I grew up here and know these people. Would I judge them and say fire them all ? No ! Theres going to come a time where your in the same predicament. Hopefully your supervisor dosen't feel the same way you do cause if your straight for someone loosing there job over this kind of thing. The same thing will happen to you. "




DMiller wrote on Jun 18, 2009 12:41 PM:

" To Wad Up - "All cops are shady"? I won't argue the point with you, merely state that after having worked with a number of deputies and officers over the years I most vehemently disagree with you. And those of you who call Pima a "redneck town run by rednecks"? Go ahead and believe that. Stay away. Please. "




to dont judge wrote on Jun 18, 2009 11:22 AM:

" If you have been in a situation like this then you should know that when you put on the badge you are held to a hire standard. He needs to be FIRED and his certification needs to be looked at by AZPOST. Something like this gives all LE a bad rep and thats not what we need. I know this Officer and even had him take a call with me. He needs to just hang it up and find something else for his career. Bad apple that fell from the tree!! "




Dont judge wrote on Jun 18, 2009 12:51 AM:

" Things like this happen all the time. Yes since he is law enforcement he should set a standard but what do humans do. Make mistakes. Give the guy some anger management courses and let him get on with his career. He shouldn't be punished more just cause of his position. I once lost a law enforcement position over a stupid decision I made in the past. It didn't leave me unemployed but was reassigned. It all worked out in the end Im now in the same field with a better pension and career than before. Quit the bashing. "




Actually wrote on Jun 17, 2009 6:13 PM:

" Reality Check is correct on only one thing, more people smoke tobacco than cannabis. The numbers I've seen put tobacco use at about 60 million and cannabis use at about 20 million in the United States. So lets go ahead and work with the percentages instead. Oh yeah, 450,000 plus deaths per year versus 0. How can you sit there and not realize tobacco is worse than cannabis. Just for the peanut gallery I say that has already been said, in about 400 years of use untold millions have died from tobacco, in 15,000 years of use none from pot. "




Propaganda machine wrote on Jun 17, 2009 4:44 PM:

" And as for Officer Rios, he got himself into a lot of trouble because he can't control his temper and think rationally. I sure would'nt want to be stopped by him or any law officer when he was having a bad day.

By the way alcohol relaxes a persons inhibitions and helps an angry person release that anger, usually with very destructive results. Of course, I'm sure Mr. Rios doesn't use alcohol. "




Propaganda machine wrote on Jun 17, 2009 4:05 PM:

" And I left out the de in formaldehyde. But you know what I meant. "




Propaganda machine wrote on Jun 17, 2009 4:01 PM:

" It should have said: world health organization write a report and then not publish it "




Propanda machine wrote on Jun 17, 2009 3:53 PM:

" Your government is supposed to protect your rights as given to you by your creator. I don't see that happening now. I see them doing everything they can....however subtility.....to take those rights away. Kind of like the frog in the frying pan. "




Propaganda maching wrote on Jun 17, 2009 3:47 PM:

" Do you know the main difference between the two. Nicotine. It is the most addicting substance known to man. It is a poison that is used on insects, plants and anything else you want to kill.
There is no nicotine in cannabis.

A tobacco cigarette has at least 4000 chemicals, poisons and noxious substances from formalhyde to asbestos to fiberglass. A marijuana cigarette doesn't have any of that stuff.

Wake up and get your reality checked by educating yourself about what your government has in store for you. You won't like any of it. "




Propandga machine wrote on Jun 17, 2009 3:41 PM:

" Your government lied to you in 1937 and is lying to you today.

Why do you think there have been no studies on the cannabis/hemp plant? Your government won't let public scientists study it. Why? Because they're afraid they will find out the truth, that it's practically harmless. In fact, useful for many things. Why does the world health organization publish a report stating that alcohol and tobacco is way more deadly than marijuana, then turn around and not publish the report. Can you say politics?
I "




Propaganda machine wrote on Jun 17, 2009 3:38 PM:

" Here it is again. The governments' agenda to get the public to believe a very useful plant is somehow evil is working well.
This guy has got to be a government stooge. He really needs to check his reality.
Son, google 1937 marijuana laws. The first link explains why hemp is illegal. Read it all. "




Reality Check wrote on Jun 17, 2009 11:22 AM:

" To Actually
"How many millions upon millions of people have died from tobacco since Europeans were introduced to it in the 1600's"

How many studies have been made on marijuana use and the prevalence of Heart disease and lung cancer?

That is the ONLY reason you have not heard of the same amount of attributable deaths. "




Reality Check wrote on Jun 17, 2009 11:08 AM:

" To Live Free or Die Stupid

You got the wrong guy. I'm not trying to argue that smoking is good or drinking is good. I do neither. I was addressing "Actually" point that POT is not a harmful substance. POT is actually more harmful that Cigarettes, but since it is illegal, it isn't as widely used as "Legal" cigarettes.

You can't OD on Marijuana just like you can't OD on cigarettes, but you can get lung cancer and heart attacks from smoking both. "




Boy O Boy wrote on Jun 17, 2009 9:53 AM:

" Childs PLay peeps you would nt even here of this minor altercation in the city! we as citezens of AZ have bigger things to worry about like our unemployement problems, our homless people problems our lack of education issues and people loosing there possesions due to all the above, maybe if we focused on these issue we would not have time to make dumb Decisions "




to reality check ak kennyknight or holt wrote on Jun 17, 2009 2:18 AM:

" WHY DO YOU INSIST ON SPREADING LONG AGO DEBUNKED CANNABIS MYTHS AND GOVERNMENT PROLIFERATED AND PROMOTED LIES.YOU DO THE PUNK WORK OF EVIL.PROMOTING SUCH RIDICULAS TRASH !!STILL!! TO THE PUBLIC AS IF IT WAS THE LORD'S GOSPEL.LEARN THE FACTS AND LEAVE THOSE YOU MAY SERVE ALONE ,THEY SURE AREN'T ALL ABLE TO BE DUPED. iT'S A HATE CRIME TO BOTHER ANYONE WHO MAY LIKE CANNABIS INSTEAD OF ICECREAM YOU REALLY SOUND UNEDUCATED TO THE KNOWING.PLEASE REALLY ITS MORE OBVIOUS THAT YOU JUST NEED TO FEEL BETTER ABOUT HARM YOU HAVE WROUGHT ON DISCRIMINATED LOCALS.FREE YOURSELF REPEATED LIES ONLY WORKEDFORGEORGEBUSH "




Igh wrote on Jun 16, 2009 7:15 PM:

" is he one of those guys who want to be big with a badge but still act like he is in high school. we dang sure do not need those type of people proctecting us.

God did not make pot. i "




Actually wrote on Jun 16, 2009 4:36 PM:

" The drug war is a complete bust. Reality Check just doesn't want to face having to find a real job if drugs were legalized. If that were to occur there would be a huge increase in money to be made, but all the jobs that depend on the drug war, DEA, a lot of probation officers and etc. would be expendable.
Research the history of when and why these various substances were made illegal. You'll soon see the hypocrisy. "




Actually wrote on Jun 16, 2009 4:30 PM:

" In the 15,000 years of cannabis use, not one person has ever died from it. How many millions upon millions of people have died from tobacco since Europeans were introduced to it in the 1600's. Go think about that and have yourself a real reality check. "




Rhyming Simon wrote on Jun 16, 2009 4:28 PM:

" God is perfect, man is not,
man made booze, God made pot. "




Live Fee or Die Stupid wrote on Jun 16, 2009 4:27 PM:

" Reality Check, you are probably some redneck who drinks and smokes and thinks your drugs of choice are OK because they are legal when they are actually the most harmful to you. Just because the federal government deems these bad substances as socially acceptable doesn't mean they are good for you. Seriously, how can you defend the smoking of the carcinogens in tobacco. Doctors recommend cannabis for a variety of things. Do you really think they would advise a patient to smoke tobacco for anything. Get real dude, and get half a brain while you're at it! "




Reality Check wrote on Jun 16, 2009 4:26 PM:

" Actually,

From the CDC Report.
"We used methods and software used in previous CDC reports to compute the annual smoking-attributable mortality for 2000."

They add the number of deaths from Heart Disease (710,760), Malignant neoplasm (Cancer 553,091) and Respiratory Tract Disease (122,009) and then use a percentage as caused by tobacco use. Tobacco caused the disease that they died from.

And for alcohol,
"16,653 people were killed in alcohol related crashes"

Even if they never drank a drop, they are part of the stat.

Also, CDC Doesn't study ILLEGAL DRUGS! "




Actually wrote on Jun 16, 2009 4:23 PM:

" Actually, I am not saying anything. Those statistics came straight from the CDC's Web site so complain at them. Again your argument is deeply flawed, the fact is tobacco killed 435,000 people in 2000, alcohol 85,000 and pot killed none, nada, zip. Cannabis toxicity does not exist. Doctors in every state would prescribe it to you if the federal government would not take away their licenses for doing so. That's why in California they only need a doctor's recommendation. So why don't you tell all those medical doctors how bad pot is for you, huh smart guy. "




Reality Check wrote on Jun 16, 2009 4:02 PM:

" To Actually,

Check your facts. The CDC numbers show deaths from smoke related illnesses for people who are habitual smokers. Sorry, but 435,000 people did not die from Nicotine Poisoning.

As for Alcohol, you have DUI accidents where a person who dies is hit by a drunk. Alcohol use caused the death, but it wasn't alcohol poisoning that they died from.

As for the illicit use of drugs, those were from OD from drug use.

Try again. Any way you try to put it, POT is not good for you. "




Actually wrote on Jun 16, 2009 11:39 AM:

" According to the CDC,
(2000): "The leading causes of death in 2000 were tobacco (435,000 deaths; 18.1% of total US deaths), poor diet and physical inactivity (400,000 deaths; 16.6%), and alcohol consumption (85,000 deaths; 3.5%). Other actual causes of death were microbial agents (75,000), toxic agents (55,000), motor vehicle crashes (43,000), incidents involving firearms (29,000), sexual behaviors (20,000), and illicit use of drugs (17,000)."
Deaths attributed to marijuana (0).
So tell me again how pot is more toxic than tobacco. Your logic does not hold water with official results from the center for disease control. "




Reality Check wrote on Jun 16, 2009 10:21 AM:

" To Actually,
"Educate yourself"

Tobacco does not kill. Diseases that are contracted because of tobacco use kill people. And Marijuana use is 10 times more toxic to your lungs as cigarettes.

As for the percentage of people dying of Alcohol Poisoning, the amount of people who OD on METH is hundreds of times higher. DUI deaths are high because alcohol is rediliy available. Where people hide Meth and POT use. Legalize Meth and POT and the DUI with POT or Meth will dramatically increase to alcohol rates. "




Reality Check wrote on Jun 16, 2009 10:12 AM:

" To DMiller,

"How can it be Criminal Tresspass?"

Because he hopped the fence and while on the property after being asked to leave, he threatened to beat up the property owner. The second criminal act of threats and intimidation made it criminal trespass. He didn't immediately leave upon being asked to leave. "




Just my 2 cents wrote on Jun 16, 2009 10:05 AM:

" The kid should have know better. Thats the facts. Being in LE I know and see fellow Officers fall for this type of stuff and end up losing their careers and licenses. He is very young and comes with NO experience. Pima gets what they hired and thats a young, non-experienced, badge heavy Officer. Hope they pull his cert. Officers like this make the rest of us look bad. Pima had better choices and did not take them. But thats Pima right. What a Redneck town ran by Rednecks! "




who cares wrote on Jun 16, 2009 9:10 AM:

" One thing to remember, on the IQ chart, cops are not exactly high on the list. The pay is actually pretty good, so for those who lack the brains and commitment to go to college, it's a good option. In the city you can put together a half way descent group, in a small town, you probably have the P.D. (or Walmart) rejects. Basically all you really need is,,, more donut shops. "




officer love wrote on Jun 15, 2009 5:02 PM:

" where you at brother man? "




bwana wrote on Jun 15, 2009 9:32 AM:

" No man, I'm talking about liberty and freedom....The kind of things your conservative politics abhor. Too many cops, too many laws....You people want to feel so safe that there will be no freedom...It's sickening! "




Amused wrote on Jun 15, 2009 7:52 AM:

" I believe that people do make mistakes, however, when one is an officer of the law they should be inclined to realize when they are going over the line. Additionally, those of you who are posting should make sure you know how to spell judgment prior to posting as there is no "e" in the middle and it makes you sound as dumb as you probably are! "




To wad-up wrote on Jun 15, 2009 6:22 AM:

" ALL cops are SHADY! You guys will play the part but we all know your TRUE colors. If this happened in the big city this police officer would not have a job, but since this took place in Mayberry he will still be employed because you people can't step up and state your opinion. ALL COPS are SHADY!! "




jw wrote on Jun 15, 2009 12:04 AM:

" guys ...... come on!!!!!!!!!! when are you going to realize a woman {or a man} are not worth getting in trouble for,, there will always be another special someone out there for you... please just learn to walk away... "




Actually wrote on Jun 14, 2009 10:38 PM:

" Because alcohol and tobacco kill hundreds of thousands more people every year than all illegal drugs combined. Marijuana toxicity does not exist. One cannot overdose on marijuana, yet if you drink yourself to a 4.0 BAC you'll most likely die. Tobacco is the largest killer and is a health concern for those around the smokers as well. That's how I can compare. Educate yourself, know the truth behind the useless drug war. That said, I don't advocate any type of drug use at all. Treat your body as a temple and don't put any harmful substances into it. "




DMiller wrote on Jun 14, 2009 9:22 PM:

" How can it be criminal trespass? Was he previously told to stay off the property? According to the article, Rios was told to leave and he did so, driving up to the church. Sounds like the "fling a lot of mud, some of it is bound to stick" mentality from the prosecuting attorney.
Cops have personal lives and issues, too, and act impulsively or make wrong choices. Just as we all do. That does NOT mean they can't perform their duties professionally and impartially. Don't prematurely hang the guy just because he's a cop! "




To actually wrote on Jun 14, 2009 8:38 PM:

" How can you compare alcohol and tobacco to meth, cocaine, heroin, and yes even marijuana....they are bad but don't even compare "




Actually wrote on Jun 14, 2009 5:18 PM:

" Actually the most harmful drugs are tobacco and alcohol and are used by a lot of cops I know. "




To bwana wrote on Jun 14, 2009 3:25 PM:

" TO MANY COPS, do you read any of the newspapers or watch any of the news on TV, TO MANY COPS, you must be one of those dope smokin, pill popping criminal that would like to have LESS COPS to end your self perceived "police state". So I guess now comes your lame argument for the legalization of marijuana and other harmful drugs like most all of your other posts, save it for someone who might believe you know what you are talking about. "




to wa-up wrote on Jun 14, 2009 1:48 PM:

" As you can probably imgaine, this is nearly impossible to do with regards to public opinion. If one officer wrongs you, you may decide we are all bad. I will admit I had a few run ins with a few police officers many years ago before I became one. These experiences left me with little to no respect for them. I decided no matter what my partners will do, I wont forget how I felt when I had to deal with these officers and I will NEVER treat anyone like they treated me. People are people, including us officers. "




to wa-up wrote on Jun 14, 2009 1:44 PM:

" the "brotherhood" you refer to will not tolerate that behavior and this will probably cause not only Rios to either lose his job or get serious discipline, but also whom ever helped him out with the info. Just because one officer screws up shouldnt affect your opinion of police officers in general. I am a police officer and I make every effort to treat everyone with fairness and remember where I came from. We have all made mistakes but I know some officers act "badge heavy". A good police officer will EARN his respect from the community and his peers "




to get a life wrote on Jun 14, 2009 12:23 PM:

" So I take it the story is about you then. On duty or not if you cant make good judgement when you are off duty how in the world can you make it when your working? Or maybe your just one of the pill junkies running around town all crazy "




Thougths wrote on Jun 14, 2009 11:27 AM:

" If this was a construction worker this wouldn't be news. Give the kid a break, on the other side of the coin however it does show imaturity and poor judgement, probably should find another line of work. "




bwana wrote on Jun 14, 2009 7:42 AM:

" The problem is that we have TOO MANY COPS. That means the odds are great that more of them are emotionally unqualified to perform their duties.
Down with the police state! "




wa-up wrote on Jun 14, 2009 7:13 AM:

" in this case why does one officer help another when they should know no good would come of it? oh yah the brotherhood "




good example... wrote on Jun 13, 2009 1:11 PM:

" No one says "perp" except bad movie actors. Just a heads up :) "




Sheriff Taylor wrote on Jun 13, 2009 12:42 PM:

" Come On People !! There is more to life in these HICK towns.Get a life all three of you. MOVE ON !! "




JoePublic wrote on Jun 13, 2009 10:29 AM:

" Hummm..can't tell the difference between being the ex-boyfriend or fiance? Uh, I thought to be a cop you needed good judgement?
Hope he can tell the difference between citizen or criminal... and went to shoot his weapon and when not to... "




Get a life wrote on Jun 13, 2009 10:25 AM:

" Ok! You guys sayin stuff about this whole ordeal needs to get a flippen life!!!!! Get over it its not your business so stay out of it lazy people! GET A LIFE stay out of everyone elses. He wasnt on duty so you have nothing to cry about! Sorry to bust your bubble but YOU DONT KNOW EVERYTHING! "




american wrote on Jun 13, 2009 10:12 AM:

" goodness sake. the problem here people is the woman. she probably has played both men. officer or not he is a human being. "




Pima Duffer wrote on Jun 13, 2009 8:21 AM:

" I can see Pima keeping him on the force because these are just misdemeanors and hey, everyone makes mistakes. The problem I see is how it could possilby jeopardize any future cases involving Rios because, by law, the prosecution will have to diisclose any previous wrongdoing by said officer. Could make a difference, especially in any jury trials. "




Fire Him wrote on Jun 13, 2009 4:42 AM:

" I think that the Pima Police Department needs to fire him for what he has done! "




Hmmm wrote on Jun 13, 2009 2:33 AM:

" Wheres Deputy Roach when you need him and his bow staff skills? "




Dayum wrote on Jun 13, 2009 2:31 AM:

" He should know better after his last incident on the other side of the law. Too much testosterone. "




Good Example wrote on Jun 13, 2009 12:35 AM:

" What a good example Officer Rios has set for the people of Graham & Greenlee County! I can understand being distraught over a relationship gone bad & ending. However the way he has chosen to show his hurt and disappointment is immature. It makes me question if he's mature enough to carry out his duties as a police officer. I don't know that I would want him to respond to my call for help if someone were violating the same laws he has violated. Would he take me seriously or side with the perp? Something to think about. "




Even cops stalk... wrote on Jun 12, 2009 5:00 PM:

" This has happened in the past with police officers stalking thier ex's or girlfriends.. Too many movies show that so they do it too.. "




hybrid-god wrote on Jun 12, 2009 3:50 PM:

" LOL! Love hurts! boo hoo! Someone needs to tell this clown that there are many fish in the sea! "