Arizona Criminal Justice Commission Enhanced Drug and Gang Enforcement (EDGE) Report 2015 Chairperson BILL MONTGOMERY Maricopa County Attorney ARIZONA CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION Vice-Chairperson DAVID K. BYERS, Director Administrative Office of the Courts JOSEPH ARPAIO Maricopa County Sheriff MARK BRNOVICH Attorney General JOE R. BRUGMAN, Chief Safford Police Department KELLY “KC” CLARK Navajo County Sheriff SEAN DUGGAN, Chief Chandler Police Department CHRIS GIBBS, Mayor City of Safford DREW JOHN Graham County Supervisor ELLEN KIRSCHBAUM, Chairperson Board of Executive Clemency BARBARA LAWALL Pima County Attorney FRANK MILSTEAD, Director Department of Public Safety SHEILA POLK Yavapai County Attorney CHARLES RYAN, Director Department of Corrections DAVID SANDERS Pima County Chief Probation Officer T he Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC) is a statutorily authorized entity mandated to carry out various coordinating, monitoring and reporting functions regarding the administration and management of criminal justice programs in Arizona. In accordance with statutory guidelines, the Commission is comprised of 19 members who represent various elements of the criminal justice system in Arizona. Fourteen of the 19 Commissioners are appointed by the Governor and are municipal, county or elected officials. The remaining five are state criminal justice agency heads. Appointed Commissioners serve for two years and terminate when the first regular session of the legislature is convened; they may be re-appointed. T he ACJC was created in 1982 to serve as a resource and service organization for Arizona's 480 criminal justice agencies on a myriad of issues ranging from drugs, gangs, victim compensation and assistance to criminal record improvement initiatives. The ACJC works on behalf of the criminal justice agencies in Arizona to facilitate information and data exchange among statewide agencies by establishing and maintaining criminal justice information archives, monitoring new and continuing legislation relating to criminal justice issues, gathering information, and researching existing criminal justice programs. HESTON SILBERT Law Enforcement Leader ROBERTO VILLASEÑOR, Chief Tucson Police Department VACANT Sheriff VACANT Former Judge Our mission is to sustain and enhance the coordination, cohesiveness, productivity, and effectiveness of the criminal justice system in Arizona. Executive Director John A. Blackburn, Jr. This report was prepared by: Michelle Neitch, Program Coordinator Teri Barnes, Program Project Specialist Dustin Lewis, Intern Alexander Lopez, Intern Tony Vidale, Program Manager i Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................1 Drug and Gang Enforcement Account .......................................................................................................................2 Apprehending Drug Offenders ....................................................................................................................................6 Prosecuting Drug Offenders .....................................................................................................................................14 Account History..........................................................................................................................................................20 Criminal Justice Systems Improvement ..................................................................................................................20 Prevalence of Drug Activity .......................................................................................................................................21 Substance Abuse Among Arizona Youth .................................................................................................................21 Apprehension Task Force Activities ........................................................................................................................23 Apache County - Apache County Cooperative Enforcement Narcotics Team (ACCENT) ............................ 27 Cochise County - Narcotics Enforcement Team ............................................................................................31 Coconino County- Northern Arizona Street Crimes Task Force (METRO) ...................................................35 Gila County - Drug, Gang and Violent Crimes Task Force.............................................................................39 Graham County - Southeastern Arizona Narcotic Task Force/Graham County .............................................43 Greenlee County - Narcotics Task Force .......................................................................................................47 La Paz County - La Paz County Narcotics Task Force……………………………………………………………51 Mohave County - Mohave Area General Narcotics Enforcement Team (MAGNET) .....................................55 Navajo County - Major Crimes Apprehension Team (MCAT) ........................................................................59 Pima County - Counter Narcotics Alliance (C.N.A.) .......................................................................................63 Pinal County Narcotics Task Force ................................................................................................................67 Santa Cruz County - Metro Task Force ........................................................................................................ 71 Yavapai County - Partners Against Narcotics Task Force (PANT) ................................................................75 Yuma County - Yuma County Narcotics Task Force ......................................................................................79 Prosecution Task Force Activities ............................................................................................................................83 Apache County Attorney’s Office ...................................................................................................................88 Cochise County Attorney’s Office ..................................................................................................................93 Coconino County Attorney’s Office ................................................................................................................98 Gila County Attorney’s Office ....................................................................................................................... 103 Graham County Attorney’s Office ................................................................................................................ 108 Greenlee County Attorney’s Office ............................................................................................................... 113 La Paz County Attorney’s Office ................................................................................................................. 118 Maricopa County Attorney’s Office .............................................................................................................. 123 Mohave County Attorney’s Office ................................................................................................................. 128 Navajo County Attorney’s Office .................................................................................................................. 133 Pima County Attorney’s Office ..................................................................................................................... 138 Pinal County Attorney’s Office ..................................................................................................................... 143 Santa Cruz County Attorney’s Office............................................................................................................ 148 Tucson City Attorney’s Office ....................................................................................................................... 153 Yavapai County Attorney’s Office ................................................................................................................ 158 Yuma County Attorney’s Office .................................................................................................................... 163 ii (Continued from previous page) Civil Forfeiture Activities........................................................................................................................ 169 Arizona Attorney General’s Statewide Financial Remedies Section ........................................... 170 Forensics Drug Evidence Analysis Activities ....................................................................................................... 173 DPS Crime Lab Support for Drug and Gang Enforcement .......................................................................... 176 Tucson Police Department Enhanced Drug Forensics ................................................................................ 179 Court Adjudication Activities.................................................................................................................................. 183 Arizona Supreme Court Anti-Drug Adjudication .......................................................................................... 184 Medicaid Fraud Activities ....................................................................................................................................... 189 Arizona Attorney General’s Office Medicaid Fraud ...................................................................................... 190 Criminal Justice Records Improvement Activities ............................................................................................... 193 AZ Criminal Records Infrastructure Improvement Assessment …. ............................................................. 194 Statutory References............................................................................................................................................... 195 iii Introduction Introduction A rizona Revised Statute (A.R.S.) §41-2405(A)11 requires the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission to submit to the Governor, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives an annual report on law enforcement activities funded by the Drug and Gang Enforcement Account (Account) or the Criminal Justice Enhancement Fund (CJEF) as they relate to illicit drugs and drug-related gang activity. This annual report requirement was established in 1990. The Drug and Gang Enforcement Account, established in 1987 by A.R.S. §41-2402, is used to enhance efforts to deter, investigate, prosecute, adjudicate and punish drug offenders. Funds in the Drug and Gang Enforcement Account are from the following sources: 1) Federal monies made available to states by grants under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program; 2) Mandatory fines collected for felony drug offense convictions as authorized by A.R.S., Title 13, Chapter 34; 3) Appropriations to the account by the Legislature; and 4) Local cash match funds furnished by grantees. In 1987, the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC) developed and implemented a statewide enhanced drug enforcement strategy, as required to qualify for federal formula grant assistance monies for drug control. The strategy was designed to be compatible with the statutory requirements that created the Drug and Gang Enforcement Account. The current four-year strategy was developed in 2012 and is the framework within which the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission allots and distributes all monies in the account. A formal application system and extensive open meeting process are utilized by the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission for awarding grant funds from the account. The Criminal Justice Enhancement Fund (CJEF) was established by A.R.S. §41-2401. This statute details those entities that shall receive monies from the CJEF by percentage amounts and the purposes for utilization of the monies. This report provides summary information on projects receiving funds from the Drug and Gang Enforcement Account and on projects funded by the Criminal Justice Enhancement Fund during FY 2015 (July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015), relating to drug activity or drug-related street gang activity. Many other valuable and productive drug and gang enforcement and prevention activities are conducted throughout the state funded entirely by federal, state, local and county authorities, without enhancement monies and are therefore not reported to ACJC. 1 Introduction Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Funding In FY 2015, the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission awarded a combined total of $10,518,946 in funds from the Drug Enforcement Account to 36 projects in the state. Of this amount, $3,623,283 (34-percent) was awarded in federal funds from the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program, $4,344,068 (41-percent) from state drug offense fines and $2,551,595 (24-percent) from local match funds. The Byrne Justice Assistance Grant award was allocated to the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission under a formula grant. ACJC must apply for this grant on an annual basis. State drug fines consisted of non-appropriated funds collected from mandatory fines for felony drug offense convictions. In addition, each year the Commission sets the match requirement for approved drug control projects. Figure 1 shows program funding levels from FY 2011 to FY 2015. These amounts are displayed by fund source. Arizona was awarded $25,306,957 under the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) and these funds were fully expended by the end of FY 2012. Figure 2 shows program levels since FY 1995. The $10.5 million for projects in FY 2015 was the lowest amount since FY 1995 when $8.8 million was available for projects and is lower than the average program size of $12.9 million over this same period. The Commission opted to set the match requirement at zero in fiscal years 2010 through 2012 to ease the financial burden on state and local agencies experiencing their own budget challenges. Due to declining federal funds, the Commission established a match requirement of 20-percent for FY 2013 and FY 2014. In FY 2015, the match requirement was increased to 25-percent, the maximum allowable under program rules, with input from grant recipients. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 2 Introduction Grant Awards The Commission established seven purpose areas under the Drug, Gang, and Violent Crime Program in accordance with the Statewide Enhanced Drug Enforcement Strategy and the Drug and Gang Enforcement Account Program rules. The seven areas were apprehension; prosecution; forensic support services; adjudication and sentencing; corrections and community corrections; substance abuse treatment for corrections-involved individuals; and prevention and education. In addition, the Commission set aside five percent of the Byrne JAG award for criminal records improvement efforts under the Systems Improvement Program. In FY 2015, drug apprehension projects consisting of 14 multi-jurisdictional, multi-agency drug task forces, established in 14 counties in the state of Arizona, received funding from the account. In addition to these projects, full-time dedicated drug prosecution projects were funded in 15 counties and enhanced drug forfeiture case efforts through the Attorney General’s Office. During FY 2015 the strategy to improve criminal history records included efforts to embark on a pilot project using Mobile Fingerprinting technology to improve the efficacy of fingerprints captured in the courtrooms. ARS §13-607 requires that a defendant’s fingerprint is captured on the sentencing orders. Currently, sentencing order fingerprints are captured manually by courtroom clerks or bailiffs using the "ink & roll" method. The use of mobile twofingerprint identification devices is expected to enhance the quality of courtroom fingerprinting, determine if valid fingerprints exist in the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) and provide instantaneous positive identification of defendants who do have fingerprints available in the AFIS. The intent of the project was to use mobile fingerprinting technology to assess improvements in the efficacy of fingerprints captured in the courtroom and to review the impact positive defendant identification has on criminal history record processing. Also, enhanced drug forensic analysis programs at the Department of Public Safety and the Tucson Police Department received funding. One grant awarded to the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) passed account funds through to court-based drug enhancement projects in Arizona counties. The account also provided funding for a special prosecution project through the Attorney General’s Office to combat Medicaid fraud related to prescription drugs. Table 1 below shows approved awards by project type, expenditure type, and funding source. In FY 2015, direct personnel costs made up 98-percent of the total expenditures from the account, with 2percent allocated to contracting services. Although not reflected in the table, the Medicaid Fraud project Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 3 Introduction through the Attorney General’s Office served as matching funds for a federal grant earning three federal dollars for every state dollar expended. Table 2 displays funding awards to all FY 2015 projects broken out by county and by type of project. The majority of project dollars were allocated to Maricopa County (21.2-percent), followed by Pima County (16.7-percent) and state agencies serving all 15 counties (15.9-percent). Of the remaining counties, nine received funding in excess of $300,000. Table 1 Apprehension FY 2015 Approved Awards and Funding Sources Forensic Support Adjudication Prosecution Medicaid Fraud CJRIP Tot al Expenditure Type: Personal Services $1,935,189 $3,431,592 $381,098 $1,225,163 $0 $58,155 Employee Related Exp. $1,076,783 $1,154,752 $122,245 $452,383 $0 $42,661 $0 $427,176 $0 $0 $0 $0 Professional & Outside Svs. Overtime $0 $0 $0 $0 $211,749 $0 Travel - In State $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Travel - Out of State $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Confidential Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Supplies $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Registration/Training Fees $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Other Operating Exp. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Equipment $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $3,439,148 $4,586,344 $503,343 $1,677,546 $211,749 $100,816 Federal-Regular Byrne/JAG $1,375,659 $1,834,538 $201,337 $0 $211,749 $0 State $1,203,702 $1,605,220 $176,170 $1,258,160 $0 $100,816 Total $7,031,197 $2,848,824 $427,176 $211,749 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $10,518,946 Funding Source: Local Match Total $859,787 $1,146,586 $125,836 $419,387 $0 $0 $3,439,148 $4,586,344 $503,343 $1,677,546 $211,749 $100,816 $3,623,283 $4,344,068 $2,551,595 $10,518,946 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 4 Introduction Table 2 Total FY 2015 Approved Awards by County Apache County Apprehension Adjudication Prosecution Total $236,316 $17,421 $90,469 $344,206 Mohave County Apprehension Adjudication Prosecution Total $345,254 $127,353 $154,171 $626,778 Cochise County Apprehension Adjudication Prosecution Total $131,197 $32,626 $157,305 $321,128 Navajo County Apprehension Adjudication Prosecution Total $241,425 $68,197 $112,450 $422,072 Pima County Apprehension Forensic Analysis Adjudication Prosecution Total Coconino County Apprehension Adjudication Prosecution Total $291,660 $46,038 $135,988 $473,686 Gila County Apprehension Adjudication Prosecution Total $336,917 $0 $63,656 $400,573 Pinal County Apprehension Adjudication Prosecution Total $147,520 $104,521 $189,749 $441,790 Graham County Apprehension Adjudication Prosecution Total $28,429 $20,441 $51,188 $100,058 Santa Cruz County Apprehension Adjudication Prosecution Total $169,526 $0 $49,014 $218,540 Yavapai County Apprehension Adjudication Prosecution Total $408,756 $72,964 $127,004 $608,724 Yuma County Apprehension Adjudication Prosecution Total $245,597 $30,493 $270,589 $546,679 Greenlee County Apprehension Adjudication Prosecution Total La Paz County Apprehension Adjudication Prosecution Total Maricopa County Apprehension Adjudication CJRIP Prosecution Total $32,000 $0 $36,600 $68,600 $67,914 $14,712 $71,499 $154,125 $0 $895,977 $211,749 $1,377,099 $2,484,825 Statewide Adjudication Forensic Analysis Prosecution RX Medicaid Fraud Total $756,637 $58,078 $212,338 $830,163 $1,857,216 $34,465 $445,265 $869,400 $100,816 $1,449,946 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 5 Introduction Apprehending Drug Offenders Arrest Activity During FY 2015, apprehension project activities resulted in 4,948 drug-related arrests (Figure 3). This is a six-percent decrease below FY 2014 (5,282 drug arrests) and a one-percent decrease from the number of drug-related arrests in FY 2012 (4,995 drug arrests). Figure 4 shows arrests by drug type. There were 1,681 arrests for marijuana (including hashish), accounting for 34-percent of drug-related arrests. This represents a 20-percent decrease in marijuana arrests below the previous fiscal year and is at its lowest since FY 2006. Methamphetamine/amphetamine arrests totaled 1,379 and comprised 28-percent of all drug arrests for FY 2015. Arrests for methamphetamine/amphetamine decreased nine-percent below FY 2014 (1,517 arrests). Over a 10-year period (FY 2006 – FY 2015), the FY 2015 methamphetamine/amphetamine arrest figure was the second highest behind FY 2014. Heroin arrests made up 15-percent of drug arrests with 719, which increased 21-percent above FY 2014. This is the largest number of arrests for heroin over the last 10 fiscal years (2006 to 2015). The number of arrests for cocaine (both powder and crack cocaine) were 393 and comprised eight-percent of all drug arrests. The number of cocaine arrests dropped 10-percent from FY 2014, the seventh consecutive decline since FY 2008. 1/ Includes Hashish 2/ Includes Crack Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 6 Introduction Arrest Demographics In FY 2015, the most common arrestees among drug task forces were males, over 18 years of age and Caucasian. Figure 5 shows arrests by age and gender and Figure 6 shows arrests by race or origin. Males over 18 years of age accounted for 73-percent of all arrests by task forces. Caucasians represented 51-percent of all task force-related arrests. Hispanics accounted for 37-percent of all arrests followed by African Americans at six-percent. Females over 18 years of age were the second highest age/gender group to be arrested for a drug crime by funded task forces. In addition, of all task force arrests, males under 18 years of age accounted for two-percent of all task force arrests while females under 18 comprised one-percent. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 7 Introduction Task force personnel arrested 5,495 individuals in FY 2015. This arrest total includes individuals arrested for drug and non-drug offenses, as well as violent offenses (Figure 7). The majority of all task force arrests (90-percent) were for offenses involving drugs (4,948), with seven-percent of these arrests including some type of violence (330). Non-drug arrests (547) accounted for 10-percent of arrests, with 33-percent of these arrests including some type of violence (183). Of the total arrests made by task forces, both drug and non-drug arrests, nine-percent were reported to have involved a form of violence. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 8 Introduction Asset Seizures In addition to arresting drug offenders, task forces seized an estimated total value of $9.9 million in assets from drug and violent crime offenders (Table 3). Assets seized included 555 vehicles totaling an estimated value of $3.4 million. The number of vehicles seized in FY 2015 was seven-percent less than the number seized in FY 2014 (596). Officers removed 435 weapons from the streets (Figure 8) with a total estimated value exceeding $137,000. The number of weapons removed in FY 2015 increased 12percent from FY 2014. Of the weapons seized in FY 2015, the weapon type most often removed were handguns (54-percent), followed by rifles (25-percent) and shotguns (12-percent). The handgun removals were the highest total in the last five years. Task force personnel also seized currency and other property with an estimated value exceeding $6.4 million. Vehicles Weapons All Other Total Value Table 3: Asset Seizure and Values FY 2015 FY 2014 Seized Value Value Seized 596 $2,598,099 555 $3,366,902 390 $211,065 435 $137,065 $6,639,509 $6,393,415 $9,448,673 $9,897,382 Drug Trafficking Organizations Apprehension project activities include drug interdictions and assists, pursuing investigative leads and tips, serving search warrants and disrupting or dismantling Drug Trafficking Organizations (DTOs), as well as numerous other efforts to combat drug, gang, or violent criminal activities. DTOs consist of five or more people, organized in some fashion, who gain substantial income from a continuing series of drug-related activities. A DTO is dismantled when the criminal organization is put out of existence or broken up to the extent that reconstruction of the same criminal organization is impossible. A DTO is disrupted when there is significant interference in the conduct of normal and effective operation by the targeted organization, as indicated by changes in organizational leadership, trafficking patterns, or drug production methods. Data collected by task forces includes drug trafficking organizations that are classified as low-level (street dealer), mid-level (distributor or retailer), or high-level (manufacturer or supplier). Figure 9 shows in FY 2015, task forces dismantled 186 DTOs, the majority of which (74-percent) were low-level organizations followed by mid-level organizations (25-percent). The number dismantled represents an increase of 3Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 9 Introduction percent over the previous fiscal year when 180 DTOs were dismantled. In addition, the FY 2015 number is the highest number of DTOs dismantled in the last five years. Task forces also disrupted the activities of 212 DTOs in FY 2015, most (59-percent) were low-level organizations followed by mid-level organizations (36- percent). The total number of DTOs disrupted increased 15-percent from FY 2015, and is the second lowest total over the previous six years. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 10 Introduction Drug Removals The removal of illicit drugs from the community serves as one of many benefits provided by the work of funded task forces in Arizona. During FY 2015, task forces removed marijuana, as well as numerous other drug types including cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, LSD, PCP, other hallucinogens, stimulants, and depressants. The estimated street value of these drugs is $137,122,433. Marijuana removals continue to represent a large portion of task force activities statewide, with 84,214 pounds removed and 3,841 plants with a combined estimated street value over $54.9 million. Cocaine and crack removals totaled 752 pounds and an estimated combined street value of $12.8 million. Methamphetamine removals totaled 2,071 pounds and an estimated street value of $59.7 million. Heroin removals totaled 197 pounds with an estimated street value of $6.1 million. Marijuana Overall, marijuana is the top drug involved in task force arrests (1,645 arrests). The amount of marijuana removed (Figure 10) in FY 2015 (84,214 pounds) decreased 36-percent below the quantity removed in FY 2014 (128,442 pounds). In addition, the number of marijuana plants removed decreased from 12,294 in FY 2014 to 3,841 in FY 2015, a decrease of 69-percent. The amount of marijuana seized in FY 2015 was the lowest amount over the last 10 years. The top five task forces for marijuana removals (excluding plants) and 2015 were from Santa Cruz County, Pinal County, Yuma County, Pima County and Navajo County. The top five task forces for marijuana plant removals were Pinal County, Mohave County, LaPaz County, Navajo County and Gila County. Figure 10: Marijuana Removals FY 2012 - FY 2015 140,000 200,000 128,442 122,456 120,740 120,000 160,000 Pounds 84,214 80,000 60,000 80,000 40,000 20,000 120,000 No. of Plants 100,000 32,372 40,000 12,294 8,249 3,841 0 0 FY 2012 FY 2013 Marijuana FY 2014 FY 2015 Marijuana Plants Cocaine The amount of cocaine removed in FY 2015 decreased 41-percent from the previous fiscal year (Figure 11). In FY 2015, 752 pounds of cocaine were removed from Arizona streets by task forces funded from this account. This represents a decrease in seizures of 518 pounds from FY 2014. Crack cocaine and powder cocaine are included in these numbers. The amount of cocaine seized in FY 2015 was the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 11 Introduction lowest amount over the last 10 years. The top five task forces for cocaine removals in FY 2015 were from Santa Cruz County, Yuma County, Pinal County, Pima County and Navajo County. Methamphetamine The quantity of methamphetamine removed by funded task forces increased by 15-percent in FY 2015 over the previous fiscal year (Figure 12). In FY 2015, 2,071 pounds of methamphetamine were removed from Arizona streets. This is a significant increase (102-percent) above the amount removed in FY 2012 (1,027 pounds). The removed amount reported in FY 2015 was the largest amount over the last 10 years. The top five task forces for methamphetamine removals in FY 2015 were Yuma County, Santa Cruz County, Pima County, Navajo County and Apache County. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 12 Introduction Heroin The quantity of heroin removed by funded task forces decreased by 36-percent in FY 2015 over the previous fiscal year (Figure 13). In FY 2015, 197 pounds of heroin were removed from Arizona streets. Over the last five fiscal years (2011 – 2015) this is the lowest amount removed by funded task forces. The highest amount removed over this period was 545 pounds in FY 2012. The top five task forces for heroin removals in FY 2015 were Santa Cruz County, Yuma County, Pima County, Pinal County and Yavapai County. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 13 Introduction Prosecuting Drug Offenders There was a total of 43,232 prosecutions of individuals by funded prosecutors throughout the state in FY 2015. Of this amount, 30,451 involved drug crimes. During the grant year, 24,718 individuals were convicted as a result of prosecutions under this program. Of this amount, 18,793 convictions involved drug crimes. In FY 2015, 39,148 drug-related cases were referred for prosecution, decreasing five-percent below FY 2014 (41,372). Of these referrals, 78-percent of these cases moved forward for prosecution. Prosecutors declined 7,766 (20-percent) of the drug cases referred. The percentage of cases declined due to lack of lab analysis or unlikely conviction increased in FY 2015 to 3.3-percent and 4.3-percent, respectively, up from 2.7-percent and 2.8-percent the previous year. In FY 2015, 3.6-percent of cases referred for prosecution were declined due to department report problems, a decrease of 5.3-percent below FY 2014. Drug diversion program referrals dropped 38.7-percent below FY 2014 to 3.8-percent of all drug cases referred for prosecution. Of the drug cases prosecuted in FY 2015, 77-percent resulted in convictions, 15.2-percent were dismissed with or without prejudice, and 0.1-percent resulted in acquittal. Prosecution Activity In FY 2015, the drug offense type most often prosecuted was for possession or concealment of drugs (79-percent), followed by distribution or sales at 11-percent (Figure 14). Of all the crimes (both drug and non-drug) prosecuted by prosecution projects, 86-percent were felony prosecutions and 14-percent misdemeanor prosecutions (Figure 15). The drug most often involved in drug prosecutions (Figure 16) was marijuana or cannabis with 35-percent. This was followed by methamphetamine-related prosecutions with 27-percent. Heroin and cocaine followed with 10-percent and four-percent, respectively, and paraphernalia offenses made up 13-percent of all prosecutions. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 14 Introduction Conviction Activity The combined efforts of law enforcement and prosecution projects led to 18,793 individual drug-related convictions in FY 2015 (Figure 17). There were 7.3-percent more drug convictions than the previous fiscal year. Convictions for marijuana, methamphetamine, and heroin increased in FY 2015. Convictions for cocaine, paraphernalia, and other illicit drugs (all other drugs excluding marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, and paraphernalia) dropped in FY 2015. The largest increase during the fiscal year was for heroin convictions (64.9-percent), followed by methamphetamine convictions (30.4percent), and marijuana convictions (5.2-percent). The largest decrease during the fiscal year was from cocaine convictions (13-percent), followed by other illicit drugs (6.5-percent), and paraphernalia (3.3percent). Marijuana convictions increased for the first time since FY 2010. Methamphetamine convictions are at the highest level since FY 2007. Heroin convictions are at the highest level in the last ten years. Cocaine convictions have declined in consecutive years since FY 2008, falling 81.5-percent. Other illicit drugs have also fallen consistently since FY 2010 dropping 67.3-percent. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 15 Introduction Case Outcomes In FY 2015, 30,058 drug and non-drug cases were concluded (Figure 18), resulting in a conviction, acquittal, or dismissal. Of the total cases concluded, 0.3-percent (89 cases) resulted in an acquittal, 17.5percent resulted in a dismissal (5,251 cases), and 82.2-percent (24,718) resulted in a conviction. For drug-only cases, 0.1-percent (20 cases) resulted in an acquittal, 19.8-percent (4,642 cases) resulted in dismissal, and 80.1-percent (18,793) resulted in a conviction. Felony classifications (Figure 19) accounted for 69-percent of all drug-related convictions, with 31percent accounting for misdemeanor classifications. Of the drug-related convictions (Figure 20), 99percent were the result of plea negotiations. Convictions resulting from jury and bench trials made up approximately one-percent of all convictions involving funded prosecution projects. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 16 Introduction Figure 19: Conviction Class of Offense, FY 2015 5,772 31% 13,021 69% Felony Misdemeanor Figure 20: Drug Convictions, FY 2015 Bench <1% Jury <1% Plea 99% Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 17 Introduction Type of Offense The majority of drug-related convictions (Figure 21) in FY 2015 were for possession offenses (78percent). Offense convictions for drug sales made up about 13-percent of all drug-related convictions while convictions for transporting drugs were approximately 5-percent. Since FY 2008, the top three types of offenses has not changed. In FY 2015, the drug-related offenses with the lowest number of convictions were for manufacturing drugs and other offense types, at less than one-percent each. Type of Drugs Figure 22 shows convictions for paraphernalia that, although not a specific drug type, accounted for the largest percentage of drug-related convictions at 34-percent. The most common type of drug involved in drug convictions for FY 2015 was marijuana. Marijuana convictions accounted for 28-percent of all drugrelated convictions. Methamphetamine was the next with convictions at 21-percent. Convictions for offenses involving heroin and cocaine totaled seven-percent and four-percent, respectively. In the last 10 fiscal years, either marijuana convictions or paraphernalia convictions topped the list, each holding the top spot five times, with paraphernalia convictions leading the category the last four years. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 18 Introduction Sentencing Defendants received sentences that may have included the following: incarceration, probation, fines, a combination of one or more types (split sentence), or other (Figure 23). There were 15,533 individuals sentenced for drug-related offenses from prosecution projects in FY 2015. This total was a 4.1-percent decrease from FY 2014. It was also the fifth consecutive year that the number sentenced has declined, dropping 41.8-percent since FY 2010. This is also the lowest number of convictions in the last ten years. More than 55-percent of these defendants (8,546) received a sentence of probation. Probation sentences dropped steadily each year since FY 2008 until FY 2015 when probation sentences increased twopercent. In addition, the number sentenced to probation in FY 2015 is the second lowest in the last 10 fiscal years. Prison sentences were given in 22.2-percent of the cases with only 2.6-percent receiving jail sentences. Prison sentences were at the lowest level since FY 2005. Fines were given in 7.6-percent of drug-related cases, and 8.7-percent received split sentences, requiring some jail time and probation. Compared to FY 2014, the number of defendants receiving prison sentences decreased by 12.4-percent, the number receiving jail sentences decreased by 22.3-percent, split sentences declined by 11.4-percent and the number of fines declined by 34.5-percent. The number of defendants receiving a term of probation increased by two-percent above FY 2014. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 19 Introduction Account History Expenditures from the Drug Enforcement Account began in March 1988, and a sustained, continuous program has been maintained since that time. From April 1, 1988 through June 30, 2015, a total of $337,353,632 has been expended on criminal justice-related projects. Of this amount, $120,461,341 has been expended on apprehension projects; $117,975,978 for prosecution projects; $62,058,042 for adjudication projects; $21,225,783 on drug forensic analysis and drug offender detention projects; $4,393,725 on other criminal justice projects; and $11,238,762 for criminal history records improvement projects, which had its first expenditure in FY 1995. During the program’s 27 years, apprehension project activities resulted in the arrest of 115,237 drug offense violators. Project activities were responsible for the removal of 4,441,752 pounds of marijuana; 85,204 pounds of cocaine; 13,851 pounds of amphetamine/methamphetamine; and 2,823 pounds of heroin. Drug traffickers' non-drug assets, with a gross estimated value of $304,193,174, were seized. Note: Actual forfeiture of seized trafficker assets is a legal process and the gross estimated value of such seizures is very seldom received by law enforcement and prosecuting agencies. After forfeiture is achieved, lien holders (financial institutions and other legitimate claimants) are paid from the actual forfeiture proceeds. Storage, property maintenance and management costs, processing and disposition fees are paid from forfeiture proceeds. The gross estimated value of seizures is used only as an indicator of the negative impact seizures have on drug traffickers' resources. The results achieved in the 27 years of the enhanced drug enforcement program show that for every $1,045 expended by the apprehension project, one drug violator arrest was made. Also, each drug arrest resulted in an estimated value of $2,639 in deprived profits from drug offenders. Criminal Justice Systems Improvement Of the six priority areas authorized by the Commission for the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant, one directs funding toward the improvement of criminal history record information. The establishment of the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant program initially required that each state allocates at least five-percent of its total grant funds for the improvement of criminal justice records. Although no longer a mandatory set-aside, the Commission continues to approve five-percent of the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant funding for the Gerald Hardt Memorial Criminal Justice Records Improvement Program (CJRIP). Projects under CJRIP support records improvement and information sharing, in accordance with the Arizona Records Improvement and Information Sharing Strategic Plan. The strategic plan document, updated in 2011, will guide tactical decision making through 2016. The goals outlined in the strategy documents focus on the improvement of the timeliness, completeness, accuracy and accessibility of criminal justice information and processing, with an emphasis on criminal history information. High priority is given to encourage automation and establishment of business process improvements for criminal processing, disposition records and reporting to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). Funding for projects provides opportunities for state, county, and local agencies to improve information exchange as a case moves through the judicial process. Allocations for equipment purchases, contractual/consultant services, travel, and supplies assist in the implementation of systems and future reductions in disposition backlogs is critical to carrying out the AZ Records Improvement and Information Sharing Strategy. Program goals encourage procedures and systems that ensure arrest and disposition information are submitted to and accessible through the Arizona Central State Repository (ACCH) at the Department of Public Safety. Governed by ARS§ 41-1750, criminal justice agencies are required to submit arrest and case disposition information to the ACCH for specific offenses. Information in the repository is critical, and the lack of completeness of criminal history records impacts all aspects of the criminal justice process and presents a public safety issue. It is essential for a law enforcement officer who initiates contact with a suspect to have timely access to accurate information. Criminal justice agencies rely on accurate and Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 20 Introduction complete criminal history information for making determinations concerning bail, sentencing, release and eligibility to possess firearms. More and more, public and private sector employers that conduct background checks rely on criminal history records when making employment decisions. As the reliance upon criminal history records expands and the utility of criminal information increases, the importance of access to complete, timely and accurate information becomes even more important. Prevalence of Drug Activity The Arizona High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) identifies nine of Arizona’s 15 counties as highintensity drug trafficking areas. The HIDTA region encompasses all western and southern counties in Arizona, Maricopa and Pinal Counties in the central portion of the state and Navajo County in the northeast part of the state. Several factors unique to the region make it vulnerable to drug trafficking activities. As a result, large amounts of illicit drugs are smuggled from Mexico and bulk cash is transported from these areas into Mexico. In addition, systemic violence and crime associated with drug trafficking affect the state, and the border communities are vulnerable to spillover violence due to drug traffickers in Mexico. Contributing factors cited include vast stretches of remote, sparsely populated border areas that are conducive to large-scale smuggling; continuing metropolitan economic and population growth; shared border with Mexico and few physical barriers; highway connections between major metropolises and Mexican drug source areas. The trafficking and abuse of methamphetamine are the most significant drug threat in Arizona’s HIDTA region. This is primarily due to the drug’s widespread availability and highly addictive nature. Property and violent crime are strongly associated with methamphetamine. High levels of availability of methamphetamine are tied to increased production originating in Mexico. In addition to the trafficking problem related to methamphetamine, highly volatile and dangerous “shake and bake” methods of producing methamphetamine is a rising threat. Heroin is the second greatest threat to Arizona’s HIDTA regions, and there has been an increase reported in availability over the last year. Marijuana, previously reported as the greatest threat in the region, is now the third greatest threat and still the most readily available drug. The marijuana threat includes quantities smuggled into Arizona’s HIDTA regions and domestically produced throughout the state. The Arizona HIDTA region is reported as the principal entry point for marijuana entering the United States from Mexico. However, domestic production of marijuana, particularly domestic indoor marijuana has increased over the past five years. In addition, trafficking and distribution methods includes those intended to circumvent the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act. Although the fourth greatest threat, cocaine seizures have declined over the last several years. Finally, pharmaceutical diversion is an increasing threat as controlled prescription drugs are increasing in availability throughout the region. Drug trafficking organizations (DTOs), criminal groups, and gangs actively engaged in the drug trade contribute to challenges for law enforcement and threaten security. Mexican DTOs are described as sophisticated and widespread, as well as deeply entrenched in our border communities. Treatment and drug education professionals believe that prescription drugs and heroin are also emerging threats in the state. In addition to the manufacture, distribution, sale and trafficking of illicit drugs, the associated criminal and violent activity remains high. Identity theft, weapons smuggling, criminal gangs, money laundering, kidnapping, vehicle theft and other offenses are commonly reported in connection to the illegal drug trade. Research and analysis of crime data indicate that Arizona is greatly impacted by its shared border with Mexico as an entry point for large amounts of illicit drugs into the United States. Substance Use Among Arizona Youth Data from the 2014 Arizona Youth Survey (Arizona Criminal Justice Commission, 2014) reveal that among 8th, 10th and 12th grade students, the four substances that have the highest percentages of use in a student’s lifetime (Table 4) are alcohol (46.2-percent), marijuana (27.1-percent), cigarettes (23.4percent), and prescription drugs (13.2-percent). For illicit substances, marijuana has the highest level (27.1-percent) of reported lifetime use across all grades surveyed. Additionally, 10.4-percent of students report using prescription pain relievers, 7.5-percent used inhalants, 7.4-percent used over-the-counter drugs, 5.5-percent used prescription sedatives, 4.3-percent used prescription stimulants, 4.1-percent Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 21 Introduction used ecstasy, 4.0-percent used hallucinogens, 3.8-percent used synthetic drugs, 3.1-percent used cocaine, 1.7 percent used steroids, 0.9-percent used heroin and 0.9-percent used methamphetamines in their lifetime. The consistently high rate of marijuana use among Arizona’s youth (from 2010 – 2014 data) runs parallel to the high rate of marijuana arrests and seizures of marijuana. Substance use decreased for all of the drug types since 2010 with one exception, steroids, which remained flat. The same pattern can be seen for past 30-day use rates (Table 5). The largest decrease can be seen in the lifetime use rates of alcohol, which dropped from 58.2-percent in 2010 to 46.2-percent in 2014. Table 4: Percentage of Arizona Students Who Used ATOD* in their Lifetime, 2010 - 2014 2010 2012 2014 Alcohol 58.2 51.7 46.2 Cigarettes 34.0 28.8 23.4 Marijuana 29.9 28.7 27.1 Hallucinogens 5.1 4.4 4.0 Cocaine 5.0 3.7 3.1 Inhalants 12.3 9.8 7.5 Methamphetamines 1.5 1.2 0.9 Heroin 2.1 1.2 0.9 Ecstasy 7.0 6.1 4.1 Steroids 1.7 1.7 1.7 Prescription Pain Relievers 16.8 13.8 10.4 Prescription Stimulants 5.7 5.3 4.3 Prescription Sedatives 10.8 6.9 5.5 Prescription Drugs 21.5 16.6 13.2 Over-the-Counter Drugs 11.8 9.3 7.4 Synthetic Drugs N/A 9.9 3.8 Table 5: Percentage of Arizona Students Who Used ATOD* in the Past 30 Days, 2010 - 2014 2010 2012 2014 Alcohol 31.9 28.1 24.1 Cigarettes 14.7 12.9 9.4 Marijuana 14.8 14.3 13.6 Hallucinogens 1.6 1.4 1.4 Cocaine 1.4 1.1 1.0 Inhalants 3.7 2.8 2.0 Methamphetamines 0.4 0.4 0.3 Heroin 0.8 0.4 0.3 Ecstasy 2.5 1.4 1.2 Steroids 0.6 0.6 0.6 Prescription Pain Relievers 7.7 6.2 4.7 Prescription Stimulants 2.1 2.0 1.6 Prescription Sedatives 4.2 2.7 2.2 Prescription Drugs 10.4 7.9 6.3 Over-the-Counter Drugs 5.9 4.4 3.4 Synthetic Drugs N/A 4.5 0.8 *Alcohol, tobacco and other drugs Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 22 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Apprehension - Task Force Activities FY 2015 Awards Apache County – Apache County Cooperative Enforcement Narcotics Team (ACCENT) $ 236,316 Cochise County - Narcotics Enforcement Team $ 131,197 Coconino County - Northern Arizona Street Crimes Task Force (METRO) $ 291,660 Gila County - Drug, Gang and Violent Crimes Task Force $ 336,917 Graham County - Southeastern Arizona Narcotic Task Force $ 28,429 Greenlee County - Narcotics Task Force $ 32,000 La Paz County – Narcotics Task Force $ 67,914 Mohave County – Mohave Area General Narcotics Enforcement Team (MAGNET) $ 345,254 Navajo County - Major Crimes Apprehension Team (MCAT) $ 241,425 Pima County - Counter Narcotics Alliance (C.N.A.) $ 756,637 Pinal County - Narcotics Task Force $ 147,520 Santa Cruz County - Metro Task Force $ 169,526 Yavapai County - Partners Against Narcotics Trafficking (PANT) $ 408,756 Yuma County – Yuma County Narcotics Task Force $ 245,597 TOTAL $ 3,439,148 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 23 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Summary of Activity – Apprehension Approved Budget FY 2015 Personnel Overtime Employee Related Expenditures Total $ 1,935,189 $ 427,176 $ 1,076,783 $ 3,439,148 Fund Source: Federal - Byrne/JAG State Match $ $ $ 1,375,659 1,203,702 859,787 During FY 2015, drug and gang apprehension task forces operated in 14 Arizona counties. Apprehension programs conduct an array of activities to combat criminal drug activity and related gang and violent crime. Apprehension program activities in FY 2015 resulted in 4,948 drug-related arrests and 547 arrests for nondrug offenses. Arrests for marijuana/hashish accounted for the largest percentage of drug arrests, totaling 1,681 (34-percent). The largest portion of drug offense types was the offense of possession/concealing 2,734 (55.3-percent), followed by transport/import 941 (19.02), and distribution/sale 931 (18.8-percent). There were 24 gang-related arrests, and of the 5,495 total arrests, 4,632 (84.3-percent) were felonies and 863 (15.7-percent) were misdemeanors. Statewide, apprehension efforts yielded 84,214.4 pounds of marijuana, 3,841 marijuana plants, 939,422.6 grams of methamphetamine/amphetamines, 341.8 kilograms of cocaine, and other dangerous narcotics and illicit prescription drugs. There were 1,154 investigations directly related to methamphetamine/ amphetamines and six clandestine labs seized. The estimated street value of all drug removals was $137,122,433. Task forces seized drug offender assets estimated at $9,897,382. These assets included 555 vehicles, 435 weapons (mostly handguns), and $5,255,481 in currency. Task force personnel also seized 46 marijuana grows. Statewide apprehension efforts disrupted or dismantled 398 drug trafficking organizations (DTOs), including the disruption of 212 and dismantling of 186, the majority of which were low to mid-level street dealers. Collaboration and coordination are also components of task force projects. In FY 2015, task forces participated in 635 collaborative and non-collaborative investigations that resulted in 340 arrests, and 324 investigations that resulted in drug seizures. In 270 cases, tips or leads were shared among task forces, and there were 273 instances of drug interdiction activity assists. Task forces contacted Child Protective Services 74 times to make drug-endangered child referrals. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 24 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Apprehension Projects: Summary Apprehension Data Drug Arrest Activity Buy / Receive Cocaine (powder) (kg) Cultivate / Mfg 3 Distribute / Sell Drug Removal + Value Possess / Conceal Transport / Import 0 51 212 Consume / Use 39 Other 3 Quantity Removed Total 308 0 Value 341.8 $12,852,572 Crack (g) 1 0 23 60 1 0 0 85 185.7 $6,002 Ecstasy (MDMA) 0 5 6 7 1 0 0 19 810.0 $6,745 Hashish (g) 0 0 0 28 8 0 0 36 8,229.3 $535,253 Heroin (g) 30 2 159 437 66 25 0 719 89,447.2 $6,182,922 Marijuana (lbs) 31 14 207 719 593 36 3 1,603 Marijuana (plants) 0 33 5 4 0 0 0 42 3,841.0 $10,417,432 Synthetic Cannabinoids(g) 0 0 2 11 0 0 0 13 6,444.8 Other Narcotic (dosage) 1 0 6 19 1 0 0 27 239.0 $6,230 LSD (dosage) 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 150,260.0 $1,502,600 84,214.4 $44,516,227 $386,262 PCP (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Hallucinogen (ea) 0 0 39 94 1 0 0 134 53.0 $530 Methamphetamine (g) 10 3 206 336 109 15 0 679 314,532.6 $12,111,554 Methamphetamine ice (g) 73 4 172 333 115 3 0 700 624,890.0 $47,675,774 Prescription (dosage) 15 0 46 172 6 1 0 240 8,467.8 $119,512 Other Stimulant (g) 0 0 1 9 0 0 0 10 56.2 $4,665 Other Deprsnt. (dosage) 0 0 2 30 0 0 0 32 42.5 $378 Other Drug (dosage) 0 0 0 23 1 4 0 28 1,063.5 $15,447 Unknown Drug (dosage) 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 4 117.5 $425 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 4 2,549.0 $27,838 Pseudoephedrine (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 45.0 $110 Steroids (ml) 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 4 228.0 $5,295 Salvia (g) 0 0 0 2 0 10 0 12 3.4 $65 Paraphernalia (each) 0 0 0 219 0 0 0 219 4,422.0 $55,014 926.5 Other Total 0 2 5 6 0 1 14 28 164 63 931 2,734 941 98 17 4,948 $693,582 $137,122,433 Prescription Drug Arrests Number of drug related arrests from table above that also included prescription drugs Arrest Demographics Male Female Male Under 18 Under 18 18+ 536 Drug & Non-drug Arrests Female 18+ Total Drug Non-Drug Total 24 9 1,940 833 2,806 Violent Crime (except gang) 330 179 509 5 1 263 78 347 Gang (except violent crime) 20 0 20 91 27 1,534 357 2,009 0 4 4 Native American 1 1 124 49 175 4,598 364 4,962 Asian 0 0 26 4 30 Total 4,948 547 5,495 Hawaiian/Pac Islander 0 0 0 0 0 Felony 4,413 219 4,632 Other 0 0 87 1 88 Unknown 0 0 28 12 40 121 38 4,002 1,334 5,495 Caucasian Black Hispanic Total Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 Gang and violent crime Neither or not known Misdemeanor Total 535 328 863 4,948 547 5,495 25 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Marijuana Grows Seized Weapons Seized by Type Indoor 35 Type Outdoor 11 Handguns Asset Seizures Number Value 151 Semi-Auto Handguns 86 Rifles 71 Semi-Auto Rifles 39 46 Vehicles 555 $3,366,902 Shotguns Currency 376 $5,255,481 Semi-Auto Shotguns Weapons 435 $137,065 Other Assets 113 $1,137,934 1,479 $9,897,382 Total Quantity 6 Automatic/Machine Gun 7 Knives/Cutting Instr. 23 Explosive Device 0 Other Number Federal State Total 6 Total Total Seizure Cases 435 Value 203 $3,029,729 196,544 $6,867,653 196,747 $9,897,382 Drug Trafficking Organizations Disrupted Meth-Related Statistics Methamphetamine Related Investigations 1,154 262 Mid Level (Distributor/Retailer) 77 46 123 High Level (Manuf./Supplier) 10 3 13 212 186 398 Total 6 Minor Involved in Labs Seized 0 Meth Dump Sites Discovered 1 Federal Sites Referred for Mitigation/Cleanup 2 State Search Warrants Served 7 676 Other 75 Total 415 Non-collaborative 220 Number Resulting in Arrest 340 New Investigations Opened Number Resulting in Drug Seizures 324 Pending Investigations Counterterrorism Referrals Drug Interdiction Activity Assists 74 273 Interdiction Assists Resulting In: Drugs Seized Controlled Deliveries Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 176 # charged with firearm crimes 84 637 176 3,510 Total 8,311 270 Training 0 Drug-endangered Child Referrals/CPS calls 16 Firearms traced through ATF 3,988 Closed Investigations 1,990 Tips/Leads Referred to Other Task Forces Firearms Reported to NIBIN Investigation Data Dropped Investigations Deconfliction Events Firearms and NIBIN 758 Collaborative Coordination/Collaboration Total 137 Clandestine Labs Seized Intelligence-Driven Investigations Dismantled 125 Low Level (Street Dealer) Community meetings held 79 # of trainings attended 500 # of trainings provided 180 209 21 26 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Apache County – Apache County Cooperative Enforcement Narcotics Team (ACCENT) Approved Budget FY 2015 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Total $ $ $ 138,997 97,319 236,316 Fund Source: Federal - Byrne/JAG State Match $ $ $ 94,526 82,711 59,079 Project Description This program is administered by the Apache County Sheriff’s Office. The Apache County Cooperative Enforcement Narcotics Team (ACCENT) is a small, formally organized multi-jurisdictional, multi-agency narcotics task force, operating under a board of directors. Task Force Participants Apache County Sheriff's Office, Apache County Attorney's Office, Eagar Police Department, Springerville Police Department, St. Johns Police Department, Drug Enforcement Administration, Arizona Department of Public Safety, Navajo Nation Police Department, United States Marshal’s Office, Arizona Attorney General’s Office, and the Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles. Objective ACCENT is committed to respond aggressively to criminal activity throughout the County of Apache in a manner consistent with safeguarding the rights of all citizens up to and including the protection of life and property. ACCENT is committed to establishing close ties with and responding to the public safety needs of the community. Activity Summary During FY 2015, ACCENT officers made 154 drug-related arrests. A total of 100 (64.9-percent) drug-related arrests were for the offense of possessing/concealing drugs, and 25 (16.2-percent) of the drug-related arrests were for the transport/import of drugs. There were 81 arrests (52.6-percent) for marijuana and 29 (18.8-percent) arrests for methamphetamine/amphetamine. The task force removed $2,932,712 worth of drugs from the community; 17,502.9 grams of methamphetamine/amphetamine were removed valued at over $1.7 million, 9,737.0 grams of heroin was removed worth $584,522 and 472 lbs. of marijuana was taken off the streets worth $389,145. ACCENT disrupted or dismantled 58 Drug Trafficking Organizations (DTOs) and served 18 search warrants. The task force had asset seizures of $236,399 which consisted of three vehicles, 13 weapons, and $196,599 in currency. Task force officers pursued 25 intelligence-driven investigations, six of which resulted in arrests and six resulted in drug seizures. Selected Quarterly Highlights • An officer conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 40 and located 33 pounds of methamphetamine in the back seat. The suspect fled on foot into the desert and ACCENT is working with the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the Drug Enforcement Agency to identify and locate the suspects. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 27 Apprehension - Task Force Activities • A detective arrested three known drug users in connection to a large burglary scheme connected to drug use. The detective discovered over $20,000 of stolen property. • A detective served a search warrant on a residence that was a result of a several month long investigation. During the investigation, the defendant sold prescription painkillers to an informant. During the search of the property, numerous prescription pills were recovered, several weapons, methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and indicia of sales were located. The defendant was booked into the Apache County Jail. As a result of the investigation, the defendant accepted a plea agreement to four years in the Arizona Department of Corrections Performance Benchmarks All agencies are required to estimate performance benchmarks according to their program area. While these benchmark measures are not all-inclusive of program performance, they provide a method of determining program success and efficacy, and support evidence-based programming. Performance Measure FY 2015 Estimated Drug Value Removed per Grant Dollar Expended $ Arrests per Investigation Percent of Investigations closed 2.12 0.71 56.67% FY 2015 Actual $ 12.41 0.58 100.00% Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 28 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Apprehension Projects: Apache County Sheriff's Office Grant Number: DC-15-001 Drug Arrest Activity Buy / Receive Cultivate / Mfg Distribute / Sell Drug Removal + Value Possess / Conceal Transport / Import Consume / Use Other Quantity Removed Total Value Cocaine (powder) (kg) 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 4 0.1 $6,200 Crack (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Ecstasy (MDMA) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Hashish (g) 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 7 85.5 $3,600 Heroin (g) 0 0 2 8 3 0 0 13 9,737.0 $584,522 Marijuana (lbs) 0 0 13 42 19 0 0 74 472.0 $389,145 Marijuana (plants) 0 5 0 2 0 0 0 7 69.0 $199,200 Synthetic Cannabinoids(g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Narcotic (dosage) 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 3 0.0 $0 LSD (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 PCP (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Hallucinogen (ea) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Methamphetamine (g) 2 0 5 20 2 0 0 29 17,502.9 $1,749,975 Methamphetamine ice (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Prescription (dosage) 0 0 1 6 0 0 0 7 4.0 $70 Other Stimulant (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Deprsnt. (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Drug (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Unknown Drug (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Pseudoephedrine (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Steroids (ml) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Salvia (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Paraphernalia (each) 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 10 0.0 $0 Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 2 5 22 100 25 0 0 154 Total $0 $2,932,712 Prescription Drug Arrests Number of drug related arrests from table above that also included prescription drugs Arrest Demographics Male Female Male Under 18 Under 18 18+ 8 Drug & Non-drug Arrests Female 18+ Total Drug Non-Drug Total Caucasian 0 0 108 52 160 Violent Crime (except gang) 151 167 Black 0 0 32 7 39 Gang (except violent crime) 3 0 3 Hispanic 0 1 45 6 52 Gang and violent crime 0 0 0 Native American 0 0 45 9 54 Neither or not known 0 0 0 Asian 0 0 11 1 12 Total 154 167 321 Hawaiian/Pac Islander 0 0 0 0 0 Felony 151 10 161 Other 0 0 4 0 4 Misdemeanor 3 157 160 Unknown 0 0 0 0 0 154 167 321 0 1 245 75 321 Total Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 Total 318 29 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Marijuana Grows Seized Weapons Seized by Type Indoor 1 Type Outdoor 2 Handguns 2 Semi-Auto Handguns 1 Rifles 6 Asset Seizures Number Value Vehicles 3 $33,000 Currency 19 $196,599 Weapons 13 $6,800 0 $0 35 $236,399 Other Assets Total Quantity Semi-Auto Rifles 3 Shotguns 0 Semi-Auto Shotguns 0 Automatic/Machine Gun 0 Knives/Cutting Instr. 1 Explosive Device 0 Other Total Seizure Cases Number Federal State Total 0 Total 13 Value 0 $0 195,622 $236,399 195,622 $236,399 Drug Trafficking Organizations Disrupted Meth-Related Statistics Methamphetamine Related Investigations 0 28 Mid Level (Distributor/Retailer) 27 0 27 1 2 3 56 2 58 Total Clandestine Labs Seized 0 Minor Involved in Labs Seized 0 Meth Dump Sites Discovered 0 Federal Sites Referred for Mitigation/Cleanup 0 Intelligence-Driven Investigations Search Warrants Served 10 Non-collaborative 15 Firearms Reported to NIBIN 0 State 18 Firearms traced through ATF 0 Other 0 # charged with firearm crimes 5 18 Investigation Data Number Resulting in Arrest 6 New Investigations Opened Number Resulting in Drug Seizures 6 Pending Investigations 265 1 Dropped Investigations Coordination/Collaboration Deconfliction Events 0 9 Counterterrorism Referrals 0 Drug-endangered Child Referrals/CPS calls 0 Drug Interdiction Activity Assists 34 Interdiction Assists Resulting In: Drugs Seized Controlled Deliveries Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 0 Closed Investigations Tips/Leads Referred to Other Task Forces Firearms and NIBIN 0 Total Collaborative Total 28 High Level (Manuf./Supplier) 24 Dismantled Low Level (Street Dealer) 265 Total 531 Training Community meetings held 4 # of trainings attended 2 # of trainings provided 5 34 0 30 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Cochise County - Narcotics Enforcement Team Approved Budget FY 2015 Overtime Total $ $ 131,197 131,197 Fund Source: Federal - Byrne/JAG State Match $ $ $ 52,479 45,919 32,799 Project Description This program is administered by the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO). The Cochise County Narcotics Enforcement Team (CCNET) is a single-agency drug enforcement team that coordinates its efforts with other federal, state and local agencies as needed. CCNET is organized to identify, arrest and refer drug traffickers for prosecution. Task Force Participants Cochise County Sheriff's Office, United States Border Patrol, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. Objective To provide coordination of interdiction and investigative functions with the Cochise County Attorney’s Office in a concentrated effort to dismantle drug trafficking organizations, gangs. and criminal enterprises. Activity Summary During FY 2015, CCNET officers made 410 drug-related arrests. A total of 134 (32.7) drug-related arrests were for the offense of possessing/concealing, 109 (26.59-percent) drug-related arrests were for the distribution/selling of drugs, and 74 (18.05-percent) drug-related arrests were for the offense of transporting/importing drugs. There were 171 (41.7-percent) arrests for marijuana and 81 (19.8-percent) arrests for methamphetamine/amphetamine. CCNET removed $4,677,819 in drugs from the community; 9,310.2 pounds of marijuana and 16 marijuana plants were removed with a combined value of over $4.5 million dollars, 564.4 grams of methamphetamine/amphetamine were removed with a value of $68,324 and 2,092 grams of heroin were removed with a value of $11,277. Officers had asset seizures of $2,433,862 which consisted of 52 vehicles, 16 weapons, and $964,202 in currency and other assets. CCNET officers served 73 search warrants, conducted 26 intelligence-driven investigations with 15 resulting in arrests and seized two marijuana grows. CCNET was able to close 340 investigations and reported 16 firearms to NIBIN. The task force was also able to conduct five community meetings. Selected Quarterly Highlights • This year, the CCSO Task Force collaborated with its local and federal partners within the county to start or continue participation programs (the juvenile smuggling prosecution program, Southeastern Arizona Border Region Enforcement Team) to assist in combating human and drug smuggling. The task force also participated in, or is a partner in the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area program (HIDTA), the Alliance to Combat Transnational Threats-Arizona (ACTT) and Operation Stone Garden. CCSO will continue to partner with other agencies to combat illegal activities in our communities. • During this fiscal year, the CCSO Task Force seized a street value of over $4,677,819 in illicit drugs. The task force also made 410 arrests for possession and/or distribution of those drugs; and Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 31 Apprehension - Task Force Activities in the past six months, the task force has apprehended 291 Undocumented Aliens and turned them over the US Border Patrol. • During the first quarter of the reporting year, a Task Force Officer (TFO) assigned to the DEA HIDTA task force took part in an investigation where approximately 2.2 million dollars was seized as a result of the investigation. The seizures included numerous vehicles, boats, semi-trucks, and trailers. Two properties were seized along with 13 bank accounts. • CCSO has entered into an agreement with its federal partners (the US Border Patrol and Homeland Security Investigations) to assist in the investigating, arresting, and prosecuting juvenile offenders who transport illegal drugs across the border into our country/communities. It is anticipated this program/agreement will greatly hamper a major method drug trafficking organizations use to introduce drugs into the country to further their criminal enterprise. Performance Benchmarks All agencies are required to estimate performance benchmarks according to their program area. While these benchmark measures are not all-inclusive of program performance, they provide a method of determining program success and efficacy, and support evidence-based programming. Performance Measure FY 2015 Estimated Drug Value Removed per Grant Dollar Expended $ Arrests per Investigation Percent of Investigations closed Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 60.98 1.14 87.50% FY 2015 Actual $ 35.75 1.21 89.24% 32 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Apprehension Projects: ACochise County Sheriff's Office Grant Number: DC-15-003 Drug Arrest Activity Buy / Receive Cultivate / Mfg Distribute / Sell Drug Removal + Value Possess / Conceal Transport / Import Consume / Use Other Quantity Removed Total Value Cocaine (powder) (kg) 3 0 1 7 2 0 0 13 3.0 Crack (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 $70 Ecstasy (MDMA) 0 5 5 0 0 0 0 10 56.0 $1,120 Hashish (g) 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 5.0 $250 Heroin (g) 0 0 7 19 10 10 0 46 2,092.0 $11,277 $210 15 0 32 46 51 23 0 167 9,310.2 $4,583,020 Marijuana (plants) 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 4 16.0 $800 Synthetic Cannabinoids(g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Narcotic (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 LSD (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 PCP (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Hallucinogen (ea) 0 0 12 11 0 0 0 23 0.0 $0 Methamphetamine (g) 0 0 27 27 2 0 0 56 212.4 $33,124 Marijuana (lbs) 0 0 15 5 5 0 0 25 352.0 $35,200 15 0 7 14 4 0 0 40 202.0 $4,028 Other Stimulant (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Deprsnt. (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Drug (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Unknown Drug (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Pseudoephedrine (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Steroids (ml) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Salvia (g) 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 10 0.0 $0 Paraphernalia (each) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other 0 0 3 3 0 0 9 15 73.0 $8,720 33 8 109 134 74 43 9 410 Methamphetamine ice (g) Prescription (dosage) Total $4,677,819 Prescription Drug Arrests Number of drug related arrests from table above that also included prescription drugs Arrest Demographics Female Male Male Under 18 Under 18 18+ 253 Drug & Non-drug Arrests Female 18+ Total Drug Non-Drug Total 10 3 127 60 200 Violent Crime (except gang) 163 0 163 Black 4 0 12 17 33 Gang (except violent crime) 1 0 1 Hispanic 1 0 144 32 177 Gang and violent crime 0 0 0 Native American 0 0 0 0 0 246 0 246 Asian 0 0 0 0 0 Total 410 0 410 Hawaiian/Pac Islander 0 0 0 0 0 Felony 186 0 186 Other 0 0 0 0 0 Misdemeanor Unknown 0 0 0 0 0 15 3 283 109 410 Caucasian Total Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 Neither or not known Total 224 0 224 410 0 410 33 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Marijuana Grows Seized Weapons Seized by Type Indoor 0 Type Outdoor 2 Handguns Asset Seizures Number Vehicles Value 52 $1,458,760 Quantity 14 Semi-Auto Handguns 0 Rifles 1 Semi-Auto Rifles 0 Shotguns 0 Currency 4 $14,202 Semi-Auto Shotguns 0 Weapons 16 $10,900 Automatic/Machine Gun 1 Other Assets 71 $950,000 Knives/Cutting Instr. 0 143 $2,433,862 Explosive Device 0 Total Other Total Seizure Cases Number 16 Value Federal 96 $2,342,184 State 31 $91,678 127 $2,433,862 Total 0 Total Drug Trafficking Organizations Disrupted Meth-Related Statistics Methamphetamine Related Investigations 18 20 Mid Level (Distributor/Retailer) 2 1 3 High Level (Manuf./Supplier) 1 0 1 23 1 24 Total 0 Minor Involved in Labs Seized 0 Meth Dump Sites Discovered 0 Federal Sites Referred for Mitigation/Cleanup 0 13 Non-collaborative 13 Number Resulting in Arrest 15 Number Resulting in Drug Seizures Search Warrants Served 6 Firearms Reported to NIBIN 16 State 33 Firearms traced through ATF 13 Other 38 # charged with firearm crimes Deconfliction Events Investigation Data New Investigations Opened 381 Pending Investigations 74 0 Closed Investigations 27 Tips/Leads Referred to Other Task Forces 340 Total 795 128 Training Counterterrorism Referrals 0 Drug-endangered Child Referrals/CPS calls 0 Community meetings held 5 Drug Interdiction Activity Assists 0 # of trainings attended 0 # of trainings provided 0 Interdiction Assists Resulting In: Drugs Seized 4 Controlled Deliveries 0 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 1 73 Dropped Investigations Coordination/Collaboration Firearms and NIBIN 2 Total Collaborative Total 0 Clandestine Labs Seized Intelligence-Driven Investigations Dismantled 20 Low Level (Street Dealer) 34 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Coconino County - Northern Arizona Street Crimes Task Force (Metro) Approved Budget FY 2015 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Total $ $ $ 187,573 104,087 291,660 Fund Source: Federal - Byrne/JAG State Match $ $ $ 116,664 102,081 72,915 Project Description This program is administered by the Flagstaff Police Department. The Northern Arizona Street Crimes Task Force (Metro) is formally organized under a board of directors in Coconino County combining federal, state and local resources to identify, investigate, arrest and prosecute drug law violators, seize their illicit drugs and assets and assist in major felony investigations in the county when necessary. Task Force Participants Flagstaff Police Department, Coconino County Sheriff's Office, Coconino County Attorney's Office, Arizona Department of Public Safety, Northern Arizona University Police Department, Drug Enforcement Administration, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Homeland Security Investigation (HSI), Williams Police Department, and the Page Police Department. Objective To protect life, property and the rights of individuals by focusing resources of participating agencies in a sustained, coordinated, multi-agency effort to reduce drugs, street, and gang-related crimes, and assemble intelligence through vigorous investigation, apprehension, prosecution, and community participation. A high emphasis is placed on criminal activities related to the sale, distribution, and use of all illicit drugs. Activity Summary During FY 2015, Metro officers made 153 drug-related arrests. A total of 91 (59.5-percent) drug-related arrests were for the offense of possessing/concealing drugs and 24 (15.7-percent) drug-related arrests were for the consumption/use of drugs. There were 55 (35.9-percent) arrests for methamphetamine/amphetamine, 37 (24.2-percent) arrests for drug paraphernalia and 26 (17-percent) arrests for marijuana. The task force removed $1,708,420 in drugs from the community; 150,259 doses of LSD were removed with a value of $1,502,590, 87.6 pounds of marijuana and 44 plants were removed with a value of $118,581, and 2,444.7 mushrooms (psilocybin) were removed with a value of $24,424. Metro officers had asset seizures of $127,109 which consisted of 15 weapons, three vehicles, and $110,874 in currency and other assets. Task force officers disrupted or dismantled 75 Drug Trafficking Organizations (DTOs), conducted 56 methamphetamine/amphetamine investigations, served 34 search warrants and conducted 58 intelligence-driven investigations, 31 of which resulted in an arrest. Selected Quarterly Highlights • Metro Detectives investigated a local college student's narcotics sales after being provided information from an informant and determined the suspect to be selling large quantities of narcotic pills and cocaine. The operation consisted of surveillance, undercover drug purchases, and a subsequent search warrant which resulted in the seizure of cocaine, over 1,100 Xanax pills, assorted controlled substances, a firearm and cash. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 35 Apprehension - Task Force Activities • Metro Detectives located an aggravated assault suspect while assisting the Flagstaff Police Department and furthered the investigation when marijuana wax was located. A subsequent search of the apartment by Metro Detectives yielded a marijuana wax production and 51.6 grams of wax. • Metro Detectives investigated a marijuana grow operation with the assistance of the Flagstaff Police Department. The operation was contained within a motorhome and resulted in the seizure of 38 marijuana plants. • Undercover Metro Detectives conducted surveillance and made several undercover purchases of MDMA and Marijuana from a resident at a local apartment complex. Upon execution of a search warrant at the residence of the suspect, Metro Detectives located approximately 150,000 DU units of liquid LSD capable of significant profits to the dealer. • Metro Detectives investigated a NAU college student involved in the transportation and sale of large quantities of marijuana. Metro Detectives investigated the suspect which resulted in a search warrant of his residence. Metro Detective seized $27,770, over 7 pounds of marijuana, over 250 hits of LSD and other drug related items. Performance Benchmarks All agencies are required to estimate performance benchmarks according to their program area. While these benchmark measures are not all-inclusive of program performance, they provide a method of determining program success and efficacy, and support evidence-based programming. Performance Measure FY 2015 Estimated Drug Value Removed per Grant Dollar Expended $ Arrests per Investigation Percent of Investigations closed Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 0.69 1.22 65.47% FY 2015 Actual $ 5.87 0.96 78.33% 36 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Apprehension Projects: City of Flagstaff Grant Number: DC-15-002 Drug Arrest Activity Buy / Receive Cultivate / Mfg Distribute / Sell Drug Removal + Value Possess / Conceal Transport / Import Consume / Use Other Quantity Removed Total Value Cocaine (powder) (kg) 0 0 2 1 2 1 0 6 0.1 Crack (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Ecstasy (MDMA) 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 462.0 $2,145 $10,216 Hashish (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7.0 $245 Heroin (g) 1 0 5 3 1 2 0 12 51.8 $4,680 Marijuana (lbs) 3 2 2 10 1 7 0 25 87.6 $114,681 Marijuana (plants) 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 44.0 $3,900 Synthetic Cannabinoids(g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Narcotic (dosage) 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0.0 $0 $1,502,590 LSD (dosage) 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 150,259.0 PCP (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Hallucinogen (ea) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Methamphetamine (g) 1 0 2 14 1 6 0 24 27.0 $1,624 Methamphetamine ice (g) 1 0 10 16 1 3 0 31 254.3 $22,628 Prescription (dosage) 0 0 1 3 0 1 0 5 1,957.8 $11,604 Other Stimulant (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19.4 $571 Other Deprsnt. (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9.5 $28 Other Drug (dosage) 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 5 214.0 $537 Unknown Drug (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 57.5 $2 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 2,444.7 $24,424 Pseudoephedrine (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5.0 $70 Steroids (ml) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 90.0 $1,750 Salvia (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Paraphernalia (each) 0 0 0 37 0 0 0 37 911.0 $4 151.0 Other Total 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 6 3 22 91 7 24 0 153 $6,723 $1,708,420 Prescription Drug Arrests Number of drug related arrests from table above that also included prescription drugs Arrest Demographics Male Female Male Under 18 Under 18 18+ 5 Drug & Non-drug Arrests Female 18+ Total Drug Non-Drug Total Caucasian 5 1 83 50 139 Violent Crime (except gang) 11 9 20 Black 0 0 8 2 10 Gang (except violent crime) 3 0 3 Hispanic 0 0 24 5 29 Gang and violent crime 0 4 4 Native American 1 0 21 5 27 Neither or not known 139 40 179 Asian 0 0 1 0 1 Total 153 53 206 Hawaiian/Pac Islander 0 0 0 0 0 Felony 153 40 193 Other 0 0 0 0 0 Misdemeanor 0 13 13 Unknown 0 0 0 0 0 153 53 206 6 1 137 62 206 Total Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 Total 37 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Marijuana Grows Seized Weapons Seized by Type Indoor 3 Type Outdoor 0 Handguns 4 Semi-Auto Handguns 4 Rifles 2 Semi-Auto Rifles 1 Asset Seizures Number Value Quantity Vehicles 3 $12,500 Shotguns 1 Currency 14 $60,874 Semi-Auto Shotguns 0 Weapons 15 $3,735 Automatic/Machine Gun 0 1 $50,000 Knives/Cutting Instr. 3 33 $127,109 Explosive Device 0 Other Assets Total Other Total Seizure Cases Number 0 Total 15 Value Federal State 0 Total Drug Trafficking Organizations $0 20 $127,109 20 $127,109 Disrupted Meth-Related Statistics Methamphetamine Related Investigations 56 67 Mid Level (Distributor/Retailer) 1 6 7 High Level (Manuf./Supplier) 0 1 1 33 42 75 Total 0 Minor Involved in Labs Seized 0 Meth Dump Sites Discovered 0 Federal Sites Referred for Mitigation/Cleanup 0 Intelligence-Driven Investigations Total 35 Clandestine Labs Seized Collaborative Dismantled 32 Low Level (Street Dealer) Search Warrants Served Firearms and NIBIN 0 Firearms Reported to NIBIN 0 State 34 Firearms traced through ATF 0 Other 0 # charged with firearm crimes 0 Total 34 58 Non-collaborative Investigation Data 0 Number Resulting in Arrest 31 New Investigations Opened Number Resulting in Drug Seizures 46 Pending Investigations 203 43 Dropped Investigations Coordination/Collaboration Deconfliction Events 0 Tips/Leads Referred to Other Task Forces Counterterrorism Referrals 27 Closed Investigations 159 Total 432 14 Training 0 Drug-endangered Child Referrals/CPS calls 10 Community meetings held Drug Interdiction Activity Assists 10 # of trainings attended 18 # of trainings provided 7 Interdiction Assists Resulting In: Drugs Seized 8 Controlled Deliveries 0 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 9 38 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Gila County - Drug, Gang and Violent Crimes Task Force Approved Budget FY 2015 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Total $ $ $ 211,003 125,914 336,917 Fund Source: Federal - Byrne/JAG State Match $ $ $ 134,767 117,921 84,229 Project Description This program is administered by the Gila County Sheriff’s Office. The Gila County Drug, Gang and Violent Crimes Task Force is a formally organized multi-jurisdictional, multi-agency unit created to identify, arrest and prosecute drug traffickers, and investigate and disrupt drug-related criminal activity, seize drugs and monetary assets. Task Force Participants Arizona Department of Public Safety, Gila County Sheriff's Office, Miami Police Department, Payson Police Department, Phoenix Police Department, San Carlos Recreation and Wildlife Department/Law Enforcement, United States Drug Enforcement Administration, and the United States Forest Service. Objective The task force is dedicated to the enforcement of narcotics laws of the State of Arizona and the suppression of criminal gang activities. Its mission is to disrupt, interdict, and dismantle drug trafficking and drug organizations, to reduce criminal activity within the community. Activity Summary During FY 2015, the task force made 249 drug-related arrests. A total of 195 (78.3-percent) drug-related arrests were for the offense of possessing/concealing drugs, 23 (9.2-percent) drug-related arrests were for the distribution/selling of drugs and 17 (6.8-percent) drug-related arrests were for transporting/importing drugs. There were 77 (30.9-percent) arrests for marijuana, 66 (26.5-percent) arrests for methamphetamine/amphetamine and 39 (15.7-percent) arrests for heroin. The task force removed $1,593,301 in drugs from the community; 290.5 pounds of marijuana and 265 marijuana plants were removed with a value of $554,516 and 9,219.9 grams of methamphetamine/amphetamine were removed with a value of $985,823. The task force had asset seizures of $46,229 which consisted of 17 weapons, three vehicles and $18,549 in currency and other assets. Officers pursued 59 methamphetamine/amphetamines – related investigations, served 31 search warrants, eradicated five marijuana grows, provided or gained assistance in 63 drug interdiction activities and disrupted or dismantled 19 Drug Trafficking Organizations (DTOs). Selected Quarterly Highlights • In August of 2015, the Gila County Drug, Gang, and Violent Crimes Task Force Criminal Interdiction Unit in a collaborated effort with the Arizona Department of Public Safety conducted a traffic stop on a truck at milepost 252 on U.S. Highway 60. During the investigation, a task force drug detection canine conducted a drug sniff and alerted to the truck. A search of the vehicle revealed a false compartment built into the cab area of the truck. One hundred and two pounds of marijuana was found in the false compartment. The marijuana had a street value of $81,600.00. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 39 Apprehension - Task Force Activities The marijuana and the truck were both seized. Information from the investigation was passed on to the United States Drug Enforcement Administration and St. Paul/Minneapolis Minnesota Drug Task Force. • In November of 2015, the Gila County Drug, Gang, and Violent Crimes Task Force in a coordinated effort with the Navajo County Sheriff's Office Major Crime Apprehension Team, the Gila County Attorney's Office, the Gila County Sheriff's Office, the Globe Police Department, the San Carlos Apache Police Department and the San Carlos Apache Wildlife and Recreation Law Enforcement Division conducted an investigation into two residence involved in the distribution of methamphetamines. Two search warrants were executed and (12) suspects were arrested for possession of dangerous drugs for sale, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of marijuana and child abuse. Thirty-three grams of methamphetamines was seized with a street value of $3,300.00, 3.7 grams of marijuana with a street value of $80.00 and numerous items of drug paraphernalia were seized. • In March of 2015, the Gila County Drug, Gang, and Violent Crimes Task Force Criminal Interdiction Unit in collaboration with the Arizona Department of Public Safety conducted a traffic stop on a truck at milepost 170 on State Route 77. During the investigation, a task force drug detection canine conducted a drug sniff and alerted to the truck. As a result of the alert, a search was conducted of the truck and 182 pounds of marijuana was seized from a compartment in the cab area of the truck. The marijuana had a street value of $145,600.00. Along with the marijuana, the truck and $3,093.00 in currency was seized. Information from the traffic stop was passed on to the United States Drug Enforcement Administration and the Omaha Nebraska narcotics unit. • In May of 2015, the Gila County Drug, Gang, and Violent Crimes Task Force in conjunction with the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the Gila County Sheriff's Office conducted an investigation of an indoor marijuana cultivation site at a residence in Tonto Basin, Arizona. A search warrant was executed on the residence and in the investigation 221 marijuana plants were seized along with approximately $4,000 dollars in grow equipment. Two suspects were arrested. Information from this investigation was passed on the United States Drug Enforcement Administration and the Payson Arizona Police Department. Performance Benchmarks All agencies are required to estimate performance benchmarks according to their program area. While these benchmark measures are not all-inclusive of program performance, they provide a method of determining program success and efficacy, and support evidence-based programming. Performance Measure FY 2015 Estimated Drug Value Removed per Grant Dollar Expended $ Arrests per Investigation Percent of Investigations closed Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 56.99 1.00 100.00% FY 2015 Actual $ 4.74 0.61 96.47% 40 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Apprehension Projects: Gila County Sheriff's Office Grant Number: DC-15-004 Drug Arrest Activity Buy / Receive Cultivate / Mfg Distribute / Sell Drug Removal + Value Possess / Conceal Transport / Import Consume / Use Other Quantity Removed Total Value Cocaine (powder) (kg) 0 0 0 2 1 2 0 5 0.0 Crack (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Ecstasy (MDMA) 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 7.0 $350 Hashish (g) 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 3.0 $300 Heroin (g) 0 0 4 33 0 2 0 39 40.7 $4,837 Marijuana (lbs) 0 0 3 62 6 0 0 71 290.5 $236,516 Marijuana (plants) 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 6 265.0 $318,000 Synthetic Cannabinoids(g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Narcotic (dosage) 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 4 78.0 $3,900 LSD (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 PCP (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Hallucinogen (ea) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Methamphetamine (g) 0 0 15 37 10 4 0 66 9,219.9 $985,823 Methamphetamine ice (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Prescription (dosage) 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 12 591.5 $21,875 Other Stimulant (g) 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 0.0 $0 Other Deprsnt. (dosage) 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0.0 $0 Other Drug (dosage) 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 9.5 $590 Unknown Drug (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 12.0 $1,200 Pseudoephedrine (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Steroids (ml) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Salvia (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Paraphernalia (each) 0 0 0 37 0 0 0 37 704.0 $14,080 0.0 Other Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 23 195 17 8 0 249 $5,830 $0 $1,593,301 Prescription Drug Arrests Number of drug related arrests from table above that also included prescription drugs Arrest Demographics Male Female Male Under 18 Under 18 18+ 18 Drug & Non-drug Arrests Female 18+ Total Drug Non-Drug Total Caucasian 0 2 141 71 214 Violent Crime (except gang) 0 2 Black 0 0 5 3 8 Gang (except violent crime) 0 0 0 Hispanic 2 5 95 24 126 Gang and violent crime 0 0 0 Native American 0 0 28 10 38 249 137 386 Asian 0 0 2 0 2 Total 249 139 388 Hawaiian/Pac Islander 0 0 0 0 0 Felony 249 62 311 Other 0 0 0 0 0 Misdemeanor 0 77 77 Unknown 0 0 0 0 0 249 139 388 2 7 271 108 388 Total Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 Neither or not known Total 2 41 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Marijuana Grows Seized Weapons Seized by Type Indoor 5 Type Outdoor 0 Handguns 0 Semi-Auto Handguns 4 Rifles 1 Asset Seizures Number Value Vehicles 3 $21,500 Quantity Semi-Auto Rifles 4 Shotguns 2 1 Currency 3 $5,549 Semi-Auto Shotguns Weapons 17 $6,180 Automatic/Machine Gun 0 8 $13,000 Knives/Cutting Instr. 2 31 $46,229 Explosive Device 0 Other Assets Total Other Number 17 Value Federal 0 $0 State 9 $46,229 9 $46,229 Total 3 Total Total Seizure Cases Drug Trafficking Organizations Disrupted Meth-Related Statistics Methamphetamine Related Investigations 59 13 4 Mid Level (Distributor/Retailer) 6 0 6 High Level (Manuf./Supplier) 0 0 0 15 4 19 Total 0 Minor Involved in Labs Seized 0 Meth Dump Sites Discovered 0 Federal Sites Referred for Mitigation/Cleanup 0 State Search Warrants Served Firearms Reported to NIBIN 0 31 Firearms traced through ATF 0 0 Total Firearms and NIBIN 0 Other Collaborative Total 9 Clandestine Labs Seized Intelligence-Driven Investigations Dismantled Low Level (Street Dealer) # charged with firearm crimes 12 31 53 Non-collaborative Investigation Data 0 Number Resulting in Arrest 67 New Investigations Opened Number Resulting in Drug Seizures 41 Pending Investigations 425 15 Dropped Investigations Coordination/Collaboration Deconfliction Events 12 Tips/Leads Referred to Other Task Forces 32 Counterterrorism Referrals 0 Drug-endangered Child Referrals/CPS calls 7 Drug Interdiction Activity Assists 63 Interdiction Assists Resulting In: Drugs Seized Controlled Deliveries Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 4 Closed Investigations 410 Total 854 Training Community meetings held 22 # of trainings attended 184 # of trainings provided 70 52 0 42 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Graham County - Southeastern Arizona Narcotic Task Force Overtime Total Approved Budget FY 2015 Fund Source: Federal - Byrne/JAG State Match $ $ 28,429 28,429 $ $ $ 11,372 9,950 7,107 Project Description This program is administered by the Graham County Sheriff’s Office. The Southeastern Arizona Narcotic Task Force is a multi-jurisdictional, multi-agency task force formally organized to conduct drug interdiction, marijuana field eradication, street-level narcotics enforcement and investigative activities throughout Graham County. Task Force Participants Graham County Sheriff's Office, Safford Police Department, Thatcher Police Department, Pima Police Department, Eastern Arizona College Police Department, and the Arizona Department of Public Safety. Objective To reduce crime within Graham County by sharing and acting on information and arresting those involved in illegal drug operations, drug activity, as well as for any violent or serious criminal offense. Activity Summary During FY 2015, the task force made 155 drug-related arrests. A total of 94 (60.6-percent) drug-related arrests were for the offense of possessing/concealing drugs, 40 (25.8-percent) drug-related arrests were for the distribution/selling of drugs and 14 (nine-percent) drug-related arrests were for buying/receiving drugs. There were 55 (35.5-percent) arrests for methamphetamine/amphetamine, 43 (27.7-percent) arrests for marijuana, and 31 (20-percent) arrests for heroin. The task force removed $45,726 in drugs from the community; 229.8 grams of methamphetamine/amphetamine were removed with a value $22,975, 141.7 grams of heroin were removed with a value of $9,877, and 282 doses of prescriptions were removed with a value of $8,570. The task force had asset seizures of $23,504 which consisted of 33 weapons and $15,604 in currency. Officers pursued 37 methamphetamine/amphetamine -related investigations, served nine search warrants and disrupted or dismantled 14 Drug Trafficking Organizations (DTOs). Selected Quarterly Highlights • Through cooperation with several different agencies, the task force was able to serve a search warrant on a subject who was found to have a large stolen welder, the trailer the welder was on along with 11 guns, of which three were found to be stolen along with two stolen vehicles. • With participation from different agencies, the task force was able to locate and arrest several wanted felons with drug related charges. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 43 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Performance Benchmarks All agencies are required to estimate performance benchmarks according to their program area. While these benchmark measures are not all-inclusive of program performance, they provide a method of determining program success and efficacy, and support evidence-based programming. Performance Measure FY 2015 Estimated Drug Value Removed per Grant Dollar Expended $ Arrests per Investigation Percent of Investigations closed Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 0.18 1.33 1500.00% FY 2015 Actual $ 1.61 19.38 80.00% 44 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Apprehension Projects: Graham County Sheriff's Office Grant Number: DC-15-005 Drug Arrest Activity Buy / Receive Cultivate / Mfg Distribute / Sell Drug Removal + Value Possess / Conceal Transport / Import Consume / Use Other Quantity Removed Total Value Cocaine (powder) (kg) 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 3 0.0 Crack (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Ecstasy (MDMA) 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 10.0 $500 $100 Hashish (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Heroin (g) 2 0 8 18 3 0 0 31 141.7 $9,877 $2,264 Marijuana (lbs) 7 0 13 22 1 0 0 43 4.5 Marijuana (plants) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Synthetic Cannabinoids(g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 $1,440 Other Narcotic (dosage) 0 0 2 3 0 0 0 5 48.0 LSD (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 PCP (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Hallucinogen (ea) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Methamphetamine (g) 1 0 2 5 0 0 0 8 57.0 $5,700 Methamphetamine ice (g) 4 0 12 29 2 0 0 47 172.8 $17,275 Prescription (dosage) 0 0 3 13 1 0 0 17 282.0 $8,570 Other Stimulant (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Deprsnt. (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Drug (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Unknown Drug (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Pseudoephedrine (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Steroids (ml) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Salvia (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Paraphernalia (each) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 14 0 40 94 7 0 0 155 Total $45,726 Prescription Drug Arrests Number of drug related arrests from table above that also included prescription drugs Arrest Demographics Male Female Male Under 18 Under 18 18+ 23 Drug & Non-drug Arrests Female 18+ Total Drug Non-Drug Total Caucasian 0 0 57 33 90 Violent Crime (except gang) 0 0 0 Black 0 0 6 5 11 Gang (except violent crime) 0 0 0 Hispanic 1 0 41 10 52 Gang and violent crime 0 0 0 Native American 0 0 1 1 2 155 0 155 Asian 0 0 0 0 0 Total 155 0 155 Hawaiian/Pac Islander 0 0 0 0 0 Felony 154 0 154 Other 0 0 0 0 0 Misdemeanor 1 0 1 Unknown 0 0 0 0 0 155 0 155 1 0 105 49 155 Total Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 Neither or not known Total 45 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Marijuana Grows Seized Weapons Seized by Type Indoor 0 Type Outdoor 1 Handguns Asset Seizures Number Value Vehicles 0 $0 Currency 13 $15,604 Weapons 33 $7,900 0 $0 46 $23,504 Other Assets Total Quantity 6 Semi-Auto Handguns 11 Rifles 10 Semi-Auto Rifles 0 Shotguns 6 Semi-Auto Shotguns 0 Automatic/Machine Gun 0 Knives/Cutting Instr. 0 Explosive Device 0 Other Total Seizure Cases Number Total 33 Value Federal State 0 Total 0 $0 41 $23,504 41 $23,504 Drug Trafficking Organizations Disrupted Meth-Related Statistics Methamphetamine Related Investigations 37 Dismantled Total 8 Low Level (Street Dealer) 8 0 Mid Level (Distributor/Retailer) 6 0 6 High Level (Manuf./Supplier) 0 0 0 14 0 14 Total Clandestine Labs Seized 0 Minor Involved in Labs Seized 0 Meth Dump Sites Discovered 0 Federal 0 Firearms Reported to NIBIN 0 Sites Referred for Mitigation/Cleanup 0 State 9 Firearms traced through ATF 0 Other 0 # charged with firearm crimes 0 Intelligence-Driven Investigations Search Warrants Served Total Firearms and NIBIN 9 Collaborative 0 Non-collaborative 0 Number Resulting in Arrest 0 New Investigations Opened Number Resulting in Drug Seizures 0 Pending Investigations 3 Dropped Investigations 0 Coordination/Collaboration Investigation Data 10 Closed Investigations 8 Total Deconfliction Events 6 Tips/Leads Referred to Other Task Forces 1 Counterterrorism Referrals 0 Drug-endangered Child Referrals/CPS calls 0 Community meetings held 0 Drug Interdiction Activity Assists 0 # of trainings attended 0 # of trainings provided 0 Interdiction Assists Resulting In: Drugs Seized 0 Controlled Deliveries 0 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 21 Training 46 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Greenlee County - Narcotics Task Force Overtime Total Approved Budget FY 2015 Fund Source: Federal - Byrne/JAG State Match $ $ 32,000 32,000 $ $ $ 12,800 11,200 8,000 Project Description This program is administered by the Greenlee County Sheriff’s Office. The Greenlee County Narcotics Task Force, in cooperation with participating agencies, provide resources and personnel to conduct narcotics investigations and enforcement activity throughout the county. Task Force Participants Greenlee County Sheriff's Office, Clifton Police Department, Greenlee County Attorney’s Office, and the Greenlee County Probation Department. Objective To provide all citizens of Greenlee County with a comprehensive, coordinated narcotics unit comprised of local, state and federal resources, along with personnel to investigate, apprehend and convict street- and mid-level drug violators. Activity Summary During FY 2015, the task force made 45 drug-related arrests. A total of 41 (91.1-percent) drug-related arrests were for the offense of possessing/concealing drugs. There were 19 (42.2-percent) arrests for marijuana, 14 (31.1-percent) for paraphernalia, and 11 (24.4-percent) arrests for methamphetamine/amphetamine. The task force removed $44,855 in drugs from the community; 438 grams of methamphetamine/amphetamine removed with a value of $43,800. Selected Quarterly Highlights • The Greenlee County Narcotics Task Force has continued to work high profile traffic details. This seems to be the most effective way to combat illegal drugs in our small community due to the difficulty in turning low-level drug users as informants. Traffic stops this fiscal year, have resulted in two of the largest meth seizures our area has seen. • The Greenlee County Narcotics Task Force has had a continuing goal to educate our community in drug awareness. We have implemented monthly crime watch meetings throughout our area. These meetings are intended to keep the community aware of current crime trends, to include illegal drug activity, and provide education on what to look for and how to report it to law enforcement. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 47 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Performance Benchmarks All agencies are required to estimate performance benchmarks according to their program area. While these benchmark measures are not all-inclusive of program performance, they provide a method of determining program success and efficacy, and support evidence-based programming. Performance Measure FY 2015 Estimated Drug Value Removed per Grant Dollar Expended $ Arrests per Investigation * Percent of Investigations closed ** 0.53 1.40 71.43% FY 2015 Actual $ 1.40 0.00% * Agency reported zero cases closed. This section is calculated by dividing total drug arrests by closed investigations. ** Agency reported zero cases closed. This section is calculated by dividing closed investigations by new investigations opened. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 48 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Apprehension Projects: Greenlee County Sheriff's Office Grant Number: DC-15-006 Drug Arrest Activity Buy / Receive Cultivate / Mfg Distribute / Sell Drug Removal + Value Possess / Conceal Transport / Import Consume / Use Other Quantity Removed Total Value Cocaine (powder) (kg) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Crack (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Ecstasy (MDMA) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Hashish (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Heroin (g) 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1.0 $100 Marijuana (lbs) 0 1 2 16 0 0 0 19 0.4 $575 Marijuana (plants) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Synthetic Cannabinoids(g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Narcotic (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 LSD (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 PCP (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Hallucinogen (ea) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Methamphetamine (g) 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 3 422.0 $42,200 Methamphetamine ice (g) 0 0 1 7 0 0 0 8 16.0 $1,600 Prescription (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Stimulant (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Deprsnt. (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Drug (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Unknown Drug (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Pseudoephedrine (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Steroids (ml) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Salvia (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Paraphernalia (each) 0 0 0 14 0 0 0 14 38.0 $380 0.0 Other Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 41 0 0 0 45 $0 $44,855 Prescription Drug Arrests Number of drug related arrests from table above that also included prescription drugs Arrest Demographics Male Female Male Under 18 Under 18 18+ 2 Drug & Non-drug Arrests Female 18+ Total Drug Non-Drug Total Caucasian 3 0 19 8 30 Violent Crime (except gang) 0 0 0 Black 0 0 5 2 7 Gang (except violent crime) 0 0 0 Hispanic 0 0 6 2 8 Gang and violent crime 0 0 0 Native American 0 0 0 0 0 Neither or not known 45 0 45 Asian 0 0 0 0 0 Total 45 0 45 Hawaiian/Pac Islander 0 0 0 0 0 Felony 45 0 45 Other 0 0 0 0 0 Misdemeanor 0 0 0 Unknown 0 0 0 0 0 45 0 45 3 0 30 12 45 Total Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 Total 49 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Marijuana Grows Seized Weapons Seized by Type Indoor 1 Type Outdoor 0 Handguns 0 Semi-Auto Handguns 0 Rifles 0 Asset Seizures Number Value Quantity Semi-Auto Rifles 0 Vehicles 0 $0 Shotguns 0 Currency 0 $0 Semi-Auto Shotguns 0 Weapons 0 $0 Automatic/Machine Gun 0 Other Assets 0 $0 Knives/Cutting Instr. 0 0 $0 Explosive Device 0 Total Other Number 0 Value Federal 0 $0 State 0 $0 0 $0 Total 0 Total Total Seizure Cases Drug Trafficking Organizations Disrupted Meth-Related Statistics Dismantled Total Low Level (Street Dealer) 0 0 0 Mid Level (Distributor/Retailer) 0 0 0 High Level (Manuf./Supplier) 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total Methamphetamine Related Investigations 0 Clandestine Labs Seized 0 Minor Involved in Labs Seized 0 Meth Dump Sites Discovered 0 Federal 0 Firearms Reported to NIBIN 0 Sites Referred for Mitigation/Cleanup 0 State 0 Firearms traced through ATF 0 Other 0 # charged with firearm crimes 0 Search Warrants Served Total Intelligence-Driven Investigations Firearms and NIBIN 0 Collaborative 0 Non-collaborative 0 Number Resulting in Arrest 0 New Investigations Opened 0 Number Resulting in Drug Seizures 0 Pending Investigations 0 Dropped Investigations 0 Closed Investigations 0 Coordination/Collaboration Investigation Data Total Deconfliction Events 0 Tips/Leads Referred to Other Task Forces 0 Counterterrorism Referrals 0 Drug-endangered Child Referrals/CPS calls 0 Community meetings held 0 Drug Interdiction Activity Assists 0 # of trainings attended 0 # of trainings provided 0 Interdiction Assists Resulting In: Drugs Seized 0 Controlled Deliveries 0 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 0 Training 50 Apprehension - Task Force Activities La Paz County Narcotics Task Force Approved Budget FY 2015 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Total $ $ $ 47,466 20,448 67,914 Fund Source: Federal - Byrne/JAG State Match $ $ $ 27,166 23,770 16,979 Project Description This program is administered by the La Paz County Sheriff’s Office. The La Paz County Narcotics Task Force (LPCNTF) operates in La Paz County and along the Colorado River in western Arizona to identify, arrest and prosecute drug traffickers and seize illicit drugs and drug law violators' assets for forfeiture. Task Force Participants La Paz County Sheriff's Office, Colorado River Indian Tribes (C.R.I.T) Police Department, United States Border Patrol – Blythe Station, and Riverside County Sheriff’s Office (Blythe Office). Objective To disrupt and reduce the distribution and sale of illicit drugs in La Paz County by working cooperatively with other Law Enforcement Agencies throughout the nation, to vigorously identify, investigate, arrest, and successfully prosecute local and mid-level drug trafficking organizations, thereby enhancing the quality of life for the citizens of La Paz County. Activity Summary During FY 2015, LPCNTF made 62 drug-related arrests. A total of 29 (46.8-percent) drug-related arrests were for the offense of transporting/importing drugs and 26 (41.9-percent) drug-related arrests were for distributing/selling drugs. There were 34 arrests (54.8-percent) for methamphetamine/amphetamine and 24 (38.7-percent) arrests for marijuana. Task force officers removed $1,387,940 in drugs from the community, including 9.3 pounds of marijuana and 567 plants with a value of over $1.2 million, 1,040 grams of methamphetamine/amphetamine with a value of $104,000 and 125 grams of heroin with a value of $5,400. The task force had asset seizures of $150,796 which consisted of 15 vehicles, 16 weapons and $122,096 in currency. The task force took part in 132 de-confliction events, conducted 36 methamphetamine/ amphetamines related investigations, served 26 search warrants, disrupted nine Drug Trafficking Organization (DTO) and held 14 community meetings. Selected Quarterly Highlights • On June 17th 2015, the La Paz County Task Force located and disassembled an indoor marijuana grow that had approximately 535 plants totaling close to $1,300,000 in total product. We also contacted another HIDTA initiative that followed up with our information and disassembled another growing operation in their area that was connected to ours. • In May 2015, the La Paz County Task Force disassembled a methamphetamine “drug trafficking organization” that was based out of Blythe, California. This specific DTO had been trafficking large quantities of meth all over the western side of the state (Parker, Lake Havasu, Bullhead City, Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 51 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Kingman), and onto the Colorado River Indian Tribes reservation. It was responsible for delivering several pounds of meth a day and was directly connected with a Cartel based out of Mexico. • In this fiscal year, the La Paz County Task Force has conducted two methamphetamine round-ups, in our area. We have also recently completed the investigations of multiple drug sales on the Tribal Reservation which involve close to 20 separate drug dealers. This paperwork has been sent off to the Attorney General’s Office and will be ready for a round-up in August on the C.R.I.T. Reservation. • Previous challenges between 2008 and 2012 caused the La Paz County Task Force to be nearly completely disassembled and they lost all of the grants. In this past fiscal year, the grants are now back in place and the Task Force is comprised of the La Paz County Sheriff’s Office, the C.R.I.T. Police Department and the U.S. Border Patrol. We have also reestablished communication with the Parker Police Department, Quartzsite Police Department and the Department of Public Safety. These agencies have all stated that it is their intentions of becoming a part of the unit within this next fiscal year. Performance Benchmarks All agencies are required to estimate performance benchmarks according to their program area. While these benchmark measures are not all-inclusive of program performance, they provide a method of determining program success and efficacy, and support evidence-based programming. Performance Measure FY 2015 Estimated Drug Value Removed per Grant Dollar Expended $ Arrests per Investigation Percent of Investigations closed Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 73.62 1.00 100.00% FY 2015 Actual $ 20.64 0.85 46.50% 52 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Apprehension Projects: La Paz County Sheriff's Office Grant Number DC-15-008 Drug Arrest Activity Buy / Receive Cultivate / Mfg Distribute / Sell Possess / Conceal Drug Removal + Value Transport / Import Consume / Use Other Quantity Removed Total Value Cocaine (powder) (kg) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Crack (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Ecstasy (MDMA) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Hashish (g) 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 125.0 $5,400 Heroin (g) 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.0 $0 Marijuana (lbs) 0 1 0 2 19 0 0 22 9.3 $18,500 Marijuana (plants) 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 567.0 $1,260,000 Synthetic Cannabinoids(g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Narcotic (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 LSD (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 PCP (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Hallucinogen (ea) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Methamphetamine (g) 0 0 26 2 0 0 0 28 0.0 $0 Methamphetamine ice (g) 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 6 1,040.0 $104,000 Prescription (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4.0 $40 Other Stimulant (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Deprsnt. (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Drug (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Unknown Drug (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Pseudoephedrine (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Steroids (ml) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Salvia (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Paraphernalia (each) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 3 26 4 29 0 0 62 Total $0 $1,387,940 Prescription Drug Arrests Number of drug related arrests from table above that also included prescription drugs Arrest Demographics Male Female Male Under 18 Under 18 18+ 2 Drug & Non-drug Arrests Female 18+ Total Drug Non-Drug Total Caucasian 0 0 29 8 37 Violent Crime (except gang) 0 0 Black 0 0 2 0 2 Gang (except violent crime) 0 0 0 Hispanic 0 0 18 1 19 Gang and violent crime 0 0 0 Native American 0 0 0 1 1 62 0 62 Asian 0 0 2 1 3 Total 62 0 62 Hawaiian/Pac Islander 0 0 0 0 0 Felony 61 0 61 Other 0 0 0 0 0 Misdemeanor 1 0 1 Unknown 0 0 0 0 0 62 0 62 0 0 51 11 62 Total Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 Neither or not known Total 0 53 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Marijuana Grows Seized Weapons Seized by Type Indoor 3 Type Outdoor 0 Handguns 6 Semi-Auto Handguns 0 Rifles 0 Semi-Auto Rifles 5 Shotguns 5 Semi-Auto Shotguns 0 Automatic/Machine Gun 0 Knives/Cutting Instr. 0 Explosive Device 0 Asset Seizures Number Value Vehicles 15 $28,000 Currency 6 $122,096 Weapons 16 $700 0 $0 37 $150,796 Other Assets Total Quantity Other Number Total 16 Value Federal 4 $75,000 10 $75,796 14 $150,796 State 0 Total Total Seizure Cases Drug Trafficking Organizations Disrupted Meth-Related Statistics Methamphetamine Related Investigations 6 6 Mid Level (Distributor/Retailer) 0 3 3 Total Clandestine Labs Seized 0 Minor Involved in Labs Seized 0 Meth Dump Sites Discovered 0 Federal Sites Referred for Mitigation/Cleanup 0 State Search Warrants Served 0 21 # charged with firearm crimes 10 26 4 0 Number Resulting in Arrest 1 New Investigations Opened Number Resulting in Drug Seizures 0 Pending Investigations Investigation Data 157 84 Dropped Investigations Deconfliction Events Counterterrorism Referrals 0 Closed Investigations 132 Firearms and NIBIN Firearms traced through ATF Non-collaborative Tips/Leads Referred to Other Task Forces 0 9 26 Collaborative Coordination/Collaboration 0 9 Firearms Reported to NIBIN 0 Total 0 0 0 Other Intelligence-Driven Investigations 73 Total 314 17 Training 0 Drug-endangered Child Referrals/CPS calls 17 Community meetings held Drug Interdiction Activity Assists 30 # of trainings attended 5 # of trainings provided 5 Interdiction Assists Resulting In: Drugs Seized Controlled Deliveries Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 Total 0 High Level (Manuf./Supplier) 36 Dismantled Low Level (Street Dealer) 14 28 0 54 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Mohave County – Mohave Area General Narcotics Enforcement Team (MAGNET) Approved Budget FY 2015 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Total $ $ $ 210,401 134,853 345,254 Fund Source: Federal - Byrne/JAG State Match $ $ $ 138,102 120,839 86,314 Project Description This program is administered by the Kingman Police Department. The Mohave Area General Narcotics Enforcement Team (MAGNET) is a multi-jurisdictional, multi-agency narcotics task force organized to identify, arrest and prosecute drug traffickers, seize drugs, cash assets, and follow investigative leads on narcotics smuggling and illegal drug laboratory activity in Mohave County. Task Force Participants Mohave Area General Narcotics Enforcement Team (MAGNET), Drug Enforcement Administration, Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS), Mohave County Sheriff’s Office, Lake Havasu City Police Department, Bullhead City Police Department, Kingman Police Department, Mohave County Attorney’s Office, and the DPS Gang and Immigration Intelligence Team Enforcement Mission (GIITEM). Objective To reduce illicit drug activity in Mohave County, thereby reducing its impact on other areas within the country. This is accomplished by targeting major traffickers, distribution organizations and manufacturers/producers that operate in Mohave County and whose activities impact the community and the entire country. Activity Summary During FY 2015, MAGNET officers made 493 drug-related arrests. A total of 199 (40.4-percent) drugrelated arrests were for the offense of possession/concealing drugs, 130 (26.4-percent) drug-related arrests were for the distribution/selling of drugs and 108 (21.9-percent) drug-related arrests were for buying/receiving drugs. There were 206 (41.8-percent) arrests for methamphetamine/amphetamine, 96 (19.5-percent) arrests for marijuana and 91 (18.5-percent) arrests for heroin. MAGNET removed $5,204,085 in drugs from the community; 11,257.50 grams of methamphetamine/amphetamine were removed with a value of $653,324, 576.3 pounds of marijuana and 975 plants were removed with a value of over $4.2 million, and 1,792.7 grams of heroin were removed with a value of $230,145. The task force had asset seizures of $1,720,343, which consisted of 53 weapons, 26 vehicles, and $1,487,246 in currency and other assets. MAGNET officers eradicated nine marijuana grows, served 112 search warrants, disrupted or dismantled 53 Drug Trafficking Operations (DTOs), pursued 134 methamphetamine/amphetamines -related investigations and conducted 116 intelligence-driven investigations, 55 of which resulted in an arrest. Selected Quarterly Highlights • In May, MAGNET assisted the Arizona Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol Division with a traffic stop. The driver of the vehicle was arrested for driving on a suspended driver’s license and Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 55 Apprehension - Task Force Activities was also a reported missing person. The passenger was arrested on a burglary warrant out of Illinois. An inventory search of the vehicle for towing purposes revealed a suitcase containing $26,780.00 in US currency. The passenger denied knowing anything about the suitcase or its contents although the suitcase contained the passenger’s documents. The money was seized for possible forfeiture. • On April 13, 2015, M.A.G.N.E.T. detectives assisted with a traffic stop that resulted in a discovery of 2.3 pounds of heroin on Interstate 40 near milepost 86 east of Kingman. An interview of the suspect revealed that the heroin was picked up in Quartzite, Arizona and was destined for Monte Vista, Colorado. The suspect also stated that they would be paid either $800.00 cash or $800.00 worth of heroin to transport the heroin. The heroin had a street value of just over $73,000.00. D.E.A. and Monte Vista Police Department were contacted and a subsequent controlled delivery was made. • During this reporting period, MAGNET has been conducting an investigation into an unlawful medical marijuana dispensary operating within Lake Havasu City. The dispensary was advertising their operation online and delivering marijuana throughout the city. On multiple occasions, undercover detectives purchased marijuana from an employee of the dispensary. The employee was taken into custody after he sold two ounces of marijuana to undercover detectives. A search warrant was later served at the suspect’s residence. During the search, approximately five pounds of marijuana were located, along with 20 grams of marijuana wax, packaging materials, approximately 150 edible items containing marijuana, and $2,020.00 in currency. The edible items consisted of lollipops, chocolate bars, and miscellaneous candies. The estimated street value of the seized items is approximately $24,000.00. The suspect was charged with five counts of the sale of marijuana, possession of marijuana for sale, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Performance Benchmarks All agencies are required to estimate performance benchmarks according to their program area. While these benchmark measures are not all-inclusive of program performance, they provide a method of determining program success and efficacy, and support evidence-based programming. Performance Measure FY 2015 Estimated Drug Value Removed per Grant Dollar Expended $ Arrests per Investigation Percent of Investigations closed Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 27.84 1.85 32.90% FY 2015 Actual $ 15.29 3.91 58.60% 56 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Apprehension Projects: Kingman Police Department Grant Number: DC-15-007 Drug Arrest Activity Buy / Receive Cultivate / Mfg Distribute / Sell Drug Removal + Value Possess / Conceal Transport / Import Consume / Use Other Quantity Removed Total Value Cocaine (powder) (kg) 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 6.5 Crack (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Ecstasy (MDMA) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 118.0 $1,180 Hashish (g) 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 4.0 $200 Heroin (g) 27 2 32 27 3 0 0 91 1,792.7 $230,145 Marijuana (lbs) 6 7 18 33 25 0 0 89 576.3 $1,577,386 Marijuana (plants) 0 6 1 0 0 0 0 7 975.0 $2,717,880 Synthetic Cannabinoids(g) 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 5.0 $50 Other Narcotic (dosage) 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 4 30.0 $60 LSD (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 PCP (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Hallucinogen (ea) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Methamphetamine (g) 6 3 28 14 2 0 0 53 4,157.9 $179,990 $650 68 4 43 34 4 0 0 153 7,099.6 $473,334 Prescription (dosage) 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 6 1,076.0 $11,170 Other Stimulant (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9.0 $90 Other Deprsnt. (dosage) 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0.0 $0 Other Drug (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 271.0 $8,580 Unknown Drug (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Pseudoephedrine (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Steroids (ml) 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 4 38.0 $3,345 Salvia (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Paraphernalia (each) 0 0 0 80 0 0 0 80 162.0 $25 0.0 Methamphetamine ice (g) Other Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 108 22 130 199 34 0 0 493 $0 $5,204,085 Prescription Drug Arrests Number of drug related arrests from table above that also included prescription drugs Arrest Demographics Male Female Male Under 18 Under 18 18+ 15 Drug & Non-drug Arrests Female 18+ Total Drug Non-Drug Total Caucasian 0 1 315 138 454 Violent Crime (except gang) 4 0 4 Black 1 1 13 2 17 Gang (except violent crime) 1 0 1 Hispanic 0 0 38 11 49 Gang and violent crime Native American 0 0 2 0 2 Asian 0 0 2 1 3 Hawaiian/Pac Islander 0 0 0 0 0 Other 0 0 2 0 2 Misdemeanor Unknown 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 372 152 527 Total Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 0 0 0 488 34 522 Total 493 34 527 Felony 493 10 503 Neither or not known Total 0 24 24 493 34 527 57 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Marijuana Grows Seized Weapons Seized by Type Indoor 8 Type Outdoor 1 Handguns 21 Semi-Auto Handguns 10 Rifles 13 Asset Seizures Number Value Semi-Auto Rifles 2 Shotguns 7 Semi-Auto Shotguns 0 $16,180 Automatic/Machine Gun 0 21 $28,030 Knives/Cutting Instr. 0 145 $1,720,343 Explosive Device 0 Vehicles 26 $216,917 Currency 45 $1,459,216 Weapons 53 Other Assets Total Quantity Other Number Total 53 Value Federal State 0 Total Total Seizure Cases 0 $0 27 $1,720,343 27 $1,720,343 Drug Trafficking Organizations Disrupted Meth-Related Statistics Methamphetamine Related Investigations 20 38 Mid Level (Distributor/Retailer) 11 3 14 1 0 1 30 23 53 Total Clandestine Labs Seized 5 Minor Involved in Labs Seized 0 Meth Dump Sites Discovered 1 Federal Sites Referred for Mitigation/Cleanup 2 State 112 Other 0 Search Warrants Served 0 Total Intelligence-Driven Investigations 85 Non-collaborative 31 Number Resulting in Arrest 55 New Investigations Opened Number Resulting in Drug Seizures 61 Pending Investigations 40 9 Counterterrorism Referrals 0 Drug-endangered Child Referrals/CPS calls 8 Drug Interdiction Activity Assists 19 Interdiction Assists Resulting In: Drugs Seized Controlled Deliveries Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 0 # charged with firearm crimes 3 215 98 0 Closed Investigations Tips/Leads Referred to Other Task Forces 0 Firearms traced through ATF Investigation Data Dropped Investigations Deconfliction Events Firearms and NIBIN Firearms Reported to NIBIN 112 Collaborative Coordination/Collaboration Total 18 High Level (Manuf./Supplier) 134 Dismantled Low Level (Street Dealer) 126 Total 439 Training Community meetings held 0 # of trainings attended 59 # of trainings provided 12 12 2 58 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Navajo County - Major Crimes Apprehension Team (MCAT) Approved Budget FY 2015 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Total $ $ $ 155,684 85,741 241,425 Fund Source: Federal - Byrne/JAG State Match $ $ $ 96,570 84,499 60,356 Project Description This program is administered by the Navajo County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO). The Navajo County Major Crimes Apprehension Team (MCAT) is a formally organized, multi-jurisdictional, multi-agency task force that identifies, arrests and vigorously prosecutes drug traffickers and seizes illegal drugs and assets derived from illegal drug-related activity. Task Force Participants Navajo County Attorney’s Office-Criminal Prosecution, Navajo County Sheriff's Office-Major Crimes, Apprehension Team (MCAT), Winslow Police Department, Holbrook Police Department, Snowflake-Taylor Police Department, Show Low Police Department, Pinetop-Lakeside Police Department, and the Arizona Department of Public Safety. Objective To reduce, dismantle and disrupt the consumption, sale, purchase, manufacture and transportation of illicit drugs and narcotics, including the abuse of prescription pharmaceuticals and the related crimes associated with drug abuse within Navajo County and the State of Arizona. Activity Summary During FY 2015, MCAT made 211 drug-related arrests. A total of 88 (41.7-percent) drug-related arrests were for transporting/importing drugs, 69 (32.7-percent) drug-related arrests were for possessing/concealing drugs and 47 (22.3-percent) drug-related arrests were for distributing/selling. There were 97 (46-percent) arrests for marijuana and 73 (34.6-percent) arrests for methamphetamine/amphetamine. The task force removed $4,813,355 in drugs from the community; 39,201.7 grams of methamphetamine/amphetamine valued at over $3.4 million, 1,152 pounds of marijuana and 275 marijuana plants valued at $985,526, and 2,894.7 grams of hashish valued at $282,685. MCAT officers had asset seizures of $701,533 which consisted of 33 weapons, 20 vehicles, and $589,891 in currency and other assets. The task force pursued 39 methamphetamine/amphetamines -related investigations, served 38 search warrants, seized five marijuana grows and disrupted five Drug Trafficking Organization (DTO). Selected Quarterly Highlights • In regards to large scale operations, we are still working on “Operation Hocus Focus” Our Traffic Enforcement Unit / Interdiction officers located two Ford Focus four door sedans with hidden fire wall traps used to transport large amounts of currency. This investigation has resulted in numerous money seizures throughout the state of Arizona and throughout the country. This investigation is a long term partnership with Homeland Security Investigations, Navajo County and the Drug Enforcement Administration. This is a long-term investigation with approximately 60 plus suspects throughout the state of Arizona and the country. This investigation has multiple ties to the state of Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 59 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Indiana, where the suspects have been identified as transporting large quantities of currency across Interstate 40 to the Phoenix metro area. • Our second investigation was a traffic stop that occurred on Interstate 40 regarding an Outlaw Motorcycle Gang Member as he was stopped and found to be transporting 12 pounds of crystal methamphetamine in a hidden compartment in a four-door sedan. The suspect is currently in custody at the Navajo County Sheriff’s Office pending trial. This information obtained a complete workup from the HIDTA ISC and was shared with multiple agencies including the DEA, FBI and agencies in Waco-Texas. This case is significant in nature based on the recent outlaw motorcycle gang shooting that occurred in Waco at a local bar. • Although our focus is drug interdiction, we need to mention a traffic stop that occurred in a small community in our county. The traffic stop yielded the arrest of four individuals. Three of the suspects were Haitian gang members who were traveling throughout the State of Arizona completing motor vehicle burglaries and stealing the identities of females, as they went to a local gym to workout. The vehicle search revealed approximately 32 separate victims involved in burglaries. It was extremely rewarding to notify all of the victims that law enforcement had located their identity that was stolen and recovered by the task force personnel. • Some of the other significant activity that we completed last year is as follows: o The million dollar seizure with the construction truck working with IRS and group out of Phoenix. $986,000 o The car hauler seizure that is still an ongoing investigation. $300,000. Working with HSI on this case. o The Toyota Tundra investigation that was about $324,000 and tied into a larger DTO in Texas. Working with HSI. o The Honda Ridgeline investigation $129,000 that is an ongoing investigation with HIS. o The large artifact case that I started and ballooned into a multi-agency investigation with ties to Mexico and New York. Working with HSI on that investigation. o The airplane case that I worked with HSI on this year that resulted in the seizure of a plane and $59,000 from a bank account. o The Ford Focus case that is still ongoing with the total amount of currency seizures to date is about $483,000. Performance Benchmarks All agencies are required to estimate performance benchmarks according to their program area. While these benchmark measures are not all-inclusive of program performance, they provide a method of determining program success and efficacy, and support evidence-based programming. Performance Measure FY 2015 Estimated Drug Value Removed per Grant Dollar Expended $ Arrests per Investigation Percent of Investigations closed Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 8.28 1.25 75.47% FY 2015 Actual $ 19.96 0.86 84.54% 60 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Apprehension Projects: Navajo County Sheriff's Office Grant Number: DC-15-009 Drug Arrest Activity Buy / Receive Cultivate / Mfg Distribute / Sell Drug Removal + Value Possess / Conceal Transport / Import Consume / Use Other Quantity Removed Total Value Cocaine (powder) (kg) 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 5 7.7 $140,800 Crack (g) 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1.0 $100 Ecstasy (MDMA) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 65.0 $650 Hashish (g) 0 0 0 1 5 0 0 6 2,894.7 $282,685 Heroin (g) 0 0 1 1 3 0 0 5 1,189.7 $32,230 Marijuana (lbs) 0 0 11 37 44 0 0 92 1,152.0 $617,626 Marijuana (plants) 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 5 275.0 $367,900 Synthetic Cannabinoids(g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Narcotic (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 LSD (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 PCP (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Hallucinogen (ea) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Methamphetamine (g) 0 0 24 11 21 1 0 57 39,201.7 $3,368,807 Methamphetamine ice (g) 0 0 2 4 10 0 0 16 0.0 $0 Prescription (dosage) 0 0 6 2 0 0 0 8 28.0 $321 Other Stimulant (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Deprsnt. (dosage) 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 1.0 $10 Other Drug (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 8.0 $160 Unknown Drug (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20.4 $2,041 Pseudoephedrine (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Steroids (ml) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Salvia (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Paraphernalia (each) 0 0 0 13 0 0 0 13 1.0 $25 0.0 Other Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 47 69 88 2 0 211 $0 $4,813,355 Prescription Drug Arrests Number of drug related arrests from table above that also included prescription drugs Arrest Demographics Male Female Male Under 18 Under 18 18+ 8 Drug & Non-drug Arrests Female 18+ Total Drug Non-Drug Total Caucasian 0 0 93 35 128 Violent Crime (except gang) 0 0 0 Black 0 0 14 2 16 Gang (except violent crime) 0 0 0 Hispanic 0 0 46 9 55 Gang and violent crime Native American 0 1 16 10 27 Neither or not known Asian 0 0 3 1 4 Hawaiian/Pac Islander 0 0 0 0 0 Other 0 0 1 1 2 Misdemeanor Unknown 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 173 58 232 Total Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 0 0 0 211 21 232 Total 211 21 232 Felony 201 18 219 Total 10 3 13 211 21 232 61 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Marijuana Grows Seized Weapons Seized by Type Indoor 3 Type Outdoor 2 Handguns Quantity 7 Semi-Auto Handguns Asset Seizures 7 Rifles Number Value 10 Semi-Auto Rifles 1 Vehicles 20 $102,372 Shotguns 8 Currency 25 $506,891 Semi-Auto Shotguns 0 Weapons 33 $9,270 1 $83,000 79 $701,533 Other Assets Total Automatic/Machine Gun 0 Knives/Cutting Instr. 0 Explosive Device 0 Other Total Seizure Cases Number Total 33 Value Federal State 0 Total 2 $141,990 77 $559,543 79 $701,533 Drug Trafficking Organizations Disrupted Meth-Related Statistics Methamphetamine Related Investigations 0 3 Mid Level (Distributor/Retailer) 0 0 0 2 0 2 5 0 5 Total Clandestine Labs Seized 0 Minor Involved in Labs Seized 0 Meth Dump Sites Discovered 0 Federal Sites Referred for Mitigation/Cleanup 0 State Search Warrants Served Firearms Reported to NIBIN 0 35 Firearms traced through ATF 5 Collaborative 0 Total Firearms and NIBIN 3 Other Intelligence-Driven Investigations Total 3 High Level (Manuf./Supplier) 39 Dismantled Low Level (Street Dealer) # charged with firearm crimes 14 38 37 Non-collaborative Investigation Data 5 Number Resulting in Arrest 33 New Investigations Opened Number Resulting in Drug Seizures 37 Pending Investigations 291 28 Dropped Investigations Coordination/Collaboration Deconfliction Events 30 Tips/Leads Referred to Other Task Forces 28 Counterterrorism Referrals 0 Drug-endangered Child Referrals/CPS calls 1 Drug Interdiction Activity Assists 28 Interdiction Assists Resulting In: Drugs Seized 31 Controlled Deliveries 10 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 0 Closed Investigations 246 Total 565 Training Community meetings held 10 # of trainings attended 21 # of trainings provided 25 62 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Pima County - Counter Narcotics Alliance (C.N.A.) Approved Budget FY 2015 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Total $ $ $ 499,688 256,949 756,637 Fund Source: Federal - Byrne/JAG State Match $ $ $ 302,655 264,823 189,159 Project Description This program is administered by the Tucson Police Department. The Tucson Metropolitan Counter Narcotics Alliance (C.N.A.) is a formally organized multi-jurisdictional, multi-agency narcotics enforcement task force in Pima County. C.N.A. operates under a board and works to reduce drug demand, target midlevel and upper-level drug dealers and decrease the narcotics problem in Pima County, including the Tucson metropolitan area. Task Force Participants Tucson Police Department, Arizona Department of Public Safety, Marana Police Department, Oro Valley Police Department, Sahuarita Police Department, University of Arizona Police Department, Pima County Attorney’s Office, Drug Enforcement Administration, Homeland Security Investigations, Southern Arizona High Intensity Drug Trafficking, and the Area Initiative. Objective To disrupt the trafficking, sale and distribution of illegal narcotics in the Tucson metropolitan and Pima County jurisdictions. Activity Summary During FY 2015, the C.N.A. task force made 1,584 drug-related arrests. A total of 1,182 (74.6-percent) drug-related arrests were for the offense of possessing/concealing drugs and 386 (24.4-percent) drugrelated arrests were for distributing/selling drugs. There were 441 (27.8-percent) arrests for methamphetamine/amphetamine, 374 (23.6-percent) arrests for heroin, 288 (18.2-percent) arrest for cocaine/crack and 163 (10.3-percent) arrests for marijuana. The task force removed $15,617,768 in drugs from the community; 4,572.8 pounds of marijuana and 200 plants were removed with a value over $12.3 million, 89,694.9 grams of methamphetamine/amphetamine were removed with a value of over $2 million, and 10,749.9 grams of heroin were removed with a value of $664,560. The task force had asset seizures of $1,906,336 which consisted of 140 vehicles, 96 weapons and $1,672,336 in currency and other assets. The task force pursued 485 methamphetamine/amphetamines related investigations, served 237 search warrants, seized seven marijuana grows, dismantled six Drug Trafficking Organizations (DTOs) and were able to trace 132 firearms through the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Selected Quarterly Highlights • C.N.A.’s Mid-level squad was conducting an undercover operation at a local restaurant. While outside the restaurant, one of its undercover officers was approached by a few subjects totally unrelated to the current case. The subjects informed the officer that they were from Ohio, and that they currently had $300,000.00 to purchase marijuana and cocaine, before heading back to Ohio. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 63 Apprehension - Task Force Activities After it had been determined that the undercover officer’s primary investigation was no longer going to happen, surveillance was established on the subjects that had approached the undercover officer. The subjects drove away in separate vehicles and were pulled over later for traffic violations. In one of the vehicles, a large sum of money was located in luggage. The other vehicle was searched and no contraband was found inside of it. The total amount of money located was $261,778.43. The subjects were transported and booked into the Pima County Jail. Performance Benchmarks All agencies are required to estimate performance benchmarks according to their program area. While these benchmark measures are not all-inclusive of program performance, they provide a method of determining program success and efficacy, and support evidence-based programming. Performance Measure FY 2015 Estimated Drug Value Removed per Grant Dollar Expended $ Arrests per Investigation Percent of Investigations closed Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 7.53 8.42 62.04% FY 2015 Actual $ 20.70 7.37 76.51% 64 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Apprehension Projects: Tucson Police Department Grant Number: DC-15-013 Drug Arrest Activity Buy / Receive Cultivate / Mfg Distribute / Sell Drug Removal + Value Transport / Import Possess / Conceal Consume / Use Other Quantity Removed Total Value Cocaine (powder) (kg) 0 0 41 163 0 0 0 204 10.4 $291,190 Crack (g) 1 0 23 60 0 0 0 84 183.0 $5,772 Ecstasy (MDMA) 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 4 15.0 $30 Hashish (g) 0 0 0 13 0 0 0 13 4,956.1 $236,610 Heroin (g) 0 0 79 295 0 0 0 374 10,749.9 $664,560 Marijuana (lbs) 0 0 89 59 4 6 0 158 4,572.8 $7,652,142 Marijuana (plants) 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 5 200.0 $4,669,367 Synthetic Cannabinoids(g) 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 9 1,360.6 $6,184 Other Narcotic (dosage) 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0.0 $0 LSD (dosage) 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1.0 $10 PCP (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Hallucinogen (ea) 0 0 27 83 1 0 0 111 0.0 $0 Methamphetamine (g) 0 0 35 122 2 0 0 159 56,739.9 $1,696,620 Methamphetamine ice (g) 0 0 60 222 0 0 0 282 32,955.0 $353,737 Prescription (dosage) 0 0 25 106 0 0 0 131 2,592.0 $40,629 Other Stimulant (g) 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 8 0.8 $5 Other Deprsnt. (dosage) 0 0 0 25 0 0 0 25 32.0 $340 Other Drug (dosage) 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0.0 $0 Unknown Drug (dosage) 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 4 0.0 $0 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 67.5 $43 Pseudoephedrine (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Steroids (ml) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Salvia (g) 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0.0 $0 Paraphernalia (each) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 4 71.7 $529 1 2 386 1,182 7 6 0 1,584 Total $15,617,768 Prescription Drug Arrests Number of drug related arrests from table above that also included prescription drugs Arrest Demographics Male Female Male Under 18 Under 18 18+ 131 Drug & Non-drug Arrests Female 18+ Total Drug Non-Drug Total Caucasian 0 0 538 195 733 Violent Crime (except gang) 1 0 1 Black 0 0 126 31 157 Gang (except violent crime) 1 0 1 Hispanic 0 0 532 146 678 Native American 0 0 9 10 19 Asian 0 0 2 0 2 Hawaiian/Pac Islander 0 0 0 0 0 Other 0 0 2 0 2 Misdemeanor Unknown 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,209 382 1,591 Total Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 0 0 0 1,582 7 1,589 Total 1,584 7 1,591 Felony 1,584 6 1,590 0 1 1 1,584 7 1,591 Gang and violent crime Neither or not known Total 65 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Marijuana Grows Seized Weapons Seized by Type Indoor 6 Type Outdoor 1 Handguns 60 Semi-Auto Handguns 11 Asset Seizures Number Value Quantity Rifles 7 Semi-Auto Rifles 9 Shotguns 7 Semi-Auto Shotguns 0 Vehicles 140 $210,000 Currency 139 $1,658,432 Weapons 96 $24,000 Automatic/Machine Gun 2 Other Assets 11 $13,904 Knives/Cutting Instr. 0 386 $1,906,336 Explosive Device 0 Other 0 Total Total Seizure Cases Total Number Federal State Total 96 Value 5 $8,250 377 $1,898,086 382 $1,906,336 Drug Trafficking Organizations Disrupted Meth-Related Statistics Methamphetamine Related Investigations 1 1 Mid Level (Distributor/Retailer) 2 1 3 2 0 2 4 2 6 Total Clandestine Labs Seized 0 Minor Involved in Labs Seized 0 Meth Dump Sites Discovered 0 Federal Sites Referred for Mitigation/Cleanup 0 State Search Warrants Served 2 198 Other Intelligence-Driven Investigations 37 Total Collaborative 15 Non-collaborative 25 Firearms and NIBIN Firearms Reported to NIBIN Firearms traced through ATF # charged with firearm crimes New Investigations Opened 281 Number Resulting in Drug Seizures 5 Pending Investigations 217 Dropped Investigations Tips/Leads Referred to Other Task Forces 0 Drug-endangered Child Referrals/CPS calls 7 83 Interdiction Assists Resulting In: Drugs Seized Controlled Deliveries Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 215 Total 755 11 Counterterrorism Referrals Drug Interdiction Activity Assists 42 Closed Investigations 1,575 20 Investigation Data 9 Deconfliction Events 0 132 237 Number Resulting in Arrest Coordination/Collaboration Total 0 High Level (Manuf./Supplier) 485 Dismantled Low Level (Street Dealer) Training Community meetings held 3 # of trainings attended 7 # of trainings provided 9 34 6 66 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Pinal County - Narcotics Task Force Approved Budget FY 2015 Personnel Overtime Employee Related Expenditures Total $ $ $ $ 50,935 66,024 30,561 147,520 Fund Source: Federal - Byrne/JAG State Match $ $ $ 59,008 51,632 36,880 Project Description This program is administered by the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office. The Pinal County Narcotics Task Force (PCNTF) is organized to identify, arrest and prosecute drug traffickers, seize drugs and cash assets and pursue investigative leads to upper-level drug trafficking organizations operating in the federally designated Southwest Border High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA), which includes Pinal County. Task Force Participants Pinal County Sheriff's Office, Arizona Department of Public Safety, Florence Police Department, Maricopa Police Department, Eloy Police Department, Coolidge Police Department, United States Border Patrol, and the Pinal County Attorney’s Office. Objective To investigate individuals and organizations involved in narcotics trafficking, seize assets acquired through illegal activities, and promote coordinated narcotics enforcement efforts among various law enforcement and social service agencies within Pinal County. Activity Summary During FY 2015, PCNTF officers made 279 drug-related arrests. A total of 210 (75.3-percent) drug-related arrests were for the offense of transporting/importing drugs, 49 (17.6-percent) drug-related arrests were for possessing/concealing drugs and 14 (five-percent) drug-related arrests were for the distribution/selling of drugs. There were 241 (86.4-percent) arrests for marijuana and 16 (5.7-percent) arrests for methamphetamine/amphetamine. The task force removed $15,006,614 in drugs from the community; 26,774.2 pounds of marijuana and 1,177 marijuana plants were removed with a value nearly $14 million, 16 kilograms of cocaine were removed with a value of $447,350, 6,341.4 grams of heroin were removed with a value of $444,117 and 16,104 grams of methamphetamine/amphetamine were removed with a value of $112,343. The task force had asset seizures of $643,520 which consisted of 68 vehicles, 50 weapons and $244,740 in currency. Task force officers seized two marijuana grow sites, served 28 search warrants and disrupted two Drug Trafficking Organizations (DTOs). Selected Quarterly Highlights • This year, PCNTF executed a search warrant on one of the largest marijuana grows ever to be located within Pinal County. The grow consisted of 495 live marijuana plants as well as numerous pieces of cultivating equipment. PCNTF also executed a search warrant of the operator’s residence in the city of Scottsdale. This investigation has only led to one arrest this far, but took a large supplier of illegal marijuana off the streets. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 67 Apprehension - Task Force Activities • PCNTF has been involved in the interdiction of numerous loads of illegal marijuana originating from Mexico this year. Of these various loads of marijuana, PCNTF largest single seizure this year was 1,010 pounds of raw marijuana. This investigation led to the arrest of two suspects. • Besides large-scale investigations involving large drug quantities coming from Mexico, PCNTF is dedicated to working street level narcotics as we well. Some of these street level cases are derived from citizen complaints, Deputy’s information and/or local arrest. Although the quantities of narcotics seized during these investigations are usually not newsworthy, they can and do make huge impacts on communities. One such investigation involved an undercover PCNTF detective buying small quantities of heroin from a dealer. After three purchases, the heroin dealer was subsequently arrested and a search warrant executed on his residence. Only small amounts of heroin were recovered during the search warrant, but the impact on the community was staggering. • PCNTF had been working a joint investigation with the DEA as well as the Tucson CNA (Counter Narcotics Alliance). This investigation involved narcotics trafficking in Pima County, Maricopa County as well as Las Vegas and California. The investigation resulted in the execution of six search warrants, 11 arrests, five vehicle seizures as well as 30 pounds of hydroponic marijuana, usable quantities of hashish, heroin and mushrooms being seized. Performance Benchmarks All agencies are required to estimate performance benchmarks according to their program area. While these benchmark measures are not all-inclusive of program performance, they provide a method of determining program success and efficacy, and support evidence-based programming. Performance Measure FY 2015 Estimated Drug Value Removed per Grant Dollar Expended $ Arrests per Investigation Percent of Investigations closed Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 101.68 0.83 80.00% FY 2015 Actual $ 101.73 1.03 87.14% 68 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Apprehension Projects: Pinal County Sheriff's Office Grant Number: DC-15-010 Drug Arrest Activity Buy / Receive Cultivate / Mfg Distribute / Sell Drug Removal + Value Possess / Conceal Transport / Import Consume / Use Other Quantity Removed Total Value Cocaine (powder) (kg) 0 0 1 7 1 0 0 9 16.0 $447,350 Crack (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.7 $60 Ecstasy (MDMA) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Hashish (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.5 $80 Heroin (g) 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 4 6,341.4 $444,117 Marijuana (lbs) 0 2 9 17 209 0 3 240 Marijuana (plants) 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1,177.0 $745,620 Synthetic Cannabinoids(g) 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 13.5 $100 Other Narcotic (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 LSD (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 PCP (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Hallucinogen (ea) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Methamphetamine (g) 0 0 3 13 0 0 0 16 16,104.0 $112,343 Methamphetamine ice (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Prescription (dosage) 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 5 205.0 $5,955 Other Stimulant (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27.0 $4,000 Other Deprsnt. (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Drug (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Unknown Drug (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 35.0 $173 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Pseudoephedrine (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Steroids (ml) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Salvia (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.4 $65 Paraphernalia (each) 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 3 0.0 $0 Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 3 14 49 210 0 3 279 Total 26,774.2 $13,246,752 $0 $15,006,614 Prescription Drug Arrests Number of drug related arrests from table above that also included prescription drugs Arrest Demographics Male Female Male Under 18 Under 18 18+ 8 Drug & Non-drug Arrests Female 18+ Total Drug Non-Drug Total Caucasian 0 0 34 13 47 Violent Crime (except gang) 0 0 0 Black 0 0 9 1 10 Gang (except violent crime) 0 0 0 10 0 131 21 162 Native American 0 0 1 1 2 Asian 0 0 0 0 0 Hawaiian/Pac Islander 0 0 0 0 0 Other 0 0 78 0 78 Unknown 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 253 36 299 Hispanic Total Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 0 0 0 279 20 299 Total 279 20 299 Felony 209 9 218 Gang and violent crime Neither or not known Misdemeanor Total 70 11 81 279 20 299 69 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Marijuana Grows Seized Weapons Seized by Type Indoor 1 Type Outdoor 1 Handguns Quantity 14 Semi-Auto Handguns Asset Seizures 8 Rifles Number Value 17 Semi-Auto Rifles 5 Vehicles 68 $377,080 Shotguns 3 Currency 27 $244,740 Semi-Auto Shotguns 2 Weapons 50 $21,700 Automatic/Machine Gun 0 0 $0 Knives/Cutting Instr. 1 145 $643,520 Explosive Device 0 Other Assets Total Other Number Federal Total 50 Value 0 State 0 Total Total Seizure Cases Drug Trafficking Organizations $0 116 $643,520 116 $643,520 Disrupted Meth-Related Statistics 2 2 Mid Level (Distributor/Retailer) 0 0 0 High Level (Manuf./Supplier) 0 0 0 0 2 2 Total 2 Clandestine Labs Seized 0 Minor Involved in Labs Seized 0 Meth Dump Sites Discovered 0 Federal Sites Referred for Mitigation/Cleanup 0 State Search Warrants Served Firearms Reported to NIBIN 0 28 Firearms traced through ATF 0 # charged with firearm crimes 0 0 Total Firearms and NIBIN 0 Other 28 Collaborative 0 Non-collaborative 0 Number Resulting in Arrest 0 New Investigations Opened Number Resulting in Drug Seizures 0 Pending Investigations Investigation Data 311 16 Dropped Investigations Coordination/Collaboration 3 Closed Investigations 271 Total Deconfliction Events 0 Tips/Leads Referred to Other Task Forces 0 Counterterrorism Referrals 0 Drug-endangered Child Referrals/CPS calls 0 Community meetings held 0 Drug Interdiction Activity Assists 0 # of trainings attended 0 # of trainings provided 0 Interdiction Assists Resulting In: Drugs Seized 0 Controlled Deliveries 0 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 Total 0 Methamphetamine Related Investigations Intelligence-Driven Investigations Dismantled Low Level (Street Dealer) 601 Training 70 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Santa Cruz County - Metro Task Force Approved Budget FY 2015 Overtime Total $ $ 169,526 169,526 Fund Source: Federal - Byrne/JAG State Match $ $ $ 67,810 59,334 42,382 Project Description This program is administered by the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office. The Santa Cruz County HIDTA Investigative Task Force (SCCHITF) is organized to work closely with federal agencies, particularly the United States Drug Enforcement Administration, to address drug trafficking problems in the City of Nogales and Santa Cruz County, which has been designated a Southwest Border High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA). Task Force Participants Arizona Department of Public Safety, Drug Enforcement Administration, Homeland Security Investigations, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Nogales Police Department, Santa Cruz County Attorney’s Office, Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office, United States Customs and Border Protection Border-Patrol, United States National Guard-Joint Counter Narcotic Task Force, and the United States Forest Service. Objective To work collaboratively as a local, county, state and federally represented task force by sharing resources to target, interdict and prosecute mid-level narcotic trafficking and money laundering organizations, thus increasing citizen safety. Activity Summary During FY 2015, SCCHITF officers made 343 drug-related arrests. A total of 199 (58.0-percent) drugrelated arrests were for the offense of possessing/concealing drugs and 141 (41.1-percent) drug-related arrests were for transporting/importing drugs. There were 213 (62.1-percent) arrests for marijuana, 48 (14percent) arrests for methamphetamine/amphetamine, and 44 (12.8-percent) arrests for powder cocaine. The task force removed $26,299,220 in drugs from the community; 34,559.1 pounds of marijuana and 17 plants with a value of over $12.1 million, 164 kilograms of cocaine with a value over $8.2 million, 166,350 grams of methamphetamine/amphetamine with a value over $3.4 million and 35,762 grams of heroin with a value of over $2.5 million. The task force had asset seizures of $752,357 which consisted of 99 vehicles, three weapons and $282,030 in currency. The task force participated in 127 de-confliction events, served 18 search warrants, disrupted three Drug Trafficking Organizations (DTOs) and participated in 12 community meetings. The task force pursued ten intelligence-driven investigations, eight of which resulted in an arrest and six of which resulted in drug seizures. Selected Quarterly Highlights • On September 29th and 30th 2015, SCCHITF Detectives executed two seizure warrants for vehicles involved in picking up and transporting contraband. Three vehicles were seized and we arrested two male subjects for warrants and re-entry after deportation and a female subject for money laundering. This is a DTO on-going investigation. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 71 Apprehension - Task Force Activities • On October 8, 2015, Santa Cruz County Investigative Task Force Detective responded to the area of West International Street, where subjects were observed jumping the U.S.- Mexico Border Fence carrying backpacks. Detectives checked the area and were able to locate several large bundles of marijuana within the brush. A total of 164.56 pounds of marijuana were seized. • January 23, 2015, SCCHITF Detectives along with the Joint Port Enforcement Group (JPEG) Officers responded to a warehouse located in Nogales, Arizona. Warehouse employees received, unloaded and inspected boxes of which were contained within the 13 pallets which, was originally manifested to contain eight pallets of medical supplies. The pallets were transported in a commercial tractor trailer bearing Arizona plates and entered from Mexico into the United States via the Mariposa Port of Entry. Warehouse employees’ inspected the boxes, revealed a package of contraband and contacted the Nogales Police Department. A NPD –K9 was utilized and alerted to the boxes. Further investigation revealed bundles wrapped in black tape and clear plastic cellophane. A tractor trailer and 4,220 pounds of marijuana were seized. • On February 12, 2015, Santa Cruz County HIDTA Investigative Task Force responded along with Nogales Police Officers about Nogales City Public Works Employees reporting that they had encountered bundles of marijuana inside of sewer pipes and additional two bundles outside of a manhole sewer cover. The bundles were wrapped in gray duct tape, and within the bundles were a plastic device wrapped in cellophane, used as a floating device to make the bundles float through the sewer pipes. Upon officers’ arrival, two subjects on scene fled on foot. An officer was able to detain a subject, who admitted to the involvement in the trafficking of the marijuana bundles. Further investigation revealed that additional marijuana bundles were stored inside of a storage trailer. A total of 375.8 pounds of marijuana was seized. Performance Benchmarks All agencies are required to estimate performance benchmarks according to their program area. While these benchmark measures are not all-inclusive of program performance, they provide a method of determining program success and efficacy, and support evidence-based programming. Performance Measure FY 2015 Estimated Drug Value Removed per Grant Dollar Expended $ Arrests per Investigation Percent of Investigations closed Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 47.41 1.00 100.00% FY 2015 Actual $ 155.13 0.88 100.00% 72 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Apprehension Projects: ASanta Cruz County Sheriff's Office Grant Number: DC-15-012 Drug Arrest Activity Buy / Receive Cultivate / Mfg Distribute / Sell Drug Removal + Value Possess / Conceal Transport / Import Consume / Use Other Quantity Removed Total Value Cocaine (powder) (kg) 0 0 2 24 18 0 0 44 164.0 $8,201,850 Crack (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Ecstasy (MDMA) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Hashish (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Heroin (g) 0 0 0 4 13 0 0 17 35,762.0 $2,503,340 Marijuana (lbs) 0 0 0 146 67 0 0 213 Marijuana (plants) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17.0 $16,765 Synthetic Cannabinoids(g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Narcotic (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 LSD (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 PCP (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Hallucinogen (ea) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Methamphetamine (g) 0 0 1 6 41 0 0 48 166,350.0 $3,481,560 Methamphetamine ice (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Prescription (dosage) 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 0.0 $0 Other Stimulant (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Deprsnt. (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Drug (dosage) 0 0 0 18 1 0 0 19 6.0 $30 Unknown Drug (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Pseudoephedrine (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Steroids (ml) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Salvia (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Paraphernalia (each) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 3 199 141 0 0 343 Total 34,559.1 $12,095,675 $0 $26,299,220 Prescription Drug Arrests Number of drug related arrests from table above that also included prescription drugs Arrest Demographics Male Female Male Under 18 Under 18 18+ 3 Drug & Non-drug Arrests Female 18+ Total Drug Non-Drug Total Caucasian 1 1 4 3 9 Violent Crime (except gang) 0 0 Black 0 0 0 0 0 Gang (except violent crime) 0 0 0 74 18 214 50 356 Gang and violent crime 0 0 0 Native American 0 0 0 0 0 343 22 365 Asian 0 0 0 0 0 Total 343 22 365 Hawaiian/Pac Islander 0 0 0 0 0 Felony 343 22 365 Other 0 0 0 0 0 Misdemeanor Unknown 0 0 0 0 0 75 19 218 53 365 Hispanic Total Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 Neither or not known Total 0 0 0 0 343 22 365 73 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Marijuana Grows Seized Weapons Seized by Type Indoor 0 Type Outdoor 1 Handguns 1 Semi-Auto Handguns 2 Rifles 0 Asset Seizures Number Value Quantity Semi-Auto Rifles 0 Vehicles 99 $469,227 Shotguns 0 Currency 12 $282,030 Semi-Auto Shotguns 0 Weapons 3 $1,100 Automatic/Machine Gun 0 Knives/Cutting Instr. 0 Explosive Device 0 Other Assets Total 0 $0 114 $752,357 Other Number Total 3 Value Federal State 0 Total Total Seizure Cases 0 $0 96 $752,357 96 $752,357 Drug Trafficking Organizations Disrupted Meth-Related Statistics Methamphetamine Related Investigations 0 0 Mid Level (Distributor/Retailer) 3 0 3 0 0 0 3 0 3 Total Clandestine Labs Seized 0 Minor Involved in Labs Seized 0 Meth Dump Sites Discovered 0 Federal Sites Referred for Mitigation/Cleanup 0 State Search Warrants Served Firearms Reported to NIBIN 0 18 Firearms traced through ATF 1 # charged with firearm crimes 3 0 Total Firearms and NIBIN 0 Other Intelligence-Driven Investigations 18 Collaborative 7 Non-collaborative 3 Number Resulting in Arrest 8 New Investigations Opened Number Resulting in Drug Seizures 6 Pending Investigations 0 Dropped Investigations 73 Coordination/Collaboration Deconfliction Events Investigation Data 389 Closed Investigations 127 389 Total 851 Tips/Leads Referred to Other Task Forces 1 Counterterrorism Referrals 0 Drug-endangered Child Referrals/CPS calls 0 Community meetings held 12 Drug Interdiction Activity Assists 0 # of trainings attended 27 # of trainings provided 7 Interdiction Assists Resulting In: Drugs Seized 4 Controlled Deliveries 1 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 Total 0 High Level (Manuf./Supplier) 53 Dismantled Low Level (Street Dealer) Training 74 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Yavapai County - Partners Against Narcotics Trafficking (PANT) Approved Budget FY 2015 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Total $ $ $ 261,667 147,089 408,756 Fund Source: Federal - Byrne/JAG State Match $ $ $ 163,502 143,065 102,189 Project Description This program is administered by the Prescott Valley Police Department. Partners Against Narcotics Trafficking (PANT) is a formally organized, multi-jurisdictional, multi-agency task force operating in Yavapai County to identify, arrest and prosecute drug traffickers, seize drugs and cash assets, and conduct multi-level narcotics enforcement and investigative activities. Task Force Participants Yavapai County Sherriff’s Office, Prescott Valley Police Department, Prescott Police Department, Yavapai County Attorney’s Office, Chino Valley Police Department, Cottonwood Police Department, Camp Verde Marshall’s Office, Sedona Police Department, Yavapai Prescott Tribal Police, Yavapai Apache Tribal Police, Clarkdale Police Department, Jerome Police Department, and the Arizona Department of Public Safety. Objective To enforce the narcotics laws of the State of Arizona and suppress criminal gang activities, with particular attention to street, prison and biker gangs. Through interagency cooperation, the PANT Task Force focuses on identifying targets and initiating investigations on individuals, professionals and/or gangs involved in the illegal cultivation, manufacturing, sale or distribution of narcotics, prescription or dangerous drugs in Yavapai County. Activity Summary During FY 2015, PANT officers made 307 drug-related arrests. A total of 134 (43.7-percent) drug-related arrests were for the offense of possessing/concealing drugs, 85 (27.7-percent) drug-related arrests were for transporting/importing drugs and 63 (20.5-percent) drug-related arrests were for the distribution/selling of drugs. There were 129 (42-percent) arrests for methamphetamine/amphetamine, 72 (23.5-percent) arrests for marijuana, and 67 (21.8-percent) arrests for heroin. The task force removed $2,465,256 in drugs from the community, including 384.3 pounds of marijuana and 236 plants with a value of over $1.2 million, 5,936.7 grams of methamphetamine/amphetamine with a value of over $593,665 and 5,065.7 grams of synthetic cannabinoids with a value of $379,928. The task force had asset seizures of $637,039 which consisted of 72 weapons, 25 vehicles, and $460,239 in currency. Task force officers conducted 69 methamphetamine/amphetamines -related investigations, seized four marijuana grows, served 90 search warrants, disrupted and dismantled 129 Drug Trafficking Organizations (DTOs). The task force pursued 251 intelligence-driven investigations, 107 of which resulted in arrest and 108 of which resulted in drug seizures. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 75 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Selected Quarterly Highlights • In September 2015, there was a collaborative case with K-9 and task force detectives where three persons were arrested on a traffic stop that included a seizure of $8,000 cash, approximately two ounces of heroin and two ounces of methamphetamine. • A large, multi-jurisdictional investigation, involving cooperation from other State agencies led to the arrest of 16 people. This led to "word on the street" that PANT was persistent and put many smaller level players on notice as well as acted as a deterrent. This also showed PANT's continued commitment and cooperation to work with other agencies and organizations to take drugs and criminals off of our community's streets. • An update on prior cases resulting in collaborative efforts between our task force and the prosecutor’s office resulted in three DTO participants sentenced to prison. One male received 4.5 years, one male received 10 years and a third received 13 years for a prior home invasion, with weapons, to steal drugs from another dealer. • Our Detectives continue to investigate a case involving a DTO that has rapidly spread into numerous jurisdictions with a continued nexus to Yavapai County. A meeting was held, the last week in June, with a federal agency who will be working alongside us to share information and resources in an effort to stop the flow of illegal drugs across National, State, and county lines. Performance Benchmarks All agencies are required to estimate performance benchmarks according to their program area. While these benchmark measures are not all-inclusive of program performance, they provide a method of determining program success and efficacy, and support evidence-based programming. Performance Measure FY 2015 Estimated Drug Value Removed per Grant Dollar Expended $ Arrests per Investigation Percent of Investigations closed Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 2.94 1.00 50.00% FY 2015 Actual $ 6.09 0.60 90.81% 76 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Apprehension Projects: Prescott Valley Police Department Grant Number: DC-15-011 Drug Arrest Activity Buy / Receive Cultivate / Mfg Distribute / Sell Possess / Conceal Drug Removal + Value Transport / Import Consume / Use Other Quantity Removed Total Value Cocaine (powder) (kg) 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0.0 Crack (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0* $0 Ecstasy (MDMA) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 77.0 $770 Hashish (g) 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 121.5 $5,296 Heroin (g) 0 0 14 20 22 11 0 67 1,908.2 $190,832 Marijuana (lbs) 0 1 8 21 38 0 0 68 384.3 $1,121,820 Marijuana (plants) 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 236.0 $118,000 Synthetic Cannabinoids(g) 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 5,065.7 $379,928 Other Narcotic (dosage) 0 0 3 5 0 0 0 8 83.0 $830 LSD (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 PCP (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Hallucinogen (ea) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 53.0 $530 Methamphetamine (g) 0 0 38 62 25 4 0 129 4,537.9 $453,789 Methamphetamine ice (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,398.8 $139,876 Prescription (dosage) 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 5 1,477.5 $14,770 Other Stimulant (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Deprsnt. (dosage) 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0.0 $0 Other Drug (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 282.5 $2,825 Unknown Drug (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25.0 $250 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4.4 $130 Pseudoephedrine (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40.0 $40 Steroids (ml) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 100.0 $200 Salvia (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Paraphernalia (each) 0 0 0 13 0 0 0 13 1,937.0 $33,810 0.0 Other Total 0 0 0 2 0 0 5 7 0 5 63 134 85 15 5 307 Prescription Drug Arrests $1,560 $0 $2,465,256 *Quantity removed for cocaine is 0.156 but doesn't show on report due to rounding. Number of drug related arrests from table above that also included prescription drugs Arrest Demographics Male Female Male Under 18 Under 18 18+ 47 Drug & Non-drug Arrests Female 18+ Total Drug Non-Drug Total Caucasian 5 1 170 92 268 Violent Crime (except gang) 0 1 1 Black 0 0 18 3 21 Gang (except violent crime) 0 0 0 Hispanic 1 2 37 19 59 Gang and violent crime Native American 0 0 0 0 0 Asian 0 0 3 0 3 Hawaiian/Pac Islander 0 0 0 0 0 Other 0 0 0 0 0 Misdemeanor Unknown 0 0 0 0 0 6 3 228 114 351 Total Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 0 0 0 307 43 350 Total 307 44 351 Felony 299 35 334 Neither or not known Total 8 9 17 307 44 351 77 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Marijuana Grows Seized Weapons Seized by Type Indoor 4 Type Outdoor 0 Handguns Quantity 5 Semi-Auto Handguns Asset Seizures Number Value 28 Rifles 0 Semi-Auto Rifles 9 Vehicles 25 $155,000 Shotguns 4 Currency 44 $460,239 Semi-Auto Shotguns 3 Weapons 72 $21,800 0 $0 141 $637,039 Other Assets Total Automatic/Machine Gun 4 Knives/Cutting Instr. 16 Explosive Device 0 Other Total Seizure Cases Number Total 72 Value Federal State 3 Total 0 $0 90 $637,039 90 $637,039 Drug Trafficking Organizations Disrupted Low Level (Street Dealer) Mid Level (Distributor/Retailer) Meth-Related Statistics Methamphetamine Related Investigations High Level (Manuf./Supplier) 69 Total Clandestine Labs Seized 1 Minor Involved in Labs Seized 0 Meth Dump Sites Discovered 0 Federal Sites Referred for Mitigation/Cleanup 0 Intelligence-Driven Investigations Search Warrants Served Number Resulting in Drug Seizures 108 Pending Investigations 6 Interdiction Assists Resulting In: Drugs Seized 2 Controlled Deliveries 2 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 # charged with firearm crimes 0 0 14 566 58 27 Closed Investigations 514 Total 1,165 Training 0 Drug Interdiction Activity Assists Firearms and NIBIN Investigation Data Dropped Investigations 15 129 90 New Investigations Opened Drug-endangered Child Referrals/CPS calls 101 0 107 Counterterrorism Referrals 3 28 Other 128 5 0 Firearms traced through ATF Number Resulting in Arrest 2 50 3 90 Non-collaborative Tips/Leads Referred to Other Task Forces 32 State 123 Deconfliction Events 76 18 Firearms Reported to NIBIN Total Total 69 0 Collaborative Coordination/Collaboration Dismantled 7 Community meetings held 0 # of trainings attended 37 # of trainings provided 5 78 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Yuma County – Yuma County Narcotics Task Force (YCNTF) Approved Budget FY 2015 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Total $ $ $ 171,775 73,822 245,597 Fund Source: Federal - Byrne/JAG State Match $ $ $ 98,239 85,959 61,399 Project Description This program is administered by the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office. The Yuma County Narcotics Task Force (YCNTF) is a consolidated, multi-jurisdictional, multi-agency task force. It was organized to identify, arrest and prosecute drug traffickers, seize drugs and cash assets, and follow investigative leads on drug smuggling activity. Task Force Participants Yuma County Sheriff's Office, United States Border Patrol, City of Somerton Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations, City of San Luis Police Department, United States Drug Enforcement Administration, Arizona Department of Public Safety Gang and Immigration Intelligence Team Enforcement Mission, and the City of Yuma Police Department. Objective To reduce and disrupt trafficking, sales and distribution of illegal narcotics within Yuma County by investigating, targeting and arresting individuals engaged in drug trafficking and sales, including gang members and violent criminals. Activity Summary During FY 2015, YCNTF made 503 drug-related arrests. A total of 243 (48.3-percent) drug-related arrests were for the offense of possessing/concealing drugs and 217 (43.1-percent) drug-related arrests were for transporting/importing drugs. There were 322 arrests (64-percent) for marijuana and 135 (26.8-percent) arrests for methamphetamine/amphetamine. Task force officers removed $55,325,364 in drugs from the community, including 581,601.6 grams of methamphetamine/amphetamine with a value of over $46.5 million, 133.8 kilograms of cocaine with a value of over $3.7 million, 6,021.3 pounds of marijuana with a value of over $2.8 million, and 19,639.1 grams of heroin with a value of over $1.5 million dollars. The task force had asset seizures of $518,355 which consisted of 101 vehicles, 18 weapons and $229,009 in currency. The task force took part in 39 de-confliction events, conducted ten intelligence-driven investigations, pursued 142 methamphetamine/amphetamines investigations, served 44 search warrants, and disrupted one Drug Trafficking Organization (DTO). Selected Quarterly Highlights • In November 2015, YCNTF Investigators assisted patrol Deputies with a suspicious vehicle located at a Wal-Mart parking lot. Deputies observed the vehicle with the windows down and what appeared to be tampering. A canine alerted to the vehicle and a search warrant was drafted. The Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 79 Apprehension - Task Force Activities search was conducted and hidden compartments were located. A total of 20 packages of methamphetamine, weighing approximately 22 pounds, and four packages of cocaine, weighing approximately 9.48 pounds, were seized. The total approximate street value was $254,000. • In January 2015, YCNTF Investigators assisted United States Border Patrol Agents with a vehicle stopped at one of the checkpoints. The vehicle was stopped following a canine alert. A vehicle search was conducted yielding 18 packages of liquid methamphetamine with a combined weight of approximately 55.3 pounds, an approximate street value of $99,450. • In March 2015, YCNTF Investigators assisted United States Border Patrol Agents with 17 backpackers transporting marijuana from Mexico to the United States through the Arizona desert. The total combined weight of the makeshift backpacks was approximately 634.4 pounds with an estimated street value of $285,480. Transporting continues to be a lucrative business for those daring to cross the desert. The backpackers are typically receiving a $1,500 flat rate and an additional $300 for clothing and miscellaneous items. Substantially more than the typical $4.00 to $8.00 per day they would receive working in Mexico. • In April 2015, YCNTF Investigators assisted United States Border Patrol Agents with a traffic stop in the Dome Valley Area. Dome Valley is an agricultural area that is often utilized by Alien Smuggling Organizations (ASO) and Drug Trafficking Organizations (DTO) to circumvent the 1155 Border Patrol Checkpoint located on Interstate 8 at mile marker 17. Border Patrol Agents stopped a vehicle occupied by two females. A canine alerted to the vehicle while stopped. A search of the vehicle yielded 31 packages of methamphetamine with a combined weight of approximately 33.216 pounds and an estimated street value of $132,864. The suspects were transporting the methamphetamine from San Luis, AZ to Los Angeles, CA. Performance Benchmarks All agencies are required to estimate performance benchmarks according to their program area. While these benchmark measures are not all-inclusive of program performance, they provide a method of determining program success and efficacy, and support evidence-based programming. Performance Measure FY 2015 Estimated Drug Value Removed per Grant Dollar Expended $ Arrests per Investigation Percent of Investigations closed Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 20.36 0.88 100.00% FY 2015 Actual $ 225.27 1.02 100.00% 80 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Apprehension Projects: AYuma County Sheriff's Office Grant Number: DC-15-014 Drug Arrest Activity Buy / Receive Cultivate / Mfg Distribute / Sell Drug Removal + Value Transport / Import Possess / Conceal Consume / Use Other Quantity Removed Total Value Cocaine (powder) (kg) 0 0 1 0 11 0 0 12 133.8 $3,746,616 Crack (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Ecstasy (MDMA) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Hashish (g) 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 26.1 $587 Heroin (g) 0 0 6 5 7 0 0 18 19,639.1 $1,502,405 Marijuana (lbs) 0 0 7 206 109 0 0 322 6,021.3 $2,860,127 Marijuana (plants) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Synthetic Cannabinoids(g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Narcotic (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 LSD (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 PCP (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Hallucinogen (ea) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Methamphetamine (g) 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 0.0 $0 Methamphetamine ice (g) 0 0 29 16 87 0 0 132 Prescription (dosage) 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 48.0 $480 Other Stimulant (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Deprsnt. (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Other Drug (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 272.5 $2,725 Unknown Drug (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Pseudoephedrine (dosage) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Steroids (ml) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Salvia (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 $0 Paraphernalia (each) 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 12 669.0 $6,690 630.8 Other Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 43 243 217 0 0 503 581,601.6 $46,528,124 $677,610 $55,325,364 Prescription Drug Arrests Number of drug related arrests from table above that also included prescription drugs Arrest Demographics Male Female Male Under 18 Under 18 18+ 13 Drug & Non-drug Arrests Female 18+ Total Drug Non-Drug Total Caucasian 0 0 222 75 297 Violent Crime (except gang) 0 0 0 Black 0 0 13 3 16 Gang (except violent crime) 11 0 11 Hispanic 2 1 163 21 187 Native American 0 0 1 2 3 Asian 0 0 0 0 0 Hawaiian/Pac Islander 0 0 0 0 0 Other 0 0 0 0 0 Misdemeanor Unknown Total 0 0 28 12 40 2 1 427 113 543 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 0 0 0 492 40 532 Total 503 40 543 Felony 285 7 292 218 33 251 503 40 543 Gang and violent crime Neither or not known Total 81 Apprehension - Task Force Activities Marijuana Grows Seized Weapons Seized by Type Indoor 0 Type Outdoor 0 Handguns Asset Seizures Number Value Quantity 11 Semi-Auto Handguns 0 Rifles 4 Semi-Auto Rifles 0 Vehicles 101 $282,546 Shotguns 3 Currency 25 $229,009 Semi-Auto Shotguns 0 Weapons 18 $6,800 Automatic/Machine Gun 0 0 $0 Knives/Cutting Instr. 0 144 $518,355 Explosive Device 0 Other Assets Total Other Number 18 Value Federal 96 $462,305 State 28 $56,050 124 $518,355 Total 0 Total Total Seizure Cases Drug Trafficking Organizations Disrupted Meth-Related Statistics Methamphetamine Related Investigations 142 0 0 Mid Level (Distributor/Retailer) 1 0 1 High Level (Manuf./Supplier) 0 0 0 1 0 1 Total 0 Minor Involved in Labs Seized 0 Meth Dump Sites Discovered 0 Federal Sites Referred for Mitigation/Cleanup 0 Collaborative Total 0 Clandestine Labs Seized Intelligence-Driven Investigations Dismantled Low Level (Street Dealer) Search Warrants Served Firearms and NIBIN 0 Firearms Reported to NIBIN 0 State 44 Firearms traced through ATF 4 Other 0 # charged with firearm crimes 2 Total 44 10 Investigation Data Non-collaborative 0 Number Resulting in Arrest 8 New Investigations Opened Number Resulting in Drug Seizures 8 Pending Investigations 494 0 Dropped Investigations Coordination/Collaboration 0 Closed Investigations Deconfliction Events 39 Tips/Leads Referred to Other Task Forces 15 494 Total 988 Training Counterterrorism Referrals 0 Drug-endangered Child Referrals/CPS calls 9 Community meetings held Drug Interdiction Activity Assists 0 # of trainings attended 140 # of trainings provided 35 Interdiction Assists Resulting In: Drugs Seized 0 Controlled Deliveries 0 0 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 82 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Prosecution Task Force Activities FY 2015 Awards Apache County Attorney’s Office $ 90,469 Cochise County Attorney’s Office $ 157,305 Coconino County Attorney’s Office $ 135,988 Gila County Attorney’s Office $ 63,656 Graham County Attorney’s Office $ 51,188 Greenlee County Attorney’s Office $ 36,600 La Paz County Attorney’s Office $ 71,499 Maricopa County Attorney’s Office $1,377,099 Mohave County Attorney’s Office $ 154,171 Navajo County Attorney’s Office $ 112,450 Pima County Attorney’s Office $ 515,145 Pinal County Attorney’s Office $ 189,749 Santa Cruz County Attorney’s Office $ 49,014 Tucson City Attorney’s Office $ 315,018 Yavapai County Attorney’s Office $ 127,004 Yuma County Attorney’s Office $ 270,589 TOTAL Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 $ 3,716,944 83 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Summary of Activity – Prosecution Approved Budget FY 2015 Personnel Overtime Employee Related Expenditures Total $ 914,938 $ 3,716,944 Fund Source: Federal - Byrne/JAG State Match $ 1,486,778 $ 1,300,930 $ 929,236 $ 2,802,006 In FY 2015, prosecution program activities resulted in 50,646 referrals of which 39,148 (77.3-percent) were drug-related. Of the drug related referrals, 30,451 were prosecuted this grant year. Out of those prosecuted, 10,775 (35.4-percent) involved marijuana/cannabis, 8,356 (27.4-percent) involved methamphetamine/amphetamine and 4,020 (13.2-percent) involved paraphernalia. Of these prosecutions, 24,058 (79-percent) were for possession/concealing and 3,240 (10.6-percent) were for distribution/selling. Of the drug cases prosecuted, 18,793 obtained convictions with 13,021 (69.3-percent) classified as felonies and 5,772 (30.7-percent) as misdemeanors. A total of 14,698 (78.2-percent) were for charges of possession/concealing, 2,421 (12.9-percent) were for distribution/selling and 989 (5.3-percent) were for transportation/importation. Statewide, the most prevalent offenses among drug-related convictions involved: paraphernalia at 6,427 (34.2-percent), marijuana/cannabis at 5,295 (28.2-percent), and methamphetamine/amphetamine at 4,009 (21.3-percent). A total of 15,533 individuals received sentences for drug offenses. The most common sentence type was probation with 8,546 (55-percent), followed by prison at 3,448 (22.2-percent) and a total of 1,347 (8.7percent) received a split sentence. The remaining individuals comprise of 14.1-percent received sentences for jail, fines, suspended sentence, community service, other or unknown sentences. Prosecution efforts facilitated the forfeiture of a total value of over $20 million in assets. Tandem prosecution programs reported a total of 1,203 drug-related task force investigation assists and 405 search warrant assists with local task forces. Prosecutors received 1,481 requests for legal advice during the program year. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 84 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Prosecution Projects: Statewide Summary Prosecution Data Drug Outcome Summary Drug Offenses Drug Offense Only (exclude gang) Drug & Violent Offenses Drug Offense by Gang Member Non-drug Offenses Drug & Violent Offense by Gang Member Violent Offense Committed by Violent Offense (exclude gang) Gang Member & Gang Member Drug Total Non-Drug Offense Only* Non-Drug Total Total Referrals received this reporting period 36,871 923 1,174 180 39,148 9,183 1,413 902 0 11,498 50,646 Declined to Prosecute: No lab analysis 1,162 51 57 3 1,273 16 21 12 0 49 1,322 Declined to Pros: Dept. Report Problems 1,292 46 57 15 1,410 379 97 29 0 505 1,915 Declined to Pros: No Conviction Likely 1,550 30 94 5 1,679 923 184 79 0 1,186 2,865 462 4 21 0 487 54 46 9 0 109 596 2,842 34 38 3 2,917 1,478 250 71 0 1,799 4,716 Declined to Pros: Assisted in Another Prosecution Declined to Prosecute: Other Deferred to a Diversion Program Prosecuted Dismissed With or Without Prejudice 1,483 0 4 0 1,487 7 1 0 0 8 1,495 28,732 644 955 120 30,451 7,832 692 564 3,693 12,781 43,232 5,251 4,605 24 11 2 4,642 492 81 36 0 609 Acquitted 18 2 0 0 20 63 3 3 0 69 89 Convicted 17,792 473 462 66 18,793 4,777 640 508 0 5,925 24,718 Concluded 22,415 499 473 68 23,455 5,332 724 547 0 6,603 30,058 *Data only collected for prosecutions in Quarter1 Buy / Receive Drug Prosecutions by Offense Type Transport / Import Consume / Use Cult. / Manuf. Dist. / Selling Possess / Conceal Other Unknown Total Cocaine (powder) 0 0 159 80 4 827 0 0 1,070 Crack 0 0 60 5 0 190 0 1 256 Ecstasy 0 0 6 0 0 8 0 0 14 Hashish 0 0 9 4 0 20 0 0 33 Heroin 0 0 416 162 35 2,278 1 10 2,902 Marijuana/Cannabis 0 45 1,237 1,020 79 8,325 27 7 10,740 Marijuana Plants 0 16 0 4 0 15 0 0 35 Synthetic Cannabinoids 0 0 3 0 0 25 0 3 31 71 4 86 44 4 525 0 0 734 LSD 0 0 8 1 0 11 0 0 20 PCP Other Hallucinogens 0 0 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 0 7 5 0 0 0 0 18 5 Methamphetamine/Amphetamine 0 6 831 310 74 6,235 2 0 7,458 Methamphetamine (ice) 0 0 215 51 0 624 0 8 898 Prescription 6 0 28 7 3 232 0 1 277 Other Stimulants 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 9 Other Depressants 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 19 1 164 8 2 454 441 496 1,585 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 2 0 0 0 9 0 0 11 Pseudoephedrine 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 Steroids 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 3 Salvia 0 0 0 0 0 146 0 0 146 Paraphernalia 0 0 0 0 2 4,017 0 1 4,020 Other 2 0 6 1 10 91 42 31 183 98 74 3,240 1,697 213 24,058 513 558 30,451 Other Narcotic Unknown Drug Total Prescription Drug Prosecutions Number of drug prosecutions that involved any prescription drugs Felony and Misdemeanor Prosecution Gang 431 Felony Misdemeanor Total Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 Non-Gang Total 36,983 2,379 34,604 104 6,145 6,249 2,483 40,749 43,232 85 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Buy / Receive Drug Convictions by Offense Type Transport / Import Dist. / Selling Consume / Use Cult. / Manuf. Possess / Conceal Other Unknown Total Cocaine (powder) 0 0 111 44 2 243 0 0 400 Crack 0 0 50 34 1 110 0 0 195 Ecstasy 0 0 8 0 0 6 0 0 14 Hashish 0 0 1 4 0 9 0 0 14 Heroin 2 0 307 98 14 799 2 8 1,230 Marijuana/Cannabis 0 32 964 607 40 3,604 28 4 5,279 Marijuana Plants 0 8 2 3 0 3 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 16 0 2 18 43 1 39 30 2 115 0 0 230 LSD 0 0 1 1 1 6 0 0 9 PCP 0 0 6 0 0 4 0 0 10 Other Hallucinogens 0 0 1 0 1 6 0 0 8 Methamphetamine/Amphetamine 5 2 627 150 39 2,521 0 0 3,344 Methamphetamine (ice) 0 0 160 8 1 493 0 3 665 Prescription 5 0 11 4 6 125 0 2 153 Other Stimulants 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Other Depressants 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 11 4 128 2 1 120 21 320 607 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 3 1 0 0 4 0 0 8 Pseudoephedrine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Steroids 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 Salvia 0 0 0 0 1 51 0 0 52 Paraphernalia 0 2 0 0 57 6,366 0 2 6,427 Other 2 0 3 4 7 94 0 0 110 68 52 2,421 989 173 14,698 51 341 18,793 Synthetic Cannabinoids Other Narcotic Unknown Drug Total Prescription Drug Convictions 198 Number of drug convictions that involved any prescription drugs Drug Offense Convictions by Class Misdmnr. Persons Convicted for All Drug Offenses Felony Total Plea 18,597 151 Class 1 5,753 14 5,767 Jury Class 2 12 1,589 1,601 Non-jury Class 3 1 958 959 Class 4 4,930 4,930 Class 5 268 268 Class 6 2,836 2,836 2,228 Undesignated 6 2,222 Unknown 0 204 204 5,772 13,021 18,793 Total Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 Total 45 18,793 86 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Prison Number of Persons Sentenced for Drug Offense Community Service Probation Split Sentence Susp. Sentence Jail Fines Other Unknown Total Cocaine (powder) 76 4 204 30 0 0 0 2 0 316 Crack 67 0 70 13 0 0 0 1 0 151 Ecstasy 2 0 10 2 0 0 0 0 0 14 Hashish 1 0 11 0 0 0 1 0 0 13 Heroin 339 10 453 107 0 1 1 0 0 911 Marijuana/Cannabis 990 45 2,662 272 1 0 225 34 4 4,233 2 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 Synthetic Cannabinoids 16 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 Other Narcotic 41 0 104 31 0 0 0 3 0 179 LSD 1 0 2 0 0 0 1 3 0 7 PCP 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 21 0 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 31 1,101 31 905 327 0 0 12 7 0 2,383 267 12 285 70 0 0 0 0 0 634 18 1 93 14 0 0 20 0 1 147 Other Stimulants 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Other Depressants 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 149 6 119 37 0 0 0 0 0 311 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 1 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 7 Pseudoephedrine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Steroids 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Salvia 0 0 14 0 0 0 32 0 0 46 346 300 3,516 437 136 2 876 5 406 6,024 9 1 73 1 0 0 7 0 0 91 3,448 410 8,546 1,347 137 3 1,176 55 411 15,533 Marijuana Plants Other Hallucinogens Methamphetamine/Amphetamine Methamphetamine (ice) Prescription Unknown Drug Paraphernalia Other Total Prescription Drug Sentenced Number of drug offenders sentenced that involved any prescription drugs 187 Number of Persons Sentenced for Violent Offenses Violent Drug-Related Offenses Violent Non Drug-Related Offenses Total 140 1 116 54 0 0 0 10 0 321 1,357 21 1,198 655 0 0 4 430 1 3,666 1,497 22 1,314 709 0 0 4 440 1 3,987 Asset Forfeitures Asset Type Vehicles Number of Forfeiture Cases Quantity Value 1,036 No. of meeting(s) with law enforcement case related 3,440 $2,543,903 Concluded 2,036 No. of drug-related task force investigation assists 1,203 $29,000 Pending 3,899 No. of search warrant assists with the Task Force Vessels 2 Aircraft 0 $0 7,331 $16,910,950 Currency Coordination/Collaboration Data 2,204 Received Through Referral Training Other Financial Instrument 0 $0 # of trainings attended 116 Real Property (Real Estate) 12 $564,683 # of trainings provided 50 Weapons Other Total 405 No. of search warrant assists resulting in: Convictions 235 Dismissals 29 No. of legal advice requests that were: 884 $187,202 Received 1,481 1,975 $614,812 Filled 1,382 11,240 $20,850,550 No. of drug-related investigation assists resulting in: Charges filed Charges dropped Charges reduced to a lesser degree/charge Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 763 67 214 87 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Apache County Attorney’s Office - for ACCENT Approved Budget FY 2015 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Total Fund Source: Federal - Byrne/JAG State Match 68,601 21,868 $90,469 $ $ $ 36,188 31,664 22,617 Project Description This project is administered by the Apache County Attorney’s Office (ACAO) and provides enhanced drug and gang prosecution, asset forfeiture processing and litigation services for the Apache County Cooperative Enforcement Narcotics Team (ACCENT) and all other law enforcement agencies in Apache County. Objective To make Apache County a safer place by aggressively prosecuting those who use or engage in the supply and demand of illegal drugs, commit violent crimes, and participate in gang-related criminal activity. Activity Summary In FY 2015, ACAO received 253 drug offense referrals and 87 drug convictions, of which 76 (87.4-percent) were classified as felonies and 11 (12.6-percent) as misdemeanors. Marijuana/cannabis had 35 (40.2percent) convictions and paraphernalia had 29 (33.3-percent) convictions and 15 (17.2-percent) involved methamphetamine/amphetamines. Of the 87 individuals sentenced for drug offenses, 60 (69-percent) received probation and 14 (16.1-percent) received a prison sentence. There were 34 (39.1-percent) people sentenced for marijuana/cannabis and paraphernalia and 15 (17.2-percent) of the cases sentenced involved methamphetamine/amphetamines. ACAO reported 110 drug-related task force investigation assists with 55 resulting in charges being filed. A total of 194 legal advice requests were received and filed and 221 meetings were held with law enforcement on various cases. Selected Quarterly Highlights • The ACAO has been able to implement fully our new case management system, Karpel. This new case management system has increased our efficiency and effectiveness in every stage of prosecution. It allows us to focus both attorney and staff resources on handling each case with the necessary time and energy to achieve equitable results in a much more expeditious manner. We've been able to reach our implementation goals regarding this case management system and have committed to continue to improve our utilization of this tool as we go forward to make sure we are getting everything we can out of this valuable tool. • The removal of a very large quantity of heroin (20 lbs.) from the streets due to our cooperative action was probably the biggest example of accomplishing the goals we have set with our law enforcement agency partners. We will continue to work with them throughout the investigation and prosecution of the responsible parties to ensure the greatest possible good and the accomplishment of our goals. • We continue to reduce outright dismissals by funneling cases and charges to better and more effective resolutions such as our diversion program, life skills programs, misdemeanor convictions, Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 88 Prosecution - Task Force Activities or whatever other resolution provides the greatest benefit to our overall goals of reducing and addressing drug and violent crimes in the county. In addition, we continue to require our most stringent sentencing agreements with significant prison sentences for those offenders who are violent and cause physical or other harm to victims by committing their crimes. • One violent offender was sentenced to 12 years in the Department of Corrections during this year. Training and work with our law enforcement partners continue to assist us in making sure that cases aren't dismissed outright due to inadequate or inappropriate investigations. Performance Benchmarks All agencies are required to estimate performance benchmarks according to their program area. While these benchmark measures are not all-inclusive of program performance, they provide a method of determining program success and efficacy, and support evidence-based programming. Performance Measure FY 2015 Estimated Conviction Rate Cost per Conviction 92% $ 773.24 FY 2015 Actual 95% $ 1,039.87 Percentage of Forfeitures Concluded 54% 44% Percentage of Convicted Offenders Incarcerated 14% 21% Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 89 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Prosecution Projects: Apache County Attorney's Office Grant Number: DC-15-020 Drug Outcome Summary Drug Offenses Drug Offense Only (exclude gang) Drug & Violent Offenses Drug Offense by Gang Member Non-drug Offenses Drug & Violent Offense by Gang Member Violent Offense Committed by Violent Offense (exclude gang) Gang Member & Gang Member Drug Total Non-Drug Offense Only* Non-Drug Total Total 250 0 3 0 253 26 0 0 0 26 279 Declined to Prosecute: No lab analysis 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Declined to Pros: Dept. Report Problems 7 0 0 0 7 1 0 0 0 1 8 Declined to Pros: No Conviction Likely 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 Declined to Pros: Assisted in Another Prosecution 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 Declined to Prosecute: Other 7 0 0 0 7 1 0 0 0 1 8 Deferred to a Diversion Program 8 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 8 151 42 0 0 193 19 0 0 0 19 212 Dismissed With or Without Prejudice 5 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 5 Acquitted 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Convicted 86 1 0 0 87 7 0 0 0 7 94 Concluded 91 1 0 0 92 7 0 0 0 7 99 Referrals received this reporting period Prosecuted *Data only collected for prosecutions in Quarter1 Buy / Receive Drug Prosecutions by Offense Type Transport / Dist. / Selling Consume / Use Import Cult. / Manuf. Possess / Conceal Other Unknown Total Cocaine (powder) 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 Crack 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ecstasy 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Hashish 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Heroin 0 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 5 Marijuana/Cannabis 0 2 4 14 1 96 0 0 117 Marijuana Plants 0 0 0 2 0 4 0 0 6 Synthetic Cannabinoids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Narcotic 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 LSD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PCP Other Hallucinogens 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Methamphetamine/Amphetamine 0 1 1 6 1 26 0 0 35 Methamphetamine (ice) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Prescription 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 5 Other Stimulants 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Other Depressants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unknown Drug 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pseudoephedrine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Steroids 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Salvia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Paraphernalia 0 0 0 0 0 17 0 0 17 Other Total 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 3 0 3 6 25 3 156 0 0 193 Prescription Drug Prosecutions Number of drug prosecutions that involved any prescription drugs Felony and Misdemeanor Prosecution Gang 9 Total 210 3 207 Misdemeanor 0 2 2 3 209 212 Total Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 Non-Gang Felony 90 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Buy / Receive Cult. / Manuf. Drug Convictions by Offense Type Transport / Dist. / Selling Consume / Use Import Possess / Conceal Other Unknown Total 0 Cocaine (powder) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Crack 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ecstasy 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Hashish 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Heroin 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Marijuana/Cannabis 0 0 2 2 0 26 2 0 32 Marijuana Plants 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 3 Synthetic Cannabinoids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Narcotic 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 LSD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PCP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Hallucinogens 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Methamphetamine/Amphetamine 0 0 1 1 0 13 0 0 15 Methamphetamine (ice) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Prescription 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 4 Other Stimulants 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Other Depressants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unknown Drug 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pseudoephedrine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Steroids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Salvia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Paraphernalia 0 0 0 0 0 29 0 0 29 Other Total 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 3 9 0 73 2 0 87 Prescription Drug Convictions Number of drug convictions that involved any prescription drugs 7 Drug Offense Convictions by Class Misdmnr. Persons Convicted for All Drug Offenses Felony Total Plea 86 1 Class 1 6 0 6 Jury Class 2 0 4 4 Non-jury Class 3 0 11 11 Class 4 20 20 Class 5 2 2 39 39 Undesignated 5 0 5 Unknown 0 0 0 11 76 87 Class 6 Total Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 Total 0 87 91 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Prison Number of Persons Sentenced for Drug Offense Community Probation Split Sentence Susp. Sentence Service Jail Fines Other Unknown Total Cocaine (powder) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Crack 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ecstasy 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Hashish 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Heroin 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Marijuana/Cannabis 3 1 25 0 0 0 2 0 0 31 Marijuana Plants 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 Synthetic Cannabinoids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Narcotic 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 LSD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PCP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Hallucinogens 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Methamphetamine/Amphetamine 6 0 8 0 0 0 1 0 0 15 Methamphetamine (ice) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Prescription 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 Other Stimulants 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Other Depressants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unknown Drug 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pseudoephedrine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Steroids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Salvia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Paraphernalia 4 3 18 0 0 0 5 0 0 30 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 14 4 60 0 0 0 9 0 0 87 Other Total Prescription Drug Sentenced Number of drug offenders sentenced that involved any prescription drugs 4 Number of Persons Sentenced for Violent Offenses Violent Drug-Related Offenses 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Violent Non Drug-Related Offenses 4 0 5 0 0 0 1 0 1 11 4 0 5 0 0 0 1 0 1 11 Total Asset Forfeitures Asset Type Number of Forfeiture Cases Quantity Value Received Through Referral Coordination/Collaboration Data 43 No. of meeting(s) with law enforcement case related 221 Vehicles 0 $0 Concluded 19 No. of drug-related task force investigation assists 110 Vessels 0 $0 Pending 66 No. of search warrant assists with the Task Force 18 Aircraft 0 $0 Currency 8 $36,078 Other Financial Instrument 0 $0 # of trainings attended 5 Real Property (Real Estate) 0 $0 # of trainings provided 0 Weapons 0 $0 Received 194 Other 0 $0 Filled 194 8 $36,078 Total No. of search warrant assists resulting in: Training Convictions 0 Dismissals 0 No. of legal advice requests that were: No. of drug-related investigation assists resulting in: Charges filed Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 55 Charges dropped 0 Charges reduced to a lesser degree/charge 4 92 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Cochise County Attorney’s Office Approved Budget FY 2015 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Total Fund Source: Federal - Byrne/JAG State Match 123,064 34,241 $157,305 $ $ $ 62,922 55,057 39,326 Project Description This program is administered by the Cochise County Attorney's Office (CCAO). The CCAO handles drug prosecution and civil forfeiture cases resulting from the aggressive activities of the Cochise County Narcotics Enforcement Team and other law enforcement agencies in the county. Cochise County is designated as a Southwest Border High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA). The unit prosecutes drug cases for all law enforcement agencies in Cochise County and cases received from the U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and other federal agencies operating along the United States border with Mexico. Objective To enhance the quality of life in the Cochise County border community through aggressive and effective prosecution of drug-related crimes, identify and target offenders through collaboration with the task force and other law enforcement agencies, and where appropriate encourage rehabilitation for drug offenders. Activity Summary The CCAO reported a total of 559 drug convictions for the FY 2015 program year. Of drug offense convictions, 253 (45.3-percent) were of felonies and 306 (54.7-percent) were for misdemeanors. Across offense types a total of 449 (80.3-percent) convictions derived from charges of possession/concealing and 58 (10.4-percent) from charges of transporting/importing. Of drug-related convictions, 324 (58-percent) were for paraphernalia and 150 (26.8-percent) were for marijuana/cannabis. Of the 556 individuals sentenced for drug offenses, 163 (29.3-percent) received fines, 138 (24.8-percent) people were sentenced to prison, another 137 (24.6-percent) were sentenced to probation and 107 (19.2percent) received a jail sentence. A total of 326 (58.6-percent) of the cases involved paraphernalia and 147 (26.4-percent) involved marijuana/cannabis. CCAO conducted 713 meetings with law enforcement related to cases. A total of 58 forfeiture cases were received through referrals, 23 were concluded, and $34,544 in assets were forfeited. Selected Quarterly Highlights Notable accomplishments resulting from tandem prosecution efforts include the following: • Our office recently reached agreement with Border Patrol to prosecute juveniles caught smuggling drugs across the border, cases that the U.S. Attorney’s Office refuses to prosecute. Cartels target juveniles to smuggle drugs because it has been common knowledge that the Federal Government does not prosecute juveniles for these crimes. Just recently, two juveniles were caught smuggling drugs by Border Patrol, and they were joking around while waiting to be taken home. Their cavalier attitude promptly changed when our Sheriff’s Deputies arrived to transport them to our County Jail. We are also working on an agreement with Border Patrol to prosecute more port cases in general. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 93 Prosecution - Task Force Activities • In February, our local Bisbee Police Department, acting on a tip from Border Patrol, stopped a vehicle carrying over two tons of marijuana. Search warrants of the driver’s residence in Naco, Arizona, revealed an underground drug-smuggling tunnel connecting to Naco, Sonora. The driver and his father, the owner of the residence where the tunnel was found, are both being prosecuted by our office after the Federal Government passed on the prosecution. The father recently pled guilty to various crimes and will serve a stipulated sentence of 15 years. The driver filed a motion to suppress based on a bad stop of the vehicle, but we prevailed at the suppression hearing, and the case is still going forward. • Our Early Resolution Court (ERC) program continues to be great success. During this grant year, our plea agreement acceptance rate for drug cases was 75%, many of which included multi-year prison sentences. These numbers also included 27 Drug ERC pleas with prison sentences from our cooperation with the Southeastern Arizona Border Region Enforcement Team (SABRE). This multi-agency team of I.C.E. agents, Border Patrol, and Sheriff’s Deputies was formed two years ago to conduct surveillance and smuggling interdiction in the uninhabited deserts and mountains that make up our County’s vast border with Mexico. • In December 2014, Sierra Vista PD Community Response Team (Narcotics Unit) was conducting surveillance in an attempt to apprehend a subject who had escaped from police custody a week earlier. During the operation, the subject assaulted one of the team’s most effective and decorated Police Officers, a K-9 handler, with a knife. The subject was apprehended and had a meth pipe on him and was found to be a prohibited possessor. The subject was prosecuted for these crimes, as well as several outstanding forgery and identity theft cases. The subject entered a global plea agreement with a wide range of sentence available to the Court. After a sentencing hearing where the Officer/K-9 handler spoke, the subject was sentenced to the maximum term under the plea agreement, 21 years. Performance Benchmarks All agencies are required to estimate performance benchmarks according to their program area. While these benchmark measures are not all-inclusive of program performance, they provide a method of determining program success and efficacy, and support evidence-based programming. Performance Measure FY 2015 Estimated Conviction Rate Cost per Conviction Percentage of Forfeitures Concluded Percentage of Convicted Offenders Incarcerated Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 FY 2015 Actual 69% $ 253.72 60% $ 281.40 157% 40% 31% 46% 94 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Prosecution Projects: Cochise County Attorney's Office Grant Number: DC-15-021 Drug Outcome Summary Drug Offenses Drug Offense Only (exclude gang) Drug & Violent Offenses Drug Offense by Gang Member Non-drug Offenses Drug & Violent Offense by Gang Member Violent Committed by Violent Offense Offense (exclude gang) Gang Member & Gang Member Drug Total Non-Drug Offense Only* Non-Drug Total Total 345 341 3 0 0 344 1 0 0 0 1 Declined to Prosecute: No lab analysis 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Declined to Pros: Dept. Report Problems 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 Referrals received this reporting period Declined to Pros: No Conviction Likely 25 0 0 0 25 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 32 0 0 0 32 0 0 0 0 0 32 Declined to Pros: Assisted in Another Prosecution Declined to Prosecute: Other 87 0 0 0 87 0 0 0 0 0 87 Prosecuted 981 3 0 0 984 3 0 0 0 3 987 Dismissed With or Without Prejudice 364 Deferred to a Diversion Program 364 0 0 0 364 0 0 0 0 0 Acquitted 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 Convicted 558 1 0 0 559 4 0 0 0 4 563 Concluded 924 1 0 0 925 4 0 0 0 4 929 *Data only collected for prosecutions in Quarter1 Buy / Receive Cult. / Manuf. Drug Prosecutions by Offense Type Transport / Dist. / Selling Consume / Use Import Possess / Conceal Other Unknown Total Cocaine (powder) 0 0 6 0 1 5 0 0 12 Crack 0 0 4 0 0 11 0 0 15 Ecstasy 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Hashish 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Heroin 0 0 10 0 0 27 0 0 37 Marijuana/Cannabis 0 1 50 42 0 338 0 0 431 Marijuana Plants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Synthetic Cannabinoids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Narcotic 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 LSD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PCP Other Hallucinogens 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 Methamphetamine/Amphetamine 0 0 14 12 0 72 2 0 Methamphetamine (ice) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Prescription 0 0 0 0 0 29 0 0 29 Other Stimulants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Depressants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unknown Drug 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pseudoephedrine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Steroids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Salvia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Paraphernalia 0 0 0 0 0 288 0 0 288 Other Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 42 30 72 0 1 84 54 1 770 44 30 984 Prescription Drug Prosecutions Number of drug prosecutions that involved any prescription drugs Felony and Misdemeanor Prosecution Gang 29 Total 0 324 324 Misdemeanor 0 663 663 0 987 987 Total Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 Non-Gang Felony 95 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Buy / Receive Cult. / Manuf. Drug Convictions by Offense Type Transport / Import Dist. / Selling Consume / Use Possess / Conceal Other Unknown Total Cocaine (powder) 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 Crack 0 0 2 1 1 3 0 0 7 Ecstasy 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 Hashish 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Heroin 0 0 3 1 0 10 0 0 14 Marijuana/Cannabis 0 1 30 43 2 74 0 0 150 Marijuana Plants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Synthetic Cannabinoids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Narcotic 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 LSD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PCP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Hallucinogens 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Methamphetamine/Amphetamine 0 0 10 12 0 30 0 0 52 Methamphetamine (ice) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Prescription 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 7 Other Stimulants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Depressants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unknown Drug 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pseudoephedrine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Steroids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Salvia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Paraphernalia 0 0 0 0 0 324 0 0 324 Other Total 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 48 58 3 449 0 0 559 Prescription Drug Convictions Number of drug convictions that involved any prescription drugs 7 Drug Offense Convictions by Class Misdmnr. Persons Convicted for All Drug Offenses Felony Total Plea Class 1 305 0 305 Class 2 1 33 34 Non-jury Class 3 0 Total 62 62 Class 4 59 59 Class 5 12 12 Class 6 87 87 0 Undesignated 0 0 Unknown 0 0 0 306 253 559 Total Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 Jury 538 7 14 559 96 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Prison Number of Persons Sentenced for Drug Offense Community Service Probation Split Sentence Susp. Sentence Jail Fines Other Unknown Total Cocaine (powder) 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Crack 7 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 Ecstasy 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Hashish 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Heroin 9 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 69 10 48 8 0 0 11 1 0 147 Marijuana Plants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Synthetic Cannabinoids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Narcotic 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 LSD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PCP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Hallucinogens 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 36 0 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 Methamphetamine (ice) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Prescription 2 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 Other Stimulants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Depressants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unknown Drug 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pseudoephedrine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Steroids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Salvia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 97 65 2 0 0 151 0 0 326 Marijuana/Cannabis Methamphetamine/Amphetamine Paraphernalia 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 138 107 137 10 0 0 163 1 0 556 Other Total Prescription Drug Sentenced Number of drug offenders sentenced that involved any prescription drugs 7 Number of Persons Sentenced for Violent Offenses Violent Drug-Related Offenses 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 Violent Non Drug-Related Offenses 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 Total Asset Forfeitures Asset Type Number of Forfeiture Cases Quantity Value Received Through Referral Vehicles 7 Vessels 0 $0 Pending Aircraft 0 $0 14 $31,566 Currency $2,478 Concluded Coordination/Collaboration Data 58 No. of meeting(s) with law enforcement case related 23 No. of drug-related task force investigation assists 3 203 No. of search warrant assists with the Task Force 0 No. of search warrant assists resulting in: Training Other Financial Instrument 0 $0 # of trainings attended 3 Real Property (Real Estate) 0 $0 # of trainings provided 0 Weapons 0 $0 Other 1 $500 22 $34,544 Total Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 713 Convictions 0 Dismissals 0 No. of legal advice requests that were: Received 0 Filled 0 No. of drug-related investigation assists resulting in: Charges filed 0 Charges dropped 0 Charges reduced to a lesser degree/charge 0 97 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Coconino County Attorney’s Office Approved Budget FY 2015 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Total Fund Source: Federal - Byrne/JAG State Match 106,835 29,153 $135,988 $ $ $ 54,395 47,596 33,997 Project Description This program is administered by the Coconino County Attorney's Office (CCAO) and provides direct assistance to the Northern Arizona Street Crimes Task Force (Metro) in case preparation and development. The unit prosecutes Coconino County drug and gang cases and provides civil forfeiture litigation services to the task force and other agencies. Objective To suppress and eventually eliminate the manufacturing, transportation, sale and use of illicit drugs within Coconino County. Activity Summary Efforts for FY 2015 of the CCAO have resulted in a total of 262 drug convictions. Of which, 137 (52.3percent) were classified as felonies and 125 (47.7-percent) were misdemeanors. A total of 124 (47.3percent) involved paraphernalia, 77 (29.4-percent) involved marijuana/cannabis and 27 (10.3-percent) involved methamphetamine/amphetamine. Of the drug convictions by offense type, 153 (58.4-percent) were for charges of possession/concealing, 84 (32.1-percent) were for charges of consumption/use, and 21 (eight-percent) were for transportation/importation. Of the 231 individuals sentenced for drug offenses, 86 (37.2-percent) received a split sentence, 59 (25.5percent) received probation, 35 (15.2-percent) received fines, and 27 (11.7-percent) received a prison sentence. A total of 93 (40.3-percent) involved marijuana/cannabis, 75 (32.5-percent) of the cases sentenced involved paraphernalia, and 34 (14.7-percent) involved methamphetamine/amphetamine. Coconino County’s prosecution efforts yielded a value of $544,262 in forfeited assets for the FY 2015 program year. There were a total of 85 drug-related task force investigation assists and 41 of the legal advice requests were received and filled. Selected Quarterly Highlights • An example of successful collaboration across agencies from across the country includes a vehicle that was stopped with two pounds of methamphetamine being transported by two guys from New York. Information was obtained providing for a search warrant and three arrests in the valley. Through cooperation with one of the defendants and their attorney, we were able to work with a N.Y. City DA and Detective providing information to assist in solving a homicide in N.Y. • A methamphetamine dealer was stopped with a child in the vehicle used as cover. Cooperation provided for information relayed to DEA and other federal agencies reference drug tunnels crossing the border. In another incident, a suspect was arrested and charged with transporting 400 bundles of methamphetamine from Mesa to the Navajo Reservation. Information was obtained to provide for further arrests of suppliers in Mesa. Defendant was convicted and sentenced to DOC. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 98 Prosecution - Task Force Activities • A series of collaborations led to the execution of a search warrant on the residence of a suspect who had sold Acid and Molly to an undercover agent. Discovered during the search were materials and drugs sufficient to produce over 150,000 hits of acid. The defendant was selling them at $10/ hit, so he had at least the ability to earn $1.5 million dollars with that stash. Also, over $4,000 was seized from his person. • Metro was very successful in the final quarter of the year, employing confidential informants to introduce undercover officers and make undercover buys leading to arrests and further cooperation and major felony charges. One such series of buys led to the execution of a search warrant during which Metro discovered the dealer to be in possession of several thousand tabs of acid for sale representing over $100,000 worth of product. Another such series of deals led to outstanding video and audio evidence of a cocaine dealer selling large quantities and in possession of a lot of cash and a firearm. A third such series of transactions led to the arrest and charging of a felon with multiple priors around the state who has previously done prison time, who was selling meth in Flagstaff and sold to undercover officers. Several other undercover buys were accomplished on some major street level dealers. Confidential informants were several times used to surprising success. Finally, a marijuana/MDMA dealer who sold to undercover officers four times in 2011 was tried. He was on the fringe of what was believed to be a money laundering operation. When he refused to cooperate, he was charged with the buys. In June 2015, a Coconino County jury convicted him of five counts involving drug transactions with an undercover officer. He is yet to be sentenced but will likely get between four and five years in prison. Many of these cases plead out, so this was a great opportunity for myself and the Metro officers to see how evidence gathered during operations translates to the courtroom. Performance Benchmarks All agencies are required to estimate performance benchmarks according to their program area. While these benchmark measures are not all-inclusive of program performance, they provide a method of determining program success and efficacy, and support evidence-based programming. Performance Measure FY 2015 Estimated Conviction Rate Cost per Conviction Percentage of Forfeitures Concluded Percentage of Convicted Offenders Incarcerated Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 FY 2015 Actual 71% $ 271.98 59% $ 519.04 143% 134% 13% 46% 99 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Prosecution Projects: Coconino County Attorney's Office Grant Number: DC-15-022 Drug Outcome Summary Drug Offenses Drug Offense Only (exclude gang) Drug & Violent Offenses Drug Offense by Gang Member Non-drug Offenses Drug & Violent Offense by Gang Member Violent Offense Committed by Violent Offense (exclude gang) Gang Member & Gang Member Drug Total Non-Drug Offense Only* Non-Drug Total Total 685 18 0 0 703 222 0 6 0 228 931 Declined to Prosecute: No lab analysis 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Declined to Pros: Dept. Report Problems 5 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 0 1 6 Declined to Pros: No Conviction Likely 7 0 0 0 7 17 0 0 0 17 24 Declined to Pros: Assisted in Another Prosecution 13 0 0 0 13 2 0 0 0 2 15 Declined to Prosecute: Other 60 0 0 0 60 40 1 0 0 41 101 Deferred to a Diversion Program 143 0 0 0 143 7 0 0 0 7 150 Prosecuted 633 9 0 0 642 164 0 4 843 1,011 1,653 Dismissed With or Without Prejudice 199 Referrals received this reporting period 180 0 0 0 180 13 0 6 0 19 Acquitted 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 2 0 12 12 Convicted 261 1 0 0 262 82 0 0 0 82 344 Concluded 441 1 0 0 442 105 0 8 0 113 555 *Data only collected for prosecutions in Quarter1 Buy / Receive Drug Prosecutions by Offense Type Transport / Import Consume / Use Cult. / Manuf. Dist. / Selling Possess / Conceal Other Unknown Total Cocaine (powder) 0 0 5 2 2 7 0 0 16 Crack 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ecstasy 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Hashish 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Heroin 0 0 4 1 4 14 0 0 23 Marijuana/Cannabis 0 0 2 37 61 193 0 0 293 Marijuana Plants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Synthetic Cannabinoids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Narcotic 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 3 LSD 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 PCP Other Hallucinogens 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 Methamphetamine/Amphetamine 0 0 11 14 20 56 0 0 101 Methamphetamine (ice) 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Prescription 0 0 1 0 0 15 0 0 16 Other Stimulants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Depressants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unknown Drug 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 Pseudoephedrine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Steroids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Salvia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Paraphernalia 0 0 0 0 0 171 0 0 171 Other Total 0 0 2 0 4 3 0 0 9 0 0 28 54 92 467 1 0 642 Prescription Drug Prosecutions Number of drug prosecutions that involved any prescription drugs Felony and Misdemeanor Prosecution Gang 16 Total 712 4 708 Misdemeanor 0 941 941 4 1,649 1,653 Total Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 Non-Gang Felony 100 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Buy / Receive Cult. / Manuf. Drug Convictions by Offense Type Transport / Dist. / Selling Import Consume / Use Possess / Conceal Other Unknown Total Cocaine (powder) 0 0 1 4 1 1 0 0 7 Crack 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ecstasy 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Hashish 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Heroin 0 0 0 2 0 7 0 0 9 Marijuana/Cannabis 0 0 1 10 20 46 0 0 77 Marijuana Plants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Synthetic Cannabinoids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Narcotic 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 4 LSD 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 PCP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Hallucinogens 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Methamphetamine/Amphetamine 0 0 1 5 2 19 0 0 27 Methamphetamine (ice) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Prescription 0 0 0 0 1 8 0 0 9 Other Stimulants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Depressants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unknown Drug 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Pseudoephedrine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Steroids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Salvia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Paraphernalia 0 0 0 0 57 67 0 0 124 Other Total 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 4 21 84 153 0 0 262 Prescription Drug Convictions Number of drug convictions that involved any prescription drugs 10 Drug Offense Convictions by Class Misdmnr. Persons Convicted for All Drug Offenses Felony Total Plea 259 Jury 3 Class 1 124 0 124 Class 2 0 12 12 Non-jury Class 3 1 13 14 Total Class 4 33 33 Class 5 4 4 Class 6 40 40 35 Undesignated 0 35 Unknown 0 0 0 125 137 262 Total Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 0 262 101 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Prison Number of Persons Sentenced for Drug Offense Community Service Probation Split Sentence Susp. Sentence Jail Fines Other Unknown Total Cocaine (powder) 3 0 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 8 Crack 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ecstasy 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 Hashish 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Heroin 2 0 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 9 Marijuana/Cannabis 8 5 27 28 0 0 21 0 4 93 Marijuana Plants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Synthetic Cannabinoids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Narcotic 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 LSD 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 PCP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Hallucinogens 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0 8 14 0 0 0 0 0 34 Methamphetamine (ice) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Prescription 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 1 5 Other Stimulants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Depressants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unknown Drug 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pseudoephedrine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Steroids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Salvia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Paraphernalia 2 2 14 32 0 0 13 0 12 75 Methamphetamine/Amphetamine 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 27 7 59 86 0 0 35 0 17 231 Other Total Prescription Drug Sentenced Number of drug offenders sentenced that involved any prescription drugs 5 Number of Persons Sentenced for Violent Offenses 2 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 5 41 1 40 31 0 0 0 0 0 113 43 1 41 33 0 0 0 0 0 118 Violent Drug-Related Offenses Violent Non Drug-Related Offenses Total Asset Forfeitures Asset Type Number of Forfeiture Cases Quantity Value Received Through Referral Vehicles 16 Vessels 0 $0 Pending Aircraft 0 $0 27 $505,866 Currency $27,247 Concluded Coordination/Collaboration Data 35 No. of meeting(s) with law enforcement case related 67 47 No. of drug-related task force investigation assists 85 34 No. of search warrant assists with the Task Force 20 No. of search warrant assists resulting in: Training Other Financial Instrument 0 $0 # of trainings attended 5 Real Property (Real Estate) 1 $7,653 # of trainings provided 2 Convictions 0 Dismissals 0 No. of legal advice requests that were: Weapons 12 $2,254 Received 41 Other 12 $1,242 Filled 41 68 $544,262 Total Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 No. of drug-related investigation assists resulting in: Charges filed 0 Charges dropped 0 Charges reduced to a lesser degree/charge 0 102 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Gila County Attorney’s Office Approved Budget FY 2015 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Total Fund Source: Federal - Byrne/JAG State Match 47,494 16,162 $63,656 $ $ $ 25,462 22,280 15,914 Project Description: This program is administered by the Gila County Attorney's Office (GCAO) and supports the provision of drug and gang prosecution, asset forfeiture processing and litigation for the Gila County Drug, Gang and Violent Crimes Task Force and other law enforcement agencies in Gila County. Objective: To aggressively prosecute drug-related offenses and violent crimes committed in Gila County, Arizona. Activity Summary GCAO program efforts resulted in 130 drug convictions for FY 2015, of which 112 (86.2-percent) were classified as felonies and 18 (13.8-percent) as misdemeanors. A total of 102 (78.5-percent) convictions derived from charges of possession/concealing, and 15 (11.5-percent) from charges of distributing/selling. Of the drug convictions by offense type, 66 (50.8-percent) involved paraphernalia, 23 (17.7-percent) involved methamphetamine/amphetamine and 23 (17.7-percent) involved heroin. Out of the 130 individuals sentenced for drug offenses, 81 (62.3-percent) received probation, 30 (23.1percent) received a prison sentence, and 15 (11.5-percent) received a jail sentence. A total of 53 (40.8percent) of the cases sentenced involved paraphernalia, 23 (17.7-percent) involved methamphetamine/amphetamine and 23 (17.7-percent) involved heroin. Prosecution efforts resulted in a total of 11 referred forfeiture cases and a value of $3,335 in forfeited assets for the FY 2015 project period. Selected Quarterly Highlights • Provided instruction to numerous law enforcement agencies on criteria for preparation of search warrants. • County Attorney detectives have assisted several local law enforcement agencies and the Gila County Narcotics Task Force with search warrant preparation, the search of residences, cell phone extraction and confiscation of drugs and property. These efforts resulted in the seizure and forfeiture of personal property, surveillance equipment, cash and more than 20 weapons. • One recent search resulted in the confiscation of more than 180 pounds of marijuana, seizure and forfeiture of cash, and a transport vehicle. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 103 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Performance Benchmarks All agencies are required to estimate performance benchmarks according to their program area. While these benchmark measures are not all-inclusive of program performance, they provide a method of determining program success and efficacy, and support evidence-based programming. Performance Measure Conviction Rate Cost per Conviction FY 2015 Actual FY 2015 Estimated 92% $ 454.69 96% $ 489.66 Percentage of Forfeitures Concluded 84% 82% Percentage of Convicted Offenders Incarcerated 41% 36% Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 104 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Prosecution Projects: Gila County Attorney's Office Grant Number: DC-15-023 Drug Outcome Summary Drug Offenses Drug Offense Only (exclude gang) Drug & Violent Offenses Drug Offense by Gang Member Non-drug Offenses Drug & Violent Offense by Gang Member Violent Offense Committed by Violent Offense (exclude gang) Gang Member & Gang Member Drug Total Non-Drug Offense Only* Non-Drug Total Total Referrals received this reporting period 312 0 0 0 312 46 0 0 0 46 358 Declined to Prosecute: No lab analysis 17 0 0 0 17 0 0 0 0 0 17 Declined to Pros: Dept. Report Problems 6 0 0 0 6 1 0 0 0 1 7 Declined to Pros: No Conviction Likely 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Declined to Pros: Assisted in Another Prosecution 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Declined to Prosecute: Other 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 Deferred to a Diversion Program Prosecuted 27 0 0 0 27 0 0 0 0 0 27 130 0 0 0 130 30 0 0 0 30 160 Dismissed With or Without Prejudice 5 0 0 0 5 2 0 0 0 2 7 Acquitted 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Convicted 130 0 0 0 130 30 0 0 0 30 160 Concluded 135 0 0 0 135 32 0 0 0 32 167 *Data only collected for prosecutions in Quarter1 Buy / Receive Cult. / Manuf. Drug Prosecutions by Offense Type Transport / Import Dist. / Selling Consume / Use Possess / Conceal Other Unknown Total Cocaine (powder) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Crack 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ecstasy 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Hashish 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Heroin 0 0 10 1 2 9 1 0 23 Marijuana/Cannabis 0 0 2 0 2 9 0 0 13 Marijuana Plants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Synthetic Cannabinoids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Narcotic 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 LSD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PCP Other Hallucinogens 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 Methamphetamine/Amphetamine 0 0 3 1 2 17 0 0 Methamphetamine (ice) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Prescription 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Other Stimulants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Depressants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unknown Drug 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 4 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pseudoephedrine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Steroids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Salvia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Paraphernalia 0 0 0 0 0 66 0 0 66 Other Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 2 6 102 5 0 130 Prescription Drug Prosecutions Number of drug prosecutions that involved any prescription drugs Felony and Misdemeanor Prosecution Gang 1 Total 141 0 141 Misdemeanor 0 19 19 0 160 160 Total Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 Non-Gang Felony 105 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Buy / Receive Drug Convictions by Offense Type Transport / Import Dist. / Selling Consume / Use Cult. / Manuf. Possess / Conceal Other Unknown Total Cocaine (powder) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Crack 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ecstasy 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Hashish 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Heroin 0 0 10 1 2 9 1 0 23 Marijuana/Cannabis 0 0 2 0 2 9 0 0 13 Marijuana Plants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Synthetic Cannabinoids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Narcotic 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 LSD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PCP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Hallucinogens 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Methamphetamine/Amphetamine 0 0 3 1 2 17 0 0 23 Methamphetamine (ice) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Prescription 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Other Stimulants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Depressants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unknown Drug 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 4 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pseudoephedrine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Steroids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Salvia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Paraphernalia 0 0 0 0 0 66 0 0 66 Other Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 2 6 102 5 0 130 Prescription Drug Convictions Number of drug convictions that involved any prescription drugs 1 Drug Offense Convictions by Class Misdmnr. Persons Convicted for All Drug Offenses Felony Total Class 1 18 0 18 Class 2 0 3 3 Class 3 0 13 13 Class 4 30 30 Class 5 6 6 Class 6 60 60 0 Undesignated 0 0 Unknown 0 0 0 18 112 130 Total Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 Plea 130 Jury 0 Non-jury Total 0 130 106 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Prison Number of Persons Sentenced for Drug Offense Community Probation Split Sentence Susp. Sentence Service Jail Fines Other Unknown Total Cocaine (powder) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Crack 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ecstasy 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Hashish 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Heroin 12 5 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 2 0 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 13 0 Marijuana/Cannabis Marijuana Plants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Synthetic Cannabinoids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Narcotic 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 LSD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PCP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Hallucinogens 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Methamphetamine/Amphetamine 9 7 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 Methamphetamine (ice) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Prescription 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Other Stimulants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Depressants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unknown Drug 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pseudoephedrine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Steroids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Salvia 0 0 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 53 Paraphernalia 6 2 43 0 0 0 2 0 0 Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 15 81 2 0 0 2 0 0 130 Total Prescription Drug Sentenced Number of drug offenders sentenced that involved any prescription drugs 1 Number of Persons Sentenced for Violent Offenses 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 19 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 Violent Drug-Related Offenses Violent Non Drug-Related Offenses Total Number of Forfeiture Cases Asset Forfeitures Asset Type Quantity Value Received Through Referral Coordination/Collaboration Data No. of meeting(s) with law enforcement case related 0 9 No. of drug-related task force investigation assists 0 16 No. of search warrant assists with the Task Force 0 11 Vehicles 0 $0 Concluded Vessels 0 $0 Pending Aircraft 0 $0 Currency 2 $3,335 Other Financial Instrument 0 $0 # of trainings attended 3 Real Property (Real Estate) 0 $0 # of trainings provided 0 Weapons 0 $0 Received 0 Other 0 $0 Filled 0 2 $3,335 Total Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 No. of search warrant assists resulting in: Training Convictions 0 Dismissals 0 No. of legal advice requests that were: No. of drug-related investigation assists resulting in: Charges filed 0 Charges dropped 0 Charges reduced to a lesser degree/charge 0 107 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Graham County Attorney’s Office Approved Budget FY 2015 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Total Fund Source: Federal - Byrne/JAG State Match 38,323 12,865 $51,188 $ $ $ 20,475 17,916 12,797 Project Description: This program is administered by the Graham County Attorney’s Office (GCAO). The Graham County Attorney’s Office works directly with the Southeastern Arizona Narcotic Task Force to successfully prosecute those who commit drug and violent crimes. Objective: To actively prosecute those who commit crimes and to protect the people of Graham County from those who commit them. Activity Summary In FY 2015, GCAO received 317 drug offense referrals and a total of 187 drug convictions, of which 132 (70.6-percent) were classified as felonies and 55 (29.4-percent) were misdemeanors. A total of 63 (33.7percent) involved paraphernalia, 47 (25.1-percent) involved methamphetamine/amphetamine and 28 (15percent) involved marijuana/cannabis. Of the drug convictions by offense type, 162 (86.6-percent) were for charges of possession/concealing and 14 (7.5-percent) were for consumption/use. Of the 187 individuals sentenced for drug offenses, 119 (63.6-percent) received a split sentence and 40 (30.3-percent) received probation. A total of 95 (50.8-percent) of the cases sentenced involved paraphernalia, 51 (27.3-percent) involved methamphetamine/amphetamine, and 21 (16.2-percent) involved marijuana/cannabis. A total value of $9,454 in assets was forfeited for the FY 2015 program year. The program provided a total of 111 drug-related task force investigation assists, 145 meetings with law enforcement related cases and 18 search warrants assists. A total of 272 legal advice requests were received and 183 were fulfilled. Selected Quarterly Highlights • Graham County has seen significant increase in the use and sale of heroin. Our office continues to collaborate with local law enforcement agencies to assist in the successful prosecution of these crimes. Recently, authorities received an anonymous tip that a Tucson couple was dealing heroin out of a room at a local motel. While only heroin residue on a digital scale and other items were found and not a usable amount of the drug, one of the suspects allegedly admitted to trading a gram of heroin to a local woman for a Ruger Mark I .22 pistol that had its serial number scratched off. When the officers encountered the couple at their motel room, a homemade pipe was quickly seen in an open drawer. A subsequent search yielded various heroin-related paraphernalia, a halfgram of marijuana and the gun as mentioned earlier with a magazine containing five bullets. During questioning, one of the defendants allegedly admitted to recently trading a gram of heroin to a woman for the gun and bullets. Both defendants are felons and are prohibited from possessing a firearm. The couple has been charged with several crimes including Transfer of a Narcotic Drug and Misconduct Involving Weapons in connection with these crimes. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 108 Prosecution - Task Force Activities • The Graham County Attorney's office collaborated with local law enforcement agencies in the apprehension and prosecution of a suspect who stabbed an individual at a local bar. Authorities were dispatched to the bar at about 11 p.m. regarding the stabbing. According to multiple witness statements and the bar’s surveillance footage, the victim was initially struck over the head with a beer bottle by this Defendant. Bar personnel intervened in the ensuing fight and kicked the Defendant out. The suspect later returned with two other individuals, however, and once again attacked the victim, this time stabbing him twice as his acquaintances joined in the assault by punching the victim and others who attempted to break up the fight. The officer described the weapon as apparently being a silver butterfly knife as seen in video surveillance footage. The Defendant was eventually apprehended after fleeing law enforcement and on October 28, 2014, he was sentenced to a term of incarceration for 15 years for this crime. • Our office collaborated with local law enforcement agencies in assisting with the apprehension of two individuals in connection with the death of a child. Law enforcement officials learned that a child may be buried in a back yard in Thatcher, Arizona. The boyfriend and the child's mother admitted to burying the child in a couple of lawn trash bags in March 2012. The couple assisted in locating the burial spot, and the body of the child was exhumed on July 9th and sent to Tucson for an autopsy by the Pima County Medical Examiner's Office. The autopsy certified the child's death as homicide and said she suffered several blunt-force injuries, including broken ribs and a fractured skull, which was identified as the cause of death. The boyfriend was convicted of Second Degree Murder and received a sentence of 27 years in prison. The mother of the child was convicted of Child Abuse, a Person Under Fifteen Years, Death or Serious Physical Injury Likely and Abandonment or Concealment of a Dead Body and received a sentence of 17 years in prison. Performance Benchmarks All agencies are required to estimate performance benchmarks according to their program area. While these benchmark measures are not all-inclusive of program performance, they provide a method of determining program success and efficacy, and support evidence-based programming. Performance Measure FY 2015 Estimated Conviction Rate Cost per Conviction FY 2015 Actual 70% $ 182.81 84% $ 273.73 Percentage of Forfeitures Concluded 80% 64% Percentage of Convicted Offenders Incarcerated 79% 78% Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 109 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Prosecution Projects: Graham County Attorney's Office Grant Number: DC-15-024 Drug Outcome Summary Non-drug Offenses Drug Offenses Drug Offense Only (exclude gang) Drug & Violent Offenses Drug Offense by Gang Member Drug & Violent Offense by Gang Member Violent Offense Committed by Violent Offense (exclude gang) Gang Member & Gang Member Drug Total Non-Drug Offense Only* Non-Drug Total Total 315 2 0 0 317 18 0 0 0 18 335 Declined to Prosecute: No lab analysis 4 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 Declined to Pros: Dept. Report Problems 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Declined to Pros: No Conviction Likely 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Declined to Pros: Assisted in Another Prosecution 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 33 0 0 0 33 0 0 0 0 0 33 Referrals received this reporting period Declined to Prosecute: Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 235 1 0 0 236 8 0 0 75 83 319 35 Deferred to a Diversion Program Prosecuted Dismissed With or Without Prejudice 35 0 0 0 35 0 0 0 0 0 Acquitted 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Convicted 187 0 0 0 187 5 0 0 0 5 192 Concluded 222 0 0 0 222 5 0 0 0 5 227 *Data only collected for prosecutions in Quarter1 Buy / Receive Drug Prosecutions by Offense Type Transport / Import Dist. / Selling Consume / Use Cult. / Manuf. Possess / Conceal Other Unknown Total Cocaine (powder) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Crack 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ecstasy 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Hashish 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Heroin 0 0 7 7 5 20 0 0 39 Marijuana/Cannabis 0 1 2 1 2 23 0 0 29 Marijuana Plants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Synthetic Cannabinoids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Narcotic 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 LSD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PCP Other Hallucinogens 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Methamphetamine/Amphetamine 0 0 12 2 5 53 0 0 72 Methamphetamine (ice) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Prescription 0 0 4 0 0 17 0 0 21 Other Stimulants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Depressants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unknown Drug 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pseudoephedrine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Steroids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Salvia 0 0 0 0 0 35 0 0 35 Paraphernalia 0 0 0 0 0 39 0 0 39 Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 25 10 12 188 0 0 236 Total Prescription Drug Prosecutions Number of drug prosecutions that involved any prescription drugs Felony and Misdemeanor Prosecution Gang 21 Total 235 0 235 Misdemeanor 0 84 84 0 319 319 Total Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 Non-Gang Felony 110 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Buy / Receive Drug Convictions by Offense Type Transport / Dist. / Selling Consume / Use Import Cult. / Manuf. Possess / Conceal Other Unknown Total Cocaine (powder) 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 Crack 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ecstasy 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Hashish 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Heroin 0 0 1 0 2 6 0 0 9 Marijuana/Cannabis 0 1 2 0 2 23 0 0 28 Marijuana Plants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Synthetic Cannabinoids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Narcotic 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 LSD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PCP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Hallucinogens 0 0 1 0 1 4 0 0 6 Methamphetamine/Amphetamine 0 0 2 2 6 37 0 0 47 Methamphetamine (ice) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Prescription 0 0 1 0 2 5 0 0 8 Other Stimulants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Depressants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unknown Drug 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pseudoephedrine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Steroids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Salvia 0 0 0 0 1 23 0 0 24 Paraphernalia 0 0 0 0 0 63 0 0 63 Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 2 14 162 0 0 187 Total Prescription Drug Convictions Number of drug convictions that involved any prescription drugs 8 Drug Offense Convictions by Class Misdmnr. Persons Convicted for All Drug Offenses Felony Total Plea 187 Jury 0 Class 1 55 0 55 Class 2 0 2 2 Non-jury Class 3 0 8 8 Total Class 4 36 36 Class 5 21 21 Class 6 65 65 0 Undesignated 0 0 Unknown 0 0 0 55 132 187 Total Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 0 187 111 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Prison Number of Persons Sentenced for Drug Offense Community Probation Split Sentence Susp. Sentence Service Jail Fines Other Unknown Total Cocaine (powder) 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 Crack 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ecstasy 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Hashish 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Heroin 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 9 Marijuana/Cannabis 2 0 5 14 0 0 0 0 0 21 Marijuana Plants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Synthetic Cannabinoids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Narcotic 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 LSD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PCP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Hallucinogens 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 0 1 33 0 0 0 0 0 51 Methamphetamine (ice) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Prescription 0 0 3 6 0 0 0 0 0 9 Other Stimulants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Depressants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unknown Drug 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pseudoephedrine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Steroids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Salvia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Paraphernalia 7 0 31 55 0 0 2 0 0 95 Methamphetamine/Amphetamine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 0 40 119 0 0 2 0 0 187 Other Total Prescription Drug Sentenced Number of drug offenders sentenced that involved any prescription drugs 9 Number of Persons Sentenced for Violent Offenses Violent Drug-Related Offenses 4 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 9 Violent Non Drug-Related Offenses 2 0 1 7 0 0 0 0 0 10 6 0 1 12 0 0 0 0 0 19 Total Asset Forfeitures Asset Type Number of Forfeiture Cases Quantity Value Received Through Referral Coordination/Collaboration Data 11 No. of meeting(s) with law enforcement case related 145 Vehicles 0 $0 Concluded 7 No. of drug-related task force investigation assists 111 Vessels 0 $0 Pending 4 No. of search warrant assists with the Task Force 18 Aircraft 0 $0 5,199 $9,454 Currency No. of search warrant assists resulting in: Training Convictions 11 Dismissals 0 Other Financial Instrument 0 $0 # of trainings attended 14 Real Property (Real Estate) 0 $0 # of trainings provided 14 Weapons 0 $0 Received 272 Other 0 $0 Filled 183 5,199 $9,454 Total No. of legal advice requests that were: No. of drug-related investigation assists resulting in: Charges filed Charges dropped Charges reduced to a lesser degree/charge Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 183 27 0 112 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Greenlee County Attorney’s Office Approved Budget FY 2015 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Total Fund Source: Federal - Byrne/JAG State Match 29,284 7,316 $36,600 $ $ $ 14,640 12,810 9,150 Project Description: This program is administered by the Greenlee County Attorney’s Office (GCAO). The Greenlee County Attorney’s Office prosecutes all drug and gang-related activities in Greenlee County as vigorously as possible. Objective: To promote and facilitate equal justice to all, and to support and exercise justice through the criminal and juvenile justice systems. Activity Summary The GCAO received 66 drug offense referrals, and a total of 35 drug convictions, of which 24 (68.6-percent) were of felony status and 11 (31.4-percent) were misdemeanors. A total of 14 (40-percent) involved paraphernalia, eight (22.9-percent) involved salvia and six (17.1-percent) involved methamphetamine/amphetamine. Of the drug convictions by offense type, 32 (91.4-percent) were for possession/concealing, and two (5.7-percent) were for transporting/importing. Of 35 individuals sentenced for drug offenses, 28 (80-percent) received probation, five (14.3-percent) received jail and two (5.7-percent) were sentenced to prison. A total of 22 (62.9-percent) of the cases sentenced involved paraphernalia and 7 (20-percent) involved marijuana/cannabis. Greenlee County’s prosecution efforts involved 42 law enforcement case meetings, 13 drug-related task force investigation assists, 14 search warrant assists and 53 requests for legal advice, all of which were filled. Selected Quarterly Highlights • We had two drug users burglarizing businesses to obtain items to sell to feed their addictions. Each took collaborative efforts of multiple agencies to determine the defendants and to obtain the evidence needed for prosecution. • Using Confidential Informants, a ring of methamphetamine sellers were arrested. Several officers from the Sheriff's Office, Clifton Police Department, and Probation Department were involved and helped take several drug sellers out of commission. • Our Sheriff's office was notified by the DPS office in Phoenix of a person in our community who seemed to be heavily involved with child pornography. After receiving subpoenaed information regarding the email addresses available on this person, officers located the 74-year-old man who had hundreds of child porn photos on his computer and various data-storage items. Further Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 113 Prosecution - Task Force Activities information showed this man had been collecting these pictures for years and knew he would, one day, be caught. Performance Benchmarks All agencies are required to estimate performance benchmarks according to their program area. While these benchmark measures are not all-inclusive of program performance, they provide a method of determining program success and efficacy, and support evidence-based programming. Performance Measure Conviction Rate Cost per Conviction Percentage of Forfeitures Concluded Percentage of Convicted Offenders Incarcerated Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 FY 2015 Estimated 150% $ 1,220.00 FY 2015 Actual 95% $ 1,045.71 800% 117% 17% 20% 114 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Prosecution Projects: Greenlee County Attorney's Office Grant Number: DC-15-025 Drug Outcome Summary Drug Offenses Drug Offense Only (exclude gang) Drug & Violent Offenses Drug Offense by Gang Member Non-drug Offenses Drug & Violent Offense by Gang Member Violent Committed by Violent Offense Offense (exclude gang) Gang Member & Gang Member Drug Total Non-Drug Offense Only* Non-Drug Total Total Referrals received this reporting period 65 1 0 0 66 31 0 0 0 31 97 Declined to Prosecute: No lab analysis 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Declined to Pros: Dept. Report Problems 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Declined to Pros: No Conviction Likely 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Declined to Pros: Assisted in Another Prosecution 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Declined to Prosecute: Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Deferred to a Diversion Program 4 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 41 0 0 0 41 19 0 0 0 19 60 Dismissed With or Without Prejudice 2 0 0 0 2 3 0 0 0 3 5 Acquitted 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Convicted 35 0 0 0 35 9 0 0 0 9 44 Concluded 37 0 0 0 37 12 0 0 0 12 49 Prosecuted *Data only collected for prosecutions in Quarter1 Buy / Receive Drug Prosecutions by Offense Type Transport / Consume / Use Import Cult. / Manuf. Dist. / Selling Possess / Conceal Other Unknown Total Cocaine (powder) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Crack 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ecstasy 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Hashish 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Heroin 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 0 4 Marijuana/Cannabis 0 0 0 2 4 5 0 0 11 Marijuana Plants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Synthetic Cannabinoids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Narcotic 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 LSD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PCP Other Hallucinogens 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Methamphetamine/Amphetamine 0 0 2 2 4 4 0 0 12 Methamphetamine (ice) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Prescription 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Stimulants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Depressants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unknown Drug 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pseudoephedrine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Steroids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Salvia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Paraphernalia 0 0 0 0 2 12 0 0 14 Other Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 4 11 22 0 0 41 Prescription Drug Prosecutions Number of drug prosecutions that involved any prescription drugs Felony and Misdemeanor Prosecution Gang 2 Total 51 0 51 Misdemeanor 0 9 9 0 60 60 Total Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 Non-Gang Felony 115 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Buy / Receive Drug Convictions by Offense Type Transport / Dist. / Selling Consume / Use Import Cult. / Manuf. Possess / Conceal Other Unknown Total Cocaine (powder) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Crack 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ecstasy 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Hashish 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Heroin 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Marijuana/Cannabis 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 5 Marijuana Plants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Synthetic Cannabinoids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Narcotic 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 LSD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PCP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Hallucinogens 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Methamphetamine/Amphetamine 0 0 1 2 0 3 0 0 6 Methamphetamine (ice) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Prescription 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Stimulants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Depressants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unknown Drug 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pseudoephedrine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Steroids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Salvia 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 8 Paraphernalia 0 0 0 0 0 14 0 0 14 Other Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 32 0 0 35 Prescription Drug Convictions 0 Number of drug convictions that involved any prescription drugs Drug Offense Convictions by Class Misdmnr. Persons Convicted for All Drug Offenses Felony Total Plea 35 Jury 0 Class 1 11 0 11 Class 2 0 0 0 Non-jury Class 3 0 2 2 Total Class 4 3 3 Class 5 1 1 Class 6 16 16 2 Undesignated 0 2 Unknown 0 0 0 11 24 35 Total Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 0 35 116 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Prison Number of Persons Sentenced for Drug Offense Community Service Probation Split Sentence Susp. Sentence Jail Fines Other Unknown Total Cocaine (powder) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Crack 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ecstasy 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Hashish 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Heroin 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Marijuana/Cannabis 0 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 Marijuana Plants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Synthetic Cannabinoids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Narcotic 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 LSD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PCP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Hallucinogens 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Methamphetamine/Amphetamine 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 Methamphetamine (ice) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Prescription 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Stimulants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Depressants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unknown Drug 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pseudoephedrine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Steroids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Salvia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Paraphernalia 1 1 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 Other Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 35 Prescription Drug Sentenced Number of drug offenders sentenced that involved any prescription drugs 1 Number of Persons Sentenced for Violent Offenses Violent Drug-Related Offenses 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Violent Non Drug-Related Offenses 1 4 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 1 4 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 Total Asset Forfeitures Asset Type Number of Forfeiture Cases Quantity Value Received Through Referral Coordination/Collaboration Data 6 No. of meeting(s) with law enforcement case related 42 Vehicles 0 $0 Concluded 7 No. of drug-related task force investigation assists 13 Vessels 0 $0 Pending 0 No. of search warrant assists with the Task Force 14 Aircraft 0 $0 Currency 7 $4,284 Other Financial Instrument 0 $0 # of trainings attended 3 Real Property (Real Estate) 0 $0 # of trainings provided 0 Weapons 0 $0 Received 53 Other 0 $0 Filled 53 7 $4,284 Total No. of search warrant assists resulting in: Training Convictions 7 Dismissals 0 No. of legal advice requests that were: No. of drug-related investigation assists resulting in: Charges filed Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 20 Charges dropped 0 Charges reduced to a lesser degree/charge 4 117 Prosecution - Task Force Activities La Paz County Attorney’s Office Approved Budget FY 2015 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Total Fund Source: Federal - Byrne/JAG State Match 52,075 19,424 $71,499 $ $ $ 28,600 25,025 17,875 Project Description This program is administered by the La Paz County Attorney's Office (LPCAO). This project provides the ability to handle successfully drug and gang prosecution and asset forfeiture litigation cases for law enforcement agencies in La Paz County. Objective To ensure the timely resolution of pending prosecutions for illicit drug use, sales and manufacturing along with all gang-related activity and violations in La Paz County. Activity Summary LPCAO program received a total of 216 drug offense referrals and a total of 87 drug convictions, of which 70 (80.5-percent) were classified as felonies and 17 (19.5-percent) were misdemeanors. A total of 50 (57.5percent) were for methamphetamine/amphetamine and 29 (33.3-percent) were for marijuana/cannabis. Of the drug convictions by offense type, 67 (77-percent) drug convictions derived from charges of possession/concealing and the remaining were for distribution/selling and transportation/importation. Of the 87 individuals sentenced for drug offenses, 38 (43.7-percent) received probation, 27 (31-percent) received prison and 14 (16.1-percent) received jail. A total of 50 (57.5-percent) of the cases sentenced involved methamphetamine/amphetamine and 27 (31-percent) involved marijuana/cannabis. A total value of $1,015,717 in assets was forfeited during the FY 2015 program year, including ten vehicles, two weapons, and currency totaling $983,517. LPCAO attended six trainings, and 94 of drug-related investigations resulted in charges filed with 55 of those being reduced to a lesser degree/charge. Selected Quarterly Highlights • In August and November, 2014, the La Paz County Narcotics Task Force and the La Paz County Attorney’s Office collaborated in filing several complaints and obtaining arrest warrants for individuals alleged to have sold methamphetamine to confidential informants in controlled buys. Subsequently, these individuals were “rounded up” and indictments were procured. To date, several defendants have been convicted and most defendants convicted have been sentenced to the Arizona Department of Corrections. Other matters are currently pending resolution in the La Paz County Superior Court. • Beginning in 2015, the La Paz County Attorney’s Office began resolving cases using the Early Resolution Program. To shorten the pretrial process, especially in those cases involving personal possession of controlled substances, prosecutors are making offers before the procurement of an Indictment or Information. In exchange for accepting these offers, defendants are incentivized with stipulations to probation and rehabilitation or just the lowering of their appearance bond. The Early Resolution Program has been used to some effect in lowering the prosecutors' case load. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 118 Prosecution - Task Force Activities • In early 2015, the La Paz County Narcotics Task Force began an investigation into a relatively substantial criminal drug trafficking syndicate in La Paz County. To date, five (5) individuals have been arrested and charged with trafficking in various amounts of methamphetamine well above the norm for La Paz County. Although these cases are pending, Task Force detectives are commended for their effort and willingness to utilize new and alternate forms of investigation and detection. Performance Benchmarks All agencies are required to estimate performance benchmarks according to their program area. While these benchmark measures are not all-inclusive of program performance, they provide a method of determining program success and efficacy, and support evidence-based programming. Performance Measure FY 2015 Estimated Conviction Rate Cost per Conviction FY 2015 Actual 46% $ 841.16 58% $ 821.83 Percentage of Forfeitures Concluded 67% 52% Percentage of Convicted Offenders Incarcerated 35% 47% Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 119 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Prosecution Projects: La Paz County Attorney's Office Grant Number: DC-15-026 Drug Outcome Summary Non-drug Offenses Drug Offenses Drug Offense Only (exclude gang) Drug & Violent Offenses Drug Offense by Gang Member Drug & Violent Offense by Gang Member Violent Offense Committed by Violent Offense (exclude gang) Gang Member & Gang Member Drug Total Non-Drug Offense Only* Non-Drug Total Total 216 0 0 0 216 0 0 0 0 0 216 Declined to Prosecute: No lab analysis 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Declined to Pros: Dept. Report Problems 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Declined to Pros: No Conviction Likely 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 Declined to Pros: Assisted in Another Prosecution 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Declined to Prosecute: Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Deferred to a Diversion Program 65 0 0 0 65 0 0 0 0 0 65 Prosecuted 87 0 0 0 87 0 0 0 0 0 87 Dismissed With or Without Prejudice 63 0 0 0 63 0 0 0 0 0 63 Acquitted 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Convicted 87 0 0 0 87 0 0 0 0 0 87 Concluded 150 0 0 0 150 0 0 0 0 0 150 Referrals received this reporting period *Data only collected for prosecutions in Quarter1 Buy / Receive Cult. / Manuf. Drug Prosecutions by Offense Type Transport / Dist. / Selling Consume / Use Import Possess / Conceal Other Unknown Total Cocaine (powder) 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 Crack 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ecstasy 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Hashish 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 Heroin 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 Marijuana/Cannabis 0 0 0 7 0 10 0 0 17 Marijuana Plants 0 0 0 2 0 9 0 0 11 Synthetic Cannabinoids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Narcotic 0 0 2 1 0 1 0 0 4 LSD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PCP Other Hallucinogens 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Methamphetamine/Amphetamine 0 0 6 0 0 44 0 0 50 Methamphetamine (ice) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Prescription 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Other Stimulants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Depressants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unknown Drug 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pseudoephedrine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Steroids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Salvia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Paraphernalia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 11 0 67 0 0 87 Total Prescription Drug Prosecutions Number of drug prosecutions that involved any prescription drugs Felony and Misdemeanor Prosecution Gang 3 Total 0 70 70 Misdemeanor 0 17 17 0 87 87 Total Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 Non-Gang Felony 120 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Buy / Receive Drug Convictions by Offense Type Transport / Dist. / Selling Consume / Use Import Cult. / Manuf. Possess / Conceal Other Unknown Total Cocaine (powder) 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 Crack 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ecstasy 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Hashish 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Heroin 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 3 Marijuana/Cannabis 0 0 0 8 0 16 0 0 24 Marijuana Plants 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 5 Synthetic Cannabinoids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Narcotic 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 2 LSD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PCP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Hallucinogens 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Methamphetamine/Amphetamine 0 0 6 0 0 44 0 0 50 Methamphetamine (ice) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Prescription 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Other Stimulants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Depressants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unknown Drug 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pseudoephedrine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Steroids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Salvia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Paraphernalia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 11 0 67 0 0 87 Total Prescription Drug Convictions 3 Number of drug convictions that involved any prescription drugs Drug Offense Convictions by Class Misdmnr. Persons Convicted for All Drug Offenses Felony Total Plea 87 0 Class 1 17 0 17 Jury Class 2 0 11 11 Non-jury Class 3 0 4 4 Class 4 14 14 Class 5 1 1 Class 6 40 40 0 Undesignated 0 0 Unknown 0 0 0 17 70 87 Total Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 Total 0 87 121 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Prison Number of Persons Sentenced for Drug Offense Community Service Probation Split Sentence Susp. Sentence Jail Fines Other Unknown Total Cocaine (powder) 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Crack 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ecstasy 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Hashish 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 Heroin 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Marijuana/Cannabis 2 6 16 0 0 0 3 0 0 27 Marijuana Plants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Synthetic Cannabinoids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Narcotic 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 LSD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PCP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Hallucinogens 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 8 21 0 0 0 3 0 0 50 Methamphetamine (ice) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Prescription 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Other Stimulants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Depressants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unknown Drug 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pseudoephedrine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Steroids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Salvia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Paraphernalia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 14 38 0 0 0 8 0 0 87 Methamphetamine/Amphetamine Total Prescription Drug Sentenced Number of drug offenders sentenced that involved any prescription drugs 3 Number of Persons Sentenced for Violent Offenses Violent Drug-Related Offenses 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Violent Non Drug-Related Offenses 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total Asset Forfeitures Asset Type Number of Forfeiture Cases Quantity Value Received Through Referral No. of meeting(s) with law enforcement case related 98 22 No. of drug-related task force investigation assists 75 20 No. of search warrant assists with the Task Force 8 Vehicles 10 Vessels 0 $0 Pending Aircraft 0 $0 Currency 9 $983,517 Other Financial Instrument 0 $0 # of trainings attended 6 Real Property (Real Estate) 0 $0 # of trainings provided 3 Weapons 2 $400 Other 0 $0 21 $1,015,717 Total $31,800 Concluded Coordination/Collaboration Data 42 No. of search warrant assists resulting in: Training Convictions 20 Dismissals 18 No. of legal advice requests that were: Received 55 Filled 45 No. of drug-related investigation assists resulting in: Charges filed Charges dropped Charges reduced to a lesser degree/charge Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 94 3 55 122 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Maricopa County Attorney’s Office Approved Budget FY 2015 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Total Fund Source: Federal - Byrne/JAG State Match 1,051,979 325,120 $1,377,099 $ $ $ 550,840 481,985 344,275 Project Description This program is administered by the Maricopa County Attorney's Office (MCAO), which assigns investigators directly to multi-jurisdictional task forces in Maricopa County. The two trial bureaus and one diversion section maintain 24-hour on-call attorneys to assist law enforcement agencies throughout Maricopa County in narcotics case development, investigation, and processing. The diversion section screens and evaluates drug use law violators for an extensive deferred prosecution program. Objective To vigorously prosecute those who commit crimes within Maricopa County; reduce crime related to illegal drug activities, gangs, and address violence; provide the highest quality service and maintain the integrity of the criminal justice system throughout the prosecution phase and seek to implement, promote and participate in programs that reduce crime and enhance the quality of community life. Activity Summary In FY 2015, the MCAO received 20,616 drug case referrals and a total of 10,099 convictions, of which 8,069 (79.9-percent) were classified as felonies and 2,030 (20.1-percent) were misdemeanors. A total of 3,659 (36.2-percent) involved marijuana/cannabis, 2,557 (25.3-percent) involved paraphernalia and 2,367 (23.4percent) involved methamphetamine/amphetamine. Of the drug convictions by offense type, 7,941 (78.6percent) were for charges of possession/concealing and 1,272 (12.6-percent) were for distribution/selling. Of the 6,984 individuals sentenced for drug offenses, 4,350 (62.3-percent) received probation, and 1,536 (22-percent) received a prison sentence. A total of 2,611 (37.4-percent) of the cases sentenced involved marijuana/cannabis, 2,180 (31.2-percent) involved paraphernalia and 1,431 (20.5-percent) involved methamphetamine/amphetamine. A total value of over $10 million in assets was forfeited in FY 2015, including 340 vehicles and 411 weapons. Prosecution efforts resulted in 33 drug-related task force investigation assists and 51 meetings with law enforcement. Selected Quarterly Highlights • Deputy County Attorney prosecuted a case where the defendant was the second-highest leader in a large drug trafficking ring operating in Maricopa County. The defendant and his co-conspirators were targets of a state wiretap investigation that led to the seizure of hundreds of pounds of marijuana and millions of dollars in drug trafficking proceeds. The defendant pleaded guilty to four separate felonies and was sentenced to 11 years in prison. • The MCAO prosecuted a case that arose from the investigation of a local drug distributor. During the investigation, law enforcement executed a search warrant at a residence in Glendale, Arizona. In the house, officers seized approximately a half-pound of methamphetamine, three grams of hashish, three grams of psilocybin mushrooms, U.S. currency, and seven weapons (including Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 123 Prosecution - Task Force Activities assault weapons, rifles, a shotgun, and a handgun). The defendant, having seven prior felonies, pled guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Possession of Dangerous Drugs for Sale, a Class 2 felony with one prior felony conviction. He was sentenced to seven years in the Department of Corrections. • Maricopa County Attorney prosecutors worked hand-in-hand with local law enforcement during an investigation. A hotel had become a flourishing hub of criminal activity. Located near an elementary school and a community college, the motel was a haven for drug dealing, money laundering, trafficking in stolen property, prostitution, robbery and illegal weapons sales. Over a six-month period, police received more than 250 calls for service related to incidents that occurred on the property. The ringleader was a documented member of the Chico Trece gang. In February 2014, he was shot and killed. When police attempted to apprehend the suspected shooter, he fired on officers, killing a 21-year veteran of the Phoenix Police Department. Two members of the Mexican Mafia then assumed control of the hotel and continued engaging in criminal activity. In May 2014, officers executed a search warrant and seized quantities of methamphetamine, marijuana and cash as well as ledgers documenting numerous drug sales and other illegal transactions. Seven defendants were charged with a range of offenses including possession of dangerous drugs for sale, misconduct involving weapons and assisting in a criminal street gang. So far, five have pled guilty and received sentences ranging from 3.5 to 9 years in prison. • During an extensive undercover investigation, police detectives documented an extensive operation involving members of criminal street gangs including the Vice Lords, the Gangster Disciples and West Side City Crips, who were involved with the manufacture, distribution and sale of marijuana, methamphetamine, and cocaine. Most of this activity occurred at one location, which was next to an elementary school. As a result of the lengthy investigation and collaborative efforts of law enforcement agencies and prosecutors, 28 defendants were charged and ultimately sentenced to terms ranging from probation to 11.5 years in prison. The last of the defendants pled guilty in June 2015. Performance Benchmarks All agencies are required to estimate performance benchmarks according to their program area. While these benchmark measures are not all-inclusive of program performance, they provide a method of determining program success and efficacy, and support evidence-based programming. Performance Measure FY 2015 Estimated Conviction Rate Cost per Conviction FY 2015 Actual 80% $ 143.85 88% $ 136.36 Percentage of Forfeitures Concluded 55% 108% Percentage of Convicted Offenders Incarcerated 28% 22% Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 124 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Prosecution Projects: Maricopa County Attorney's Office Grant Number: DC-15-027 Drug Outcome Summary Drug Offenses Drug Offense Only (exclude gang) Drug & Violent Offenses Drug Offense by Gang Member Non-drug Offenses Drug & Violent Offense by Gang Member Violent Committed by Violent Offense Offense (exclude gang) Gang Member & Gang Member Drug Total Non-Drug Offense Only* Non-Drug Total Total Referrals received this reporting period 18,567 793 1,081 175 20,616 6,423 1,193 805 0 8,421 29,037 Declined to Prosecute: No lab analysis 1,139 51 57 3 1,250 16 21 12 0 49 1,299 941 41 53 15 1,050 297 87 28 0 412 1,462 1,361 28 84 5 1,478 803 150 73 0 1,026 2,504 446 4 21 0 471 52 46 9 0 107 578 1,493 21 27 3 1,544 853 214 63 0 1,130 2,674 Declined to Pros: Dept. Report Problems Declined to Pros: No Conviction Likely Declined to Pros: Assisted in Another Prosecution Declined to Prosecute: Other 453 0 4 0 457 0 1 0 0 1 458 15,052 512 898 117 16,579 6,293 606 507 2,239 9,645 26,224 1,677 Deferred to a Diversion Program Prosecuted Dismissed With or Without Prejudice 1,403 15 1 1 1,420 195 45 17 0 257 Acquitted 6 1 0 0 7 31 2 1 0 34 41 Convicted 9,172 448 413 66 10,099 3,732 533 457 0 4,722 14,821 Concluded 10,581 464 414 67 11,526 3,958 580 475 0 5,013 16,539 *Data only collected for prosecutions in Quarter1 Buy / Receive Drug Prosecutions by Offense Type Transport / Consume / Use Import Cult. / Manuf. Dist. / Selling Possess / Conceal Other Unknown Total Cocaine (powder) 0 0 53 43 0 426 0 0 522 Crack 0 0 15 4 0 125 0 0 144 Ecstasy 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Hashish 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Heroin 0 0 188 88 0 1,697 0 0 1,973 Marijuana/Cannabis 0 17 517 410 0 5,500 0 0 6,444 Marijuana Plants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Synthetic Cannabinoids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 71 2 65 39 0 413 0 0 590 LSD 0 0 1 1 0 10 0 0 12 PCP Other Hallucinogens 0 0 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 17 0 Methamphetamine/Amphetamine 0 3 445 97 0 4,682 0 0 5,227 Methamphetamine (ice) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Prescription 1 0 1 1 0 7 0 0 10 Other Stimulants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Depressants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19 1 52 5 2 364 430 415 1,288 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pseudoephedrine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Steroids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Salvia 0 0 0 0 0 111 0 0 111 Paraphernalia 0 0 0 0 0 241 0 0 241 Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 91 23 1,348 688 2 13,582 430 415 16,579 Other Narcotic Unknown Drug Total Prescription Drug Prosecutions Number of drug prosecutions that involved any prescription drugs Felony and Misdemeanor Prosecution Gang 10 Felony Misdemeanor Total Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 Non-Gang Total 24,638 2,188 22,450 52 1,534 1,586 2,240 23,984 26,224 125 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Buy / Receive Cult. / Manuf. Drug Convictions by Offense Type Transport / Dist. / Selling Consume / Use Import Possess / Conceal Other Unknown Total Cocaine (powder) 0 0 49 31 0 89 0 0 169 Crack 0 0 18 32 0 55 0 0 105 Ecstasy 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Hashish 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Heroin 0 0 147 71 0 440 0 0 658 Marijuana/Cannabis 0 22 560 316 0 2,761 0 0 3,659 Marijuana Plants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Synthetic Cannabinoids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 178 Other Narcotic 42 1 29 26 0 80 0 0 LSD 0 0 1 1 0 6 0 0 8 PCP 0 0 6 0 0 4 0 0 10 Other Hallucinogens 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Methamphetamine/Amphetamine 0 0 429 69 0 1,869 0 0 2,367 Methamphetamine (ice) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Prescription 1 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 5 Other Stimulants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Depressants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unknown Drug 9 0 33 1 1 80 16 243 383 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pseudoephedrine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Steroids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Salvia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Paraphernalia 0 2 0 0 0 2,554 0 1 2,557 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 52 25 1,272 548 1 7,941 16 244 10,099 Other Total Prescription Drug Convictions Number of drug convictions that involved any prescription drugs 5 Drug Offense Convictions by Class Misdmnr. Persons Convicted for All Drug Offenses Felony Total Plea 10,003 Jury 77 Class 1 2,030 4 2,034 Class 2 0 742 742 Non-jury Class 3 0 218 218 Total Class 4 3,125 3,125 Class 5 67 67 Class 6 1,706 1,706 2,003 Undesignated 0 2,003 Unknown 0 204 204 2,030 8,069 10,099 Total Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 19 10,099 126 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Prison Number of Persons Sentenced for Drug Offense Community Probation Split Sentence Susp. Sentence Service Jail Fines Other Unknown Total Cocaine (powder) 28 0 48 18 0 0 0 2 0 96 Crack 29 0 20 10 0 0 0 1 0 60 Ecstasy 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Hashish 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Heroin 140 0 169 60 0 0 0 0 0 369 Marijuana/Cannabis 505 4 1,914 155 1 0 0 32 0 2,611 0 Marijuana Plants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Synthetic Cannabinoids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19 0 82 23 0 0 0 3 0 127 LSD 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 3 0 6 PCP 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Other Hallucinogens 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 637 0 564 222 0 0 1 7 0 1,431 Methamphetamine (ice) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Prescription 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Other Stimulants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Depressants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 2 52 29 0 0 0 0 0 100 Other Narcotic Methamphetamine/Amphetamine Unknown Drug Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pseudoephedrine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Steroids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Salvia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 159 0 1,496 123 0 0 3 5 394 2,180 Paraphernalia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,536 6 4,350 640 1 0 4 53 394 6,984 Other Total Prescription Drug Sentenced Number of drug offenders sentenced that involved any prescription drugs 2 Number of Persons Sentenced for Violent Offenses Violent Drug-Related Offenses 116 0 110 44 0 0 0 10 0 280 Violent Non Drug-Related Offenses 790 7 861 487 0 0 1 425 0 2,571 906 7 971 531 0 0 1 435 0 2,851 Total Number of Forfeiture Cases Asset Forfeitures Asset Type Vehicles Quantity Value 340 Received Through Referral $0 Concluded Vessels 0 $0 Pending Aircraft 0 $0 1,330 $10,050,691 Currency Coordination/Collaboration Data 767 No. of meeting(s) with law enforcement case related 51 825 No. of drug-related task force investigation assists 33 No. of search warrant assists with the Task Force 0 1,132 No. of search warrant assists resulting in: Training Other Financial Instrument 0 $0 # of trainings attended 31 Real Property (Real Estate) 4 $0 # of trainings provided 11 Convictions 0 Dismissals 0 No. of legal advice requests that were: Weapons 411 $0 Received 0 Other 815 $0 Filled 0 2,900 $10,050,691 Total Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 No. of drug-related investigation assists resulting in: Charges filed 0 Charges dropped 0 Charges reduced to a lesser degree/charge 0 127 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Mohave County Attorney’s Office Approved Budget FY 2015 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Total Fund Source: Federal - Byrne/JAG State Match 107,812 46,359 $154,171 $ $ $ 61,668 53,960 38,543 Project Description This program is administered by the Mohave County Attorney's Office (MCAO) to effectively charge and prosecute drug law violators arrested by the Mohave Area General Narcotics Enforcement Team (MAGNET) and carry out civil litigation to obtain the forfeiture of assets seized from drug traffickers. The project handles drug and gang case prosecutions for all law enforcement agencies in Mohave County, one of the counties that makes up Arizona’s portion of the federally designated Southwest Border High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA). Objective To reduce illicit drug activity in Mohave County through the successful prosecution of all drug offenders, and to aid law enforcement by supporting and guiding officers so that major traffickers, distribution organizations and manufacturers/producers can be brought to justice. Activity Summary Of the 1,639 drug offense referrals received, MCAO efforts resulted in 1,248 drug convictions, of which 733 (58.7-percent) were classified as a misdemeanor and 515 (41.3-percent) were classified as a felony. Of 1,248 drug convictions, 934 (74.8-percent) involved paraphernalia, 126 (10.1-percent) involved methamphetamine/amphetamine and 85 (10.1-percent) involved marijuana/cannabis. Of the drug convictions by offense type, 1,060 (84.9-percent) of the convictions derived from charges of possession/concealing, and 175 (14-percent) from distribution/selling charges Of the 1,248 individuals sentenced for drug offenses, 484 (38.8-percent) received probation, 254 (20.4percent) received a split sentence, 220 (17.6-percent) received prison, 172 (13.8-percent) received fines, and 118 (9.5-percent) received a jail sentence. A total of 935 (74.9-percent) of the cases sentenced involved paraphernalia, 125 (10-percent) involved methamphetamine/ amphetamine and 84 (6.7-percent) involved marijuana/cannabis. Tandem prosecution efforts resulted in a total of 36 instances of currency forfeiture valued at $862,746. The project reports a total of 196 drug-related task force investigation assists and 127 search warrant assists that resulted in convictions. Selected Quarterly Highlights • This year we became part of the Mohave Opportunities Rehab Education Coalition (MORE). In a very short time, we held many very productive collaborative meetings, as well as put together a fantastic Substance Abuse Prevention and Education Program Grant. We are very excited to receive funding for this pilot program and look to take this program to other cities in the future. This program involves breaking down barriers to provide first-time drug offenders with an opportunity to have counseling paid for and be transported to said counseling. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 128 Prosecution - Task Force Activities • A co-defendant case went to trial in April. It was a case with a testifying informant who was also a target of importance to Bullhead City Police Department due to the residence in a trailer park that was very difficult to break-up by law enforcement. The case involved multi-location search warrant at the trailer park with one of the defendants being a drug dealing target in the area. The zoning people came in and condemned most of the area. It was the impact on BHC that was a primary goal, and we secured the conviction for sale of dangerous drugs. It took the coordination of all of the MAGNET Agencies to complete the execution of the warrant, and our attorney was on scene working on the use of the informant and the warrant. • A tip was given to officers wherein a suspect was selling heroin out of his home. Officers executed a search warrant and found 146 grams of meth and 42.95 grams of heroin. The convicted felon was also in possession of a gun. During the search warrant police answered the defendant’s phone and someone ordered up heroin and showed up to buy. The defendant was convicted for possession of heroin and methamphetamine for sale. He received 16 years in prison. Performance Benchmarks All agencies are required to estimate performance benchmarks according to their program area. While these benchmark measures are not all-inclusive of program performance, they provide a method of determining program success and efficacy, and support evidence-based programming. Performance Measure FY 2015 Estimated Conviction Rate Cost per Conviction FY 2015 Actual 84% $ 136.19 85% $ 123.53 Percentage of Forfeitures Concluded 91% 93% Percentage of Convicted Offenders Incarcerated 41% 47% Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 129 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Prosecution Projects: Mohave County Attorney's Office Grant Number: DC-15-028 Drug Outcome Summary Drug Offenses Drug Offense Only (exclude gang) Drug & Violent Offenses Drug Offense by Gang Member Non-drug Offenses Drug & Violent Offense by Gang Member Violent Offense Committed by Violent Offense (exclude gang) Gang Member & Gang Member Drug Total Non-Drug Offense Only* Non-Drug Total Total 2,162 1,620 17 0 2 1,639 519 1 3 0 523 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 Declined to Pros: Dept. Report Problems 95 2 0 0 97 28 0 0 0 28 125 Declined to Pros: No Conviction Likely 44 2 0 0 46 33 0 0 0 33 79 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 1 0 0 14 15 0 0 0 15 29 Referrals received this reporting period Declined to Prosecute: No lab analysis Declined to Pros: Assisted in Another Prosecution Declined to Prosecute: Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,471 0 0 0 1,471 201 0 0 0 201 1,672 342 Deferred to a Diversion Program Prosecuted Dismissed With or Without Prejudice 217 5 0 1 223 118 0 1 0 119 Acquitted 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 2 Convicted 1,237 10 1 0 1,248 158 0 1 0 159 1,407 Concluded 1,454 15 1 1 1,471 278 0 2 0 280 1,751 *Data only collected for prosecutions in Quarter1 Buy / Receive Drug Prosecutions by Offense Type Transport / Dist. / Selling Consume / Use Import Cult. / Manuf. Possess / Conceal Other Unknown Total Cocaine (powder) 0 0 9 0 0 1 0 0 10 Crack 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ecstasy 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 5 Hashish 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Heroin 0 0 25 1 0 30 0 0 56 Marijuana/Cannabis 0 7 58 3 0 89 0 0 157 Marijuana Plants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Synthetic Cannabinoids 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 0 15 Other Narcotic 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 LSD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PCP Other Hallucinogens 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Methamphetamine/Amphetamine 0 2 80 4 0 79 0 0 165 Methamphetamine (ice) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Prescription 0 0 7 0 0 46 0 0 53 Other Stimulants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Depressants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unknown Drug 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Pseudoephedrine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Steroids 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 Salvia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Paraphernalia 0 0 0 0 0 1,007 0 0 1,007 Other Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 185 8 0 1,267 0 0 1,471 Prescription Drug Prosecutions Number of drug prosecutions that involved any prescription drugs Felony and Misdemeanor Prosecution Gang 53 Total 1,087 3 1,084 Misdemeanor 0 585 585 3 1,669 1,672 Total Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 Non-Gang Felony 130 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Buy / Receive Drug Convictions by Offense Type Transport / Import Dist. / Selling Consume / Use Cult. / Manuf. Possess / Conceal Other Unknown Total Cocaine (powder) 0 0 9 0 0 1 0 0 10 Crack 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ecstasy 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 5 Hashish 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Heroin 0 0 24 1 0 24 0 0 49 Marijuana/Cannabis 0 7 58 0 0 20 0 0 85 Marijuana Plants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Synthetic Cannabinoids 0 0 0 0 0 14 0 0 14 Other Narcotic 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 LSD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PCP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Hallucinogens 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Methamphetamine/Amphetamine 0 2 73 1 0 50 0 0 126 Methamphetamine (ice) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Prescription 0 0 5 0 0 17 0 0 22 Other Stimulants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Depressants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unknown Drug 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Pseudoephedrine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Steroids 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 Salvia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Paraphernalia 0 0 0 0 0 934 0 0 934 Other Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 175 2 0 1,060 0 0 1,248 Prescription Drug Convictions 22 Number of drug convictions that involved any prescription drugs Drug Offense Convictions by Class Misdmnr. Persons Convicted for All Drug Offenses Felony Total Plea 1,230 Jury 17 Class 1 733 0 733 Class 2 0 95 95 Non-jury Class 3 0 95 95 Total Class 4 58 58 Class 5 12 12 Class 6 124 124 131 Undesignated 0 131 Unknown 0 0 0 733 515 1,248 Total Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 1 1,248 131 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Prison Number of Persons Sentenced for Drug Offense Community Service Probation Split Sentence Susp. Sentence Jail Fines Other Unknown Total Cocaine (powder) 5 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 10 Crack 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ecstasy 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 Hashish 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Heroin 44 0 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 49 Marijuana/Cannabis 11 2 41 24 0 0 6 0 0 84 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 Other Narcotic 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 LSD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PCP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Hallucinogens 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 88 1 20 16 0 0 0 0 0 125 Methamphetamine (ice) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Prescription 4 0 12 3 0 0 4 0 0 23 Other Stimulants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Depressants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unknown Drug 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 Pseudoephedrine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Steroids 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Salvia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 54 115 400 204 0 0 162 0 0 935 Marijuana Plants Synthetic Cannabinoids Methamphetamine/Amphetamine Paraphernalia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 220 118 484 254 0 0 172 0 0 1,248 Other Total Prescription Drug Sentenced Number of drug offenders sentenced that involved any prescription drugs 23 Number of Persons Sentenced for Violent Offenses 5 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 9 78 0 43 36 0 0 2 0 0 159 83 1 45 37 0 0 2 0 0 168 Violent Drug-Related Offenses Violent Non Drug-Related Offenses Total Asset Forfeitures Asset Type Number of Forfeiture Cases Quantity Value No. of meeting(s) with law enforcement case related 593 $74,196 Concluded 52 No. of drug-related task force investigation assists 196 $29,000 Pending 90 No. of search warrant assists with the Task Force 127 Vehicles 15 Vessels 2 Aircraft 0 $0 36 $862,746 Currency Coordination/Collaboration Data 56 Received Through Referral No. of search warrant assists resulting in: Training Other Financial Instrument 0 $0 # of trainings attended 2 Real Property (Real Estate) 0 $0 # of trainings provided 3 Weapons Other Total 29 $11,640 2 $900 84 $978,482 Convictions 188 Dismissals 11 No. of legal advice requests that were: Received 539 Filled 539 No. of drug-related investigation assists resulting in: Charges filed Charges dropped Charges reduced to a lesser degree/charge Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 237 20 111 132 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Navajo County Attorney’s Office Approved Budget FY 2015 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Total Fund Source: Federal - Byrne/JAG State Match 82,690 29,760 $112,450 $ $ $ 44,980 39,358 28,113 Project Description This program is administered by the Navajo County Attorney's Office (NCAO). This project provides for full-time, dedicated case prosecution and asset forfeiture litigation services to the Navajo County Major Crimes Apprehension Team (MCAT) and other law enforcement agencies in Navajo County. Objective To reduce and eventually eliminate the use, sale, manufacture and transportation of illicit and controlled substances within Navajo County. Activity Summary Efforts of the NCAO have resulted in a total of 339 drug convictions, of which 182 (53.7-percent) were classified as a misdemeanor and 157 (46.3-percent) were felonies. A total of 130 (38.3-percent) involved marijuana/cannabis, 112 (33-percent) involved paraphernalia, and 56 (16.5-percent) involved methamphetamine/amphetamine. Of the drug convictions by offense type, 280 (82.6-percent) were for possession/concealing and 24 (7.1-percent) were for transportation/importation. Of the 332 individuals sentenced for drug offenses, 142 (42.8-percent) received fines, 95 (28.6-percent) received probation, and 60 (18.1-percent) received a prison sentence. A total of 130 (39.2-percent) of the cases sentenced involved marijuana/cannabis, 112 (33.7-percent) involved paraphernalia, and 56 (16.9percent) involved methamphetamine/amphetamine. Navajo County’s tandem prosecution efforts yielded a value of $54,920 in forfeited assets; the office conducted 77 case related meetings with law enforcement, and 31 drug related task force investigation assists. Selected Quarterly Highlights • The NCAO prosecuted a drug mule who brought along her children, an infant and a toddler, to transport seven pounds of methamphetamine. After extended discovery and negotiations and a more favorable plea getting pulled, the defendant agreed to a range of five to ten years in prison. The State argued for ten, the defense for five, and the judge sentenced her to 9.25 years. Word spread quickly throughout the jail as several other drug mule defendants unexpectedly took pleas for fear of getting a similarly less-favorable offer for dragging out the process. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 133 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Performance Benchmarks All agencies are required to estimate performance benchmarks according to their program area. While these benchmark measures are not all-inclusive of program performance, they provide a method of determining program success and efficacy, and support evidence-based programming. Performance Measure FY 2015 Estimated Conviction Rate Cost per Conviction FY 2015 Actual 84% $ 424.34 85% $ 331.71 Percentage of Forfeitures Concluded 73% 102% Percentage of Convicted Offenders Incarcerated 22% 20% Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 134 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Prosecution Projects: Navajo County Attorney's Office Grant Number: DC-15-029 Drug Outcome Summary Drug Offenses Drug Offense Only (exclude gang) Drug & Violent Offenses Drug Offense by Gang Member Non-drug Offenses Drug & Violent Offense by Gang Member Violent Offense Committed by Violent Offense (exclude gang) Gang Member & Gang Member Drug Total Non-Drug Offense Only* Non-Drug Total Total 431 0 0 0 431 0 0 0 0 0 431 Declined to Prosecute: No lab analysis 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Declined to Pros: Dept. Report Problems 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Declined to Pros: No Conviction Likely 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Declined to Pros: Assisted in Another Prosecution 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 32 0 0 0 32 0 0 0 0 0 32 Referrals received this reporting period Declined to Prosecute: Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 256 0 0 0 256 0 0 0 0 0 256 59 Deferred to a Diversion Program Prosecuted Dismissed With or Without Prejudice 59 0 0 0 59 0 0 0 0 0 Acquitted 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Convicted 339 0 0 0 339 0 0 0 0 0 339 Concluded 398 0 0 0 398 0 0 0 0 0 398 *Data only collected for prosecutions in Quarter1 Buy / Receive Cult. / Manuf. Drug Prosecutions by Offense Type Transport / Import Consume / Use Dist. / Selling Possess / Conceal Other Unknown Total Cocaine (powder) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Crack 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ecstasy 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Hashish 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Heroin 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 Marijuana/Cannabis 0 0 4 13 4 73 0 0 94 Marijuana Plants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Synthetic Cannabinoids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Narcotic 0 0 3 3 1 13 0 0 20 LSD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PCP Other Hallucinogens 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Methamphetamine/Amphetamine 0 0 4 1 0 30 0 0 35 Methamphetamine (ice) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Prescription 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 Other Stimulants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Depressants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unknown Drug 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pseudoephedrine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Steroids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Salvia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Paraphernalia 0 0 0 0 0 93 0 0 93 Other Total 2 0 0 0 3 6 0 0 11 2 0 12 17 9 216 0 0 256 Prescription Drug Prosecutions Number of drug prosecutions that involved any prescription drugs Felony and Misdemeanor Prosecution Gang 2 Total 0 124 124 Misdemeanor 0 132 132 0 256 256 Total Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 Non-Gang Felony 135 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Buy / Receive Cult. / Manuf. Drug Convictions by Offense Type Transport / Dist. / Selling Consume / Use Import Possess / Conceal Other Unknown Total Cocaine (powder) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Crack 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ecstasy 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Hashish 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Heroin 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 Marijuana/Cannabis 0 0 4 16 5 105 0 0 130 Marijuana Plants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Synthetic Cannabinoids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Narcotic 0 0 3 3 1 13 0 0 20 LSD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PCP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Hallucinogens 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Methamphetamine/Amphetamine 0 0 12 2 1 41 0 0 56 Methamphetamine (ice) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Prescription 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 Other Stimulants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Depressants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unknown Drug 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pseudoephedrine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Steroids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Salvia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Paraphernalia 0 0 0 0 0 112 0 0 112 Other Total 2 0 1 3 4 8 0 0 18 2 0 21 24 12 280 0 0 339 Prescription Drug Convictions Number of drug convictions that involved any prescription drugs 2 Drug Offense Convictions by Class Misdmnr. Persons Convicted for All Drug Offenses Felony Total Plea 339 Jury 0 Class 1 173 9 182 Class 2 9 3 12 Non-jury Class 3 0 42 42 Total Class 4 50 50 Class 5 3 3 Class 6 50 50 0 Undesignated 0 0 Unknown 0 0 0 182 157 339 Total Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 0 339 136 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Prison Number of Persons Sentenced for Drug Offense Community Service Probation Split Sentence Susp. Sentence Jail Fines Other Unknown Total Cocaine (powder) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Crack 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ecstasy 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Hashish 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Heroin 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 12 3 35 0 0 0 80 0 0 130 Marijuana Plants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Synthetic Cannabinoids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Narcotic 8 0 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 19 LSD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PCP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Hallucinogens 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 2 23 0 0 0 7 0 0 56 Methamphetamine (ice) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Prescription 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Other Stimulants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Depressants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unknown Drug 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pseudoephedrine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Steroids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Salvia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Paraphernalia 8 1 21 0 28 0 54 0 0 112 Marijuana/Cannabis Methamphetamine/Amphetamine 6 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 60 7 95 0 28 0 142 0 0 332 Other Total Prescription Drug Sentenced Number of drug offenders sentenced that involved any prescription drugs 2 Number of Persons Sentenced for Violent Offenses Violent Drug-Related Offenses 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Violent Non Drug-Related Offenses 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total Asset Forfeitures Asset Type Number of Forfeiture Cases Quantity Value Received Through Referral Vehicles 3 Vessels 0 $0 Pending Aircraft 0 $0 24 $49,470 Currency $5,450 Concluded Coordination/Collaboration Data 42 No. of meeting(s) with law enforcement case related 77 43 No. of drug-related task force investigation assists 31 0 No. of search warrant assists with the Task Force 4 No. of search warrant assists resulting in: Training Convictions 3 Dismissals 0 Other Financial Instrument 0 $0 # of trainings attended 10 Real Property (Real Estate) 0 $0 # of trainings provided 5 Weapons 0 $0 Received 64 Other 0 $0 Filled 64 27 $54,920 Total No. of legal advice requests that were: No. of drug-related investigation assists resulting in: Charges filed Charges dropped Charges reduced to a lesser degree/charge Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 50 5 40 137 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Pima County Attorney’s Office Approved Budget FY 2015 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Total Fund Source: Federal - Byrne/JAG State Match 411,249 103,896 $515,145 $ $ $ 206,058 180,301 128,786 Project Description This program is administered by the Pima County Attorney's Office (PCAO), the Tandem Prosecution for the Tucson/Pima Counter Narcotics Alliance (C.N.A.) and provides prosecution and court litigation services for all law enforcement agencies in Pima County. Pima is one of the counties federally designated as a Southwest Border High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA). Objective To reduce/prevent drug-related crime by collaborating with the C.N.A. to conduct narcotics investigations and tandem prosecutions, as well as prosecuting felony narcotics cases presented by individual law enforcement agencies operating in the county. Activity Summary In FY 2015, the PCAO received 3,503 drug case referrals resulting in 1,812 drug convictions, of which 1,785 (98.5-percent) were classified as felonies and 27 (1.5-percent) were misdemeanors. A total of 1,097 (60.5-percent) convictions were for charges of possession/concealing and 588 (32.5-percent) were for distribution/selling. Of the drug convictions by drug type, 641 (35.4-percent) involved methamphetamine/amphetamine, 376 (20.8-percent) involved heroin, 272 (15-percent) involved cocaine/crack, and 218 (12-percent) involved unknown drugs. Of the 1,713 individuals sentenced for drug offenses, 944 (55.1 percent) received probation, 601 (35.1percent) received prison and 126 (7.4-percent) received a split sentence. A total of 610 (35.6-percent) of the cases sentenced involved methamphetamine/amphetamine, 349 (20.4-percent) involved heroin, 259 (15.1-percent) involved cocaine/crack, 206 (12-percent) involved unknown drugs, and 168 (9.8-percent) involved marijuana/cannabis. A total value of over $5.8 million in assets was forfeited in FY 2015, including 334 vehicles, 324 weapons and seven real estate properties. Tandem prosecution efforts resulted in 33 drug-related task force investigation assists; 22 of which resulted in charges filed. There was a total of 1,200 case related meetings with law enforcement. Selected Quarterly Highlights • Our office recently indicted two defendants on a case where Task Force Officers from both the DEA and Pima County Sheriff’s Department arrested the defendants and confiscated over $150K in cash, several weapons, and 37 pounds of methamphetamine. While in its early stages, the case is an example of the efficacy of the partnership between local law enforcement agencies, federal agencies, and the Pima County Attorney’s Office in investigating and prosecuting people who represent serious threat to the community. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 138 Prosecution - Task Force Activities • This year, our office has indicted defendants in multiple conspiracies to launder money associated with drug trafficking organizations. In one case, we indicted a total of 13 defendants who laundered over three million dollars through funnel bank account activity. This money came from a marijuana shipping operation that extended over the course of several years. There were months of collaboration between the prosecutor's office and law enforcement during the investigation stage of the case. It was due to the cooperation of all agencies involved that led to a solid case that has made and will continue to make a substantial impact on this operation. • Our office focused on prosecution of marijuana grow operations through prosecution of several cases throughout this year. In one case, two brothers had constructed a false wall in their home to conceal a fairly extensive operation. Both brothers recently pled to felony offenses. In another case, a family of three (mother, father, and son) were growing marijuana under the guise of the mother's medical marijuana card. However, they were growing in an unallowable amount and selling to non-cardholders. All three also recently took felony pleas. Performance Benchmarks All agencies are required to estimate performance benchmarks according to their program area. While these benchmark measures are not all-inclusive of program performance, they provide a method of determining program success and efficacy, and support evidence-based programming. Performance Measure FY 2015 Estimated Conviction Rate Cost per Conviction Percentage of Forfeitures Concluded Percentage of Convicted Offenders Incarcerated Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 FY 2015 Actual 95% $ 257.57 59% $ 295.55 117% 117% 35% 42% 139 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Prosecution Projects: Pima County Attorney's Office Grant Number: DC-15-030 Drug Outcome Summary Drug Offenses Drug Offense Only (exclude gang) Referrals received this reporting period Drug & Violent Offenses Drug Offense by Gang Member Non-drug Offenses Drug & Violent Offense by Gang Member Violent Committed by Violent Offense Offense (exclude gang) Gang Member & Gang Member Drug Total Non-Drug Offense Only* Non-Drug Total Total 5,135 3,418 80 4 1 3,503 1,588 13 31 0 1,632 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 212 1 0 0 213 43 0 0 0 43 256 Declined to Pros: No Conviction Likely 2 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 1 3 Declined to Pros: Assisted in Another Prosecution 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,079 12 1 0 1,092 523 4 6 0 533 1,625 Declined to Prosecute: No lab analysis Declined to Pros: Dept. Report Problems Declined to Prosecute: Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,080 68 2 1 2,151 935 10 23 536 1,504 3,655 210 Deferred to a Diversion Program Prosecuted Dismissed With or Without Prejudice 90 3 0 0 93 111 1 5 0 117 Acquitted 9 1 0 0 10 18 1 0 0 19 29 Convicted 1,798 11 3 0 1,812 676 7 17 0 700 2,512 Concluded 1,897 15 3 0 1,915 805 9 22 0 836 2,751 *Data only collected for prosecutions in Quarter1 Buy / Receive Drug Prosecutions by Offense Type Transport / Consume / Use Import Cult. / Manuf. Dist. / Selling Possess / Conceal Other Unknown Total Cocaine (powder) 0 0 47 4 0 135 0 0 186 Crack 0 0 35 1 0 45 0 1 82 Ecstasy 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 3 Hashish 0 0 6 1 0 4 0 0 11 Heroin 0 0 115 3 0 287 0 10 415 Marijuana/Cannabis 0 0 144 2 0 36 1 7 190 Marijuana Plants 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 Synthetic Cannabinoids 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 3 6 Other Narcotic 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 LSD 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 PCP Other Hallucinogens 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Methamphetamine/Amphetamine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Methamphetamine (ice) 0 0 194 16 0 548 0 8 766 Prescription 4 0 13 4 0 43 0 1 65 Other Stimulants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Depressants 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Unknown Drug 0 0 112 3 0 89 6 81 291 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Pseudoephedrine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Steroids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Salvia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Paraphernalia 0 0 0 0 0 114 0 1 115 Other Total 0 0 1 0 2 4 0 1 8 4 7 670 34 2 1,314 7 113 2,151 Prescription Drug Prosecutions Number of drug prosecutions that involved any prescription drugs Felony and Misdemeanor Prosecution Gang 110 Felony Misdemeanor Total Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 Non-Gang Total 3,651 36 3,615 0 4 4 36 3,619 3,655 140 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Buy / Receive Drug Convictions by Offense Type Transport / Dist. / Selling Consume / Use Import Cult. / Manuf. Possess / Conceal Other Unknown Total Cocaine (powder) 0 0 45 3 0 141 0 0 189 Crack 0 0 30 1 0 52 0 0 83 Ecstasy 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 Hashish 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 0 5 Heroin 0 0 107 3 0 257 1 8 376 Marijuana/Cannabis 0 0 148 0 0 14 0 4 166 Marijuana Plants 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 Synthetic Cannabinoids 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 3 Other Narcotic 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 LSD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PCP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Hallucinogens 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Methamphetamine/Amphetamine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Methamphetamine (ice) 0 0 155 3 0 480 0 3 641 Prescription 3 0 5 0 0 42 0 2 52 Other Stimulants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Depressants 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 Unknown Drug 2 4 95 1 0 38 1 77 218 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 1 1 0 0 3 0 0 5 Pseudoephedrine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Steroids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Salvia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Paraphernalia 0 0 0 0 0 59 0 1 60 Other Total 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 3 5 11 588 11 1 1,097 2 97 1,812 Prescription Drug Convictions Number of drug convictions that involved any prescription drugs 55 Drug Offense Convictions by Class Misdmnr. Persons Convicted for All Drug Offenses Felony Total Class 1 27 0 27 Class 2 0 557 557 Class 3 0 36 36 Class 4 1,076 1,076 Class 5 63 63 Class 6 53 53 0 Undesignated 0 0 Unknown 0 0 0 27 1,785 1,812 Total Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 Plea 1,777 Jury 35 Non-jury Total 0 1,812 141 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Prison Number of Persons Sentenced for Drug Offense Community Service Probation Split Sentence Susp. Sentence Jail Fines Other Unknown Total Cocaine (powder) 28 4 142 5 0 0 0 0 0 179 Crack 29 0 48 3 0 0 0 0 0 80 Ecstasy 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Hashish 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 Heroin 90 3 227 28 0 1 0 0 0 349 Marijuana/Cannabis 48 4 101 9 0 0 0 0 0 162 Marijuana Plants 2 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 Synthetic Cannabinoids 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 Other Narcotic 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 LSD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PCP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Hallucinogens 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Methamphetamine/Amphetamine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 258 11 273 68 0 0 0 0 0 610 Prescription 6 1 41 2 0 0 0 0 0 50 Other Stimulants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Depressants 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 130 3 66 7 0 0 0 0 0 206 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 Pseudoephedrine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Steroids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Salvia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Paraphernalia 7 15 28 4 0 0 0 0 0 54 Methamphetamine (ice) Unknown Drug 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 601 41 944 126 0 1 0 0 0 1,713 Other Total Prescription Drug Sentenced Number of drug offenders sentenced that involved any prescription drugs 52 Number of Persons Sentenced for Violent Offenses 7 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 10 367 6 204 77 0 0 0 5 0 659 374 6 206 78 0 0 0 5 0 669 Violent Drug-Related Offenses Violent Non Drug-Related Offenses Total Asset Forfeitures Asset Type Vehicles Number of Forfeiture Cases Quantity Value 334 Received Through Referral $2,071,607 Concluded Vessels 0 $0 Pending Aircraft 0 $0 352 $2,507,308 Currency Coordination/Collaboration Data 423 No. of meeting(s) with law enforcement case related 496 No. of drug-related task force investigation assists 33 632 No. of search warrant assists with the Task Force 4 No. of search warrant assists resulting in: Training Other Financial Instrument 0 $0 # of trainings attended 0 Real Property (Real Estate) 7 $557,030 # of trainings provided 0 Weapons Other Total 1,200 Convictions 0 Dismissals 0 No. of legal advice requests that were: 324 $140,650 Received 0 1,078 $595,345 Filled 0 2,095 $5,871,940 No. of drug-related investigation assists resulting in: Charges filed Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 22 Charges dropped 3 Charges reduced to a lesser degree/charge 0 142 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Pinal County Attorney’s Office Approved Budget FY 2015 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Total Fund Source: Federal - Byrne/JAG State Match 149,516 40,233 $189,749 $ $ $ 75,900 66,412 47,437 Project Description This program is administered by the Pinal County Attorney's Office (PCAO) and provides drug and gang case prosecution services generated by the activities of the Pinal County Sheriff's Narcotics Task Force (PCNTF). The unit handles all drug and gang prosecutions for the task force and all other law enforcement agencies in Pinal County. Pinal County is designated as part of the Southwest Border High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA). Objective To interdict the international drug trade, suppress local drug dealing activity, efficiently manage simple drug possession cases, provide drug court and drug diversion programs, and conduct ongoing training for police. Activity Summary PCAO received a total of 1,396 drug offense referrals, which resulted in a total of 380 drug convictions, of which 334 (87.9-percent) were classified as felonies and 46 (12.1-percent) were misdemeanors. A total of 165 (43.4-percent) involved marijuana/cannabis, 131 (34.5-percent) involved paraphernalia, and 69 (18.2percent) involved methamphetamine/amphetamine. Of the drug convictions by offense type, 194 (51.1percent) were for possession/concealing and 164 (43.2-percent) were for distribution/selling. Of the 375 individuals sentenced for drug offenses, 217 (57.9-ercent) received prison, 125 (33.3-percent) received probation, and 29 (7.7-percent) received a split sentence. A total of 160 (42.7-percent) of the cases sentenced involved marijuana/cannabis, 131 (34.9-percent) involved paraphernalia, and 39 (10.4percent) involved methamphetamine/amphetamine. Pinal County’s tandem prosecution efforts resulted in 58 drug-related task force investigation assists and $481,544 in assets forfeitures, including 211 vehicles. Selected Quarterly Highlights • We collaborated with federal, state and local agencies in working to locate and arrest the hilltop scouts in Pinal County's west desert area. These Sinaloa cartel operatives trespass on federal BLM land or in tribal areas and camp out on hilltops for a month at a time to route marijuana backpacker groups through established smuggling corridors. They use radios and cell phones to warn the backpackers and others on the ground about the presence of law enforcement. Two operations took place during the year that led to the arrest of nine hilltop scouts and the seizure of their cell phones, radios, charging equipment, and other supplies. One of our grant funded prosecutors utilized conspiracy charges to prosecute successfully these individuals for their participation in cartel marijuana smuggling operations despite the fact that no marijuana had been seized at the time of the arrests. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 143 Prosecution - Task Force Activities • During this year, one of the grant funded prosecutors was contacted by Homeland Security investigators seeking local prosecution of a smuggling ring working out of Eloy. The targeted suspects were involved in both human and marijuana smuggling and the HIS agents planned on utilizing undercover agents in their three-week investigation. The investigation resulted in an eightcount indictment against four co-conspirators, primarily for human smuggling activity from the United States/Mexico border through the Tohono O’odham reservation and into Pinal County. Only one count of the indictment against the leader of the smuggling ring was drug-related, and it arose when he transferred one gram of methamphetamine to an undercover federal agent as payment for what he believed was the UC’s role as a driver. After a federal court of appeals decision precluded state prosecution of any human smuggling-related offense, only this single drug-related count remained. The defendant rejected an appropriate plea and insisted on a trial. The resulting jury trial took place in May 2015 and the defendant was convicted of the single count, transferring methamphetamine, a class 2 felony. He will be sentenced in July. Because the defendant is a category three repetitive offender on federal probation at the time of this offense, the minimum prison sentence he faces is 15 years. • Our grant funded prosecutor worked closely with the Casa Grande Police Department’s narcotic unit’s investigation into a local convenience store owner who was selling spice from his business. This resulted in the arrest of the business owner, the recovery of hundreds of packages of the dangerous drug, and the seizure of considerable assets of the spice dealer. The investigation then focused on prosecuting the higher levels of the spice distribution network. The prosecutor facilitated the formation of a joint investigation team comprised of members of the CGPD narcotics unit, the Maricopa County Narcotics Task Force, and DEA, which resulted in an undercover operation leading to the arrest and prosecution of the spice distributor and spice manufacturer. Our civil forfeiture attorney was instrumental in seizing over one million dollars in assets from the individuals involved in these illegal organizations. The local convenience store owner entered a plea agreement in June. The case against the spice distributor is an on-going prosecution in both Pinal and Maricopa counties. The case against the spice manufacturer is being prosecuted by Maricopa County Attorney’s Office after the spice lab was discovered in the Phoenix area during the execution of one of the multi-agency team’s search warrants. Performance Benchmarks All agencies are required to estimate performance benchmarks according to their program area. While these benchmark measures are not all-inclusive of program performance, they provide a method of determining program success and efficacy, and support evidence-based programming. Performance Measure FY 2015 Estimated Conviction Rate Cost per Conviction FY 2015 Actual 95% $ 199.74 102% $ 499.34 Percentage of Forfeitures Concluded 40% 73% Percentage of Convicted Offenders Incarcerated 32% 66% Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 144 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Prosecution Projects: Pinal County Attorney's Office Grant Number: DC-15-031 Drug Outcome Summary Drug Offenses Drug Offense Only (exclude gang) Drug & Violent Offenses Drug Offense by Gang Member Non-drug Offenses Drug & Violent Offense by Gang Member Violent Committed by Violent Offense Offense (exclude gang) Gang Member & Gang Member Drug Total Non-Drug Offense Only* Non-Drug Total Total 1,396 0 0 0 1,396 0 0 0 0 0 1,396 Declined to Prosecute: No lab analysis 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Declined to Pros: Dept. Report Problems 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21 0 0 0 21 0 0 0 0 0 21 Declined to Pros: Assisted in Another Prosecution 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 Declined to Prosecute: Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 38 0 0 0 38 0 0 0 0 0 38 3,679 0 0 0 3,679 0 0 0 0 0 3,679 38 0 0 0 38 0 0 0 0 0 38 Acquitted 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Convicted 380 0 0 0 380 0 0 0 0 0 380 Concluded 418 0 0 0 418 0 0 0 0 0 418 Referrals received this reporting period Declined to Pros: No Conviction Likely Deferred to a Diversion Program Prosecuted Dismissed With or Without Prejudice *Data only collected for prosecutions in Quarter1 Buy / Receive Drug Prosecutions by Offense Type Transport / Import Consume / Use Cult. / Manuf. Dist. / Selling Possess / Conceal Other Unknown Total Cocaine (powder) 0 0 36 25 0 198 0 0 259 Crack 0 0 6 0 0 6 0 0 12 Ecstasy 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 Hashish 0 0 3 1 0 5 0 0 9 Heroin 0 0 30 28 0 71 0 0 129 Marijuana/Cannabis 0 3 413 280 0 925 0 0 1,621 Marijuana Plants 0 5 0 0 0 2 0 0 7 Synthetic Cannabinoids 0 0 2 0 0 4 0 0 6 Other Narcotic 0 0 16 1 0 73 0 0 90 LSD 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 3 PCP Other Hallucinogens 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 Methamphetamine/Amphetamine 0 0 212 77 0 781 0 0 1,070 Methamphetamine (ice) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Prescription 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Stimulants 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 6 Other Depressants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unknown Drug 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 Pseudoephedrine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Steroids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Salvia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Paraphernalia 0 0 0 0 0 460 0 0 460 Other Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 720 412 0 2,539 0 0 3,679 Prescription Drug Prosecutions Number of drug prosecutions that involved any prescription drugs Felony and Misdemeanor Prosecution Gang 0 Total 3,679 0 3,679 Misdemeanor 0 0 0 0 3,679 3,679 Total Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 Non-Gang Felony 145 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Buy / Receive Cult. / Manuf. Drug Convictions by Offense Type Transport / Dist. / Selling Import Consume / Use Possess / Conceal Other Unknown Total Cocaine (powder) 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 4 Crack 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ecstasy 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Hashish 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Heroin 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 0 5 Marijuana/Cannabis 0 0 122 20 0 23 0 0 165 Marijuana Plants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Synthetic Cannabinoids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Narcotic 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 0 5 LSD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PCP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Hallucinogens 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Methamphetamine/Amphetamine 0 0 31 2 0 36 0 0 69 Methamphetamine (ice) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Prescription 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Stimulants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Depressants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unknown Drug 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pseudoephedrine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Steroids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Salvia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Paraphernalia 0 0 0 0 0 131 0 0 131 Other Total 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 164 22 0 194 0 0 380 Prescription Drug Convictions Number of drug convictions that involved any prescription drugs 1 Drug Offense Convictions by Class Misdmnr. Persons Convicted for All Drug Offenses Felony Total Plea 377 Class 1 46 0 46 Jury 3 Class 2 0 45 45 Non-jury 0 Class 3 0 112 112 60 60 Class 4 Class 5 6 6 Class 6 66 66 45 Undesignated 0 45 Unknown 0 0 0 46 334 380 Total Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 Total 380 146 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Prison Number of Persons Sentenced for Drug Offense Community Probation Split Sentence Susp. Sentence Service Jail Fines Other Unknown Total Cocaine (powder) 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 Crack 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Ecstasy 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Hashish 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 127 0 26 7 0 0 0 0 0 160 Heroin Marijuana/Cannabis Marijuana Plants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Synthetic Cannabinoids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Narcotic 2 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 5 LSD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Hallucinogens 21 0 4 5 0 0 0 0 0 30 Methamphetamine/Amphetamine 39 PCP 31 0 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 Methamphetamine (ice) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Prescription 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Stimulants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Depressants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unknown Drug 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pseudoephedrine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Steroids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Salvia Paraphernalia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 87 10 0 0 0 0 0 131 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 217 4 125 29 0 0 0 0 0 375 Other Total 0 30 Prescription Drug Sentenced Number of drug offenders sentenced that involved any prescription drugs 1 Number of Persons Sentenced for Violent Offenses Violent Drug-Related Offenses 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Violent Non Drug-Related Offenses 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total Asset Forfeitures Asset Type Vehicles Number of Forfeiture Cases Quantity Value 211 Received Through Referral $144,488 Concluded Vessels 0 $0 Pending Aircraft 0 $0 142 $324,343 Currency Coordination/Collaboration Data 293 No. of meeting(s) with law enforcement case related 65 215 No. of drug-related task force investigation assists 58 629 No. of search warrant assists with the Task Force 8 No. of search warrant assists resulting in: Training Other Financial Instrument 0 $0 # of trainings attended 8 Real Property (Real Estate) 0 $0 # of trainings provided 4 Weapons Other Total 9 $739 44 $11,974 406 $481,544 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 Convictions 0 Dismissals 0 No. of legal advice requests that were: Received 0 Filled 0 No. of drug-related investigation assists resulting in: Charges filed 0 Charges dropped 0 Charges reduced to a lesser degree/charge 0 147 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Santa Cruz County Attorney’s Office Approved Budget FY 2015 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Total Fund Source: Federal - Byrne/JAG State Match 37,000 12,014 $49,014 $ $ $ 19,606 17,155 12,254 Project Description This program is administered by the Santa Cruz County Attorney's Office (SCCAO). The Santa Cruz County Attorney's Drug Prosecution Project provides adult and juvenile drug and gang case prosecution and asset forfeiture litigation services to the Santa Cruz METRO Narcotics Task Force and other law enforcement agencies in Santa Cruz County. Santa Cruz County is designated as a Southwest Border High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA). Objective To reduce drug trafficking, sale, and possession of drugs in Santa Cruz County and to disrupt drug-related gang activity in schools and the community. Activity Summary For FY 2015, the SCCAO received a total of 341 drug offense referrals which resulted in 134 drug convictions, of which 82 (31.2-percent) were classified as felonies and 52 (38.8-percent) were misdemeanors. A total of 47 (35.1-percent) convictions involved marijuana/cannabis and 35 (26.1-percent) involved paraphernalia. Of the drug convictions by offense type, 109 (81.3-percent) were for charges of possession/concealing and 25 (18.7-percent) were from transport and import. Of the 134 individuals sentenced for drug offenses, 37 (27.6-percent) received fines, 32 (23.9-percent) received prison, 32 received a split sentence, and 26 (19.4-percent) received probation. A total of 55 (41percent) of the cases sentenced involved paraphernalia and 47 (35.1-percent) involved marijuana/cannabis. The Santa Cruz County’s tandem prosecution efforts yielded a value of $64,273 in forfeited assets for the FY 2015 project year. Collaboration efforts resulted in 360 drug-related task force investigation assists and 44 search warrant assists. Selected Quarterly Highlights • This year, the HIDTA Task Force organized a Port Response Team that accepts and investigates drug apprehensions at the Port of Entry. Our office has actively prosecuted these cases that otherwise would not be prosecuted by the US Attorney's Office. This has led to an increase in prosecutions for Port of Entry smugglers. • Since January of this year, our office has accepted multiple cases that involve marijuana seizures exceeding 12,000 pounds at the Port of Entry. These cases involve the use of tractor-trailers to smuggle bulk marijuana into the United States and are currently undergoing prosecution. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 148 Prosecution - Task Force Activities • While the majority of our heroin and methamphetamine seizures occur at the Port of Entry, we now have a portion of the HIDTA Task Force that is dedicated to street-level enforcement. This has led to multiple large seizures, to include a transfer of 12 pounds of methamphetamine and four pounds of heroin. Performance Benchmarks All agencies are required to estimate performance benchmarks according to their program area. While these benchmark measures are not all-inclusive of program performance, they provide a method of determining program success and efficacy, and support evidence-based programming. Performance Measure FY 2015 Estimated Conviction Rate Cost per Conviction FY 2015 Actual 125% $ 980.28 80% $ 365.78 Percentage of Forfeitures Concluded 80% 2% Percentage of Convicted Offenders Incarcerated 40% 53% Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 149 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Prosecution Projects: Santa Cruz County Attorney's Office Grant Number: DC-15-032 Drug Outcome Summary Drug Offenses Drug Offense Only (exclude gang) Drug & Violent Offenses Drug Offense by Gang Member Non-drug Offenses Drug & Violent Offense by Gang Member Violent Offense Committed by Violent Offense (exclude gang) Gang Member & Gang Member Drug Total Non-Drug Offense Only* Non-Drug Total Total 341 0 0 0 341 0 0 0 0 0 341 Declined to Prosecute: No lab analysis 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Declined to Pros: Dept. Report Problems 5 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 5 31 0 0 0 31 0 0 0 0 0 31 Declined to Pros: Assisted in Another Prosecution 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Declined to Prosecute: Other 3 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 Deferred to a Diversion Program 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 215 0 0 0 215 0 0 0 0 0 215 34 Referrals received this reporting period Declined to Pros: No Conviction Likely Prosecuted Dismissed With or Without Prejudice 34 0 0 0 34 0 0 0 0 0 Acquitted 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Convicted 134 0 0 0 134 0 0 0 0 0 134 Concluded 168 0 0 0 168 0 0 0 0 0 168 *Data only collected for prosecutions in Quarter1 Buy / Receive Drug Prosecutions by Offense Type Transport / Dist. / Selling Consume / Use Import Cult. / Manuf. Possess / Conceal Other Unknown Total Cocaine (powder) 0 0 0 0 0 21 0 0 21 Crack 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ecstasy 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Hashish 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Heroin 0 0 0 5 0 8 0 0 13 Marijuana/Cannabis 0 0 0 9 0 103 0 0 112 Marijuana Plants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Synthetic Cannabinoids 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Other Narcotic 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 LSD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PCP Other Hallucinogens 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Methamphetamine/Amphetamine 0 0 0 14 0 41 0 0 55 Methamphetamine (ice) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Prescription 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Stimulants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Depressants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unknown Drug 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pseudoephedrine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Steroids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Salvia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Paraphernalia 0 0 0 0 0 13 0 0 13 Other Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 28 0 187 0 0 215 Prescription Drug Prosecutions Number of drug prosecutions that involved any prescription drugs Felony and Misdemeanor Prosecution Gang 0 Total 213 0 213 Misdemeanor 0 2 2 0 215 215 Total Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 Non-Gang Felony 150 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Buy / Receive Drug Convictions by Offense Type Transport / Dist. / Selling Consume / Use Import Cult. / Manuf. Possess / Conceal Other Unknown Total Cocaine (powder) 0 0 0 4 0 3 0 0 7 Crack 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ecstasy 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Hashish 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Heroin 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 5 Marijuana/Cannabis 0 0 0 18 0 29 0 0 47 Marijuana Plants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Synthetic Cannabinoids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Narcotic 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 LSD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PCP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Hallucinogens 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Methamphetamine/Amphetamine 0 0 0 3 0 15 0 0 18 Methamphetamine (ice) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Prescription 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Stimulants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Depressants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unknown Drug 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pseudoephedrine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Steroids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Salvia 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 0 20 Paraphernalia 0 0 0 0 0 35 0 0 35 Other 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 25 0 109 0 0 134 Total Prescription Drug Convictions 0 Number of drug convictions that involved any prescription drugs Drug Offense Convictions by Class Misdmnr. Persons Convicted for All Drug Offenses Felony Total Class 1 52 0 52 Class 2 0 2 2 Class 3 0 39 39 Class 4 23 23 Class 5 1 1 Class 6 11 11 6 Undesignated 0 6 Unknown 0 0 0 52 82 134 Total Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 Plea 134 Jury 0 Non-jury Total 0 134 151 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Prison Number of Persons Sentenced for Drug Offense Community Service Probation Split Sentence Susp. Sentence Jail Fines Other Unknown Total Cocaine (powder) 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 Crack 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ecstasy 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Hashish 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Heroin Marijuana/Cannabis 2 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 17 1 6 23 0 0 0 0 0 47 Marijuana Plants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Synthetic Cannabinoids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Narcotic 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 LSD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PCP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Hallucinogens 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 Methamphetamine/Amphetamine 6 4 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 Methamphetamine (ice) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Prescription 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Stimulants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Depressants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unknown Drug 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pseudoephedrine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Steroids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Salvia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Paraphernalia 1 2 13 2 0 0 37 0 0 55 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 32 7 26 32 0 0 37 0 0 134 Other Total Prescription Drug Sentenced 0 Number of drug offenders sentenced that involved any prescription drugs Number of Persons Sentenced for Violent Offenses Violent Drug-Related Offenses 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Violent Non Drug-Related Offenses 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total Asset Forfeitures Asset Type Vehicles Number of Forfeiture Cases Quantity Value 31 Received Through Referral $25,725 Concluded Vessels 0 $0 Pending Aircraft 0 $0 Currency 6 $38,548 Other Financial Instrument 0 Coordination/Collaboration Data 131 No. of meeting(s) with law enforcement case related 95 3 No. of drug-related task force investigation assists 360 33 No. of search warrant assists with the Task Force 44 No. of search warrant assists resulting in: Training $0 # of trainings attended 7 6 Convictions 6 Dismissals 0 Real Property (Real Estate) 0 $0 # of trainings provided Weapons 0 $0 Received 220 Other 0 $0 Filled 220 37 $64,273 Total No. of legal advice requests that were: No. of drug-related investigation assists resulting in: Charges filed Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 102 Charges dropped 9 Charges reduced to a lesser degree/charge 0 152 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Tucson City Attorney’s Office Approved Budget FY 2015 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Total Fund Source: Federal - Byrne/JAG State Match 210,233 104,785 $315,018 $ $ $ 126,007 110,256 78,755 Project Description This program is administered by the Tucson City Prosecutor's Office (TCPO), a division of the Tucson City Attorney’s Office (TCAO). The Drug Enforcement Project handles all non-felony drug cases referred by the Tucson Police Department's Counter Narcotics Alliance (C.N.A.) Task Force and the Pima County Attorney's Office (PCAO), along with asset forfeiture cases. The unit prosecutes drug cases in Tucson City Court. Objective To consistently and effectively screen, prepare and prosecute misdemeanor drug cases in Tucson City Court, supporting area law enforcement efforts; successfully process and litigate asset forfeiture cases; and increase opportunities for treatment by expanding the adult diversion program to provide a second level of monitored diversion, which will more fully assess and treat drug addiction. Activity Summary TCPO received a total of 6,672 drug offense referrals for the FY 2015 project year. Of drug offense referrals received, 654 cases were deferred to a diversion program, 1,962 cases were dismissed, and 1,722 referrals resulted in convictions. All 1,722 drug convictions were of misdemeanor status and 1,696 (98.5-percent) derived from charges of possession/concealing. A total of 1,265 (73.5-percent) convictions involved paraphernalia, 363 (21.1-percent) involved marijuana/cannabis. Of the 1,722 individuals sentenced for drug offenses, 1,278 (74.2-percent) received probation, 394 (22.9percent) received fines, and 49 (2.8-percent) received a jail sentence. A total of 1,240 (72-percent) of the cases sentenced were for paraphernalia and 363 (21.1-percent) were for marijuana/cannabis There were a total of two vehicles forfeited and 28 instances of currency forfeiture for the FY 2015 project period with a total value of $14,351 in forfeited assets. Selected Quarterly Highlights • Our project to transform our office into a paperless office is well under way. As the office handles fifty thousand plus cases each year a paperless model will address practical issues such as storage space and retention requirements. Our outside contractor remains onboard in a consulting capacity to address issues that arise and cannot be resolved by our in-house project managers. The predicted challenges arose, but the office is adapting to the new model as are the office personnel. The re-education effort continues, and progress is steady if somewhat slow. The anticipated benefits of easy access to case materials and reduced staff time spent handling files are being Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 153 Prosecution - Task Force Activities realized in an incremental fashion. In the end, the citizens of Tucson will be better served by more efficient processing of cases which reduces the time spent on an individual matter. • In the area of forfeitures, our support of the efforts of the TPD officers remains steadfast. However, TPD has directed their detective assigned to forfeitures to work on another investigation. As a result, our forfeiture numbers have fallen dramatically. We remain fully prepared and able to process forfeiture cases we receive but with the change in priorities at TPD we are underutilized at present. • While we are cognizant of the use of synthetic cannabinoids and continue to consult with analysts to develop new methods to detect these substances we are also addressing other issues. This office has recently had some cases where urine samples were taken from suspected DUI defendants. These samples were not analyzed, and this office received notice from DPS that the samples were rejected. The sample rejections were not anticipated and we inquired into the reason for the rejections. We learned from the Arizona Department of Public Safety that urine samples are not the preferred sample medium. DPS lab analysts advised that since most samples are blood samples it is the case then that a urine sample has low priority. This lower priority is due in part to the fact that it is cost prohibitive to do a "run" without a full complement of samples. To get a full complement of samples requires more time than does a "run" of blood samples, again, because urine is so infrequently collected. The analyst did advise that a "half-run" could be done in circumstances that required the urine analysis quicker, however, there would still need to be enough samples for a "half-run" and it would take time to accumulate them. Even with the "halfrun" it is likely that too much time will elapse for the resulting analysis to be useful at trial. We have only had two "urine" cases recently so this issue will be monitored carefully to determine if further action is required. Performance Benchmarks All agencies are required to estimate performance benchmarks according to their program area. While these benchmark measures are not all-inclusive of program performance, they provide a method of determining program success and efficacy, and support evidence-based programming. Performance Measure FY 2015 Estimated Conviction Rate Cost per Conviction Percentage of Forfeitures Concluded Percentage of Convicted Offenders Incarcerated Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 FY 2015 Actual 49% $ 149.79 47% $ 182.94 93% 533% 6% 3% 154 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Prosecution Projects: Tucson City County Attorney's Office Grant Number: DC-15-033 Drug Outcome Summary Drug Offenses Drug Offense Only (exclude gang) Drug & Violent Offenses Drug Offense by Gang Member Non-drug Offenses Drug & Violent Offense by Gang Member Violent Offense Committed by Violent Offense (exclude gang) Gang Member & Gang Member Drug Total Non-Drug Offense Only* Non-Drug Total Total 6,672 0 0 0 6,672 0 0 0 0 0 6,672 Declined to Prosecute: No lab analysis 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Declined to Pros: Dept. Report Problems 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Declined to Pros: No Conviction Likely 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Declined to Pros: Assisted in Another Prosecution 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Declined to Prosecute: Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 654 0 0 0 654 0 0 0 0 0 654 Prosecuted 1,722 0 0 0 1,722 0 0 0 0 0 1,722 Dismissed With or Without Prejudice 1,962 0 0 0 1,962 0 0 0 0 0 1,962 Acquitted 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Convicted 1,722 0 0 0 1,722 0 0 0 0 0 1,722 Concluded 3,684 0 0 0 3,684 0 0 0 0 0 3,684 Referrals received this reporting period Deferred to a Diversion Program *Data only collected for prosecutions in Quarter1 Buy / Receive Drug Prosecutions by Offense Type Transport / Dist. / Selling Consume / Use Import Cult. / Manuf. Possess / Conceal Other Unknown Total Cocaine (powder) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Crack 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ecstasy 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Hashish 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Heroin 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Marijuana/Cannabis 0 0 0 0 0 337 26 0 363 Marijuana Plants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Synthetic Cannabinoids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Narcotic 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 LSD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PCP Other Hallucinogens 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Methamphetamine/Amphetamine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Methamphetamine (ice) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Prescription 0 0 0 0 0 17 0 0 17 Other Stimulants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Depressants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unknown Drug 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pseudoephedrine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Steroids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Salvia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Paraphernalia 0 0 0 0 0 1,265 0 0 1,265 Other Total 0 0 0 0 0 77 0 0 77 0 0 0 0 0 1,696 26 0 1,722 Prescription Drug Prosecutions Number of drug prosecutions that involved any prescription drugs Felony and Misdemeanor Prosecution Gang 52 Total 0 0 0 Misdemeanor 0 1,722 1,722 0 1,722 1,722 Total Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 Non-Gang Felony 155 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Buy / Receive Drug Convictions by Offense Type Transport / Dist. / Selling Consume / Use Import Cult. / Manuf. Possess / Conceal Other Unknown Total Cocaine (powder) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Crack 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ecstasy 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Hashish 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Heroin 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Marijuana/Cannabis 0 0 0 0 0 337 26 0 363 Marijuana Plants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Synthetic Cannabinoids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Narcotic 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 LSD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PCP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Hallucinogens 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Methamphetamine/Amphetamine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Methamphetamine (ice) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Prescription 0 0 0 0 0 17 0 0 17 Other Stimulants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Depressants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unknown Drug 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pseudoephedrine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Steroids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Salvia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Paraphernalia 0 0 0 0 0 1,265 0 0 1,265 Other Total 0 0 0 0 0 77 0 0 77 0 0 0 0 0 1,696 26 0 1,722 Prescription Drug Convictions 17 Number of drug convictions that involved any prescription drugs Drug Offense Convictions by Class Misdmnr. Persons Convicted for All Drug Offenses Felony Total Plea 1,722 Jury 0 Class 1 1,722 0 1,722 Class 2 0 0 0 Non-jury Class 3 0 0 0 Total Class 4 0 0 Class 5 0 0 Class 6 0 0 0 Undesignated 0 0 Unknown 0 0 0 1,722 0 1,722 Total Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 0 1,722 156 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Prison Number of Persons Sentenced for Drug Offense Community Probation Split Sentence Susp. Sentence Service Jail Fines Other Unknown Total Cocaine (powder) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Crack 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ecstasy 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Hashish 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Heroin 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Marijuana/Cannabis 0 5 275 0 0 0 83 0 0 363 Marijuana Plants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Synthetic Cannabinoids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Narcotic 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 LSD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PCP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Hallucinogens 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Methamphetamine/Amphetamine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Methamphetamine (ice) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Prescription 0 0 4 0 0 0 13 0 0 17 Other Stimulants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Depressants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unknown Drug 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pseudoephedrine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Steroids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Salvia 0 0 0 0 0 0 32 0 0 32 Paraphernalia 0 44 936 0 0 1 259 0 0 1,240 Other 0 0 63 0 0 0 7 0 0 70 0 49 1,278 0 0 1 394 0 0 1,722 Total Prescription Drug Sentenced Number of drug offenders sentenced that involved any prescription drugs 17 Number of Persons Sentenced for Violent Offenses Violent Drug-Related Offenses 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Violent Non Drug-Related Offenses 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total Asset Forfeitures Asset Type Number of Forfeiture Cases Quantity Value Received Through Referral Coordination/Collaboration Data 6 No. of meeting(s) with law enforcement case related 0 Vehicles 2 $450 Concluded 32 No. of drug-related task force investigation assists 0 Vessels 0 $0 Pending 72 No. of search warrant assists with the Task Force 0 Aircraft 0 $0 28 $13,901 Currency No. of search warrant assists resulting in: Training Convictions 0 Dismissals 0 Other Financial Instrument 0 $0 # of trainings attended 1 Real Property (Real Estate) 0 $0 # of trainings provided 0 Weapons 0 $0 Received 0 Other 0 $0 Filled 0 30 $14,351 Total Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 No. of legal advice requests that were: No. of drug-related investigation assists resulting in: Charges filed 0 Charges dropped 0 Charges reduced to a lesser degree/charge 0 157 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Yavapai County Attorney’s Office Approved Budget FY 2015 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Total Fund Source: Federal - Byrne/JAG State Match 97,620 29,384 $127,004 $ $ $ 50,802 44,451 31,751 Project Description This program is administered by the Yavapai County Attorney's Office (YCAO). This project allows the YCAO to handle effectively all drug and gang prosecution cases from Partners Against Narcotics Trafficking (PANT) Task Force, and all other law enforcement agencies in Yavapai County. Objective To aggressively and proactively combat and prosecute drug crimes by collaborating with the county’s multiagency drug task force and other law enforcement agencies. Activity Summary In FY 2015, YCAO received 936 drug offense referrals and reported a total of 781 drug convictions, of which 729 (93.3-percent) were classified as felonies and 52 (6.7-percent) were misdemeanors. A total of 294 (37.6-percent) convictions involved paraphernalia, 277 (35.5-percent) involved methamphetamine/amphetamine, and 105 (13.4-percent) involved marijuana/cannabis. Of the drug convictions by offense type, 566 (72.5-percent) were for charges of possession/concealing, 96 (12.3percent) were for transporting/importing, and 65 (8.3-percent) were for distribution/selling. Of the 780 individuals sentenced for drug offenses, 516 (66.2-percent) received probation and 237 (30.4percent) received a prison sentence. A total of 297 (38.1-percent) of the cases sentenced involved paraphernalia, 276 (35.4-percent) involved methamphetamine/amphetamine, and 105 (13.5-percent) involved marijuana/ cannabis. A total value of $1,106,067 in assets was forfeited for the FY 2015 project year, comprised of 118 instances of currency, 97 weapons, and 37 vehicles. Tandem prosecution efforts resulted in 95 drug-related task force investigation assists and 139 search warrant assists. Selected Quarterly Highlights • The YCAO continues to work with MATFORCE in its efforts to get the word out on the dangers of marijuana by presenting Marijuana Harmless? Think Again programs statewide. The purpose of the programs is to examine the changes in attitudes and changes with marijuana in the last 20 years; to look at youth marijuana use trends in Arizona, and to review the science on the harms of marijuana. The YCAO was also involved in the Marijuana-The Science and the Experiment conference held on November 18, 2014 in Phoenix. In addition to the County Attorney, 15 Deputy County Attorneys (DCAs) and other YCAO staff, many Yavapai County law enforcement personnel were also in attendance. • Our office worked with MATFORCE developing a brochure and video to help explain effective pain management practices, including all methods available to pain sufferers that will help manage their Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 158 Prosecution - Task Force Activities discomfort. The brochure has been distributed throughout Yavapai County to all physicians, dentists, and veterinarians. • As part of our office’s continuing involvement in community education, in December 2014 one DCA and two Deputy Sheriffs provided training to over 50 paramedics, nurses and emergency room staff at Yavapai Regional Medical Center on the topic of “street drugs”. In addition to exhibiting samples of multiple street drugs and paraphernalia, the audience learned about drug labs and the dangers they present to first responders. • The Verde DCA assigned to PANT had a successful resolution to a case that has been pending for close to two years. A Yavapai County resident and her daughter were owners of a local swimwear boutique and smoke shop. They sold spice at their shop when it was originally legal to do so. After a court order had been served on them declaring spice a community nuisance, the Arizona Legislature outlawed the selling of spice. Despite this, the women continued to stock spice from Phoenix and have supply on hand under their sales counter for illegal purchasing. A months-long undercover operation involving PANT and informants was conducted, leading to a raid on the smoke shop and the seizure of both spice and methamphetamine. Both defendants have since pled to sale of dangerous drugs and attempted transportation of dangerous drugs for sale, occurring on separate dates of offense. Performance Benchmarks All agencies are required to estimate performance benchmarks according to their program area. While these benchmark measures are not all-inclusive of program performance, they provide a method of determining program success and efficacy, and support evidence-based programming. Performance Measure FY 2015 Estimated Conviction Rate Cost per Conviction FY 2015 Actual 98% $ 195.39 99% $ 162.62 Percentage of Forfeitures Concluded 81% 84% Percentage of Convicted Offenders Incarcerated 34% 34% Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 159 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Prosecution Projects: Yavapai County Attorney's Office Grant Number: DC-15-034 Drug Outcome Summary Drug Offenses Drug Offense Only (exclude gang) Drug & Violent Offenses Drug Offense by Gang Member Non-drug Offenses Drug & Violent Offense by Gang Member Violent Offense Committed by Violent Offense (exclude gang) Gang Member & Gang Member Drug Total Non-Drug Offense Only* Non-Drug Total Total 936 0 0 0 936 0 0 0 0 0 936 Declined to Prosecute: No lab analysis 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Declined to Pros: Dept. Report Problems 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Declined to Pros: No Conviction Likely 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Declined to Pros: Assisted in Another Prosecution 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Declined to Prosecute: Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Deferred to a Diversion Program 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 936 0 0 0 936 0 0 0 0 0 936 Dismissed With or Without Prejudice 4 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 Acquitted 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Convicted 781 0 0 0 781 0 0 0 0 0 781 Concluded 785 0 0 0 785 0 0 0 0 0 785 Referrals received this reporting period Prosecuted *Data only collected for prosecutions in Quarter1 Buy / Receive Drug Prosecutions by Offense Type Transport / Import Dist. / Selling Consume / Use Cult. / Manuf. Possess / Conceal Other Unknown Total Cocaine (powder) 0 0 0 0 1 17 0 0 18 Crack 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Ecstasy 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 Hashish 0 0 0 2 0 7 0 0 9 Heroin 0 0 16 17 23 77 0 0 133 Marijuana/Cannabis 0 1 18 59 5 127 0 0 210 Marijuana Plants 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 Synthetic Cannabinoids 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Other Narcotic 0 2 0 0 2 19 0 0 23 LSD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PCP Other Hallucinogens 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Methamphetamine/Amphetamine 0 0 31 35 42 270 0 0 378 Methamphetamine (ice) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Prescription 1 0 0 0 2 28 0 0 31 Other Stimulants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Depressants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unknown Drug 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 4 Pseudoephedrine 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 Steroids 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Salvia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Paraphernalia 0 0 0 0 0 118 0 0 118 Other Total 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 7 65 114 75 674 0 0 936 Prescription Drug Prosecutions Number of drug prosecutions that involved any prescription drugs Felony and Misdemeanor Prosecution Gang 96 Total 936 0 936 Misdemeanor 0 0 0 0 936 936 Total Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 Non-Gang Felony 160 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Buy / Receive Drug Convictions by Offense Type Transport / Dist. / Selling Consume / Use Import Cult. / Manuf. Possess / Conceal Other Unknown Total Cocaine (powder) 0 0 1 1 1 2 0 0 5 Crack 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ecstasy 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 3 Hashish 0 0 0 4 0 3 0 0 7 Heroin 1 0 7 11 9 29 0 0 57 Marijuana/Cannabis 0 1 11 47 7 37 0 0 103 Marijuana Plants 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Synthetic Cannabinoids 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Other Narcotic 1 0 1 0 1 15 0 0 18 LSD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PCP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Hallucinogens 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Methamphetamine/Amphetamine 3 0 43 33 26 172 0 0 277 Methamphetamine (ice) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Prescription 1 0 0 0 1 9 0 0 11 Other Stimulants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Depressants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unknown Drug 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pseudoephedrine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Steroids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Salvia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Paraphernalia 0 0 0 0 0 294 0 0 294 Other Total 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 3 6 3 65 96 45 566 0 0 781 Prescription Drug Convictions Number of drug convictions that involved any prescription drugs 45 Drug Offense Convictions by Class Misdmnr. Persons Convicted for All Drug Offenses Felony Total Plea 776 4 Class 1 52 1 53 Jury Class 2 0 72 72 Non-jury Class 3 0 76 76 Total Class 4 279 279 Class 5 7 7 Class 6 294 294 0 Undesignated 0 0 Unknown 0 0 0 52 729 781 Total Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 1 781 161 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Prison Number of Persons Sentenced for Drug Offense Community Probation Split Sentence Susp. Sentence Service Jail Fines Other Unknown Total Cocaine (powder) 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 Crack 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ecstasy 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 Hashish 1 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 Heroin 23 0 32 1 0 0 0 0 0 56 Marijuana/Cannabis 20 1 81 1 0 0 0 0 0 103 Marijuana Plants 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Synthetic Cannabinoids 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Other Narcotic 7 0 7 3 0 0 0 0 0 17 LSD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PCP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Hallucinogens 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 130 6 138 2 0 0 0 0 0 276 Methamphetamine (ice) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Prescription 4 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 Other Stimulants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Depressants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unknown Drug 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pseudoephedrine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Steroids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Salvia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 48 11 236 0 1 0 1 0 0 297 Methamphetamine/Amphetamine Paraphernalia 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 237 18 516 7 1 0 1 0 0 780 Other Total Prescription Drug Sentenced Number of drug offenders sentenced that involved any prescription drugs 45 Number of Persons Sentenced for Violent Offenses Violent Drug-Related Offenses 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Violent Non Drug-Related Offenses 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total Asset Forfeitures Asset Type Number of Forfeiture Cases Quantity Value Vehicles 37 Vessels 0 Aircraft Currency Received Through Referral $86,836 Concluded $0 Pending 0 $0 118 $983,531 Coordination/Collaboration Data 214 No. of meeting(s) with law enforcement case related 180 No. of drug-related task force investigation assists 95 574 No. of search warrant assists with the Task Force 139 No. of search warrant assists resulting in: Training Other Financial Instrument 0 $0 # of trainings attended 2 Real Property (Real Estate) 0 $0 # of trainings provided 2 Weapons 97 $31,519 Other 21 $4,181 273 $1,106,067 Total Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 24 Convictions 0 Dismissals 0 No. of legal advice requests that were: Received 42 Filled 42 No. of drug-related investigation assists resulting in: Charges filed 0 Charges dropped 0 Charges reduced to a lesser degree/charge 0 162 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Prosecution for Yuma County Narcotics Task Force Approved Budget FY 2015 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Total Fund Source: Federal - Byrne/JAG State Match 188,231 82,358 $270,589 $ $ $ 108,236 94,706 67,647 Project Description The Prosecution for Yuma County Narcotics Task Force (YCNTF) is administered by the Yuma County Attorney’s Office (YCAO) and provides drug case prosecution and asset forfeiture litigation services to all law enforcement agencies in Yuma County, and particularly to the YCNTF. The unit also prosecutes drug cases referred by the United States Border Patrol, Drug Enforcement Administration and the United States Customs and Border Protection. Yuma County is designated as a Southwest Border High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA). Objective To combat drug crime and drug-related gang and violent crime with vigorous prosecution; experienced prosecutors work together with the multi-agency YCNTF, federal authorities and local law enforcement agencies to stop drug dealing and importation. Activity Summary In FY 2015 YCAO received a total of 1,403 drug referrals which resulted in 931 drug convictions, of which 546 (58.6-percent) as a felony and 385 (41.4-percent) were classified as a misdemeanor. A total of 419 (45-percent) convictions involved paraphernalia, 235 (25.2-percent) involved methamphetamine/amphetamine, and 232 (24.9-percent) involved marijuana/cannabis. Of the drug convictions by offense type, 717 (77-percent) were for charges of possession/concealing and 156 (16.8percent) were for transportation/importation. Of the 932 individuals sentenced for drug offenses, 285 (30.6-percent) received probation, 281 (30.2percent) received a prison sentence, and 207 (22.2-percent) received fines. A total of 419 (45-percent) of the cases sentenced involved paraphernalia, 235 (25.2-percent) involved methamphetamine/amphetamine, and 234 (25.1-percent) involved marijuana/cannabis. In the FY 2015, a total of 30 vehicles along with 29 instances of currency with a total value of forfeitures of $580,608. Selected Quarterly Highlights • Three unusually young defendants (16 & 14) were picked up at the port of entry with a couple of pounds of methamphetamine and heroin on their bodies. They disclosed to law enforcement that they were told that nothing would happen to them because they are juveniles. Using juveniles to smuggle drugs is an increasing trend, given the perception that there are no consequences for them. • A female defendant crossed the border in March 2015 with almost a pound of meth wrapped in two condoms to create a single dildo-like package that she stuffed into her vagina. The defendant plead to attempted importation of dangerous drugs and was sentenced to 3.5 years in prison. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 163 Prosecution - Task Force Activities • A female drug smuggler is such an expert at smuggling bundles of heroin or meth through the Andrade Port of Entry that she has self-reportedly been able to smuggle drugs a couple of times a week for several months without getting caught. She reported that, although the narcotics canine will alert to her body, officers cannot see it or detect it otherwise. The defendant is currently being prosecuted for importation of narcotic drugs, possession of narcotic drugs for sale, and possession of drug paraphernalia. The case remains open. Performance Benchmarks All agencies are required to estimate performance benchmarks according to their program area. While these benchmark measures are not all-inclusive of program performance, they provide a method of determining program success and efficacy, and support evidence-based programming. Performance Measure FY 2015 Estimated Conviction Rate Cost per Conviction FY 2015 Actual 70% $ 238.83 86% $ 290.64 Percentage of Forfeitures Concluded 57% 85% Percentage of Convicted Offenders Incarcerated 25% 36% Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 164 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Prosecution Projects: Yuma County Attorney's Office Grant Number: DC-15-035 Drug Outcome Summary Drug Offenses Drug Offense Only (exclude gang) Referrals received this reporting period Drug & Violent Offenses Drug Offense by Gang Member Non-drug Offenses Drug & Violent Offense by Gang Member Violent Offense Committed by Violent Offense (exclude gang) Gang Member & Gang Member Drug Total Non-Drug Offense Only* Non-Drug Total Total 1,975 1,306 9 86 2 1,403 309 206 57 0 572 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Declined to Pros: Dept. Report Problems 21 2 4 0 27 8 10 1 0 19 46 Declined to Pros: No Conviction Likely 58 0 10 0 68 68 34 6 0 108 176 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 89 0 10 0 99 46 31 2 0 79 178 Declined to Prosecute: No lab analysis Declined to Pros: Assisted in Another Prosecution Declined to Prosecute: Other 4 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 1,063 9 55 2 1,129 160 76 30 0 266 1,395 247 Deferred to a Diversion Program Prosecuted Dismissed With or Without Prejudice 144 1 10 0 155 50 35 7 0 92 Acquitted 1 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 2 3 Convicted 885 1 45 0 931 74 100 33 0 207 1,138 1,030 2 55 0 1,087 126 135 40 0 301 1,388 Concluded *Data only collected for prosecutions in Quarter1 Buy / Receive Drug Prosecutions by Offense Type Transport / Import Dist. / Selling Consume / Use Cult. / Manuf. Possess / Conceal Other Unknown Total Cocaine (powder) 0 0 2 4 0 17 0 0 23 Crack 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 Ecstasy 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 Hashish 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 Heroin 0 0 8 9 0 32 0 0 49 Marijuana/Cannabis 0 13 23 141 0 461 0 0 638 Marijuana Plants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Synthetic Cannabinoids 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 Other Narcotic 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 LSD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PCP Other Hallucinogens 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Methamphetamine/Amphetamine 0 0 10 45 0 80 0 0 135 Methamphetamine (ice) 0 0 21 35 0 75 0 0 131 Prescription 0 0 2 2 0 23 0 0 27 Other Stimulants 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 Other Depressants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unknown Drug 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pseudoephedrine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Steroids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Salvia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Paraphernalia 0 0 0 0 0 113 0 0 113 Other Total 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 13 69 236 0 811 0 0 1,129 Prescription Drug Prosecutions Number of drug prosecutions that involved any prescription drugs Felony and Misdemeanor Prosecution Gang 27 Felony Misdemeanor Total Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 Non-Gang Total 912 145 767 52 431 483 197 1,198 1,395 165 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Buy / Receive Drug Convictions by Offense Type Transport / Dist. / Selling Consume / Use Import Cult. / Manuf. Possess / Conceal Other Unknown Total Cocaine (powder) 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 0 5 Crack 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ecstasy 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 Hashish 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Heroin 1 0 3 6 1 8 0 0 19 Marijuana/Cannabis 0 0 24 127 2 79 0 0 232 Marijuana Plants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Synthetic Cannabinoids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Narcotic 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 LSD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PCP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Hallucinogens 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 Methamphetamine/Amphetamine 2 0 15 17 2 175 0 0 211 Methamphetamine (ice) 0 0 5 5 1 13 0 0 24 Prescription 0 0 0 1 1 13 0 0 15 Other Stimulants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Depressants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unknown Drug 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pseudoephedrine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Steroids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Salvia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Paraphernalia 0 0 0 0 0 419 0 0 419 Other Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 48 156 7 717 0 0 931 Prescription Drug Convictions Number of drug convictions that involved any prescription drugs 15 Drug Offense Convictions by Class Misdmnr. Persons Convicted for All Drug Offenses Felony Total Plea Class 1 382 0 382 Class 2 2 8 10 Class 3 0 227 227 64 64 Class 4 Class 5 62 62 Class 6 185 185 1 Undesignated 1 0 Unknown 0 0 0 385 546 931 Total Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 Jury Non-jury Total 917 4 10 931 166 Prosecution - Task Force Activities Prison Number of Persons Sentenced for Drug Offense Community Probation Split Sentence Susp. Sentence Service Jail Fines Other Unknown Total Cocaine (powder) 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 Crack 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ecstasy 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Hashish 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Heroin 11 1 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 19 164 1 47 2 0 0 19 1 0 234 Marijuana Plants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Synthetic Cannabinoids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Narcotic 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 LSD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PCP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Hallucinogens 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 86 2 92 31 0 0 0 0 0 211 Methamphetamine (ice) 9 1 12 2 0 0 0 0 0 24 Prescription 1 0 12 1 0 0 1 0 0 15 Other Stimulants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Depressants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Unknown Drug 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Psilocybin (mushrooms) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pseudoephedrine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Steroids 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Salvia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Paraphernalia 8 3 108 5 107 1 187 0 0 419 Marijuana/Cannabis Methamphetamine/Amphetamine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 281 8 285 42 107 1 207 1 0 932 Other Total Prescription Drug Sentenced Number of drug offenders sentenced that involved any prescription drugs 15 Number of Persons Sentenced for Violent Offenses Violent Drug-Related Offenses Violent Non Drug-Related Offenses Total 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 51 0 34 17 0 0 0 0 0 102 54 0 34 18 0 0 0 0 0 106 Asset Forfeitures Asset Type Number of Forfeiture Cases Quantity Value Received Through Referral Vehicles 30 Vessels 0 $0 Pending Aircraft 0 $0 29 $506,312 Currency $73,626 Concluded Coordination/Collaboration Data 66 No. of meeting(s) with law enforcement case related 56 No. of drug-related task force investigation assists 0 394 No. of search warrant assists with the Task Force 1 No. of search warrant assists resulting in: Training Other Financial Instrument 0 $0 # of trainings attended 16 Real Property (Real Estate) 0 $0 # of trainings provided 0 Weapons 0 $0 Other 2 $670 61 $580,608 Total Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 49 Convictions 0 Dismissals 0 No. of legal advice requests that were: Received 1 Filled 1 No. of drug-related investigation assists resulting in: Charges filed 0 Charges dropped 0 Charges reduced to a lesser degree/charge 0 167 Prosecution - Task Force Activities PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 168 Civil Forfeiture Activities Civil Forfeiture Activities FY 2015 Awards Arizona Attorney General’s - Statewide Financial Remedies Project $ 869,400 TOTAL $ 869,400 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 169 Civil Forfeiture Activities Arizona Attorney General’s - Statewide Financial Remedies Project Approved Budget FY 2015 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Total Fund Source: Federal - Byrne/JAG State Match $ $ 629,586 239,814 $869,400 $ $ $ 347,760 304,290 217,350 Project Description The Arizona Attorney General’s Statewide Financial Remedies Section (AGO-FRS) strategically uses civil racketeering remedies available in Arizona law, to disrupt and dismantle criminal enterprises, deter crime by depriving wrongdoers of the fruits and instrumentalities of criminal activity, reduce money laundering, and restore property to crime victims, while also protecting individual and property rights. Objective The project increases the effectiveness of civil forfeiture in Arizona by prosecution, specialization, coordination and collaborative initiatives. Activity Summary In FY 2015, efforts of the Arizona Attorney General’s Statewide Financial Remedies Project resulted in close to $26.5 million in forfeitures for the program year. Included in the forfeitures were 522 vehicles, 548 instances of currency forfeited, 515 instances of a financial instrument type other than currency, 283 weapons and 67 instances of real property. Selected Quarterly Highlights • In FY15, AGO-FRS worked closely with Arizona Financial Crimes Task Force officers to combat a Jamaican lottery fraud scheme in which Arizona citizens received unsolicited telephone calls from purported lottery officials stating that the Arizonans: (a) had won millions of dollars in a foreign lottery; and (b) needed to pay an up-front fee to claim their prize. The scammers often target vulnerable or elderly adults. In this type of scam the victims send the money as requested, but never receive their promised lottery winnings. In a unique application of Arizona forfeiture law, and based on an extensive investigation including the review of large amounts of wire transmitter data, AGO-FRS obtained a seizure (damming) warrant that ordered the temporary detention of certain wire transfers going from Arizona to Jamaica. The wire transmitters directed the senders of the blocked funds to contact officers via a toll-free number. Officers then interviewed the senders, explained the scam and arranged for the return of the money to the potential victims. During the 10-day operation, law enforcement returned more than $12,000 to 13 potential victims, and FRS anticipates procuring a judgment forfeiting approximately $1,290 seized from two suspected facilitators/scam participants. • AGO-FRS helped dismantle a criminal street gang based on a joint investigation involving the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Tucson Police Department (TPD) and the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) Gang Immigration Intelligence Team Enforcement Mission (Tucson GIITEM). The investigation demonstrated that the gang was involved in drug trafficking, money laundering, possessing and trafficking in firearms, and it committed violent crimes. Between 2006-2014 police recovered over 80 firearms tied to the gang; Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 170 Civil Forfeiture Activities they also linked multiple murders to the gang. On August 20, 2014, the task force executed Search Warrants on multiple locations known to be occupied and used by gang members. Agents discovered substantial evidence of drug trafficking including mail shipments of bulk marijuana, prescription drugs including methadone, heroin, cocaine, multiple scales, packaging materials, baggies, narcotics residue and ledgers, multiple illegal and unregistered weapons, body armor, and bulk currency. An analysis of phone and bank records revealed multiple funnel accounts used to move $450,000 from buyers on the East Coast to accounts held by the gang members. The AGO-FRS forfeiture case included property taken from 25 gang members and associates. 18 members were indicted in a related criminal case, many of whom have been convicted through plea agreements. Several remain set for trial. All seized property not released to lienholders, or by the discretion of the State, was forfeited through judgments entered in February 2015. • In 2014, Special Agents with the AGO Special Investigations Section (SIS) in conjunction with the Phoenix Police Department and Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System Office of Inspector General investigated a Scottsdale woman who worked at a local Church as a bookkeeper, and a non-profit, mental health services provider as its chief financial officer. A review of the bank records for these entities indicated that the woman fraudulently wrote checks to herself and conducted over 100 unauthorized financial transactions. In June 2015, the woman pled guilty to theft and fraud schemes charges in a criminal case prosecuted by the Healthcare Fraud and Abuse Section of the AGO. FRS was able to seize approximately $1,626.58 from the woman’s bank account under a Seizure Warrant in January 2015. AGO-FRS obtained a judgment forfeiting the seized funds in May 2015, and those forfeited funds will be distributed to the victim agencies. • In another matter being criminally prosecuted by the Fraud and Special Prosecutions Section of the AGO, SIS agents investigated a group of individuals who committed racketeering offenses including forgery, theft and fraud against several commercial construction and development companies and their principal owner. The State alleges that the defendants in the criminal case defrauded the victim, destroyed the victim’s construction businesses, depleted assets and set up competing companies based on information obtained from the victim. FRS procured a Seizure Warrant in May 2015 ordering the seizure of assets owned or controlled by the defendants totaling $45,000,000. To date, FRS has obtained and negotiated three judgments forfeiting a residence, U.S. Currency, the proceeds from numerous bank accounts, vehicles and personal property that will be used to provide compensation to the victim in the criminal case. Performance Benchmarks All agencies are required to estimate performance benchmarks according to their program area. While these benchmark measures are not all-inclusive of program performance, they provide a method of determining program success and efficacy, and support evidence-based programming. Performance Measure FY 2015 Estimated Grant Dollar per Forfeiture Value $ Number of Cases Concluded Value of Forfeited Assets (% Change over last year) Number of Analytical/Investigative Assists Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 19.55 2,000 129.73% 200 FY 2015 Actual $ 30.45 2,947 129.73% 556 171 Civil Forfeiture Activities Forfeiture-Task Force Support: Attorney General's Office Grant Number: DC-15-040 Total Number of Forfeiture Cases* Received through referral 1,710 Concluded 2,947 Pending 5,760 Case Outcomes Number of successful outcomes in high impact cases 14 Number of criminal enterprises disrupted 101 Number of seizure warrants in task force money laundering cases 25 Number of defendants prosecuted (In Rem or In Personam) 2,947 Coordination of Efforts Number of prosecutors/investigators provided forfeiture/money laundering training 529 Number of analytical/investigative law enforcement assists provided 556 Training Number of ACJC grant funded employees received or provided training during the reporting period: Trainings attended 20 Trainings provided 42 Asset Type AG Asset Forfeitures Quantity of Forfeitures Vehicles 522 $ Value of Forfeitures 2,512,147.75 Vessels 0 $ - Aircraft 0 $ - Currency (Number of incidents) 548 $ 15,987,176.97 Other Financial Instrument 515 $ 2,459,658.64 Real Property (Real Estate) 67 $ 5,026,893.20 283 $ 135,293.00 1012 $ 349,773.60 2947 $ 26,470,943.16 Weapons Other ** Total *Each case may have several actions based on the number of defendants and types of property seized. **Forfeited assets and corresponding values listed as "Other" are not tracked per item. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 172 Forensic Drug Evidence Analysis Activities Forensic Drug Evidence Analysis Activities FY 2015 Awards DPS Crime Lab - Support For Drug and Gang Enforcement Tucson Police Department - Enhanced Drug Forensics TOTAL $ 445,265 $ 58,078 $ 503,343 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 173 Forensic Drug Evidence Analysis Activities Summary of Activities – Forensic Drug Analysis Approved Budget FY 2015 Personnel Overtime Employee Related Expenditures Total $ 381,098 $ $ 122,245 $ 503,343 Fund Source: Federal - Byrne/JAG State Match $ $ $ 201,337 176,170 125,836 Project Description Forensic Drug Analysis Programs are administered by the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Tucson Police Department. The DPS and Tucson crime labs receive requests for the processing of drug-related forensic tests and examinations from around the state and in the Tucson metropolitan area. The labs receive samples for forensic analysis from municipal, county, state, and federal agencies. Forensic analysis activities support task force operations and prosecutorial efforts. Objective To provide timely and accurate forensic analysis processing to aid in the apprehension and prosecution of drug offenders. Activity Summary Crime lab activities include forensic drug analyses for the identification of drugs and clandestine drug lab operations, comprehensive latent print identification of drug users and traffickers and expert testimony in court regarding the scientific findings. During FY 2015, analysts completed 32,068 analyses. Crime labs received 13,876 samples for analysis during this period, with the largest number of requests coming from municipal law enforcement agencies. There were an average of eight full-time equivalent (FTE) staff devoted to drug analysis throughout the year. The average cost to analyze each sample was $113.50. Crime lab personnel also provided expert testimony in court 203 times. Through samples analyzed, chemists identified cannabis and derivatives in 15,154 samples. Methamphetamine was identified 6,435 times, heroin 2,936 times and cocaine/crack was identified in 1,614 samples. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 174 Forensic Drug Evidence Analysis Activities Forensic Programs: Statewide Summary Forensic Data Number of Analyses Received Analyses Completed by Drug Type Task Force 1,362 Opiates 1,411 12,514 Cocaine/Crack 1,614 13,876 Hallucinogens 417 Non-task Force Total Cannabis and Derivatives 15,154 Methamphetamine 6,435 Number of Analyses Received by Type of Agency Other Stimulants 201 Federal Depressants 903 995 State Police 3,455 Heroin County Sheriff 2,668 Non-controlled 334 Municipal Police 6,394 Synthetic Narcotics 140 Prescription 975 Other State CJ Agencies 364 Other State Non-CJ Agencies 0 Total 13,876 2,936 Inconclusive/Negative 1,304 Other Total 244 32,068 General Forensic Analysis Activity Data Average number of days from receipt of sample to reporting analysis results 919 Average Backlog Cases Over 30 days old * 381 Average number of full time equivalent (FTE) staff devoted to drug analysis 8 Number of cases handled per FTE staff 1,859 Number of times staff testified in court 203 Number of analysis reports completed 23,040 Average number of working days to complete analysis Average processing cost per analysis Number of investigative assists 7 $113.50 22,755 Number of field test classes completed 27 Number of officers trained in drug field testing 497 Number of agencies participating in field testing sessions 68 * A request is classified as backlogged if it has been submitted to a crime lab, but has not yet been examined and reported to the submitting agency within 30 days (defined by the American Society of Crime Lab Directors). Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 175 Forensic Drug Evidence Analysis Activities DPS Crime Lab - Support for Drug and Gang Enforcement Approved Budget FY 2015 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Total Fund Source: Federal - Byrne/JAG State Match $ $ 340,198 105,067 $445,265 $ $ $ 178,106 155,843 111,316 Project Description The DPS crime laboratory program provides identification of drugs, comprehensive latent print identification, and expert testimony regarding scientific findings. Arizona requires forensic services to identify illegal drug content, including a scientific examination report identifying the drug as a substance controlled under Arizona statutes. Specialized laboratory analysis is required of clandestine drug lab operations to prosecute under Arizona's drug manufacturing laws. The DPS crime laboratory program provides criminalists and support specialists with the tools to process drug-related forensic tests and examinations for law enforcement agencies throughout the state. Objective To provide timely, quality scientific forensic support through the investigation and examination of drugrelated evidence required for effective court adjudication of drug-related cases. Activity Summary During FY 2015, the DPS crime lab received 12,688 analysis requests, 1,015 of which were from drug and gang task forces. Of the 12,688 analysis requests received, there were 30,880 different types of drugs identified; the majority 14,834 (48.1-percent) were identified as marijuana or cannabis. Methamphetamines were identified 6,148 times (19.9-percent), heroin was identified 2,806 (9.1-percent) times and cocaine (crack or powder) was identified 1,488 (4.8-percent) times. Selected Quarterly Highlights • Implemented plan to streamline case work and increase case output by adopting the following case working guidelines until the backlog has been eliminated: 1. First in First out  a. The oldest cases will be processed first. 2. Core samples  a. 5 or less submitted – analyze all  b. More than 5 submitted – analyze only 5 3. Tablets  a. Analyze one narc and one dd, reference material indicates the rest. 4. Residues will not be analyzed unless they are the only item in the case. If the case consists of only residue items, a maximum of two residues will be processed. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 176 Forensic Drug Evidence Analysis Activities 5. Work to threshold. If threshold can be reached, the number of items required to reach threshold will be processed. If threshold cannot be reached one item per drug will be analyzed. The above guidelines reflect our initial approach to a case. If this initial approach to a case is not sufficient for prosecution, additional items will be worked after consultation with the case officer or attorney. • Identified Fentanyl in two powder cases from Tempe PD. • Purchased three TruNarc devices which use Ramen spectroscopy to identify quickly suspected narcotics and dangerous drugs without direct contact in most cases. The DPS Crime Lab is currently validating these devices for use as a screening tool in laboratory. Plans involve incorporating the TruNarc devices in field drug testing training classes. • Processed a large hash/hashoil production case for Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. The case also included equipment for the butane extraction method. Performance Benchmarks All agencies are required to estimate performance benchmarks according to their program area. While these benchmark measures are not all-inclusive of program performance, they provide a method of determining program success and efficacy, and support evidence-based programming. Performance Measure FY 2015 Estimated FY 2015 Actual Average Days to Complete Analysis 45.00 9.50 Cases Completed per Analyst 1,750 1,577 Average Cost per Analysis $ 15.90 $ 14.42 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 177 Forensic Drug Evidence Analysis Activities Forensic Programs: Arizona Department of Public Safety Number of Analyses Received Task Force Analyses Completed by Drug Type 1,015 Non-task Force Total Grant Number: DC-15-070 Opiates 1,403 11,673 Cocaine/Crack 1,488 12,688 Hallucinogens 324 Cannabis and Derivatives 14,834 Methamphetamine 6,148 Number of Analyses Received by Type of Agency Other Stimulants 182 Federal Depressants 885 995 State Police 3,455 Heroin County Sheriff 2,668 Non-controlled 179 Municipal Police 5,206 Synthetic Narcotics 111 Prescription 972 Other State CJ Agencies 364 Other State Non-CJ Agencies 0 Total 12,688 2,806 Inconclusive/Negative 1,304 Other Total 244 30,880 General Forensic Analysis Activity Data Average number of days from receipt of sample to reporting analysis results 1,768 Average Backlog Cases Over 30 days old * 632 Average number of full time equivalent (FTE) staff devoted to drug analysis 14 Number of cases handled per FTE staff 1,577 Number of times staff testified in court 86 Number of analysis reports completed 22,654 Average number of working days to complete analysis Average processing cost per analysis Number of investigative assists 10 $114.50 22,654 Number of field test classes completed Number of officers trained in drug field testing Number of agencies participating in field testing sessions 22 435 64 * A request is classified as backlogged if it has been submitted to a crime lab, but has not yet been examined and reported to the submitting agency within 30 days (defined by the American Society of Crime Lab Directors). Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 178 Forensic Drug Evidence Analysis Activities Tucson Police Department - Enhanced Drug Forensics Approved Budget FY 2015 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Total Fund Source: Federal - Byrne/JAG State Match 40,900 17,178 $58,078 $23,231 $20,327 $14,520 Project Description Tucson Police Department (TPD) Crime Laboratory conducts investigations and examinations of drugrelated evidence required for effective court adjudication of drug-related cases. Following legally regulated guidelines and precise testing procedures, drugs are analyzed to identify and legally substantiate the amount and types of narcotics involved. Working as a collaborative effort, the TPD forensic employees, Counter Narcotics Alliance (C.N.A.) officers and attorneys from the Pima County Attorney’s Office (PCAO) develop and process legal evidence used to prosecute drug offenders. Forensic analysts are frequently called upon to provide expert scientific testimony in court. Objective To produce substance test results and written reports that will be used as evidence for prosecution, and to provide law enforcement agencies in the Tucson area with timely, quality scientific support required for effective court adjudication of drug-related cases. Activity Summary During FY 2015, the TPD Crime Lab received 1,188 forensic analysis requests. Of the 1,188 analyses completed, 320 (26.9-percent) were identified as marijuana or cannabis. Methamphetamines were identified 287 times (24.2-percent), and cocaine (both crack and powder) was identified 126 times (10.6percent). Heroin, prescription, synthetic and non-controlled drugs were identified in 26-percent of total analyses. The average number of days to process from receipt of sample to reporting analysis results was 71 days. TPD Lab had two full-time equivalents (FTEs) devoted to drug analysis during this period, averaging 282 cases per FTE. Expert testimony was provided in court 117 times. Selected Quarterly Highlights • In late 2014, the Tucson Police Dept. Crime Lab worked with the Counter Narcotics Alliance (C.N.A.) Task Force to help close down a dimethyltryptamine (DMT) lab operation. The Tucson Police Dept. Crime Lab drug chemist confirmed the presence of dimethyltryptamine (DMT), which helped lead to the arrest of the suspect. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 179 Forensic Drug Evidence Analysis Activities • Continue to assist the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), the Counter Narcotics Alliance (C.N.A.) Task Force, and our own Tucson Police Department with analyzing spice/k2 cases. Beginning in 2015, Tucson saw the rise in drug overdoses related to spice/k2 samples. Performance Benchmarks All agencies are required to estimate performance benchmarks according to their program area. While these benchmark measures are not all-inclusive of program performance, they provide a method of determining program success and efficacy, and support evidence-based programming. Performance Measure FY 2015 Estimated Average Days to Complete Analysis Cases Completed per Analyst Average Cost per Analysis $ FY 2015 Actual 90.00 3.75 225 282 38.90 $ 48.89 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 180 Forensic Drug Evidence Analysis Activities Forensic Programs: Tucson Police Department Number of Analyses Received Grant Number: DC-15-071 Analyses Completed by Drug Type Task Force 347 Opiates Non-task Force 841 Cocaine/Crack 126 1,188 Hallucinogens 93 Total 8 Cannabis and Derivatives 320 Methamphetamine 287 Number of Analyses Received by Type of Agency Other Stimulants 19 Federal 0 Depressants 18 State Police 0 Heroin 130 County Sheriff 0 Non-controlled 155 Municipal Police 1,188 Synthetic Narcotics 29 Other State CJ Agencies 0 Prescription 3 Other State Non-CJ Agencies 0 Inconclusive/Negative 0 Other 0 Total 1,188 Total 1,188 General Forensic Analysis Activity Data Average number of days from receipt of sample to reporting analysis results 71 Average Backlog Cases Over 30 days old * 131 Average number of full time equivalent (FTE) staff devoted to drug analysis 2 Number of cases handled per FTE staff 282 Number of times staff testified in court 117 Number of analysis reports completed 386 Average number of working days to complete analysis Average processing cost per analysis 4 $112.50 Number of investigative assists Number of field test classes completed Number of officers trained in drug field testing Number of agencies participating in field testing sessions 101 5 62 4 * A request is classified as backlogged if it has been submitted to a crime lab, but has not yet been examined and reported to the submitting agency within 30 days (defined by the American Society of Crime Lab Directors). Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 181 Forensic Drug Evidence Analysis Activities PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 182 Court Adjudication Activities Summary of Activity – Adjudication FY 2015 Awards Administrative Office of the Courts Apache County Probation Cochise County Probation Coconino County Superior Court Graham County Probation La Paz County Probation Maricopa County Superior Court Clerk of the Court Maricopa County Superior Court Maricopa County Public Defender Maricopa County Probation Mohave County Probation Navajo County Superior Court Pima County Superior Court Pinal County Probation Yavapai County Probation Yuma County Probation TOTAL Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 $ 34,465 $ 17,421 $ 32,626 $ 46,038 $ 20,441 $ 14,712 $ 244,187 $ 82,927 $ 316,385 $ 252,478 $ 127,353 $ 68,197 $ 212,338 $ 104,521 $ 72,964 $ 30,493 $ 1,677,546 183 Court Adjudication Activities Arizona Supreme Court Anti-Drug Adjudication Approved Budget FY 2015 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Total $ 1,225,163 $ 452,383 $1,677,546 Fund Source: State Match $ 1,258,160 $ 419,387 Project Description This program is administered by the Administrative Office of the Courts at the Arizona Supreme Court. The Anti-Drug Adjudication program enhances drug-related court activities throughout the state, including those of several Superior Courts in Arizona and adult probation offices in Apache, Cochise, Coconino, Graham, La Paz, Maricopa, Mohave, Pinal, Yavapai and Yuma Counties, and the Public Defender, Clerk and Superior Court Offices in Maricopa County. Objective To expedite the processing and adjudication of drug and drug-related cases through the superior court system; and to enhance community correction efforts to supervise, monitor and provide treatment services for offenders charged with and/or convicted of drug and drug-related crimes through increased drug testing, assessment administration, absconder apprehension, and drug court programs. Activity Summary In FY 2015, Arizona Supreme Court Anti-Drug Adjudication Program supported 2,059 drug court participants. A total of 2,010 drug court participants did not recidivate during program participation, and 1,035 participants were employed during their time spent in the program. There were 159 drug court graduates during this period. The average processing time for drug-related cases was 304 days. The majority of cases met disposition within 90 days, with 8,855 (54.7-percent) of cases being disposed within one to 90 days, 4,017 (24.8percent) were disposed within 91 to 180 days, and 2,464 (15.2-percent) were disposed of between 181 and 360 days. The remaining 866 (5.4-percent) of cases were disposed of in a period greater than 360 days. There was a total of 4,495 probationers served during the FY 2015 program period. A total of 2,059 probationers received drug treatment, 159 probationers completed drug treatment, and 147 absconders were apprehended. A total of 1,924 pre-sentence investigation reports were prepared, with zero not submitted on time. In providing program support for Indigent Defense Services, 1,090 indigent defendants were served and 1,044 were convicted. A total of 264 convicted indigent defendants received a sentence involving incarceration. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 184 Court Adjudication Activities Selected Quarterly Highlights • Pretrial: Grant funding has provided AOC the ability to start pretrial programs in Mohave County and Navajo County. The primary goal of pretrial services programs is to minimize the risk of a defendant committing a new crime or failing to appear in court while their case is pending trial or final disposition. The two major components of pretrial services include: Providing risk assessment information to the court to assist with decision making related to the release or detention of persons arrested; and providing supervision or monitoring of persons released from custody to the supervision of a pretrial services program. Staff working in pretrial units are required to provide the drug use risk information to the court as well as monitoring defendant drug use as part of their routine work responsibilities, in addition to other services related to the goal of minimizing the risks of a defendant committing a new crime or failing to appear for court while their case is pending trial or final disposition. • Assessment/Treatment Referral: Grant funded Screeners have provided services to 1,708 drug offenders newly sentenced to probation during FY15. The responsibility of screeners includes but is not limited to completing assessments, running criminal histories, ICE notifications, DNA collection, AHCCCS eligibility, and treatment referrals. The value of assessment and treatment referral is getting the drug offender into treatment as soon as possible. Drug abuse treatment is cost effective in reducing drug use and bringing about related savings in health care. Drug treatment has consistently shown to reduce the costs associated with the loss of productivity, crime, and incarceration across various settings and populations. The largest economic benefit of treatment is seen in recidivism that then has the direct effect on the costs of crime (incarceration and victimization costs). • Grant funding supports 2.20 FTE’s officer positions (La Paz, Mohave, and Yavapai Counties). 185 Drug Absconders were apprehended during FY15. The current statewide total of probation absconders is 13,842. When a probationer absconds from supervision, there is substantial monetary loss to the courts, probation departments, and most importantly the victim. Departments have developed unique working relationships with Sheriff’s departments, US Marshalls Task Force, Partner’s Against Narcotics Trafficking, local law enforcement, out-of-state agencies, and AZ Department of Corrections to collaboratively work in locating and apprehending drug absconders. Utilization of online social media sites and DOC sites have also shown positive results. • Grant funding supports judges and counselors in three Drug Courts (Coconino, Pima, and Yuma Counties). During FY15, 159 drug offenders successful graduated from Drug Courts receiving grant funding. Drug Courts are proven to be an important strategy for reducing recidivism among nonviolent offenders. Drug courts have also shown to be viable intervention programs within their respective communities and nationally recognized as specialty courts that provide courtsupervised substance abuse treatment through frequent court appearances, incentives and sanctions, accountability through drug testing, and a multi-disciplinary team approach to case management and supervision. Performance Benchmarks All agencies are required to estimate performance benchmarks according to their program area. While these benchmark measures are not all-inclusive of program performance, they provide a method of determining program success and efficacy, and support evidence-based programming. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 185 Court Adjudication Activities Performance Measure FY 2015 Estimated FY 2015 Actual Average Processing Time of Drug-Related Cases (in days) 122.00 76.00 Drug Court Graduation Rate 46.21% 52.82% Probation Completion Rate 65.31% 62.87% Probation Revocation Rate 27.73% 31.02% Drug Treatment Completion Rate 46.21% 52.82% Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 186 Court Adjudication Activities Adjudication Project: Arizona Supreme Court Grant Number: DC-15-060 Drug Court Information Drug courts funded 12 Number of drug court participants 2,059 Number of drug court graduates 159 Drug court exits (includes graduates) 301 Number of participants who obtained employment during their participation 1,035 Number of drug court participants who did not recidivate during participation 2,010 Drug Case Information Number of drug-related cases filed 16,668 Number of drug-related cases pending 74,685 Average processing time (in days) of drug-related cases funded by the grant 304 Number of cases that met the following days to disposition: a. 1-90 days 8,855 b. 91-180 days 4,017 c. 181-270 days 1,687 d. 271-360 days 777 e. Over 360 days 866 Probation Information Probationers Served 4,495 Probationers exiting probation 19,243 Probationers completing probation 12,098 Probationer revoked; reinstated probation 5,970 Total number of probationers: a. Receiving one or more drug tests b. Screened for drug treatment c. Receiving drug treatment 0 0 2,059 d. Completed drug treatment 159 e. Discharged from drug treatment 301 Number of pre-sentence investigation reports prepared Number of pre-sentence investigation reports not submitted on time Total number of absconders apprehended this reporting period 1924 0 147 Drug Testing Number of urinalysis tests performed 0 Number of urinalysis tests that were positive 0 Number of urinalysis tests that were negative 0 Average days to enter drug test results, information 4 Indigent Defense Services Number of indigent defendants: a. Served 1,090 b. Acquitted 11 c. Dismissed 91 d. Convicted 1,044 Number of convicted indigent defendants incarcerated Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 264 187 Court Adjudication Activities PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 188 Medicaid Fraud Activities Medicaid Fraud Activities FY 2015 Awards Arizona Attorney General’s Office Medicaid Fraud $ 100,816 TOTAL $ 100,816 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 189 Medicaid Fraud Activities Arizona Attorney General’s Office Medicaid Fraud Approved Budget FY 2015 Personnel Employee Related Expenditures Total Fund Source: Federal - Byrne/JAG State Match $ $ 58,155 42,661 $100,816 $ $ $ 100,816 - Project Description The Medicaid Healthcare Fraud and Abuse (HCFA) project is administered by the Arizona Attorney General’s Office (AGO) and provides investigation and prosecution of health care providers committing fraud, abuse and/or neglect in Medicaid-funded health care facilities. Project Objective To safeguard Arizona citizens and taxpayer funds by investigating and prosecuting health care providers stealing Arizona Medicaid funds or resources or who abuse or neglect patients in Arizona Medicaidfunded health care facilities. Program efforts of the Arizona Attorney General’s Office Medicaid Fraud Control Unit reduce the availability of prescription drugs (particularly narcotics) and other abusive pharmaceuticals into the illegal markets of Arizona. Activity Summary During the program year FY 2015, the AGO received 21 case referrals that resulted in 51 people being charged with a total of 560 charges. Of the individuals charged, five (9.8-percent) were healthcare staff that were not licensed prescribers, 32 (62.7-percent) were independent and not affiliated with a network. The counties with the highest number of charges, 48 (94.1-percent) were in Maricopa and 3 (5.9-percent) were in Yavapai. Of the cases filed, there were 16 (100-percent) felony convictions. Of the prescription drugs removed, 193,529 (19.2-percent) involved pain relievers classified as Hydrocodone, 600,710 (59.7-percent) involved Oxycodone, and other pain relievers totaled 31,778 (3.2percent). Prescription sedatives confiscated valued more than $1.7 million. Selected Quarterly Highlights • On November 19, 2014, the State Grand Jury indicted a Phoenix medical doctor along with ten additional subjects on 277 counts relating to the illegal distribution of prescription pain medication and healthcare billing fraud. The indictment was the culmination of a two-year multi-agency prescription pain medicine drug diversion case that has involved law enforcement personnel from the US DEA, US HHS OIG and the Attorney General’s Office. The case is presently scheduled for trial in August 2015. (The physician has voluntarily given up his DEA number. The impact of this case in terms of the annual quantity of drugs allegedly being improperly prescribed by this doctor has an estimated street value of over five million dollars.) • On December 23, 2014, Special Agents arrested an Arizona doctor of osteopathy at his residence in Peoria, Arizona. The State Grand Jury indicted the doctor and 22 co-defendants on December 22, 2014, and charged them with 77 criminal offenses associated with the illegal distribution of prescription pain medication. The investigation was initiated by the Scottsdale Police Department and forwarded to the Attorney General’s Health Care Fraud Section for further investigation and prosecution. The AG’s investigation developed evidence that the doctor had Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 190 Medicaid Fraud Activities formed a de facto drug trafficking organization with Defendant #2. The doctor’s role was to author prescriptions for oxycodone and alprazolam for “patients” that the doctor did not have a legitimate healthcare relationship with. Defendant #2’s role was to organize crews of “patients” who would fill the prescriptions at retail pharmacies and provide the acquired pills to Defendant #2 in exchange for $100 cash. It is estimated that during a 14 month period, the doctor prescribed over 100,000 oxycodone pills without there being a legitimate medical need. The pills had a street value of over a million dollars. • On January 22, 2015, a medical assistant employed in Cottonwood, Arizona was sentenced to three years’ supervised probation following her guilty plea. The defendant was suspected of using her supervising doctor’s office computer to generate fraudulently 72 prescriptions for hydrocodone, alprazolam, carisoprodol, zolpidem and phentermine. When the medical assistant was interviewed by the Attorney General Special Agent, she admitted to the offense. • On August 20, 2014, a pharmacy technician employed by a retail pharmacy chain was convicted of Possession of a Dangerous Drug, a Class 4 Undesignated Felony, sentenced to two years of probation and ordered to pay restitution, fines and fees in the sum of $16,485.20. The pharmacy technician stole approximately 34,000 pills from her employer. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 191 Medicaid Fraud Activities Medicaid Fraud Project: Arizona Attorney General Office Grant Number: DC-14-010 & DC-15-050 Prescription Drug Cases Investigated Cases referred Cases opened for investigation Healthcare affiliated individuals charged Cases involving more than one county jurisdiction Total Charges Total persons charged Average Number of Charges per Case Average Number of Felony Charges per Case Sentences Current Quarter 21 21 10 0 560 51 35.2 34.825 Number of Cases Sentences Average Length of Sentence Prescription Drug Cases Investigated Felony Convictions Convictions Less than a Felony Prescription Drug Fraud Cases Prosecuted Current Quarter Cases Referred by Law Enforcement Cases Referred by Non-Law Enforcement Agencies Cases Accepted for Prosecution Cases Prosecuted (completed case) Cases with Multiple Serious Charges Cases with Multiple Defendants Cases with Multiple Jurisdictions Total Criminal Counts Charged Drug Type Pain reliever - Hydrocodone Pain reliever - Oxycodone Pain reliever - Other Stimulant Sedative Muscle relaxant Licensed Prescriber (MD/DO/NP/PA) Healthcare Staff (Not licensed Prescribers) Pharmacist Pharmacy Technician Pilferer (Casual or Systematic) Patient (“doctor shopper”) Other Charges by County Apache Coconino Cochise Gila Graham Greenlee La Paz Maricopa Mohave Navajo Pima Pinal Santa Cruz Yavapai Yuma 22 8 30 30 28 6 1 254 Made to an External Agency Intelligence Requests Intelligence Shared Investigation Assist Requests Source Profile by Individuals Charged Network Independ Under 18 Affiliation ent Male Female 0 2 0 1 4 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 32 0 Number of Individuals Charged 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 48 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 16 0 Intelligence Sharing and Collaborative Investigation Same Quarter, Last Year Prescription Drug Removals by Type & Quantity Criminally Charged Not Charged Criminally Quantity Quantity Value Value (Doses) (Doses) 14,630 $ 40,280 178,899 $ 406,724 48,898 $ 392,980 551,812 $ 5,518,120 12,360 $ 12,360 19,428 $ 21,418 880 $ 4,490 14,507 $ 144,890 9,813 $ 99,690 152,836 $ 1,613,558 2,250 $ 10,690 30 $ 150 Type of Source County 11 5 16 16 16 1 0 142 16 0.03475 Same Quarter, Last Year 25 1.425 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 28 20 Received from an External Agency 41 39 25 Totals Quantity Value (Doses) 193,529 $ 447,004 600,710 $ 5,911,100 31,788 $ 33,778 15,387 $ 149,380 162,649 $ 1,713,248 2,280 $ 10,840 18 & Over Male Female 2 0 1 4 1 0 0 2 0 0 5 4 13 19 Asset Seizures Asset Type Vehicles Vessels Aircraft Currency Other Financial Instrument Real Property (Real Estate) Weapons Other Total Number of Seizures 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 Value of Seizures $ $ $ $ 2,097,854 $ $ $ $ $ 2,097,854 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 192 CJRIP Activities Gerald Hardt Memorial Criminal Justice Records Improvement Program (CJRIP) Activities FY 2015 Award AZ Criminal Records Infrastructure Improvement Assessment $211,749 TOTAL $211,749 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 193 CJRIP Activities CJRIP – AZ Criminal Records Infrastructure Improvement Assessment Approved Budget FY 2015 Professional & Outside Svs. Total Fund Source: Byrne/JAG $211,749 $211,749 $211,749 Project Administration and Title Arizona Criminal Justice Commission – Mobile Fingerprinting in Court Rooms Project Description As a result of the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC) Strategic Assessment Report, in August 2014, the ACJC embarked on a pilot project using Mobile Fingerprinting technology to improve the efficacy of fingerprints captured in the courtroom. ARS §13-607, requires that a defendant’s fingerprint is captured on the sentencing order. This fingerprint is used as part of the certification process when a prosecutor seeks to enhance charges because of multiple prior convictions. However, analysis of records indicates that the current “ink and roll” method used to comply with ARS §13-607 frequently results in an unusable print. The introduction of the mobile fingerprint device may resolve this issue by providing immediate feedback on the quality of the fingerprint, ensuring that the fingerprint on the sentencing order will always be usable by prosecutors for charging purposes. After capturing a defendant’s fingerprint, court personnel can print the image, using an existing commercial off-the-shelf printer, and attach it to the sentencing order instead of the current ink and roll process. Project Objective The objective of the Mobile Fingerprinting Pilot Project was to provide ACJC with an assessment of the operational effectiveness of using biometric technology to capture fingerprints in courtrooms. ACJC invited two jurisdictions to participate in the Mobile Fingerprinting Pilot Project: Maricopa County Superior Court and Pinal County Superior Court. Each jurisdiction participated in four weeks of testing using the Cross Match technology and four weeks of testing using the MorphoTrak technology. Selected Highlights and Goals The Mobile Fingerprinting Pilot Project report articulates the nature and scope of issues and solutions that will serve courts as it relates to fingerprinting in courtrooms. The proposed solutions describe the Arizona’s approach to dealing with issues of missing fingerprints and inefficient fingerprint processes can be found in the report linked below. http://www.azcjc.gov/ACJC.Web/pubs/Mobile%20Fingerprinting%20Pilot%20Project%20%20Final%20Report.pdf Arizona Criminal Justice Commission EDGE Report 2015 194 Statutory R eferences Statutory References 41-2405. Arizona Criminal Justice Commission; powers and duties; staff A. The Arizona Criminal Justice Commission shall: 11. Prepare an annual report on law enforcement activities in this state funded by the Drug Enforcement account or the Criminal Justice Enhancement Fund and relating to illicit drugs and drug-related gang activity. The report shall be submitted by October 31 of each year to the Governor, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The report shall include: (a) The name and a description of each law enforcement program dealing with illegal drug activity or street gang activity, or both. (b) The objective and goals of each program. (c) The source and amount of monies received by each program. (d) The name of the agency or entity that administers each program. (e) The effectiveness of each program. 41-2402. Drug and gang enforcement account; resource center fund A. A drug and gang enforcement account is established within the Criminal Justice Enhancement Fund consisting of monies appropriated to the account by the legislature and any other monies available from other sources, public or private, to be used for the purpose of enhancing efforts to deter, investigate, prosecute, adjudicate and punish drug offenders and members of criminal street gangs as defined in section 13-105. B. The Arizona Criminal Justice Commission shall distribute monies from the drug and gang enforcement account in the following manner: 1. Up to 50 percent to fund law enforcement agencies approved by the Commission to enhance both: (a) The investigation of drug and gang offenses and related criminal activity. (b) Drug and gang education and prevention programs. 2. Up to 50 percent to fund programs and agencies approved by the Commission to enhance the state, county, city or town prosecution of drug and gang offenses and related criminal activity. 3. Up to 30 percent to fund programs and agencies approved by the Commission for the purpose of enhancing the ability of the courts to process drug and gang offenses and related criminal cases, either through the appointment of judges pro tempore or the establishment of additional divisions of the courts only for the purposes of this section, enhancing defense and probation services, including treatment, and funding the drug testing program. 4. Up to 30 percent to fund programs by county sheriffs and the State Department of Corrections, as approved by the Commission, to enhance drug offender treatment programs and the jail operations and facilities available to detain and incarcerate drug offenders and members of criminal street gangs as defined in section 13-105. 5. Up to 30 percent to fund programs and agencies, as approved by the Commission, to enhance the integration of criminal justice records relating to drug and gang offenders and their related criminal activity. C. Any state agency that receives monies allocated from this account shall not include such monies as part of its continuation budget base for the purpose of requesting appropriations for the following fiscal year. D. All the monies allocated from this account shall be dedicated solely to the purpose of enhancing efforts to deter, investigate, prosecute, adjudicate and punish drug and gang and related criminal offenders, except those monies allocated pursuant to subsection G of this section. E. Notwithstanding the limitations prescribed in subsection B of this section, any federal monies or matching state monies in the drug and gang enforcement account may only be allocated by the Commission pursuant to a plan approved by the federal government. F. The auditor general shall annually perform a full and complete audit of the fund or the Commission shall annually contract with an accounting firm to perform the audit and deliver a report to the governor and the legislature. The audit shall be charged to the Drug and Gang Enforcement account. G. A resource center fund is established consisting of monies received pursuant to section 12-284.03, subsection A, paragraph 1 and section 41-178 and all monies received from public or private gifts, grants or other sources, excluding federal monies and monies to be passed through to other entities, to be used solely for the purpose of funding the Arizona Youth Survey. Monies in the fund are subject to legislative appropriation. Any monies unexpended or unencumbered on June 30 of each year shall not be Arizona Crim inal Justice Comm ission EDGE R eport 2015 195 Statutory R eferences subsequently expended or encumbered unless reappropriated. No monies in the drug and gang enforcement account except those received pursuant to this subsection shall be used to fund the Arizona Youth Survey. Monies that are expended pursuant to this subsection are subject to the reporting requirements prescribed in section 41-617.01. 41-2401. Criminal Justice Enhancement Fund A. The Criminal Justice Enhancement Fund is established consisting of monies collected pursuant to section 12-116.01 and monies available from any other source. The State Treasurer shall administer the fund. B. On or before November 1 of each year, each department, agency or office that receives monies pursuant to this section shall provide to the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission a report for the preceding fiscal year. The report shall be in a form prescribed by the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission and shall be reviewed by the director of the joint legislative budget committee. The report shall set forth the sources of all monies and all expenditures. The report shall not include any identifying information about specific investigations. C. On or before December 1 of each year, the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission shall compile all reports into a single comprehensive report and shall submit a copy of the comprehensive report to the Governor, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Director of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee. D. On the first day of each month, the State Treasurer shall distribute or deposit: 1. 6.46 percent in the Arizona automated fingerprint identification system fund established by section 412414. 2. 1.61 percent to the department of juvenile corrections for the treatment and rehabilitation of youth who have committed drug-related offenses. 3. 16.64 percent in the Peace Officers' Training Fund established by section 41-1825. 4. 3.03 percent in the Prosecuting Attorneys' Advisory Council Training Fund established by section 411830.03. 5. 9.35 percent to the Supreme Court for the purpose of reducing juvenile crime. 6. 8.56 percent to the Department of Public Safety. 15 percent of the monies shall be allocated for deposit in the Arizona Deoxyribonucleic Acid Identification System Fund established by section 41-2419. 85 percent of the monies shall be allocated to state and local law enforcement authorities for the following purposes: (a) To enhance projects that are designed to prevent residential and commercial burglaries, to control street crime, including the activities of criminal street gangs, and to locate missing children. (b) To provide support to the Arizona Automated Fingerprint Identification System. (c) Operational costs of the criminal justice information system. 7. 9.35 percent to the Department of Law for allocation to county attorneys for the purpose of enhancing prosecutorial efforts. 8. 6.02 percent to the Supreme Court for the purpose of enhancing the ability of the courts to process criminal and delinquency cases, orders of protection, injunctions against harassment and any proceeding relating to domestic violence matters, for auditing and investigating persons or entities licensed or certified by the Supreme Court and for processing judicial discipline cases. Notwithstanding section 12143, subsection A, the salary of superior court judges pro tempore who are appointed for the purposes provided in this paragraph shall, and the salary of other superior court judges pro tempore who are appointed pursuant to section 12-141 for the purposes provided in this paragraph may, be paid in full by the monies received pursuant to this paragraph. 9. 11.70 percent to the county sheriffs for the purpose of enhancing county jail facilities and operations, including county jails under the jurisdiction of county jail districts. 10. 1.57 percent to the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission. 11. 9.00 percent in the Crime Laboratory Operations Fund established by section 41-1772. 12. 2.30 percent in the Crime Laboratory Assessment Fund established by section 41-2415. 13. 7.68 percent in the Victims' Rights Fund established by section 41-191.08. 14. 4.60 percent in the Victim Compensation and Assistance Fund established by section 41-2407. 15. 2.13 percent to the Supreme Court for the purpose of providing drug treatment services to adult probationers through the Community Punishment Program established in title 12, chapter 2, article 11. E. Monies distributed pursuant to subsection D, paragraphs 3, 4, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13 and 14 of this section constitute a continuing appropriation. Monies distributed pursuant to subsection D, paragraphs 1, 2, 5, 8, 10 and 15 of this section are subject to legislative appropriation. Arizona Crim inal Justice Comm ission EDGE R eport 2015 196 Statutory R eferences F. The portion of the 85 percent of the monies for direct operating expenses of the Department of Public Safety in subsection D, paragraph 6 of this section is subject to legislative appropriation. The remainder of the monies in subsection D, paragraph 6 of this section including the portion of the 85 percent for local law enforcement is continuously appropriated. G. The allocation of monies pursuant to subsection D, paragraphs 6, 7, 8 and 9 of this section shall be made in accordance with rules adopted by the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission pursuant to section 41-2405. 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