Elijah Palmer, a minimum custody risk inmate, escaped early Saturday morning from the Whetstone Unit at the Arizona State Prison Complex in Tucson.

An inmate died at Onvida Health Yuma Regional Medical Center on Jan. 22, the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry announced on Friday. ASPC-Yuma staff found 77-year-old inmate John Smith, ADCRR #369525, with injuries likely caused by a physical altercation. They began performing life-saving measures with medical personnel.

Two independent contractors who worked on Arizona executions in 2022 received $60,000 in cash each, said retired U.S. Magistrate Judge David Duncan.

Aaron Gunches was sentenced to death and he’s ready to die. The state is ready to accommodate him. So, what’s the problem?

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said the decision by U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland did not change her view of Arizona's death protocol.

The bill proposes allowing ICE to rent the Marana Community Correctional Treatment Facility and the state prison in Florence.

Multiple county sheriff's office's already have agreements with ICE. Those that do not, may be mandated to do so by next year.

Two independent contractors who were part of Arizona Department of Corrections execution teams in 2022 were each given cash payments totaling $60,000 for their roles in putting three men to death ...

Authorities have initiated a manhunt after an inmate was reported missing early Saturday morning from the Arizona State Prison Complex-Tucson.

Escaped inmate Elijah Palmer has been found after being reported missing early Saturday morning from the Arizona State Prison Complex-Tucson.

Palmer, was confirmed missing about 4 a.m. Saturday from the minimum security unit, the state Department of Corrections said.

Pima County Sheriff's Deputies were able to find an escaped prisoner who was on the loose for several hours on Saturday, Jan. 25.