The Associated Press
PHOENIX — A grand jury indicted nine illegal immigrants on allegations they used false documents to get jobs at two amusement parks now being investigated for possible employer sanction violations.
Prosecutors said Monday that no employer sanctions allegations have been filed against the Golfland Entertainment locations in Mesa and north Phoenix where the nine people worked.
The investigation of the company continues, and the business maintains it was following the law. Arizona's employer sanctions prohibits businesses from knowingly hiring illegal immigrations.
The nine were being held without bond because a voter-approved law denies bail to illegal immigrants accused of committing serious felonies.
All nine were charged with forgery. Six also were charged with taking the identity of another person.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Sunday, June 22, 2008
15 people found dehydrated in desert near Gila Bend
by Senta Scarborough - Jun. 22, 2008 03:23 PM
The Arizona Republic
Fifteen adults, including three suffering severe dehydration, have been taken to local hospitals after they flagged down motorists for help along State Route 85 near Gila Bend Sunday afternoon, U.S. Border Patrol officials said.
A citizen reported that people were trying to get assistance from passing motorists around noon at mile marker 9, U.S. Border Patrol Spokesman Mario Escalante said.
U.S. Border Patrol responded to the area and found 15 people suffering from dehydration. The temperature was around 109 degrees in Phoenix, according to the National Weather Service website.
"Most of the people were in pretty bad shape," Escalante said. "At this time, their safety and well-being is our first priority."
Three of those people were suffering from severe dehydration and were flown by helicopters to local hospitals for treatment. The others were transported by ambulance to local hospitals, Escalante said. There were no children involved, Escalante said.
It is unknown whether the people are undocumented and have recently crossed the U.S. border. After the people have received proper medical treatment, border patrol officials will investigate and determine their legal status, Escalante said.
The Arizona Republic
Fifteen adults, including three suffering severe dehydration, have been taken to local hospitals after they flagged down motorists for help along State Route 85 near Gila Bend Sunday afternoon, U.S. Border Patrol officials said.
A citizen reported that people were trying to get assistance from passing motorists around noon at mile marker 9, U.S. Border Patrol Spokesman Mario Escalante said.
U.S. Border Patrol responded to the area and found 15 people suffering from dehydration. The temperature was around 109 degrees in Phoenix, according to the National Weather Service website.
"Most of the people were in pretty bad shape," Escalante said. "At this time, their safety and well-being is our first priority."
Three of those people were suffering from severe dehydration and were flown by helicopters to local hospitals for treatment. The others were transported by ambulance to local hospitals, Escalante said. There were no children involved, Escalante said.
It is unknown whether the people are undocumented and have recently crossed the U.S. border. After the people have received proper medical treatment, border patrol officials will investigate and determine their legal status, Escalante said.
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