Resident alleges false arrest, asks council to request state investigation
A resident told council he was falsely arrested Nov. 5, 2025, spent 110 days in jail and asked the city to request the Arizona Department of Public Safety investigate alleged police misconduct and cover-up by local officers.
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During call to the public, Harvey Martin said he was arrested on Nov. 5, 2025, spent 110 days in jail and was charged with false reporting under a statute he said applies to reports to state or local law enforcement rather than federal agencies. Martin asked council to ask the Arizona Department of Public Safety to investigate his case.
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