BREAKING: @CoconinoSheriff tells me a suspect is in custody in connection to the #PipelineFire. His name Matthew Riser and he’s currently being booked into Coconino County Jail. More details to come. #fox10phoenix
Here’s the view at the road closure on U.S. 89 and Campbell. A sad visual of what the #PipelineFire has done so far. #fox10phoenix
This family is packed up, gassing up and ready to stay with a relative. Eric Peterson tells me he’s erring on the side of caution as the #PipelineFire continues to burn north of Flagstaff. #fox10phoenix
JUST IN: @CoconinoSheriff says federal authorities detained a 57yo man driving a white pickup truck leaving area of the fire this AM. He’s been arrested & booked for federal natural resource violations. Press release says fed regulations prohibit release of his name & photo.
Chevron gas station closed early due to #PipelineFire.
How much did strong wind factor into the spread of #PipelineFire? Officials say it got pushed more than 15 miles so far. The fire is currently estimated at 4,000-5,000 acres. #fox10phoenix
VALLOW DAYBELL: A motion to dismiss case for lack of speedy trial was filed by the ‘Doomsday Mom’, making some bold statements. I’ll break down the motion seen below. LVD says speedy trial should happen within 150 days of arraignment which was 12/7/23. 🧵
She is charged with conspiracy to commit murder in the death of former husband Charles Vallow, and attempted murder of ex nephew in law Brandon Boudreaux. Complex case mad it 270 days to hit speedy trial, previously scheduled for 8/1/24.
LVD cites former defense filing motion for trial continuance which she didn’t want. Then the Rule 11 motion that was granted to evaluated her mental competency, setting the current trial date of 3/31/25. “It has now been 314 days since the defendant was arraigned,” motion states.
Lori’s attorneys have just arrived. Commissioner Marderosian is here on the bench as well. I’ve reached out to MCSO to see if Lori refused transport today.
We have one prosecutor representing the State at the moment. Should be starting up soon.
On Election Day, Judge Beresky set a last minute hearing for Lori Vallow with her new defense, this filing came in this morning. We didn’t have time for a camera request but I’ll be there in the courtroom to see what’s next w/ her Arizona murder conspiracy cases ahead of Rule 11.
Thanks to @cathyrusson for putting this on my radar!
I’m told Vallow did not refuse MCSO transport. She will be here. Her new counsel is seated and waiting in the courtroom.