Arpaio crime sweep enters 2nd day in W. Valley (The Arizona Republic)

Arpaio crime sweep enters 2nd day in W. Valley
by Heather Hoch - Apr. 24, 2009 04:38 PM
The Arizona Republic

Sheriff Joe Arpaio's crime suppression sweep reached into its second day of operation in the West Valley Friday.

The sweep Thursday night resulted in the arrest of 23 people, eight of which were suspected to be undocumented immigrants, according to a release from Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.

During the sweep, several people allegedly heavily armed in police raid gear broke into a home near the 13000 block of Campbell Road in Litchfield Park and kidnapped two individuals at about midnight.

Authorities were able to rescue one of the victims are recover the weapons and raid gear used in the attack.

Sheriff's deputies were also involved in a high speed pursuit during the sweep, according to the release.

The driver sped past a deputy at over 100 miles per hour and failed to yield. The man rammed into the deputy's vehicle in an attempt to evade the arrest, but was arrested on suspicion of nine charges including aggravated assault of a peace officer, reckless driving, driving a stolen vehicle, and driving under the influence of alcohol.