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Dy U Luzer KPLZTHX: Sheriff Arpaio Gets a Text Threat
2010-08-01
Posted by: badanov

48 Hours Rule on this one inasmuch as the story seems legitimate. No other news outlet has picked up the story, oddly enough...

A text message in Spanish and originating in Mexico is offering $1 million price on the head of controversial Maricopa County, Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio, Saturday, according to press reports.

The messages comes with a telephone number with more details, and a request to forward the message. The offer is allegedly by someone in the Juarez Cartel. The message was sent out Tuesday, July 29th.