Check it out, I hit up the Arizona DPS media relations dept. for a statement (as a reporter). They responded in about two minutes. Here's the response:
Quote:
Ray: I can only confirm that it is an on-going criminal investigation. We will not be commenting until the case is resolved, which we expect to be short term. I put you on my press list.
Sgt. Bart Graves, Media Relations Coordinator
CORE: Media Relations
Arizona Department of Public Safety
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So apparently they are taking it seriously, it's not media hype...and apparently they are on to something they think is prosecutable. Another point of interest is the word "crime" a criminal investigation can only be for a misdemeanor and above, violations are a civil investigation. So, they are clearly looking for a reckless endangerment or reckless driving charge here. Damn that sucks!