Sheriff Joe Arpaio Creates 'Mugshot of the Day' Contest

Maricopa County lawman making waves again in Arizona
By Dan Evon,  Newser User
Posted Apr 19, 2011 3:18 PM CDT Posted Apr 19, 2011 3:18 PM CDT
Promoted on Newser Apr 19, 2011 4:26 PM CDT
Daily Mugshot Contest Held in Arizona
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio speaks to the media in this file photo.   (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Commit a crime in Arizona and you'll likely see some jail time, but you may also earn the dubious title of "mugshot of the day." Sheriff Joe Arpaio has started a daily contest to see which criminal will earn the honors, notes IndyPosted. "Numerous people are booked into our jails each day," explains the Maricopa County Sheriffs Office website. "Vote for the mug shot you like best then see if your choice makes mug shot of the day tomorrow!” The MCSO has organized the mugshots according to crime, so users can vote for their favorite arsonist, their favorite thief, or their favorite drug user. Click to read more about Sheriff Joe's antics, including his possible run for Senate. (More Joe Arpaio stories.)

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