America’s Sheriff Suffers Broken Shoulder in Fall
A controversial 80-year-old Arizona lawman, who styles himself as America’s toughest sheriff and is known for targeting illegal immigrants, broke his left shoulder on Thursday after taking a spill in downtown Phoenix, authorities said.
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio was being treated for the shoulder fracture at a local hospital and will not require surgery, said sheriff’s spokeswoman Lisa Allen. It was not clear if he will remain overnight.
“He’s feeling fine,” Allen said in a telephone interview from the hospital. “He’s hurting a little right now, but he should be back to work in a few days.”
Arpaio was on his way to lunch when he tripped on a pipe and fell to the ground, she said. He was taken to the emergency room for diagnosis and treatment.