Sheriff Joe Arpaio Introduces Mugshot of the Day

This is what we love about America's Greatest Sheriff. He's always thinking in an innovative and creative way. Now what could be better than providing an interactive service to your constituents than allowing them to vote on which piece of human debris gets the honor of Mugshot of the Day?

Today's lineup includes the charming fellow pictured above, who so far is the runaway leader of the inaugural vote.

It's all about public service, folks.

"I want people to tune in and see if their neighbor has been arrested," said Arpaio. "We decided to draw more people to our web.”

Arpaio said his website garners 800,000 visits a day.

CBS 5 asked Valley residents their opinion of the website’s new feature.

"I think it's ridiculous. He should focus more on his duties enforcing the law rather than things like this,” said John Jones. "Sheriff Joe's always been that way. He's always been looking for popularity."

"I think it's interesting. I don't think it's too outside the boundaries because with all the stuff on the Internet these days, you can pretty much vote for best anything," said Trent Parcells.

"He's a self promoter. That's all he is. I mean, if he really wants to do something -- how about that $99 million he just misspent rather than worry about these guys that are already in jail," said Jim Zanzucchi.

"I have no problem with it. I think it's very novel. The sheriff has always been innovative that way," said Tom Armstrong.

Rapper DMX Involved in Dogfighting?

Now that Michael Vick has been cashiered indefinitely by the NFL, we now have another possible dogfighting investigation under way, this time involving rapper DMX.

The dogs may be the least of his problems. Authorities in Maricopa County discovered a large cache of weapons, and Sheriff Joe Arpaio is probably salivating at the notion of DMX in pink panties.

DMX's Arizona Home Raided; A Dozen Pit Bulls Removed From Residence

Deputies with the Maricopa County sheriff's office raided the Cave Creek, Arizona, home of rapper DMX on Friday morning (August 24), and according to a police spokesperson, 12 pit bulls were removed from the residence, all in bad condition. Police would not get into specifics but did say the animals are being tended to by veterinarians.

At this point, DMX (real name: Earl Simmons) has not been officially charged with any crime, but police are still investigating. DMX was not at his home at the time of the raid, during which police also discovered a large cache of weapons. Police do not believe the rapper is in Arizona but would like to question him as part of their investigation.

A tipster notified police more than a week ago that dogs were being kept in inhumane conditions at the rapper's property, Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio told MTV News. "They weren't getting proper food, they weren't getting proper water, and they were tied outside in 115-degree heat," Arpaio said. "We are developing the investigation." He added that the department is seeking additional warrants to check the guns to determine if "they're legal, if he's allowed to have weapons."

According to Arpaio, the charred remains of at least one dog were recovered from DMX's backyard, and the sheriff's department will be investigating the rapper's possible involvement in illegal dogfighting. Police continue to explore the grounds around DMX's home for more dog remains.

The rapper's attorney, Stacey Richman, defended her client, saying, "He loves and lives for his animals" and "has caretakers for his homes and especially for his animals." According to Richman, "The caretaker [DMX had hired] was only coming in once a day. Of course, that was not the arrangement."

This isn't the first time police have taken an interest in DMX's dogs. Back in 2002, the rapper pleaded guilty in New Jersey to charges of animal cruelty, stemming from a 1998 raid of DMX's home. Police claimed he had neglected 13 pit bulls. He eventually plea-bargained down to fines, probation and community service, and even starred in a public-service announcement against animal abuse.