Attorney General Mayes Announces State Grand Jury Indictments in Apache County Investigation

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

PHOENIX - Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced that the State Grand Jury has returned indictments in the public corruption investigation into the Apache County Attorney's Office.

Apache County Attorney Michael Whiting has been indicted on several felony and misdemeanor counts, including harassment, sending a threatening or anonymous letter, misuse of public monies, theft, conflict of interest, and stealing, destroying, altering, or secreting public records.

Mr. Whiting's spouse, Apache County School Superintendent Joyclynn Whiting, was charged with one felony count of misuse of public monies and one felony count of conflict of interest.

Mr. Whiting's aide, Daryl Greer, has been indicted on two misdemeanor and two felony counts, including misuse of public monies, harassment, and sending a threatening or anonymous letter.

"Public officials are entrusted with the responsibility to serve their communities with integrity and honesty," said Attorney General Mayes. "When that trust is violated, it undermines public confidence in the workings of government. These are serious allegations, and my office is committed to ensuring a thorough and fair legal process as we pursue justice for the people of Apache County."

All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The investigation remains ongoing.