BOOT CAMP DIRECTOR, WORKER ARRESTED IN DEATH OF TEEN

Charles Long II, the man who runs a military-styled boot camp where a
14-year-old boy died last year, has been arrested on indictment charging
him with second-degree murder and abuse in the case, authorities said Friday.

The arrest was announced by Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, who
described what happened at Buffalo Soldier camp as "organized torture
against children."

One of the kids, Tony Haynes of Phoenix, died July 1 after being forced to
stand for hours in 111-degree heat in the camp near Buckeye and almost
drowned in a motel bathtub about 10 miles away.

The Maricopa County Medical Examiners/ Office autopsy report ruled the
death accidental, saying Haynes died of complications from near-drowning
and dehydration.

Arpaio said the evidence showed participants in the tough-love camp were
forced to stand out in extreme heat wearing black clothing and no shade.

Aside from murder, Long, director of the Buffalo Soldier Re-Enactors
Association, is charged with eight counts of child abuse involving more
than 14 other kids from the total of 44 camp participants.

He also is charged with aggravated assault, for allegedly brandishing a
knife on an 18-year-old camp participant, for possession of marijuana,
involving a quarter-pound of the weed that was found in a bedroom-closet
safe during a search of his home by sheriff's deputies, Arpaio said.

Another suspect, Ray Anderson, a camp sergeant, was arrested after being
charged with seven counts of child abuse involving the stomping, beating
and whipping of more than 14 children, Arpaio said.

Anderson also is accused of denying water or shade to the kids, whose daily
diet consisted of an apple for breakfast, a carrot for lunch and a handful
of beans for dinner, the sheriff said.

Additional details were to be announced at a Phoenix press conference.

Arpaio said more than 40 detectives participated in the eight-month
investigation.

"From the beginning, I called the behavior horrific and directed my
detectives to make this investigation a top priority, Arpaio said.

He said he also supports efforts by the Legislature to adopt strict
regulations and licensing for such behavior-modification camp programs for
troubled youngsters.

Two weeks ago, Maricopa County Attorney Rick Romley said his office has
been working closely with sheriff's investigators to reach an outcome,

The arrest followed an indictment Thursday by a Maricopa County grand jury.