Man accused of killing girlfriend in Phoenix, fleeing to southern Arizona
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A man is accused of murdering his girlfriend outside of a Phoenix home and then fleeing to the southern part of the state this week. Police say Victor Giron, 21, was arrested in connection with the death of Katherine Cervantez, 39. Around 7 p.m. on Wednesday,...
Young girl detained after taking stolen vehicle for drive in Phoenix
PHOENIX — A young girl was detained after crashing a stolen vehicle in Phoenix, the city's police department said. Just after 3 a.m. Friday, officers near 43rd and Glendale avenues found an occupied stolen vehicle. Police said it was tracked to the area near 38th and Glendale avenues where it was found disabled.
Mesa bank manager convicted of stealing $655,000 from vault, ATMs at her branch
PHOENIX – A Mesa woman was found guilty last week of stealing $655,000 from the bank branch she managed, authorities announced. Brooke McDonough, 35, stole the cash from her bank’s vault and ATMs between June 2021 and February 2022, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona. She managed the...
Habitat for Humanity helps Southside families land their first homes
With Christmas just days away, five Southside families in Tucson received what many describe as the ultimate holiday gift: the keys to their first homes.
Arizona sushi chain operators accused of stash houses, trafficking workers
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The owner and two managers of an Arizona sushi chain have been arrested on federal charges of harboring illegal immigrants and operating what investigators describe as a human trafficking operation across the East Valley. Court documents alleged Yung Lau, a naturalized U.S. citizen originally...
This California restaurant chain is coming to Arizona. What to know
An Asian fusion restaurant inspired by coastal cities across Southeast Asia is opening its first location outside of California in early 2026. Starfish Scottsdale will be located at the intersection of Hayden Road and Via de Ventura. Based in Orange County, Starfish Hospitality Group runs restaurants in Newport Beach...
Man dead after trailer fire in Mesa mobile home park
MESA, Ariz. — A man is dead after a trailer fire in Mesa on Thursday morning, according to the Rural Metro Fire Department. Officials said that around 5 a.m., they received a 911 call from a neighbor who reported a trailer fire along Main Street west of Loop 202 at a mobile home park. The Maricopa County Sheriff's...
Husband of former Phoenix news anchor sentenced to prison
PHOENIX — The husband of Stephanie Hockridge, a former Phoenix news anchor, was sentenced Thursday to prison after pleading guilty to a conspiracy offense. Court records show Nathan Reis was sentenced to 10 years in prison, one month after Hockridge was also sentenced to a decade in prison. Hockridge had been an...
Phoenix expands police authority at city parks; critics warn of impact on homeless
PHOENIX — The Phoenix City Council approved a new ordinance giving police expanded authority to enforce rules at city parks, a move supporters say will improve public safety but critics argue will disproportionately target people experiencing homelessness. The ordinance was approved Wednesday night, the same evening...
House fire breaks out in Chandler
Crews responded on Dec. 18 to a house fire near Arizona Avenue and Pecos Road. No injuries were reported.

















