Caught on cam: Man points gun at Phoenix couple’s door
PHOENIX - A terrifying moment for a Valley couple when a man showed up to their home, pointing a gun directly at the door. And it’s all caught on camera through their home security footage. What we know:. The couple said they didn’t recognize the man at all, and...
Shooter gets 45 years in attack on Phoenix work crew
A man who fired upon a work crew doing remodeling work and others at a Phoenix apartment complex in 2022, killing one, has been sentenced to 45 years in prison. Zachery Shropshire, 36, stepped
Phoenix PD proposes new homeless interaction policy following DOJ criticism
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The Phoenix Police Department has proposed a new policy governing how officers interact with homeless individuals, following a federal report that criticized the department’s treatment of people experiencing homelessness. The Department of Justice issued a 126-page report last year criticizing...
Accused animal hoarder in Chandler offered plea deal in two cases
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The Chandler woman who police said was at the center of the “house of horrors” where dead dogs were found in her freezer in 2023 was offered a plea deal in her animal cruelty case and her fraud case. Court documents filed Thursday show...
Officer, driver hurt after crash in Scottsdale
SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — A police officer was hospitalized after a crash that closed a Scottsdale intersection on Saturday morning. Just before 10:30 a.m., a Scottsdale police officer was responding to a call when they were involved in a crash at Osborn Road and Drinkwater Boulevard, according to the department.
5 Cars Ideal for Phoenix Heat and Long Drives vs 5 to Skip
Phoenix brings a special driving challenge that often surprises newcomers, especially during those dry months when temperatures keep rising. Someone choosing a vehicle for this type of location should consider heat tolerance, long-distance comfort, air-conditioning strength, and engine cooling efficiency. Regular...
Phoenix Honors Legacy of Dr. King with 2026 AZ MLK Excellence in Service Award...
The Arizona Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Committee has announced the honorees for the 2026 AZ MLK Awards for Excellence in Service. The awards recognize individuals, organizations, and businesses that have demonstrated significant commitment to advancing Dr. King’s vision of civic engagement through...
Phoenix adds more parking meters downtown, pisses everyone off
When Barry Schwartz began visiting the city’s tow yard with alarming regularity, he knew it was time to get out of San Francisco. “My car was towed like three times a month,” he said, and nearly “everything I made went to tickets.” Frustrated by an army of meter maids and the constant struggle to find a parking spot,...
Queen Creek home builder sentenced to 1 year in jail for fraud
A Queen Creek contractor building homes without a license has pled guilty to forgery for using another builder’s license to operate, according to the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. Yul Ryan Nelson, 51, owner of Nelson Contracting, was sentenced to one year in jail, four years probation and restitution in Pinal...
Juvenile and driver killed in fiery multi-vehicle crash in Mesa
Mesa police are investigating a deadly crash that happened just before 12:30 a.m. Saturday near Southern Avenue and Dobson Road.

















