‘It’s going to save lives’: Arizona couple trains first responders how to help people...
GILBERT, Arizona — An Arizona family is bridging the gap between first responders and people with autism. Preston's Pursuit for Acceptance is a non-profit that aims to equip police officers, firefighters and paramedics with the knowledge needed to interact with people on the autism spectrum effectively. “We’ve lived...
Scottsdale man fined more than $240K for defrauding investors
PHOENIX — A Scottsdale man has been fined more than $240,000 for investment fraud from late 2018 to early 2023, the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) announced on Nov. 19. John A. Perez allegedly “fraudulently (engaged) in unlicensed advisory services” from November 2018 to February 2023 and has been ordered...
St. Mary’s Food Bank distributes Thanksgiving supplies to record number of Arizona families
PHOENIX — After three days of service wrapped up on Wednesday afternoon, St. Mary’s Food Bank supplied a record number of families food for the Thanksgiving holiday, the nonprofit announced. Around 12:45 p.m. the last car left the distribution center in Phoenix with meal essentials — “a turkey,...
Arizona Man Sentenced for Hate-Crime Bomb Plot on Christian Churches
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A federal judge has sentenced a Phoenix man to six years in prison for a multistate plot targeting Christian churches, following a jury’s finding that he planted hoax bomb devices and attempted to obstruct religious worship. The Justice Department announced that 46-year-old Zimnako Salah was...
Mesa police arrest of immigration rights activist raises questions over ICE cooperation
The arrest and swift release of a Valley immigrant rights activist that took place early this week is raising concerns over the right to document immigration enforcement and the agreements local police departments enter into with federal agencies to carry out those operations. Community leaders and immigrant rights...
Surviving a Thanksgiving Day Accident: A Tribute to First Responders
On Thanksgiving day 2017, a couple was driving on I-17 to their sister's house when they suddenly veered off the road. The accident, which occurred near Anthem on a straight stretch of road, resulted in the vehicle rolling over. Despite the severity of the accident, the couple survived with serious but not...
Mesa child crimes suspect dead after traffic stop on US 60
Police say 42-year-old Justin Meritt died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after officers tried to pull him over on the U.S. 60 near Gold Canyon in Pinal County on Tuesday.
Bicyclist hit and killed in Creek Creek, police say
QUEEN CREEK, Ariz. — A crash late Thursday night in Queen Creek claimed the life of a bicyclist, according to authorities. The Queen Creek Police Department said the crash, involving the bike and a vehicle, happened just before midnight on Combs Road east of Gantzel Road. >> Download the...
10-Year-Old Girl Saved From Phoenix Mobile Home Fire
10-Year-Old Survives Phoenix Mobile Home Fire Thanks to Quick Rescue I still remember reading about that Thanksgiving morning in Phoenix, […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
Slain Chandler teen to be honored with tree
The Youth Peace & Justice Foundation, a national nonprofit dedicated to violence prevention and youth advocacy, recently announced a major symbolic action to honor a teen victim. Daniel
