Chandler woman pleads guilty in case involving 55 neglected dogs
The woman charged with more than 30 counts tied to the abuse and neglect of 55 dogs, some of which were found dead, pleaded guilty to four felony counts in Maricopa County Superior Court. Police searched the Chandler home of April McLaughlin in September 2023 and found dozens of dogs living in poor conditions that...
Gilbert moves toward raising water rates for third year in a row
On Tuesday, the Gilbert Town Council took a step toward increasing water rates for the third year in a row. The town adopted a notice of intent to increase rates starting in 2026. The council will consider two options. One would raise rates by 25% beginning in 2026. The other...
Arizona cartel associate sentenced for fentanyl trafficking in NEPA
A federal judge has sentenced the leader of a massive drug trafficking network that funneled lethal fentanyl from Mexican cartels into the streets of Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Video: Phoenix councilmember goes on rant about the homeless
On Wednesday, the Phoenix City Council voted 8-1 to bar organizations from providing testing kits, medical treatment and performing needle exchanges in city parks — but not before the meeting got heated and one councilmember chastised residents who opposed it. Community health advocates, medical officials and state...
Ex-Harvard morgue manager sentenced for selling body parts
Authorities say he was at the center of a scheme in which he shipped brains, skin, hands and faces to buyers. (WCVB)
Jury convicts Mesa woman of embezzling $655K from bank
PHOENIX - A 35-year-old woman has been convicted of a dozen counts of embezzling $655,000 from a Mesa bank, authorities said Wednesday. Brooke McDonough of Mesa was convicted by a jury on Dec.
Valley driver’s car damaged by contaminated gas at Phoenix station
A Phoenix man's quick stop for gas turned into a $12,000 nightmare when contaminated fuel destroyed his car's engine, leaving him stranded and fighting for compensation. Angel was helping his mother get to work last month when he stopped at a gas station at the corner of 35th Avenue and Union Hills Drive to fill up...
Maricopa County attorney expresses concern about Tempe Tavern
Rachel Mitchell said Wednesday the underage drinking allegations against Tempe Tavern are "a huge concern" and she is ready to review any cases against the popular East Valley bar. Stephanie Duprey reports.
Meet Coco: MCAO’s newest K-9 victim advocate for emotional support
PHOENIX - The Maricopa County Attorney's Office welcomed K-9 Coco who will provide emotional support for victims during court hearings or trials. "Today, we introduced our newest (and possibly most popular) employee: a four-year-old golden retriever named Coco!" MCAO said on Dec. 17. The office says supporting...
Superstition Springs Center will replace its double-decker carousel
After rumors circulated online about the closure of the double-decker carousel, ABC15 reached out to mall representatives to verify if the post claiming a permanent shutdown.
