Widow sues Scottsdale after police shot and killed her unarmed husband
In early March 2025, Scottsdale police Sgt. Zack Fielding shot and killed 42-year-old Joseph Santos as Santos sat in his car. Though Scottsdale police neglected to mention it in their press release about the shooting at the time, no weapon was found on Santos, who was alleged to have brandished a pistol after committing a hit-and-run earlier that evening.
A 2,704-foot mountain rises out of central Phoenix and it will absolutely humble you
It’s free, it’s brutal, and it’s in the city. Right in the middle of Phoenix, a 2,704-foot mountain rises out of the Sonoran Desert like something that wandered in from another era. Two trails climb it. Both are rated extremely difficult. Neither has shade. And on a...
Scam Alert: Dozens show up to Phoenix court over fake traffic fine texts
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Have you received a text message or email stating that you owe court fines or traffic violation fees? You’re not alone, and Maricopa County Superior Court officials say dozens of people showed up on Wednesday to pay fines that weren’t real. Officials are warning...
Scottsdale kindergarten teacher arrested for allegedly accessing CSAM
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — A Scottsdale kindergarten teacher was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of accessing "child sex abuse material" on his electronic devices, officials said. Diego Franco Ontamucha, a teacher at Pueblo Elementary School, was arrested by Scottsdale police at his East Valley residence and is now facing a charge of exploitation of a minor.
Dusten Mullen: Phoenix PD sergeant sues chief, councilwoman and city amid protest controversy
Phoenix Police Sergeant Dusten Mullen is suing the city, the police chief, and a councilwoman, claiming retaliation and due process violations. Mullen, who attended a January student protest armed and masked, is currently on leave following a controversy involving Mullen's alleged behavior during that protest. A pre-termination hearing is scheduled...
May discounts, Mother’s Day freebies, and other deals around the Valley
Looking to treat yourself while saving some money? Here are some of the best deals and freebies around the Valley in May.
Harley Feldman: Father of Allison Feldman dies after daughter’s murderer was found guilty
PHOENIX - Just weeks after Ian Mitcham was found guilty of killing Allison Feldman, we have learned that the murder victim's father, Harley Feldman, has died. Harley was originally from Minnesota, but he had lived in the Phoenix area for nearly a decade, after Allison was found murdered inside her home back in 2015.
Pickup truck crashes into central Phoenix residence; driver hospitalized
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A driver is in the hospital after police say he crashed into a Phoenix residence early Wednesday morning. First responders were called to the reported crash around 5 a.m. near 13th Avenue and Tonto Street. When Arizona’s Family arrived to the scene, a white pickup truck...
Updated rain chances bring warmer temperatures to Arizona
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — This week’s warm-up continues with a Valley high of 90 degrees, which is 3 degrees warmer than Tuesday. It’s also near-normal for this time of year, as the average high for Phoenix for today’s date is 89 degrees. An area of low pressure...
Court records reveal close relationship between Mesa sergeant, drug suspect he allegedly tipped off
PHOENIX — Mesa Police Sgt. Edward Fire lived above and was “drinking buddies” with the drug suspect he tipped off about an impending search warrant, according to court records. Fire was charged with first-degree hindering for warning Jason Rawlings on March 10 of a Chandler SWAT team...

















