‘It’s going to cause a death’: Surge in copper theft threatening public safety
PHOENIX - Silent Witness is teaming up with CenturyLink to raise awareness about the surge in copper theft and its serious impact on public safety. Precious metal theft is a felony in the state of Arizona. Phoenix Police said it’s not only a crime that costs a lot of money...
Woman finds her uncle dead inside west valley independent living facility
A woman says her uncle had been dead for days and that the independent living facility he was at had no idea. The living facility has not directly responded to questions related to how something like this could have happened but did offer condolences to the family.
Arizona educators worry about school cuts if bond, override measures don’t pass
This November, several central Phoenix school districts are asking voters to approve bond and override measures to raise funds for school operations. Educators say if they fail to pass, districts could be forced to make significant cuts. There are 21 of those measures on ballots across Maricopa County, asking...
Rain, thunder roll through Phoenix overnight. More on what’s ahead
If you thought you heard thunder and sprinkles of rain hitting the roof overnight, you weren’t dreaming. Light showers and isolated rumbles of thunder moved through Phoenix early on Wednesday, Oct. 22. An upper-level low-pressure system is moving through the region, sending moisture and windy conditions to...
Copper thefts are on the rise. Here’s how you can spot suspicious activity.
PHOENIX — Copper theft has a significant impact on the community, not just due to its financial implications. A copper thief can cut one fiber-optic line, causing an outage for an entire community, including emergency services, according to CenturyLink. >> Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking...
Phoenix woman on the hook for $7,300 in elaborate AT&T phone scam
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A Phoenix woman fell victim to an elaborate phone scam that left her on the hook for nearly $7,300 worth of cell phones after a fraudster posed as an AT&T representative. Sheryl Johnson had been experiencing trouble with her phone service and mentioned it to an...
Police arrest, charge 13-year-old for 100 mph ‘joyride’ through Gilbert, Mesa
A 13-year-old boy was arrested Monday and faces multiple charges after what police called a "joyride" in his mother's Chevrolet Tahoe that reached speeds of more than 100 mph, went airborne at
Mesa group home blames Emily Pike’s parents, San Carlos Apache Tribe in reply to...
San Carlos Apache teen Emily Pike was found slain in February after disappearing from a group home in Mesa. Her father recently filed a lawsuit alleging negligence by the home led to Emily’s death. The facility has since responded in an Oct. 15 filing before Maricopa County Superior Court.
Gilbert council member vows transparency amid sky-high water bills
GILBERT, AZ (AZFamily) — After more than a month of public outcry, Gilbert town leaders addressed skyrocketing water bills and recent system changes that left many residents frustrated and confused. Hundreds of residents reached out to Arizona’s Family, saying “something’s not adding up.” The investigative team...
Man accused of beating up homeowner, sparking standoff in Mesa
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — A man is facing more charges after police said he broke into a Mesa house, beat up another man and then wouldn’t come out for hours during the weekend. Brendon Williams was arrested on Saturday night. Investigators said the 36 -year-old went into the...
