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...
Triple shooting in Mesa; SNAP benefits affected by government shutdown l Morning News Brief
From a triple shooting in the East Valley that sent three people to the hospital to food stamps being affected by the ongoing government shutdown, here's a look at some of your top headlines for the morning of October 22. 1. Three people shot in Mesa. What we know: —...
‘I want it destroyed’: Police officer’s widow sues Phoenix to prevent sale of gun...
PHOENIX — The widow of a Phoenix police officer is suing to block the sale of the gun that was used to kill her husband. Julie Erfle only recently learned that Phoenix police still have in their custody the weapon from the fatal shooting 18 years ago. Arizona law...
3 people shot in Mesa neighborhood overnight, police investigating
MESA, AZ — Mesa police are investigating a triple shooting in a residential neighborhood late Tuesday night. Officials say officers were called to the area of Lindsay Road and University Drive just after 11 p.m. for reports of shots fired. A caller reportedly told dispatchers that he heard gunshots and saw someone...
This Arizona county was the “model” for local police carrying out immigration raids. It...
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Dad Saved 8-Year-Old Son by Clinging to Reeds After Being Swept Away by River...
A father and his 8-year-old son were swept away by a strong current while swimming in Arizona’s Salt River — and were saved thanks to quick-thinking paddleboarders and first responders. On Thursday, Oct. 16, a woman called 911 after losing sight of her husband and their son, who has autism and is nonverbal, while the...
