Weekend wrap: Here are the biggest Arizona news stories from June 6-8
PHOENIX — From an Apache Junction officer dying in the line of duty to Mesa naming a new police chief, here are some of the top Arizona news stories from June 6-8. An Apache Junction officer who was injured in the line of duty last week died on Sunday afternoon.
7 ‘dinnertime bandits’ are arrested
“Bulldogging” detectives did round-the-clock surveillance – watching an alleged gang of international crooks using an actual bulldog as cover while casing Tempe and Mesa homes. Chuckling at a May 28 press conference, Scottsdale Police Officer Aaron Bolin noted, “it was almost like a movie.”. Bolin was discussing...
Survey found seven homeless people in QC
It may surprise some Queen Creek residents that homeless people have been found in town. But on Jan. 27, Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) volunteers interviewed seven unsheltered people in the town during their annual Point In Time (PIT) survey, although it provided no details about them. Whether they were...
Grieving mom is grateful fentanyl seized, suspects charged
Regarding the Independent's article, Pair charged after fentanyl seizure in Phoenix, thanks for reporting this; it makes a difference to me.
AZ military police deploy to AK for security forces operations
PHOENIX — More than 50 military police attended a touching ceremony at the Arizona National Guard Papago Park Military Reservation in Phoenix on Sunday morning ahead of their deployment to Alaska. All will deploy to Fort Greely, Alaska, where they will augment and conduct Security Forces operations for about...
Scottsdale Mediterranean Market becomes first Blue Zones approved grocer in Arizona
Zata Mediterranean Market in Scottsdale was given the distinct honor of being named the first Blue Zones approved grocer in Arizona. According to a press release, the recognition is given to grocery
One dead, driver at large after crash on Loop 202 near McClintock in Chandler
One person is dead and a driver is at large after a crash Saturday on Loop 202 near McClintock Road in Chandler.
Nasal, teething swabs recalled for fungul contamination that can cause life-threatening infection
Apache Junction police are holding a press conference after announcing the passing of one of their officers, who was critically injured in a shooting earlier this week. Luigi Mangione’s diary entries shared in court filing. Updated: 27 minutes ago. |. Diary entries give insight into Luigi Mangione’s state of...
Apache Junction police officer dies after being shot in the line of duty
An Apache Junction police officer has died after being shot in the line of duty on Monday, the department announced Sunday.
Phoenix Faces Brutal 110 Degrees As Temperature Threatens
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that Phoenix will experience ten consecutive days over 100°F, with some days hitting 110°F. He explains that the extreme heat strains both the environment and the city’s infrastructure, especially by shutting down construction, relocating unhoused...