Scottsdale CEO accused of embezzling millions to fund exotic hunting trips
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - A Scottsdale CEO who allegedly used retirement plans and health insurance premiums to fund exotic hunting trips to Africa and Alaska has been indicted. James Vincent Campbell, 47, entered a not guilty plea inside a Maryland federal court on Aug. 15. According to the U.S. Department of...
Church near South Mountain in Phoenix sells for nearly $3 million
PHOENIX — A church near South Mountain in Phoenix recently sold for nearly $3 million. The Riverside Baptist Church, located in South Mountain Village at 1050 E. Baseline Rd, was bought by Arizona Church of God for $2.95 million. Arizona Church of God purchased the property for Life Church...
Tempe Police Launch “Operation: Safe Start” to Ensure Student Safety as New Academic Year...
As thousands of students gear up for a new academic year in Tempe, Arizona, local law enforcement is stepping in to ensure a safe transition. The Tempe Police Department recently announced the launch of "Operation: Safe Start," a safety initiative stretching from August 15 through September 7. The operation coincides...
4 vehicles involved in Gilbert crash, 1 person hospitalized
GILBERT, Ariz — Several vehicles were involved in a crash in Gilbert Saturday morning, according to authorities. The Gilbert Police Department said the crash happened around 9 a.m. on Elliot Road just east of Val Vista. >> Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking news straight to...
$34K in drugs seized, two arrested in Downtown Scottsdale bust
Scottsdale police say two men have been arrested after a months-long investigation into drug sales in the Downtown Scottsdale area.
Phoenix Home Values Could See 20% Correction in New Year, Says Study
Everyone knows real estate is local, and some markets are riskier than others. NewHomeSource examined active listings, affordability, community count, employment growth, homeowner insurance burden, net migration, and price appreciation to determine these are the 11 riskiest markets to buy a house in right now. These...
Phoenix startup has creative housing solution
Architect Brian Stark wants to tackle the country's affordable housing crisis — one shipping container at a time.
Phoenix City Manager Jeff Barton announces retirement after four years
The Phoenix City manager, Jeff Barton, has announced his retirement after 25 years of service with the city.
Man killed in overnight shooting in south Phoenix has been identified
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Police have identified a man who died after being shot overnight in south Phoenix. Police responded to the reported shooting around 3:45 a.m. near 15th and Southern avenues. Officers arrived and found a man, later identified as 41-year-old Gabino Martinez Jr., shot to death on the...
‘We need justice for her’, family of teen fights for answers in road rage...
PHOENIX — Friday marks two years since a deadly road rage shooting that took the life of 18-year-old Brittany Guitterez-Bugarin. The Arizona Department of Public Safety is investigating the shooting that happened on Interstate 10 near 83rd Avenue. The teen's family reached out to ABC15 hoping to share their...