411 apprehended in Arizona during the FBI’s ‘Summer Heat’ operation
The FBI’s Phoenix Field Office said Thursday that it has apprehended 411 people in recent months, as the feds focuses on tackling violent crime and finding dangerous fugitives around the country. According to federal officials, all 56 FBI field offices in the United focusStates engaged in the “Summer Heat”...
Fire crews battle apartment fire in Chandler
CHANDLER, Ariz. — The Chandler Fire Department and Tempe Fire Department responded to a burning apartment building in Chandler early Friday morning. The fire was reported at a complex south of Ray Road and west of Alma School. 12News crews were at the scene, where it appeared crews were...
Advanced DNA testing helps police solve more Phoenix cold cases
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — DNA technology is giving law enforcement the upper hand in tracking down violent offenders and getting them off the streets, with back-to-back cold cases from across The Valley recently solved. While some cold cases are heating up, other investigations can take longer than others to close....
Cardi B will bring first-ever headlining tour to Phoenix
Grammy Award-winning superstar Cardi B will bring her first tour in six years to downtown Phoenix next spring.
Arizona teacher ‘infuriated’ by medical credit card pitched as payment plan
APACHE JUNCTION, Ariz. (InvestigateTV) — Kerry Morgan is house-hunting for her forever home in Texas. The Apache Junction, Arizona, woman says a new grandbaby is on the way, and she wants to be closer to family. “Now, with the credit hit, I’m probably postponed a few more months,” Morgan...
Search Underway for Suspect in Downtown Phoenix Shooting as Heroic Witness Aids Victim
Phoenix authorities are on the lookout for a suspect following a shooting that occurred early yesterday morning near the downtown area. The incident, which took place near 11th and Taylor streets, just north of Van Buren Street, was reported around 1 a.m., as per details from AZ Family. Police have confirmed the...
Armed man gunned down by Queen Creek police
Multiple crashes have plagued the dangerous historic Apache Trail, also known as state Route 88, during the last month and officials are urging people to slow down. From cars smashed at the bottom of canyons to motorcycles crashed on the edge of steep cliffs, the historic highway is quickly gaining a different...
Residents of this Valley city spend the most on groceries
Going to the grocery store isn’t just a chore. With prices continually on the rise, it’s also become a rage bait machine. Phoenix’s prices fall squarely in the middle among the rankings for the top 100 largest U.S. cities’ grocery costs. However, one Valley municipality is more expensive than the rest. And it’s...
‘Predator’ gets 2 life sentences for abusing 8-year-old in Mesa
MESA, Ariz. — A man was recently issued two life sentences in an Arizona prison after he was found guilty of abusing an 8-year-old. David Cruz, 44, received an additional 30 years in prison for sex crimes committed against a child in Mesa, according to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office.
ASU debate on birthright citizenship draws student backlash over credibility of speakers
ASU students created a petition in hopes of canceling a debate on the Downtown Phoenix campus Thursday over concerns about two of the chosen speakers' credibility. The debate, part of the PRO/CONversations series, focused on whether or not to end birthright citizenship in the U.S. The students petitioning said the...