Man dead after being hit by vehicle near downtown Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A man is dead after he was hit by a vehicle in the downtown Phoenix area on Tuesday night. Just before 10:45 p.m., first responders rushed to a reported pedestrian crash at 7th Avenue and Fillmore Street. When officers arrived, they found the man with serious...
Phoenix couple says unknown man showed up with a gun at their home the...
A Phoenix couple says the night after their wedding should have been nothing but leftovers, thank-you texts, and that calm “we actually did it” feeling.
DEA’s Phoenix Division Reports 79% Increase in Fentanyl Seizures Amid Cartel Crackdown
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's Phoenix division has reported a significant escalation in its fight against the opioid epidemic, seizing a record amount of fentanyl powder this year, a staggering 79% increase from 2024 figures. Citing the strategic position of Arizona as a drug trafficking hub, the DEA...
Woman arrested for domestic violence incident at Lake Pleasant
Police say a woman is in custody in connection to a domestic violence incident at a Lake Pleasant RV park early Wednesday morning.
One Adult, One Teen Dead After Fiery Crash Injures Multiple Others
Three officers were treated for minor injuries and later released from the hospital
Hiker reported missing on Arizona trail found dead by MCSO
MARICOPA COUNTY, Ariz. — A hiker reported missing along the First Water Trailhead, located east of Apache Junction, has been found dead. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office said 59-year-old Richard Griph was found dead after the hiker was reported missing by his family. MCSO began searching for the missing hiker on...
Phoenix council could limit healthcare for homeless people in parks
PHOENIX — The Phoenix City Council is scheduled to vote Wednesday on new regulations that healthcare advocates warn could prevent medical providers from delivering potentially life-saving services to homeless people in city parks. The proposed ordinance would require organizations like Circle the City, a...
Suspect accused of trying to kill step sister’s boyfriend in Gilbert
A man is facing attempted murder charges and a teen boy is fighting for his life after being shot in Gilbert on Saturday night.
Wildlife advocates report surge in animal-vehicle collisions across Arizona
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Wildlife advocates are reporting an increasing number of wild animals getting hit and killed by cars on Arizona roadways in recent months. Southwest Wildlife in Scottsdale has seen 108 cases of animals hit by cars within the last three months, according to rescue officials. “We get...
Phoenix police increase visibility around houses of worship in the wake of Australia terror...
In the wake of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack in Australia, Phoenix police are having patrol officers make regular checks with synagogues and other local houses of worship. Sgt. Lorraine Fernandez says this is a normal police response when they see violence to any particular community. The shooting attack at Bondi...
