Missing daughters of murdered mother found alive 36 years later
DNA technology helps find two girls alive, identified as the daughters of Marina Ramos, who disappeared without a trace after their mother was murdered. The girls were eventually adopted and raised in Venture County, but the search continues for those responsible for Ramos’s murder.
Gilbert family pushes for high school to honor disabled son’s DNR order
GILBERT, AZ (AZFamily) - A Gilbert family with a disabled child has a difficult path ahead with his health. They’re preparing for the worst-case scenario: what if their son’s heart stops at school?. The family’s doctors said that with his unique case, CPR would likely do more harm...
Woman ‘beaten beyond recognition’ in Tempe, officials say
TEMPE, Ariz. - A Tempe man was arrested after police said he badly beat a woman inside his apartment. "The victim is so terrified that she's considering leaving the state," court documents said. On the morning of Sept. 21, Tempe police said 32-year-old Nicholas Vincuillo attacked a woman he had...
Cyclist seriously hurt in crash that closed major Scottsdale intersection
SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — A serious crash in Scottsdale seriously hurt a bicyclist and closed a major intersection Monday morning. First responders were dispatched to Scottsdale Road and Thunderbird Road, where they found a cyclist with “serious injuries” and transported the person to a trauma center, according to...
Free Halloween festival in October in Apache Junction
The Halloween Festival Oct. 25 in Apache Junction and all of its activities will be free this year with no wristbands or tickets required. It is 4-8 p.m. at Superstition Shadows Park, 1091 W.
Crews rescue 4 hikers from 3 Phoenix mountain trails over 1-hour period
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Four hikers were rescued during three different calls to Phoenix-area mountains over a short period of time on Sunday. Around 11:30 a.m., technical rescue teams with the Phoenix Fire Department were dispatched to Dreamy Draw Recreational Area for reports of a distressed hiker. Firefighters found...
Maricopa County deputies investigating deadly shooting in Guadalupe
A Glendale Police spokesperson said the student had minor injuries after being hit by a car and was taken to the hospital for precautionary reasons. The student’s parents were notified. |. Best Friends Animal Sanctuary is giving nearly 50 dogs and cats a second chance at finding their forever...
New law prohibits standing on traffic medians in Scottsdale
SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — Standing on traffic medians will be against the law in Scottsdale, effective Thursday. Under the median safety ordinance, loitering on traffic medians in a 30-mile-per-hour zone or higher will be a Class 3 misdemeanor. Enforcement for a Class 3 misdemeanor can lead to:. 30 days...
Phoenix Police Nab Suspect Accused of Identity Theft Since 2019
In July, Phoenix police arrested Raymond Hernandez on identity theft charges dating back to 2019. According to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), Hernandez used his brother’s identity to circumvent a suspended driver’s license. The case was detected by an ADOT detective who launched an investigation....
Gilbert In-N-Out cuts late-night hours, youth advocate says it’s a step in the right...
GILBERT, Ariz. — A popular In-N-Out Burger in Gilbert has scaled back its late-night hours after years of fights, vandalism, and dangerous behavior spilling into its parking lot. The restaurant, located at Market Street and Williams Field Road, quietly began closing its dining room at 9 p.m. on Fridays...
