Teen brothers indicted for drive-by shootings in west Phoenix, Glendale
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Two brothers are facing a slew of felony charges for their role in several drive-by shootings across the Valley. The Maricopa County Attorney’s office says 17-year-old John Paul Camacho Barron and his brother, 15-year-old Andrew Soto Barron, are being charged as adults. The shootings reportedly...
Chandler Police: Drugs packaged in unusual way
Chandler police shared some photos of a fairly unique drug bust that involved some of its officers and two other agencies. While patrolling the area around I-10 and Riggs Road, officers
Scammers use ‘DMV’ logo to collect cash, personal information: ADOT
PHOENIX – Scam texts have taken a multimedia approach to make the unsuspecting think they owe money to the Arizona Department of Transportation, state officials said. Some scammers are
Touching tortillas with bare hands among health violations at Phoenix area restaurants
Maricopa County health inspectors cited one metro Phoenix restaurant for four health violations during the week of July 14. Violations included touching tortillas with bare hands, defective dishwashers and plumbing issues. A priority violation is a major infraction that directly contributes to an increased risk of...
Teens charged as adults in drive-by shooting spree
Two teen brothers have been charged in a spree of drive-by shootings in Maricopa County last month. John Paul Camacho Barron, 16, and Andrew Soto Barron, 14, each were charged with multiple
Divorced couple found dead after suspected murder-suicide in Mesa
PHOENIX – A divorced couple was found dead in Mesa on Tuesday evening after what police believe was a murder-suicide. Officers responded to a call from a home on the 2000 block of South Playa, near Baseline and Price roads, around 5:30 p.m., according to the Mesa Police Department.
MCSO arrests woman for abandoning pets in ‘deplorable’ conditions
A woman is facing charges after the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office rescued a dozen animals from a Litchfield Park home earlier this month.
Feeding wildlife is illegal, no matter the menu
Some people feed wildlife because they believe it helps the animals survive. Others want to attract them because they’re cute. Still others think it’s a good way to dispose of dead pigeons they’ve killed. Regardless of the reasons people put food out or what they put out,...
People Drive From All Over Arizona To Hunt For Bargains At This Massive Flea...
There’s something magical about discovering a vintage treasure that someone else considered junk, and Phoenix Park ‘n Swap in Phoenix, Arizona, is where these small miracles happen every weekend. This colossal marketplace has become a pilgrimage destination for bargain hunters, antique enthusiasts, and anyone who...
Sources say Gila River police chief fired amid juvenile crime spree. Tribe won’t confirm
Since February, the historically insular Gila River Indian Community south of Phoenix has publicly acknowledged its ongoing struggle with guns and gang violence — much of it involving juveniles. The tribe, KJZZ has learned, quietly fired its police chief earlier this month, days after a town hall meeting to...