Search for missing Phoenix toddler heads into 2nd day: Police
The case is civil, not criminal, so no charges have been filed, officials said.
Amorous Scottsdale restaurant burglary suspects arrested: PD
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - A couple accused of having sex while burglarizing a Scottsdale restaurant has been arrested. At around 10 a.m. on Oct. 25, Scottsdale Police responded to the Mon Cheri Restaurant, located in Old Town Scottsdale, after employees reported that two people were seen on their surveillance video forcing...
Suspect Apprehended Year After Teen Girl Attacked While Walking Dog In Phoenix
A man has been arrested over a year after a teenage girl was allegedly assaulted outside her Phoenix home. Esteban Efren Luna-Campos, 28, was arrested on Tuesday on many felony charges. On July 29, 2024, a 14-year-old girl was tackled to the ground while walking her dog behind her home...
Phoenix man builds wall that angers neighbors, blocks access to public water line. But...
When Pomelo Park homeowner Rob Headley put up a privacy wall along his property line last year he figured he’d done everything by the book. The Phoenix resident filed the permits with the city before breaking ground on the project, which was part of a major overhaul of his house and backyard (1).
‘So creepy’: 2 men caught lurking in East Valley backyard while family was asleep
MESA, Ariz. — An East Valley couple is asking for the public’s help identifying two men they said tried to break into their home early Saturday morning. Callie Morrow and Nico Ricchetti said they were asleep in their Mesa home when two men spent roughly 10 minutes in their backyard, peering through windows, including...
Massive Phoenix EDM festival canceled. What we know.
Phoenix’s Better Together EDM festival this weekend has been canceled, and fans can blame it on the rain. The two-day event was scheduled for Nov. 22 and 23 at Steele Indian School Park. Headliners included Dom Dolla, Jungle, Duke Dumont and ODESZA. Arizona promoter Relentless Beats canceled the festival...
Tempe rape suspect faces new charges as more victims come forward
An accused serial rapist from Tempe was charged with fresh felonies after more victims detailed crimes against him, prosecutors said Thursday. Alex Bangash is accused of raping seven people from 2018 to 2023 and some of his alleged victims were teenage girls. After his initial arrest, he posted bond, cut off his...
Domestic violence advocates say program funding cuts unacceptable
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — After a man dropped his dead girlfriend’s body off at a police station this week, domestic violence advocates and survivors say situations like this are unacceptable. Investigators have identified Josue Barreras Anaya as the man accused of shooting 32-year-old Jessica Guzman to death and...
Man arrested in connection with deadly Mesa stabbing in September
PHOENIX — A man has been arrested nearly two months after a deadly stabbing in Mesa, authorities announced Wednesday. Robert Castillo, 29, was booked on charges of second-degree murder, aggravated assault and probation violation in connection with the stabbing, which happened on Sept. 29 near Stapley Drive and Main...
Fountain Hills suspends public comment; mayor accused of promoting religion
FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ (AZFamily) — An East Valley town council has suspended public comment and member statements after it reviewed a complaint alleging the mayor promoted Christianity during a meeting earlier this year. The Fountain Hills Town Council has suspended public comments and council members’ personal...

















