Arizona police recover $400K in stolen cargo during stops 20 minutes apart
A stolen-load alert in northern Arizona led investigators to roughly $400,000 in recovered cargo across two interstates. Detective Curtis Peery of the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office received notice that a stolen shipment was traveling through the region. He began searching Interstate 40 and located the suspected trai
Local Governments Are Cutting Ties With Flock Safety After Discovering That Their Own Security...
The promise of "safety" is no longer enough to justify the potential for unchecked, widespread surveillance.
LOEWE Officially Opened a New Store at Scottsdale Fashion Square
LOEWE announced the opening of its brand new store location in Scottsdale on August 19. Set beside the desert lights of the Sonoran landscape, LOEWE has something for everyone: men’s and women’s ready-to-wear, bags, small leather goods, shoes, eyewear, belts, hats and caps, and home scents. The store...
Heat deaths in metro Phoenix are going up faster than last summer. Temps continue...
Summer in metro Phoenix is proving to be, yet again, one of the hottest on record. On Wednesday, the mercury tied the record when it hit 117 degrees at Sky Harbor International Airport. And last week, Maricopa County officials announced that there have been 113 heat-related deaths confirmed so far...
Police investigating officer-involved shooting at Chandler intersection
CHANDLER, Ariz. - Chandler Police say they are at the scene of an officer-involved shooting on the afternoon of Aug. 27. Per a brief statement, the shooting happened in the area of Dobson and Warner roads. Officers were sent to the scene following reports of a person waving a gun in the area.
Loop 101, Loop 202 closures among major weekend freeway restrictions in metro Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Drivers may see some delays on metro Phoenix freeways this weekend as the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) continues work on multiple projects. In the northwest Valley, the westbound Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway) will be closed between 51st and 75th avenues from 10 p.m. Friday...
Heavy Police Presence Swarms South Phoenix Intersection Tied to Bloody Past
A heavy law enforcement presence has taken over the intersection of 27th Avenue and Baseline Road in South Phoenix, with police on scene but offering no explanation yet for what triggered the response. Neighbors described a large number of officers gathered in the area as the situation continued to unfold.
Desert Fall Festival returning with new offerings in Surprise
A roller rink, line dancing, live music, axe throwing and specialty seasonal cocktails are new additions to the lineup for the Desert Fall Festival, which is set to return, Sept. 25-Nov. 1, at 14470 W. Tierra Buena Lane in Surprise. Early-bird tickets are available through Aug. 30 for the festival,...
Maricopa County attorney’s office reviewing past cases involving arrested Phoenix officers
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell publicly discussed the two officers charged for a violent traffic stop for the first time Thursday afternoon. Mitchell said her team is reviewing all open and closed cases involving Antonio Felix and Luis Vasquez. She did not specify how many cases are under
Woman caught with beer in her hand following wild crash in Mesa: PD
MESA, Ariz. - Mesa Police officials have released details surrounding an incident involving an alleged order of protection violation that ended with a crash and the suspect's subsequent arrest. What we know:. In a statement issued on Aug. 27, police said the incident happened just before 9:00 p.m. on Aug....
