Police looking for Phoenix woman wanted for murder in Maryland
GAITHERSBURG, Md. — Montgomery County police have charged two women, including the victim’s daughter, with first-degree murder in the killing of a 67-year-old Silver Spring woman, authorities said. Officers responded around 11:11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26, to the Charter House apartments in the 1300 block of Fenwick...
Mother arrested after teen child hurt in e-motorcycle crash in Gilbert
GILBERT, AZ (AZFamily) — A woman has been arrested after her teenage child was hurt in a crash involving an electric motorcycle and another vehicle in Gilbert Wednesday night. Gilbert police officers and firefighters responded to a collision on Lindsay Road at the trail crossing near Freestone Park around...
Ugandan man facing deportation accused of biting ICE officer at Phoenix Sky Harbor
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A Ugandan man being deported after a sexual assault conviction is now accused of biting a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer during a violent escape attempt at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Federal court documents say Kiiza Donald Atuhairwe was being escorted by ICE office
Child exploitation investigations lead to arrests of two Phoenix men
PHOENIX - Two Phoenix men were arrested after months-long investigations into child sex crimes. "Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) detectives assigned to the Intelligence Bureau’s Operations District, in partnership with the Arizona Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force and the Phoenix Police Dep
Arizona’s dry heat may be deadlier than we thought
New research suggests Phoenix’s dry heat may be more dangerous than traditional heat models show. Scientists say the body reacts differently in extreme dry conditions, and Arizona’s record-breaking 2023 summer offers a warning. As hotter summers loom, experts say small steps like shade, misters and check-ins could save
Meet the pesky activist determined to hold Tempe leaders to account
On a mild Sunday afternoon in April, Ron Tapscott stood next to a picnic table at Moeur Park in Tempe. He passed paper plates to volunteers, who then passed food to hungry people. The table was filled with offerings, from watermelon to donuts, and the line was long. Every Sunday for the past several years, many in Temp
Mail-Order Fentanyl Pipeline To Nassau Busted, DA Says
A cross-country drug pipeline that allegedly turned the U.S. mail into a narcotics delivery service has been ripped open, Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced Wednesday. Prosecutors say four people are charged with running an interstate trafficking network that used the Postal Service to ship fent
A Growing Arizona Seafood Chain Is Opening a New Chandler Location
Angry Crab Shack is expanding its presence in Arizona with a new opening. The new location will bring the brand’s seafood boils and signature sauces to Chandler. The grand opening will feature a wing-eating competition, family activities, and community-focused events. Angry Crab Shack Opening in Chandler. Arizona-based
This downtown Phoenix radio landmark has been marked for death
Developers of the Atari Hotel have taken their first steps to demolish a landmark downtown Phoenix building that housed some of the Valley’s most iconic radio stations. Last month, Valley developer Intersection Development applied for a permit with the city of Phoenix to tear down the two-story structure at 840 N. Cent
Driver dies after crash led to vehicle fire in Chandler
A man is dead after a tow truck crashed and burst into flames on a Chandler freeway early Thursday morning.
