2 arrested in connection to man’s death at Goodyear home
GOODYEAR, AZ (AZFamily) — Two men are in custody after a fight led to a man’s death at a Goodyear home early Wednesday morning. Around 6:30 a.m., Goodyear police were called to a home near Estrella Parkway and Lower Buckeye Parkway for reports of “unknown trouble.” A caller reported to 911 dispatchers that a fight...
Arizona sheriff’s office misused millions meant to remedy racial profiling, report reveals
PHOENIX (AP) — The sheriff’s office for metro Phoenix spent millions of dollars budgeted for compliance costs in a racial profiling case over Joe Arpaio’s immigration crackdowns on things that had little or nothing to do with a court-ordered overhaul of the agency, according to an expert’s report. The report released...
3 suspects arrested in connection to jewelry store burglaries in Phoenix area
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Three men have been arrested on several felony charges in connection with multiple jewelry store burglaries throughout Phoenix and the West Valley. On Thursday, the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) announced the arrests of Gerard Segers, 41; Alexander Townsend, 62; and Eric Waller, 57, who...
Dollar Tree to open 1.25M-square-foot Arizona distribution center
Dollar Tree purchased a 1.25-million-square-foot distribution center outside of Phoenix, Arizona, according to an Oct. 3 press release. The distribution center aims to help the retailer strengthen its supply chain in the Southwest region, Chief Supply Chain Officer Roxanne Weng said in a statement. The facility is...
Mesa sues landlord of crime-ridden apartment complex
In early August, a middle-aged woman called Mesa police. According to court records, she said she felt unsafe in her apartment complex, known as Buenas Riverview on University. She had been followed around the complex several times. The woman was far from alone. According to a lawsuit filed last month...
411 arrests made in Arizona during FBI’s ‘Summer Heat’ operation
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The FBI’s Phoenix Field Office said Thursday that it arrested 411 people in recent months as the feds focus on tackling violent crime and finding dangerous fugitives across the country. According to federal officials, all 56 FBI field offices across the U.S. participated in the...
13 Hidden Arizona Steakhouses Locals Swear Are Outrageously Good
Arizona might be famous for its stunning desert landscapes and towering cacti, but locals know the state hides some seriously amazing steakhouses that tourists rarely discover. These off-the-beaten-path restaurants serve up perfectly grilled beef that keeps regulars coming back for decades. From rustic log cabins...
EPCORE Secures 100-Year Supply, Clearing Path for 60,000 New Arizona Homes
Governor Katie Hobbs celebrated Arizona’s first Alternative Designation of Assured Water Supply (ADAWS) with EPCOR. ADAWS is a new pathway for communities to receive 100-year Assured Water Supply protections that saves groundwater and helps build more homes. This landmark achievement comes after years of work under...
‘Doesn’t make sense’: Former teammate shocked by Arizona murder suspect’s arrest
Thomas Brown, 31, a former standout athlete and U.S. Army staff sergeant from St. Peter, Minnesota, was arrested and accused of two counts of premeditated first-degree murder for the shooting deaths of Pandora Kjolsrud, 18, and Evan Clark, 17, who were killed during a camping trip to Mount Ord. The...
Arizona Man Arrested for Attempted Kidnapping of 11-Year-Old, Admits He “Would Do It Again”
TOLLESON, AZ – A 34-year-old Arizona man, Christopher Leon, has been arrested for attempting to kidnap an 11-year-old girl in Tolleson, police say, and reportedly admitted that he “would do it again”. Leon is facing charges of attempted kidnapping and aggravated assault, and authorities revealed he has a history of...