Scottsdale mayor sues to find out who snitched on her about Parkingate
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Phoenix mom accused of smuggling migrants with young children in the car
PINAL COUNTY, AZ (AZFamily) — Border agents in southern Arizona say a Valley mom is now behind bars after reportedly smuggling several migrants with three young kids in the car. According to the U.S. Border Patrol’s Tucson Sector, the woman was recently pulled over in Pinal County along Interstate...
Valley teacher arrested for allegedly abusing minors, records show
MARICOPA COUNTY, Ariz. — A Valley teacher has been arrested by Phoenix police on suspicion of sexually abusing minors. Eric Chapman, 43, of Cortez High School, was taken into custody this week after he allegedly told police about sexual interactions between him and multiple students, court records show. VERSIÓN...
Insect Invasion: 5 Arizona Cities Combatting Bed Bug Onslaught
Arizona is experiencing a surge in bed bug infestations, with several cities facing unprecedented challenges as these resilient pests invade homes, apartments, and businesses. Once considered rare in the Southwest, bed bugs have become a year-round menace, thriving in Arizona’s warm, dry climate and spreading rapidly...
Arizona bill aims to punish officials who enact new gun regulations
PHOENIX -- State lawmakers are proposing a tactic to keep local officials from enacting new gun regulations: personal fines against those who approve these ordinances. Legislation given ...
Arizona Recovers $1.83 Billion in Pandemic Unemployment Fraud, Convicts 900 Suspects Amid Nationwide Effort
Arizona has become a battleground against the so-called "crime of the century," as the state confronts the daunting task of recovering funds from pandemic-related unemployment fraud, as per a report by FOX 10 Phoenix. The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) has recovered a significant sum, approximately...
Twist in Emily Pike murder case
Emily Pike, the 14-year-old who was found brutally murdered in February, was reportedly sexually assaulted on the San Carlos Apache Reservation and her family wants to know why no charges were filed. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has more.
One of Chandler’s newest officers patrols the streets he once lived on as a...
Once homeless on the streets of Chandler as a teenager, Officer Jacob Bello now patrols those same streets as an officer with the Chandler Police Department.
Shake Shack Setting Up Two New Sites in Arizona
Shake Shack, known for its delicious made-to-order Angus beef burgers, crispy chicken, hand-spun milkshakes, house-made lemonades, beer, wine, and more, is getting ready to open a new location in Surprise at 16470 W Waddell Rd. The company’s eighth Phoenix location is set to open in the Village at Prasada later...
Audit finds extreme Phoenix PD overtime, lack of control
The Phoenix Police Department lacked oversight and control over officers’ overtime, allowing some cops to rack up “extreme” amounts, according to a city audit report.
