Furious Driver Loses It & Assaults Arizona Cop During a Traffic Stop in Shocking...
Shocking footage of a police officer in Phoenix, Arizona getting verbally abused and then assaulted during a routine traffic stop has surfaced online and is currently making the rounds. The incident allegedly took place on May 25th, near Cactus and 24th Street. According to the police officer in the video, the man he...
ICE raids hit Valley businesses and neighborhoods: What we’ve seen
As advocates warned, U.S. Immigration and Enforcement has been particularly active in the Phoenix area Tuesday, descending on several Valley businesses and at least one residential home to make arrests in the morning. It’s not clear how many people have been detained or how many locations ICE has raided, but...
Phoenix police are reminding electric scooter and bike riders about the rules of the...
With more electric bikes, e-scooters and motorized bicycles on city streets, Phoenix police are reminding users about the rules of the road. For example, the legal age to operate e-bikes and scooters is 16 years old. Motorized bikes are subject to the same laws as motorcycles and riding on the sidewalk is prohibited.
Con man accused of murdering woman inside her garage in Mesa over money
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — A convicted Valley con man was arrested after police said he harassed his neighbor and then murdered her inside her garage earlier this year. Derek Bollwinkel was taken into custody on June 2 at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport in connection with the death of 82-year-old Linda Baran. He had been...
6 dead after Phoenix-bound plane crashes near San Diego
As hundreds of people protest immigration policies in Los Angeles, Phoenix-area activists look back at demonstrations against Joe Arpaio from 15 years ago. The former Maricopa County sheriff ordered immigration raids and roundups at businesses like car washes and restaurants. Activists say what happened then is...
Phoenix Police Promote Safety as Electric Vehicle Use Surges on City Streets
The streets of Phoenix are becoming ever more populated with the buzzing of electric vehicles as they weave through the traffic, but with this rise in popularity comes an increased need for awareness of the rules that keep pedestrians and riders safe. According to an announcement by the Phoenix Police Department,...
18-Year-Old Fatally Shot, Two Injured at Phoenix Apartment Complex, Police Seek Witnesses
Tragedy struck early Saturday morning at a Phoenix apartment complex, resulting in the death of an 18-year-old man and injuries to two others. The Phoenix Police Department was called to the scene near 40th Street and Camelback Road at approximately 4:30 a.m. following reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, authorities...
Phoenix Police Seek Public’s Aid to Apprehend Armed Robbery Suspect Near 19th Ave and...
Phoenix police are on the hunt for a suspect following an April 20 armed robbery at a central Phoenix Walgreens, with law enforcement officials appealing to the public for assistance. The incident, which occurred near the intersection of 19th Avenue and Bethany Home Road, involved a man described as white, in his...
‘Come on with it!’ Body camera video reveals fight that led up to Phoenix...
Phoenix police released body camera footage of a fist fight that turned into a shooting between an officer and a man who was later shot in the leg. On May 25, Officer Michael Ugalde-Flores pulled over Sam Perone during a traffic stop near Cactus Road and 25th Street. Ugalde-Flores witnessed Perone driving below the...
Light rail service to south Phoenix gets underway
Light rail in the Valley entered a new era over the weekend when the first train traversed the system's south Phoenix expansion. The big picture: A 5.5-mile extension that runs south along Central Avenue from downtown Phoenix opened Saturday. The extension has eight stations, with Central and Baseline Road marking...