Phoenix Police Department seeks community input on non-lethal weapon policies
PHOENIX — The Phoenix Police Department is urging residents to share their thoughts on its non-lethal weapon policies. On Thursday, authorities issued a request for public input — the same day two separate shootings involving city officers occurred. Police are working to develop new policies governing the use...
Suspect accused of posing as elderly victim’s bank, stealing credit card
PHOENIX - A man accused of stealing a credit card after posing as the victim's bank and stealing several thousand dollars is being sought by police. The man was caught on surveillance camera using the stolen credit card at a Walmart on 37th Street and Thomas Road on Aug. 24.
Defensive driving program helps teens improve driving skills and safety
PHOENIX — When NHRA drag racing star Doug Herbert lost his two young sons, Jon and James in a tragic highway crash in January of 2008, his grief led to determination, inspiring a mission to help prevent other families from experiencing similar heartbreak. “I don’t want any other parent...
Mesa police standoff at behavioral health home ends after several hours
A stand-off at a behavioral health home near 24th Street and Minton in Mesa lasted several hours and end after negotiations. Police said the person inside may have been suffering from a mental health crisis.
Motorcyclist dies after crash in Mesa; busy intersection closed
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — A motorcyclist is dead after being involved in a crash Saturday night. At around 7:30 p.m., Mesa police officers responded to a crash near Val Vista Drive and Southern Avenue. Police say that the crash involved the motorcycle and another car. The motorcycle rider was...
Phoenix police shot 8 people over 6 weeks. Chief says more training is needed
Phoenix police say they need to continue training on use of force after a series of officer-involved shootings, including two incidents on Thursday. Matt Giordano has served as the police chief since late August. “Officers are in stressful situations all the time and they have to make split second decisions...
At least 1 killed in overnight crash on Loop 101 in north Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — An overnight crash left at least one person dead on a north Phoenix freeway on Saturday. According to the Department of Public Safety, two cars collided just after midnight in the southbound lanes of the Loop 101 near Bell Road. While details remain limited at this time, authorities confirmed at...
Deadly crash on State Route 101 under investigation
GLENDALE, Ariz. — A deadly crash on State Route 101 in Glendale is under investigation, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS). >> Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking news straight to your phone. DPS said the two-vehicle crash happened Saturday at 12:20 a.m....
Arizona Forestry Department Announces Prescribed Burns on 10,000 Acres to Mitigate Wildfire Risks
As cooler temperatures set in across Arizona, the state's Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM) is gearing up to initiate a series of prescribed fire projects. These controlled burns are crucial for reducing wildfire risks and improving overall forest health. In the next few months, DFFM aims to carry out...
Man indicted in August shooting with police on U.S. 60 in Mesa
MESA, AZ — On Friday, the Maricopa County Attorney's Office announced the indictment of a man involved in an early August police shooting on U.S.60. Mesa police say officers were first called to an apartment complex along Country Club Drive around 4 p.m. on August 10 for reports of a man with a knife.
