East Valley law enforcement agencies step up DUI enforcement on New Year’s Eve
TEMPE, Ariz. — Law enforcement agencies across the Valley are on high alert for drunk and dangerous driving on New Year’s Eve, with a major DUI enforcement operation underway in Tempe. East Valley police departments from Tempe, Mesa, Scottsdale, and other cities gathered near Arizona State University as...
Scottsdale Man Faces Charges After Standoff and Alleged Shooting at Police Officers
A standoff in Scottsdale came to a close this past weekend after a man who reportedly fired at police officers surrendered peacefully. The incident, which occurred in the vicinity of Cheery Lynn Road and 68th Street, began after neighbors reported gunshots emanating from a residence around 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, as...
Phoenix Rents Are Going Down
Those living in the most desirable area of Arizona may find rents are easing, but it doesn't mean everyone can afford them.
Phoenix police data show homicides, violent crime down heading into 2026
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — As the city heads into the new year, newly released 2025 Uniform Crime Reporting data from the Phoenix Police Department shows homicides and total violent crimes are down compared with the past two years. The decline is seen when comparing the same time periods in 2023...
Police say 15-year-old driver ran a red light in Glendale, leading to a crash
GLENDALE, Ariz. — A crash in Glendale left a pedestrian injured after a 15-year-old driver allegedly ran a red light, the city's police department said. >> Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking news straight to your phone. Police responded to a crash on Wednesday evening involving...
Surprise Squad gives out $100 gift cards at Phoenix gas station
With 2025 coming to a close, the Arizona’s Family Surprise Squad wanted to end the year on a happy and positive note.
1 dead in north central Phoenix shooting
A man was killed in a shooting near Seventh Street and Bethany Home Road on Dec. 28, Phoenix police said. Officers who were called about 4:45 p.m. found a wounded man near Seventh Street and Montebello Avenue who did not survive his injuries, police said. A second man was identified as being involved in the...
Victim identified in deadly central Phoenix shooting
When officers arrived, they found a man, later identified as 55-year-old Albert Ruiz, who had been shot at least once.
Glendale Police to use ShotSpotter tech to track New Year’s Eve gunfire
GLENDALE, Ariz. - As the Valley prepares for a loud New Year’s Eve, the Glendale Police Department is using specialized technology and dedicated patrols to distinguish between holiday fireworks and illegal gunfire. What we know:. Police are utilizing ShotSpotter, a system of strategic microphones designed to detect...
Watch: Uber passengers share video of terrifying ride with Phoenix driver
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Two separate groups of Uber passengers say they feared for their lives during rides with the same driver in Phoenix on Dec. 19. Yuki Momohara and her boyfriend called an Uber from midtown Phoenix when they noticed something was wrong with their driver’s behavior. “Yes,...

















