‘I didn’t know she would take a pill’: Arizona mom turns grief into purpose,...
PHOENIX — The mother of a 24-year-old in Arizona who died after taking a pill laced with Fentanyl wants justice in her daughter's death. She's sharing her family's story with hopes it'll inspire action. "I would like to see a thorough investigation on each and every death," Gina Guzman...
Arizona prisoner set to be executed apologizes, says he won’t seek clemency
PHOENIX (AP) -- An Arizona prisoner scheduled to be executed next month for killing four members of a family in their Phoenix home over 30 years ago has issued a statement apologizing for the pain
Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Shipping Fentanyl-Laced Pills to Georgia
ATLANTA—Two men have been sentenced in federal court for their roles in a scheme to ship and distribute tens of thousands of fentanyl-laced pills disguised as prescription medication. Jorge Manuel Zamora Cano, 23, of Mesa, Arizona, was sentenced to ten years in prison and five years of supervised release...
ATREYU Share New Single “Dead”
Tour Celebrating 20 + 1 Year Anniversary of ‘The Curse’. ATREYU are proud to share their new single “Dead,” marking their first release in over two years. Known for their signature blend of crushing riffs, soaring melodies, and emotionally charged lyrics, ATREYU continue to push the boundaries of metalcore while...
Large police investigation in Maryvale neighborhood
Pinal County Sheriff's deputies and Phoenix Police officers surrounded a home on Sept. 18 near 67th Avenue and McDowell Road in connection to a series of crimes that originated in San Tan Valley. FOX 10's Lauren Clark reports.
Good Samaritan murder suspect arrested
Trying to follow his church’s mission may have had deadly consequences for a Scottsdale Good Samaritan. Frank Quaranta came to Scottsdale after three decades as a financial analyst. According to his Facebook page, he was “happily retired” here. Quaranta kept busy, however, driving to Wesley United Methodist...
Man dies after pulled from backyard pool in Paradise Valley
PARADISE VALLEY, Ariz. — A man has died after he was pulled out of a backyard pool in Paradise Valley on Thursday. The Phoenix Fire Department responded to a drowning call at about 11:45 a.m. to the residential area of Scottsdale Road and McDonald Drive. When crews arrived on...
Phoenix Man, 19, Arrested in Connection with Cottonwood Walmart Bank Robbery
A joint effort by Cottonwood and Phoenix police departments has led to the arrest of a 19-year-old Phoenix man, Jonathan Pirvulescu, who is suspected of robbing the First Convenience Bank inside a Walmart in Cottonwood last month, according to an announcement from both agencies. The drama unfolded on the morning...
One dead in crash near Higley and Brown roads in Mesa
MESA, AZ — One person is dead after a crash near Higley and Brown roads in Mesa on Thursday morning. Video from the scene showed a semi-truck and a work van, both with extensive damage. Mesa police say two people were taken to hospitals, where one has since died.
Speak Up: Ground broken on upcoming 88-unit luxury condos in North Scottsdale
News that Chicago-based developer Belgravia Group has broken ground on an 88-unit luxury condo development in North Scottsdale generated a lot of comments by Scottsdale Independent readers on

















