Homelessness in Phoenix: The reality of life on the streets and the organizations fighting...
PHOENIX — ABC15 spent the night outside, spending time with the unhoused community and Valley advocates working to end homelessness in our community. Several organizations, including the Homeless ID Project, CASS, St. Joseph the Worker, Elaine, Crossroads, and the Fort Greene Project, gathered for an overnight...
Chandler Police: Domestic argument escalates to homicide
A 25-year-old man is in jail on a murder charge after following a homicide north of downtown Chandler, according to Chandler Police.
WATCH: Valley teen starts life-saving nonprofit to prevent overdose deaths
After nearly losing a friend to an overdose, 16-year-old Valley teen Bennett Murphy turned his grief into action, launching a nonprofit that’s now saving lives across Arizona.
Surprise man sentenced to life in prison in death of daughter
A Surprise may was sentenced to life in prison plus 57 years in the death of his 3-year-old daughter from what officials said was abuse and malnutrition. Carlos Tercero Cruz, 38, had been convicted on one count each of first-degree murder, child abuse and kidnapping, and three counts of child abuse, according to a...
Teen brothers indicted for drive-by shootings in west Phoenix, Glendale
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Two brothers are facing a slew of felony charges for their role in several drive-by shootings across the Valley. The Maricopa County Attorney’s office says 17-year-old John Paul Camacho Barron and his brother, 15-year-old Andrew Soto Barron, are being charged as adults. The shootings reportedly...
Chandler Police: Drugs packaged in unusual way
Chandler police shared some photos of a fairly unique drug bust that involved some of its officers and two other agencies. While patrolling the area around I-10 and Riggs Road, officers
Scammers use ‘DMV’ logo to collect cash, personal information: ADOT
PHOENIX – Scam texts have taken a multimedia approach to make the unsuspecting think they owe money to the Arizona Department of Transportation, state officials said. Some scammers are
Touching tortillas with bare hands among health violations at Phoenix area restaurants
Maricopa County health inspectors cited one metro Phoenix restaurant for four health violations during the week of July 14. Violations included touching tortillas with bare hands, defective dishwashers and plumbing issues. A priority violation is a major infraction that directly contributes to an increased risk of...
Teens charged as adults in drive-by shooting spree
Two teen brothers have been charged in a spree of drive-by shootings in Maricopa County last month. John Paul Camacho Barron, 16, and Andrew Soto Barron, 14, each were charged with multiple
Nick Cordova Killed While on FaceTime in Gilbert Arizona
Nicholas “Nick” Cordova was a familiar face in Gilbert, Arizona—a devoted husband, doting father, and ambitious entrepreneur whose warmth and dedication endeared him to family, friends, and customers alike. Born in the mid-1970s, Nick met his future wife Alysha at a family celebration in 2003. Their courtship...