Thief steals work truck, $70K in equipment from family-owned Phoenix business
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A local family-owned propane company is struggling after a thief stole $70,000 worth of valuable equipment, leaving the small business scrambling to maintain operations. On July 31, Phoenix Propane yard manager John Mohn reported that a thief stole one of the company’s two work trucks, along...
FDA moves to schedule synthetic kratom compound linked to Arizona deaths
The federal government is seeking to restrict a synthetic kratom product that is already banned in Arizona but easy to find all across the state. Last week the Food and Drug Administration and the Drug Enforcement Agency announced it is recommending that 7-OH, the informal name for 7-hydroxymitragynine, be scheduled...
Tempe Police arrest man in shooting of teen
Tempe Police have arrested a man in connection with the shooting death of a teen last month. Edwin Edward Denis was arrested in the death of a 17-year-old from a July 25 shooting near
Rising temperatures cause surge of contact burn injuries from hot surfaces
An analysis that reviewed 16 years of data found contact burn injuries surged as summer temperatures rose.
Woman Dead, Man in Custody After North Phoenix Early Morning Shooting
A deadly incident in North Phoenix left one woman dead and a 47-year-old man in custody, as reported by ABC15 and confirmed by local police. The tragedy unfolded early Friday morning in a home near 40th Street and Bell Road. Responding to reports of a shooting at around 6:00 a.m.,...
Woman in custody after two men stabbed in south Phoenix Sunday afternoon
Two men are hurt and a woman is in custody after she allegedly stabbed the men near 19th and Southern avenues in south Phoenix Sunday afternoon.
‘Sad and emotional time’: Toddler dies in drowning at Scottsdale condo complex
A child, 2, recently drowned at a condo complex in south Scottsdale, police said. Around 10:30 a.m. July 29, officers responded to calls of a possible drowning near Scottsdale and McDowell roads, according to Officer Aaron Bolin, spokesperson for the Scottsdale Police Department. The unidentified toddler was taken...
AZ woman sentenced for North Korea IT scheme; attempted kidnapping at shopping mall l...
From new details on a Valley woman who was sentenced for stealing millions of dollars to fund North Korea's nuclear program to the attempted kidnapping of a toddler at a shopping mall that was caught on camera, here's a look at some of your top headlines for the morning of August 4.
Woman allegedly crashes into police SUV during traffic stop
Jensen Borkowski, 28, is accused of DUI after police say she crashed into a patrol vehicle while an officer was conducing a traffic stop near Scottsdale and Thomas Roads. The officer is expected to be OK. Borkowski is accused of extreme DUI.
‘Noooooo!’ Readers react to the Valley’s last Sizzler saying goodbye
We need to raise $7,000 to meet our goal by August 10. If you’re able to make a contribution of any amount, your dollars will make an immediate difference in helping ensure the future of local journalism in Phoenix. Thanks for reading Phoenix New Times. We know — the...
