5 arrested after man dies from fight outside Old Town Scottsdale bar
SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — Five people are in custody after a man died from injuries sustained in a bar fight in Old Town Scottsdale earlier this month. Scottsdale police announced five people were arrested in connection with the death of Thomas John “T.J.” Pizzitola, 29. Those arrested were identified as the...
Arizona Landlord Tries To Charge Former Tenant Over $5,000 for ‘Repairs’: “Six Years Means...
PHOENIX, ARIZONA — A former Arizona tenant says their landlord tried to drain their wallet after moving out, billing them more than $5,000 for supposed “repairs” — even though they had already lived in the property for six years. The tenant, posting under the username u/acid_coven...
Vape smokers may be fined $100 if caught near Scottsdale schools
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The City of Scottsdale has expanded the scope of its smoking ordinance to ban the presence of electronic smoking devices in certain areas. Last month, the city council adopted an ordinance that replaces Scottsdale's policies for how residents can smoke in public places. The updated ordinance...
These Are the Most Cockroach Infested Cities in the U.S.
Cockroaches are among the most common pests found in homes across the United States – if not the world. Unluckily for us, these insects are annoyingly resilient and can make a home pretty much anywhere. Even though they are found all over the country, there are a few cities that are especially cockroach infested. 1....
Injured Valley veteran receives adapted, mortgage-free Scottsdale home
The Gary Sinise Foundation provided a brand new, mortgage-free Scottsdale home to U.S. Marine Corps Corporal (Ret.) Brad Ivanchan.
Phoenix-area boy sentenced to prison for punching, choking girlfriend
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell announced on Wednesday a teen boy has been sentenced to prison for attacking and choking his girlfriend earlier this year. Sixteen-year-old Troy Aguilar-Olmos will serve 3.5 years behind bars for his crimes, Mitchell said. When he’s released, he’ll be on...
Local bakery speaks out after influencer’s negative review sparks online backlash
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A local bakery owner is speaking out after a viral negative review from a social media influencer brought unwanted attention. For nearly five years, Jenna Leurquin has been working to open and grow her Valley bakery. But earlier this month, her bakery became the focus of a TikTok video posted by...
Tempe Police Arrest Corvette Driver After 140-MPH Chase and Grappler Stop
A reckless motorist in Tempe, Arizona, just got nailed after pushing a souped-up Corvette to a mind-bending 140 mph during not one, but two chaotic sprints from cops. The guy already had a rap sheet for doing doughnuts and revving his engine like a maniac in quiet neighborhoods before they finally reeled him in with...
Tempe bus fire shows compressed natural gas safety systems worked
A Valley Metro bus fire that created dramatic flames shooting into the sky Monday night on Loop 202 off-ramp demonstrated how compressed natural gas safety systems are designed to work, according to experts. The bus used compressed natural gas, which contributed to the intensity of the flames that firefighters from...
Police: Phoenix man admits to setting house fire after learning he had to move
PHOENIX — A Phoenix man is accused of setting his home on fire while two people were still inside, telling police he was angry about having to move out. According to court documents, 75-year-old David Ray Hamm is charged with one count of arson of an occupied structure and two counts of felony endangerment for a fire...

















