Scottsdale AZ

PHOENIX (Scripps News Phoenix) — A judge has granted two motions that sever the Preston Lord case into multiple trials, following concern regarding evidence, including the term “Gilbert Goons.” Preston Lord’s family was in the courtroom on Tuesday as their attorney appealed to the judge before he made multiple major...

A Scottsdale homeowner came within a signature or two of losing his house to strangers who, police say, never owned it. The attempted deed scam ended with two arrests and a paper trail that shows how quickly criminals can weaponize public records and online listings. I want to walk through how the scheme unfolded,...

The Scottsdale Police Department (SPD) has capped off the year 2025 with significant achievements in the realms of public safety and community engagement. It was reported by the City of Scottsdale's official news website that the SPD has not only improved safety but also embraced modern technology and community...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — On New Year’s Day, thieves crawled under a converted van and stole its catalytic converter, rendering the mobile barber shop that serves people experiencing homelessness inoperable and bringing the nonprofit’s mission to a sudden halt. The van belongs to Darryl Brandt, better known across...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Smoke shops in the Phoenix area are concerned about the rising rates of smash-and-grabs. Recently, three suspects are facing multiple felony charges in connection with a series of smoke shop break-ins across the Valley. Surveillance video from one of the stores targeted shows one of the...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A child has been rushed to the hospital after a reported shooting at a south Phoenix townhome on Tuesday afternoon. It happened at the Somo Lofts near 32nd Street and Broadway Road shortly after 12:30 p.m. Details remain limited at this time, but a police spokesperson confirmed that a child was...

A toddler is seriously hurt after being shot Tuesday afternoon near 32nd Street and Broadway Road in south Phoenix.

Despite several high-profile crimes, statistics show Scottsdale was safer in 2025 than the previous year. According to a Dec. 30 city press release, “In 2025, Scottsdale was ranked among the top 15 safest cities in the nation for communities with populations over 100,000, placing it in the top five percent nationwide.

Mesa, Arizona – Authorities have identified the three people who lost their lives in a fiery wrong-way crash on an East Valley freeway late last month, confirming that a wrong-way driver was among the victims. Crash Happened in Early Morning Hours. According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety,...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — What started as a tragic Valley animal story now has the chance for a happy ending. Some of the pups rescued from a hoarding and abusive situation at a Phoenix apartment have their forever homes. Nine dogs were brought into the Arizona Humane Society in desperate...