Yavapai County Inmate Levi Jones Sentenced to 20 Additional Years for Murder Conspiracy and...
An inmate at the Yavapai County Jail, 36-year-old Levi Jones, from Phoenix, has been sentenced to an additional 20 years in prison after investigators uncovered that he orchestrated multiple criminal conspiracies while incarcerated. The investigation began in 2017, when Yavapai County Sheriff’s deputies learned Jones...
Man arrested for knife threat, arson at Scottsdale apartment complex
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — A 31-year-old man was arrested after he barricaded himself and threatened staff with a knife at a Scottsdale apartment complex on Thursday, according to the Scottsdale Police Department. Officers were originally called to the area of 9800 N. Scottsdale Road for reports of a fire in...
Wettest day in Phoenix in 7 years; 13K without power
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Monsoon storms brought golf-ball-sized hail and heavy rain, causing travel headaches for people on the road and in the air. As of 3:30 p.m., over 7,500 Arizona Public Service (APS) customers are without power in the Valley For Salt River Project (SRP), over 5,430 Maricopa County customers don’t...
This Unassuming Arizona Restaurant Serves The State’s Best Fish And Chips
Pete’s Fish & Chips in Arizona may not look like much from the outside, but inside it serves fish and chips that have locals talking. Crispy, golden batter wraps tender fish while perfectly seasoned fries complete the classic pairing. Even far from the ocean, this spot delivers a taste...
Father Charged After 9-Year-Old Son Finds AR-Style Rifle, Fatally Shoots 5-Year-Old Sister in Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ – A Phoenix father, Irvin Eduardo Ramos-Jimenez, has been charged after his 9-year-old son accidentally shot and killed his 5-year-old sister, Layla Ramos, with an AR-style rifle that was allegedly stored in the child’s bedroom. Incident Details and Charges. On June 3, Ramos-Jimenez’s young son...
Flooded freeways, roads cause Phoenix traffic problems amid monsoon storms
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Monsoon storms caused flash flooding all over the Valley on Friday, including a car stuck on a Phoenix freeway. A small SUV was spotted in about 3 feet of water on a transition ramp from southbound Interstate 17 to westbound Interstate 10 at the Split near Phoenix Sky Harbor.
‘Jerry’s Law’ to address animal cruelty in Arizona goes into effect
PHOENIX — The Arizona animal cruelty legislation SB1658, better known as “Jerry’s Law,” officially went into effect on Friday, as was announced by a major Valley animal rescue. Arizona Humane Society celebrated the law’s ceremonial signing by Gov. Katie Hobbs in early July at its Papago...
11 in Arizona charged for falsely claiming to be U.S. citizens, document fraud
Eleven illegal aliens have been arrested and charged by Homeland Security Investigations and the United States Marshals service for possession of identification documents to defraud the United States, possession of identification documents produced without lawful authority and false attestation for employment...
The Last Prisoner Project: Fighting for veterans convicted of cannabis crimes
On this week’s episode of the Eye on Veterans podcast, we discuss veterans, cannabis, incarceration, and a story brought to us from The Last Prisoner Project.
Man hit, killed by car in Phoenix’s Maryvale neighborhood
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A man has died after he was hit by a car on Thursday night in the Maryvale area of Phoenix. Phoenix Police responded to the reported pedestrian crash around 8 p.m. near 91st and Highland avenues. Officers arrived and found a man with serious injuries after...
