Multiple suspects arrested after violent group assault on ASU’s Tempe campus
TEMPE, Ariz. — *An earlier version of this article identified suspect Justin Otis' mother as a Maricopa County judge. She is a former Maricopa County judge and current employee of the Maricopa County Attorney's Office. The ASU police department is investigating a violent group assault that happened near campus...
Phoenix approves $5.2 million lawsuit settlement after toddler was struck by a police vehicle
The Phoenix City Council has approved a $5.2 million lawsuit settlement in connection with a police vehicle having struck a child. The settlement stems from June of 2023, when court records say a Phoenix police vehicle was speeding and hit a toddler. The child was reportedly in a roadway in...
Family of Phoenix man shot, killed by police says he didn’t have to die
PHOENIX — The family of a man shot and killed by a Phoenix police officer earlier this year is taking the department to court, claiming the officer used excessive force when he fired a single fatal shot into the man’s back. Body camera footage released by the department...
Surprise Squad hands out gift cards to ease grocery costs for Phoenix shoppers
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — As Thanksgiving nears, Arizona’s Family Surprise Squad decided not to wait to start giving. Gibby Parra and the Surprise Squad crew stopped by a Valley Fry’s grocery store to surprise shoppers with gift cards — a small gesture with a big impact for families stocking up on essentials.
Phoenix Police Probe Two Unrelated Shootings: One Woman Killed, Another Seriously Injured
Phoenix has become the unwelcome host to a recent spate of violence, with police currently investigating two separate shootings that left one woman dead and another seriously injured. According to FOX 10 Phoenix, the first incident occurred around 6 p.m. on Oct. 28, when officers found a woman with a gunshot wound at...
Parents, Police on Alert After Halloween Party Violence Across the Valley
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — As Halloween weekend approaches, concerns are growing among parents and police after a string of violent incidents at parties across the Valley. Over the weekend, authorities responded to two shootings and a stabbing, all at Halloween gatherings. Two of those incidents involved teenagers. Now,...
Phoenix homelessness surges after “Zone” closure
A new AZ Central investigation reveals homelessness in Phoenix has intensified since “The Zone” encampment was cleared, with the unsheltered population rising nearly 40% in the last year. As people experiencing homelessness relocate throughout the city, often farther from services, shrinking pandemic-era funding and...
Arizona Troopers Seize 233 Pounds of Cocaine Worth $3 Million During I-17 Traffic Stop
Phoenix, AZ – A routine Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) inspection turned into a major drug bust after troopers discovered 233 pounds of cocaine hidden inside a semi-trailer traveling along Interstate 17 on October 24, 2025. Authorities say the seizure marks one of the largest narcotics interceptions in...
Local No Kings protest organizers thank police, deputies
On Oct. 18, over 8,400 residents across Arizona's 8th Congressional District -- represented by Rep. Abe Hamadeh -- gathered for No Kings, a nationwide day of peaceful protest affirming that democracy belongs to the people. Ten protest sites stretched across Phoenix, Anthem, Peoria, Glendale, Sun City, Sun City...
Gov. Hobbs pledges $1.8M for Arizonans losing SNAP benefits
PHOENIX - Thousands of Arizonans will lose access to SNAP benefits on Nov. 1, as a freeze on the program goes into effect. In response, Gov. Katie Hobbs is pledging $1.8 million to help those losing their benefits, but the extra assistance doesn’t stop there. Food banks and business owners are also stepping up to pay...
