Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, Chandler police hold teen violence forum
PHOENIX — Teen violence is on the rise, according to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office. Officials hope that talking about the issue can help protect kids and keep them out of the criminal justice system. The Maricopa County Attorney's office and the Chandler Police Department hosted a forum to...
Man dies after 2-vehicle crash in Phoenix
PHOENIX — A man is dead after a crash in Phoenix, the city's police department said. On Thursday around 3:15 a.m., officers were called to the scene near 35th and Southern avenues for reports of a crash involving injuries. Officers reportedly found two men with injuries, officials said. The...
Chandler Community Rallies Against Youth Violence as Experts and Families Seek Solutions
Last night witnessed a collective effort from the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office and Chandler Police Department to directly address youth violence. A community forum was held with experts and family members sharing insights and preventive strategies. Among the speakers was Chandler Police Chief Bryan Chapman, who...
Man charged with murder, animal abuse after East Valley hotel shooting
PHOENIX – A man who allegedly fired the shots that killed a woman and injured a dog at an East Valley hotel has been formally charged, authorities announced Thursday. A Maricopa County grand jury indicted J John Alderman on counts of first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder and animal cruelty on Aug. 15.
Arizona tackles school safety with people-first solutions
While Minnesota grieves, Arizona leaders say the state is working to prevent tragedies by putting people at the center of school safety. Arizona's model layers trained personnel, modern infrastructure and community care into a framework that emphasizes prevention and accountability.
Arizona AG Mayes sues over ‘misleading’ blue recycle trash bags
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Arizona’s top prosecutor is taking on the parent company of Hefty, saying it misled consumers over its recycling claims. Attorney General Kris Mayes announced on Wednesday that her office is suing Reynolds Consumer Products because the company has misrepresented its blue, clear and “recycling”...
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeks public comment on plan for endangered Arizona turtle
PHOENIX -- The public can now review and comment on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's draft recovery plan for the endangered Sonoyta mud turtle, a freshwater turtle found in southern
Tempe drug bust: Fentanyl pills seized, man arrested
Police say Brandon Wheeler was arrested after 10,000 fentanyl pills were seized from an apartment near 51st Street and Guadalupe Road. Officers also found three guns and nearly $8,000 in cash. Wheeler is jailed on a $25,000 bond.
Mugshots return to Phoenix-area website, renewing controversy
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office has resumed posting online mugshots amid a court order that stopped the practice so what changed?. In 2022, Brian Houston was accused of kicking someone’s car in a Target parking lot. He was arrested, booked and had his mugshot taken.
Video: Waymo records apocalyptic drive through epic Phoenix haboob
POV: The apocalypse is here and dust is everywhere, but your robot driver calmly scoots onward through the low-visibility streets. That’s the vibe of a video Waymo posted to its Reddit page on Tuesday, just a day after a massive wall of dust — what we locals call a haboob — rolled into Phoenix and engulfed everything...