Tips From Locals Lead Cops To Phoenix Woman In Fatal Hance Park Stabbing
A 49-year-old Phoenix woman is facing a murder charge after police say community tips helped crack a deadly stabbing near downtown's Hance Park that left a 29-year-old man dead in mid-December. The victim, identified as 29-year-old Jaquail Dillard, was found with stab wounds near the park and was pronounced dead...
Community tips lead to arrest in deadly stabbing in downtown Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Thanks to tips from the community, a woman was arrested for allegedly stabbing a 29-year-old man in downtown Phoenix last month. The investigation began on Dec. 15, when officers were called to an area near Hance Park on Central Avenue, south of McDowell Road. Jaquail Dillard was found stabbed...
Employee hurt in kitchen fire at Panda Express in Gilbert
GILBERT, AZ (AZFamily) — Firefighters have extinguished a large fire at a fast-food restaurant in Gilbert on Saturday morning. According to Gilbert Fire & Rescue Chief Aaron Barton, several witnesses called 911 to report heavy smoke coming from the roof of a Panda Express restaurant off of the Loop 202 Santan and...
WATCH: Phoenix police officers can now give initial citations for jaywalkers
PHOENIX — Cross the street at the wrong spot and Phoenix Police can write you a citation without giving you a warning first. A December decision by the Phoenix City Council changed city code 36-128, which covers 'Crossing or stopping in a roadway,' and removed the requirement for officers to warn pedestrians before...
Arizona pastors’ defamation lawsuit could show limits of free speech
In October, three well-known pastors in Arizona sued a married couple and an independent journalist who were criticizing and accusing the church of misconduct. Leaders at Apologia Church in Mesa said the couple and journalist "defamed" them and portrayed them so negatively that they were suffering damages. The...
NOW HIRING: 8 Valley companies ready to hire YOU! (1/18)
Looking for a new career or just something part-time for some quick cash? Here are 8 Valley companies hiring NOW!. For more job resources, visit our Virtual Job Fair at abc15.com/JobFair. If your company is looking to hire, send your submissions to [email protected], and you may be featured!. 1. American...
Dolce Vita Gelato opening 2nd Valley location in Tempe, offering free scoops to celebrate
PHOENIX — A new gelato shop is set to open in Tempe Thursday and guests who join the celebration can get free treats. The family-owned brand, Dolce Vita Gelato, will celebrate its second location in the Valley with a grand opening ceremony, according to the brand’s owner, Fabrizio Cali.
Off Air: NBC Palm Springs Weekend Anchor Tiani Jadulang Announces Departure for Phoenix
A familiar face at NBC Palm Springs is preparing to say goodbye to the Coachella Valley.During a recent episode of Off Air, weekend anchor and longtime reporter Tiani Jadulang announced she will be leaving the station after nearly five years to take on a new role in Phoenix, Arizona. Jadulang will be joining KPNX,...
Phoenix cops given more discretion for citing pedestrians standing on traffic medians
PHOENIX — Phoenix police officers may now first issue citations rather than warnings when they observe pedestrians standing on traffic medians. Starting Jan. 16, the city's code will be amended to remove a requirement that had forced officers to first issue a warning to pedestrians who violate the traffic rule. But...
Man hospitalized after shooting outside QuikTrip store in east Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Police are investigating a shooting outside an east Phoenix convenience store that left a man seriously injured Friday morning. Shortly before 8 a.m., officers were called to a QuikTrip store at 44th and Oak streets, between Thomas and McDowell roads. There, they found a man with at least one...

















