Librarian files claim against Mesa over peanut-sniffing dog ban
A city librarian wants $4,000 in damages from Mesa after her peanut-sniffing dog was banned from her job at the Dobson Ranch Branch. Attorney Joshua Black, who filed the claim on behalf of Joni Scofield, did not respond to questions. The claim says Scofield has worked for Mesa Public Library...
A Phoenix Local Brunch Spot Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
BB Restaurant Group, LLC, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as a small business. With this move, the company hopes to reorganize its business structure while operations continue as usual under court supervision. BB Restaurant Group, LLC Files for Chapter 11 Subchapter V. According to the latest PACER records, BB...
Woman sentenced to jail months after deadly motorcycle crash in Gilbert
GILBERT, AZ (AZFamily) — Gilbert police say the woman who hit and killed a motorcyclist late last year has pleaded guilty and is now serving jail time. Records showed 33-year-old Brandi Colangelo was booked into the Maricopa County jail on Monday for her 15-day sentence. Police said she pleaded...
Phoenix PD SUV involved in crash
A Phoenix Police SUV was involved in a crash on Feb. 2 near 33rd Avenue and Van Buren. It's unknown if any officers were hurt or what led up to the crash.
Man convicted of killing ex-girlfriend, injuring 2 others in Glendale shooting
GLENDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — A man who police say opened fire on his ex‑girlfriend and two others in the West Valley more than two years ago has been found guilty. Court records showed Rueben Xavier Rocha was found guilty Monday on nine charges, including first-degree murder, aggravated assault, burglary and disorderly...
Man found guilty in Glendale murder of 20-year-old woman
GLENDALE, Ariz. — A man has been found guilty of several felony charges for a 2023 shooting in Glendale that resulted in the death of a 20-year-old woman. Rueben Rocha, 24, was found guilty on all counts following a trial in Maricopa County Superior Court for a shooting reported near 51st and Northern avenues on June...
Docs: Parents arrested after 2 kids found in feces-covered apartment in Glendale
GLENDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — Authorities say two parents are facing child abuse charges after their children were found living in a feces-covered apartment in Glendale last week. Arthur Jackson, 41, and Sara Jackson, 36, were taken into custody for the alleged crimes. WARNING: This story contains graphic details. On...
Worker seriously hurt after falling at Chandler construction site
CHANDLER, AZ (AZFamily) — A man is in the hospital after first responders say he fell at a construction site in the East Valley Monday afternoon. Details are limited, but fire officials said they were called out to a rescue on Gilbert Road, just south of Queen Creek Road, around noon.
PD: Woman accuses husband of shooting at her, then turning the gun on himself
A man remains in critical condition after he allegedly fired a gun at his wife and later shot himself as Phoenix Police officers attempted to close in on his vehicle Monday afternoon near Union Hills Drive and 19th Avenue. Officers used a police helicopter and drones to track the unidentified...
Mother, daughter argument ends in stabbing in Scottsdale
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - An argument between a mother and daughter on Monday morning ended in a stabbing in Scottsdale, according to the police department. Around 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 2, police responded to a domestic dispute between a mom and her adult daughter near 68th Street and McDowell Road. The...

















