Arizona lawmakers move bill to extend involuntary holds on those impaired by drugs
PHOENIX -- Saying what's available now isn't working, state lawmakers voted Tuesday to allow authorities to be able to lock up those suspected of being impaired on drugs for up to ...
She was smuggled into the US as a child and then deported years later....
PHOENIX — Betty Contreras is an American success story. But she could have just as easily become a failure, as 12News journalist Mark Curtis found out. She was brought here from Chihuahua, Mexico by human smugglers when she was just 11 years old. Life on the other side beckoned: opportunity, an education, a chance to...
Operation Desert Guardian: Arizona Gov. Hobbs signs executive order to create border task force
PHOENIX - Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs announced she has signed an executive order directing multiple agencies to create a joint task force, expanding security in the state's four border counties. What they're saying:. "Operation Desert Guardian will seek to partner with local law enforcement, sheriffs, and the...
DPS kicks off operation highlighting commercial vehicle safety
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Law enforcement agencies are cracking down on commercial vehicles coming through southern Arizona. It’s called Operation Southern Shield and it includes areas along Interstates 10 and 19. Arizona DPS told 13 News more than 80 inspectors from several different agencies will be working over...
$2 Million Worth Of Shoes And An Estimated 2000 Jordan Sneakers Have Been Stolen...
Train heists are apparently still taking place. And, over the past year, they’ve resulted in thousands of Jordan sneakers being stolen. Air Jordans are the most coveted sneakers on the planet, and they sell for a pretty penny. New Js generally cost around $200 and can go for well over $1,000, which is why some … The...
An Arizona tribe is instituting a temporary curfew in response to violent crime
A tribe in Arizona instituted a temporary curfew for members under 18 on Tuesday because of a recent increase in violent crime within the community. Stephen Roe Lewis, governor of the Gila River Indian Community south of Phoenix , declared a public safety emergency and instituted the nearly two-week curfew, which...
Heavy police presence near Park, Valencia in Tucson
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - There was a heavy police presence near Park and Valencia in Tucson on Tuesday, Feb. 25. A 13 News photographer on the scene said at least one TPD vehicle was blocking the entrance to a dirt lot. In that lot, there were several more TPD units with flashing lights.
‘On The Border- Mexican Grill & Cantina’ appears to close Valley locations
The Tex-Mex casual dining brand, On The Border-Mexican Grill & Cantina, appears to have quietly closed most of its Arizona locations.
Copper theft at Dante’s in Midtown highlights challenges for local restaurants
Dante's Kitchen and Cocktails in midtown is facing unexpected expenses after allegedly falling victim to copper theft last week.
Downtown businesses say they’ve heard of recent shootings
A shooting at Cobra Arcade Bar left a man seriously injured. Some downtown businesses have heard about shootings in the past few weeks and months.
