The Brief
- Crime was a problem along parts of the Agua Fria river bottom.
- In November 2024, we reported on a crime crackdown effort in the area.
- Avondale Police officials say the measures are working.
AVONDALE, Ariz. – It has been months since we first reported on a crime crackdown effort along the bottom of the Agua Fria River in the West Valley, and now, Avondale Police officials say the crackdown is working.
The backstory:
The river bottom is home to a diverse ecosystem, and it’s a place where no human beings should be. However, law enforcement made hundreds of arrests for trespassing and other crimes in 2024 alone.…