How to Celebrate Independence Day Outside of Jail (and Where the Cops Will Be)
Last year 507 drivers were busted for DUI during this period; police will be out in force this year.
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Serial Street Shooter Suspect Will Be in Court July 6 Facing Eight More Murder Charges
If guilty, the 23-year-old Phoenix man would equal the worst serial killer in city’s history
Phoenix to Pay $1.5 Million to Family of Rumain Brisbon, Unarmed Black Man Shot by Police
Brisbon was fatally shot in the back after an officer mistook a vial of pills for a gun.
Emails Reveal Cozy Relationship Between Mesa Officials, Private Jail Firm’s Employees
Newly released emails shed light on what went on behind the scenes as Mesa moved forward with a wildly unpopular plan to privatize the city’s jail services.
Sammantha Allen Found Guilty of Murder in Death of Ame Deal
A Maricopa County jury has found Sammantha Allen guilty on all counts.
Brain Scientist Who Brought AR-15 to Sky Harbor Indicted in Arizona Bitcoin Probe
The Arizona brain researcher arrested in 2014 for bringing an AR-15 to the airport has been indicted for allegedly operating an illegal money-transmitting business related to bitcoin.
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Hundreds of Inmates Still Confined to Tent City During Phoenix Heat Wave
Inmates considered minimum-security risks will continue to sleep outdoors in Tent City during this week’s forecasted heat wave.
Father’s Day Special: Naked Man With Son in Car Drives Wrong Way, Attacks Trooper
California man definitely not a candidate for Father of the Year
Five of the Most Notorious Dads From the PHX
Who did we miss?
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Juan Martinez Gets More Time to Mull Death Penalty for Serial Street Shooter Suspect
Prosecutors filed a possible witness list in case against Aaron Juan Saucedo. Defense lists reasons it will challenge that case.
Jeff Flake, Gabby Giffords React to Shooting of Congressman Scalise
Arizona Senator Jeff Flake was on the scene when a gunman opened fire at a baseball field today.
Another Wrong-Way Crash Prompts ADOT to Say It’s Ready to Install Detection System
A wrong-way driver entered Loop 101 in Scottsdale early Monday morning. Drivers got a warning on ADOT signs.
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Memo: Shortage of 911 Dispatchers Slowing Phoenix PD Response Times
Just what you wanted to hear, right?
Arizona DPS Finds That Its Troopers’ Actions in Fatal Pursuit Were “Reasonable”
DPS released a report Thursday clearing its officers of misconduct in a fatal 110-mile chase in January, despite problems and procedural irregularities.
Trouble in Paradise Valley Park? March Against Sharia Comes to Phoenix This Weekend
Love Fest: Rally for Unity will be holding a counter-rally at the same park.
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Missing Phoenix Woman’s Boyfriend Booked on Suspicion of Murder
Police presume Christine Mustafa is dead.
UPDATE: Drivers in Wrong-Way Crash Identified; Video Shows Car Entering I-10
The Arizona Department of Transportation is almost ready to reveal a new wrong-way driving detection program. It will be the first in the nation and it can’t come soon enough.
Warrior Dad: A Father’s Journey Into Arizona’s Flawed Juvenile Justice System
Steve Renner wanted a son more than anything. Now, more than anything, he wants someone to help his namesake get mental-health treatment.
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ADOT Ready to Reveal Right Way to Stop Wrong-Way Drivers
Arizona Department of Transportation says it will have a first-of-its-kind prototype for detecting and stopping wrong-way drivers ready to release this fall
12 Things We Know From ADOT’s Report on Wrong-Way Driving
No surprise, most drivers going the wrong way are drunk … or, if they’re over 70, they’re often confused.
Trucker Shot on I-10; No Evidence It’s Related to Freeway Shooter
The Arizona Department of Public Safety is investigating the shooting of a trucker in the leg as he drove I-10 in the West Valley Friday morning. Early details are sparse.
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Love Story? Arizona Woman Headed to Prison for Plotting to Blast Hubby Out of One
The Arizona Attorney General’s Office announced a plea agreement of a woman who plotted to blow up a state prison where her husband is serving life. It’s only the second conviction on state terrorism charges.