First Responders
Sort by: Featured Most recent
361 results total, viewing 1 - 20
Protesters rally Tuesday, June 2, 2020, in Phoenix during demonstrations over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on May 25.
Family wants answers after state trooper fatally shoots man
PHOENIX (AP) — Video shows at least four minutes passed before paramedics could provide medical assistance to an unarmed man fatally shot last week by an Arizona state trooper, drawing outrage … more
This March 21, 2020, file photo, shows the Maricopa County 4th Avenue Jail in downtown Phoenix.
Maricopa County responds to rise in COVID-19 cases in jails
The Maricopa County Correctional Health Services and the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office are tracking and responding to a rise in COVID-19 cases inside jail facilities, according to a … more
|
A rendering of the art piece in front of the Fire Station 304, when it's completed later this year.
New Surprise fire station art to be destination
The new firestation being built in north Surprise will be known as much for the art in front of it as the building itself when it opens this fall at 24900 N. 163rd Ave. more
|
Scottsdale Fashion Square charges include social media star following vandalism, looting spree
The Scottsdale Police Department has announced the arrest and/or charges of nine additional individuals following Saturday night’s civil unrest --- including social media star Jake Paul. more
|
Scottsdale police officers responded to a "shots fired" call on June 1.
Three teens arrested after shooting incident in Scottsdale
Three of four teenagers are facing charges after they were arrested in connection with a shooting in Scottsdale. Scottsdale Police Department officers responded to a shots fired call Monday night … more
|
Scottsdale Fashion Square stores took the brunt of damage that occurred May 30 during protests that turned violent. Police officials estimate millions of dollars worth of damage in the aftermath.
A night of Scottsdale destruction, looting follows Phoenix police protests
As the community continues to reel from social and political unrest turning Scottsdale Road into chaos Saturday night, business leaders look for answers and city officials condemn the activity that … more
|
The Sawtooth Fire east of the Valley has burned 3,500 acres and is 10% contained.
Sawtooth Fire grows to 18,500 acres in Tonto National Forest
The Sawtooth Fire is burning in the Superstition Wilderness area of the Tonto National Forest. The fire, which was lightning caused, is partially within the Woodbury Fire scar, according to a … more
|
A Phoenix fire extinguishes an on fire semitruck cab. A bill under consideration by the state legislature would increase workers’ comp protections for firefighters who contract cancer presumed to be related to carcinogen’s they’re exposed to on the job, but cities and the state must decide on who’s going to pay for the increase in payouts.
Cities, Arizona must find funds for boosted support of firefighters with cancer
Arizona cities must brace for more workers’ compensation payouts if and when a bill passes in the state House of Representatives that ensures listed cancers contracted by firefighters must … more
|
Volunteers help sweep up broken glass from the vandalism damage at Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall Sunday, May 31, in Scottsdale, Ariz., following a night of unrest and protests over the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who died in police custody with much of the arrest captured on video of a Minneapolis police officer kneeling on the neck of Floyd.
Ducey enacts 8 p.m. curfew across Arizona
PHOENIX — Saying he needs to act because of “lawlessness,” Gov. Doug Ducey has imposed an 8 p.m. statewide curfew for one week. The governor said that the incident in Minneapolis … more
|
A City of Phoenix worker stands near graffiti at a bus stop, Friday, May 29, in Phoenix, in the aftermath of a demonstration protesting the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who died in police custody Monday with much of the arrest captured on video of a Minneapolis police officer kneeling on the neck of Floyd.
Protest in Phoenix over death of George Floyd ends in arrests, property damage
Hundreds of people in Phoenix gathered to protest the death of a man in Minnesota, but the event quickly turned violent with several properties damaged and people arrested. On Thursday, Phoenix … more
|
Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers presents Avondale Fire Capt. Chris Spire with a proclamation in recognition of his response as an off-duty firefighter at a shooting May 20 in Glendale.
Mothers of Westgate shooting victims thank first responders
When Avondale Fire Department Capt. Christopher Spire heard the gunshots, he was off duty with his family inside a sandwich shop in Glendale. But he went to work anyway. Officer Destiny … more
|
As a jet comes in for a landing at Scottsdale Airport, authorities park on a golf course near the site of a plane crash that killed several people Tuesday, April 10, 2018, in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Report: Plane weight, broken part caused fatal crash in 2018
PHOENIX (AP) — A plane with six people aboard crashed in Arizona in 2018 because it was overweight and had an undetected engine problem, preventing it from climbing after takeoff on a flight to … more
Assault in Goodyear leads to arrest in Sun City
Police arrested a suspect in Sun City following an assault at a residence in Goodyear. The assault happened Saturday night in the PebbleCreek community of Goodyear, which is … more
|
3-year-old boy killed in Glendale collision
A family is mourning after their 3-year-old boy was killed in a collision in Glendale. Around 1 p.m. Thursday, Glendale police said a couple and their two young children were out on a bike ride … more
Glendale police and other agencies continue to investigate at Westgate Entertainment District in Glendale following a shooting May 20, 2020.
Police: Glendale suspect wanted to shoot 10 people at Westgate
Glendale police are investigating after multiple people were shot at Westgate Entertainment District. The incident happened around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 20. Westgate Entertainment District is … more
|
Surprise police arrest driver in hit-and-run collision
A man was arrested following a hit-and-run collision in Surprise. The incident happened Tuesday morning near Goldwater Ridge and Pantano drives, southwest of Grand Avenue and Reems … more
|
69-year-old dies after drowning incident in Surprise
A 69-year-old man is dead following a drowning incident in Surprise. The Surprise Fire-Medical Department responded to a drowning around 3 p.m. Tuesday at residence in the 15700 block of West … more
|
Man accused of shooting at family, other crimes at rec site in Rio Verde area
A man is accused of shooting at several people at a recreation area in northeast Maricopa County. Jacob Tray Valentino, 26, was booked into jail Monday on charges of attempted murder, … more
|
Santiago Rodriguez (City of Goodyear)
Goodyear selects Santiago Rodriguez as next police chief
The city of Goodyear officially has a new police chief. Santiago “Jimmy” Rodriguez was promoted to police chief Monday after serving as acting chief since last … more
|
Surprise police identify two women in fatal pedestrian collision
Surprise police said no charges are being filed after two pedestrians were killed in a collision. The incident happened around 8:30 p.m. Saturday near Litchfield and Waddell roads. Police said … more
|
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 … 19 | Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past 365 days.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.
X