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Mass casualty training event to take place in Scottsdale Saturday
The Scottsdale Police Department is hosting a reality-based training for a mass casualty event on Saturday, Oct. 1 at Cocopah Middle School. This training is in collaboration with the Scottsdale … more
Detectives have identified Adam Williams, 19, as the suspect in the killing of Andrew Williams, 30.
Police arrest teen suspect in Apache Junction homicide
The Apache Junction Police Department announced the suspect accused of killing his half-brother on Monday is in custody. Detectives have identified Adam Williams, 19, as the suspect in the killing … more
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A theft was reported at 6:39 p.m. Sept. 11 in the 700 block of West Apache Trail.
9 thefts reported Sept. 6-12 in Apache Junction
The Apache Junction Police Department took the following reports of thefts Sept. 6-12: Theft, reported at 12:35 p.m. Sept. 6 in the 2300 block of West Apache Trail. Theft, reported at 12:42 … more
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Criminal damage/vandalism was reported at 3:40 p.m. Sept. 12 in the 6600 block of South Kings Ranch Road.
Domestic violence, other incidents reported in Gold Canyon
The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office took the following reports of domestic violence and other incidents in Gold Canyon Sept. 6-12. Residential burglary — unlawful entry, reported at 7:51 … more
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Theft — shoplifting, drug/narcotic possession — at a department/discount store was reported Sept. 10 in the 1600 block of South Signal Butte Road.
5 shoplifting thefts reported in Mesa Sept. 6-12
The Mesa Police Department took the following reports of shoplifting thefts Sept. 6-12: Theft — shoplifting, disorderly conduct — at a convenience store Sept. 7 in the 5100 block of … more
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Woman, child found dead in San Tan Valley home
A woman and a young boy were found dead Monday, Sept. 26 in a home in San Tan Valley. At around 2:30 p.m., the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office was called  to the home near Castlegate … more
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Victor Manuel Pacheco
Suspect in Mesa shooting released from hospital, sent to jail
The 43-year-old suspect injured in an officer-involved shooting in Mesa on Sept. 19 is in jail after being released from a hospital. Victor Manuel Pacheco faces assault and weapons charges … more
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Ryan Freeburg will officially become chief of the Glendale Fire Department on Oct. 10.
Scottsdale assistant chief earns top job at Glendale Fire Department
Glendale has a new fire chief. more
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A grand jury in Maricopa County has indicted 18-year-old Ezana Tessema of Gilbert of manslaughter and other charges following a fatal single-vehicle crash in Queen Creek.
Driver in deadly Queen Creek crash indicted
A grand jury in Maricopa County has indicted an 18-year-old Gilbert man who was driving a car that crashed in Queen Creek killing a Florence teen and injuring three others. On Friday, Sept. 16, … more
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An all-women Phoenix police honor guard posted the colors last week at the Women in Blue Celebration.
Foundation recognizes women of Phoenix PD for courage, service
 Three women were recognized last week for their courage, bravery and civil service during the Phoenix Police Foundation’s fifth annual Women in Blue Celebration. Phoenix police … more
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Tania Estudillo Hernandez
West Valley woman jailed in suspected human smuggling case
A woman has been arrested in connection with a human smuggling operation based out of an El Mirage home in which undocumented immigrants were charged up to $15,000 in fees, police said. more
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Car falls off 'Stack' overpass onto I-17 in Phoenix, killing 1
The Arizona Department of Public Safety is investigating a fatal crash that occurred early Saturday morning when a car fell off an overpass onto Interstate 17 at the Stack in Phoenix. The one-car … more
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Trespassing, thefts reported by Florence Police
Trespassing, thefts in Florence Police crime report for Sept. 7-9 Trespassing reported at 3:48 p.m., Sept. 7 at South Main StreetOfficer was dispatched to a report of an unwanted person. Reporting … more
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A portion of the more than 1 million fentanyl pills seized this week by Phoenix police.
Phoenix PD seizes more than 1 million fentanyl pills - a record bust
Phoenix police detectives along with the Drug Enforcement Bureau have made the single-largest fentanyl bust in Phoenix police history. And two men have been arrested in connection with the seizure … more
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Glendale Community College, West Valley police start new academy
Police agencies from nine West Valley cities have worked with Glendale Community College to launch a full-time law enforcement training academy serving the needs of their respective communities.  more
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Man, woman found dead in a Phoenix driveway, cause unclear
Authorities are investigating the deaths of two people whose bodies were found in the driveway of a west Phoenix home. Phoenix police say the bodies of a man and woman were discovered shortly before … more
John Cole
Police arrest suspect accused of kidnapping, killing, dismembering Phoenix man
A 45-year-old man has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder and other crimes in connection with the kidnapping and killing of a Phoenix man earlier this month, police said … more
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Phoenix police’s recruiting team visited a Marine Corps facility in Twenty Nine Palms, California, to speak to Marines and sailors about joining the Phoenix Police Department. By next year, the department will participate in a U.S. Department of Defense program that will pay the city about $40,000 for each hire of a service member transitioning into law enforcement or other government jobs. [Courtesy Phoenix Police Department]
Phoenix police: Pay raise has helped recruiting, retention
A pay raise to Phoenix police officers this summer has helped the department recruit officers away from other departments, including some in the Valley. Assistant Police Chief Bryan Chapman said … more
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Firefighters rescue Diego.
Scottsdale firefighters rescue dog on desert trail, offer pet advice
Scottsdale Fire Department’s technical rescue teams on Wednesday afternoon rescued a dog that was showing signs of heat exhaustion from the Tom’s Thumb Trailhead. The woman was hiking … more
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Surprise police arrest 21 in child sex-trafficking operation
Twenty-one people have been arrested for soliciting and/or brokering deals for various sex acts with children, Surprise police said. more
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ADOT reacts to accident involving Arizona trooper in Broadway Curve work zone
A weekend crash in Phoenix where a state trooper’s vehicle was struck along the shoulder of Interstate 10 has spurred transportation officials to remind drivers again that they need to slow … more
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A burglary at a residence/home was reported Sept. 4 in the 200 block of East Brown Road.
Burglaries, robbery reported in Mesa Aug. 30-Sept. 5
The Mesa Police Department took the following reports of a robbery and burglaries Aug. 30-Sept. 5: Robbery of an individual at a highway/road/alley/sidewalk Aug. 30 at East Sixth Avenue and South … more
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Fraud/forgery was reported at 8:34 a.m. Sept. 1 in the 2900 block of South Buckboard Road.
Disorderly conduct, other incidents reported in Gold Canyon
The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office took the following reports of disorderly conduct and other incidents in Gold Canyon Sept. 1-5. Fraud/forgery, reported at 8:34 a.m. Sept. 1 in the 2900 … more
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MCSO asks for help solving Scottsdale hit-and-run
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office needs help identifying the driver and vehicle involved in a hit-and-run accident early Monday morning in Scottsdale. The accident happened at about 4:30 a.m. … more
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DPS: 2 Tempe residents among 4 killed in collision near Sedona
Authorities have identified four people who died in a fiery crash involving a passenger car and a tractor-tractor near the northern Arizona city of Sedona. Arizona Department of Public Safety … more
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