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Without oversight, scores of accused priests commit …

10/4/2019
Nearly 1,700 priests and other clergy members that the Roman Catholic Church considers credibly accused of child sexual abuse are living under the radar with little to no oversight from religious authorities or law enforcement, decades after the first wave of the church abuse scandal roiled U.S. dioceses, an Associated Press investigation has found.

Lawsuit aims to ensure due process for those accused …

9/4/2019
By Howard Fischer Capitol Media Services PHOENIX — A Washington, D.C. organization is challenging the ability of the heads of state agencies in Arizona to discard the conclusions of …

Children found in dirty condition inside hot vehicle …

8/9/2019
A woman is in trouble after her children were found in dirty conditions in a hot vehicle in the Avondale area. Tiana Alicia Bonit Anchondo, 26, of Casa Grande, was booked into jail on charges of …

Youngtown family gets free pool fence 2 years after …

6/27/2019
The home of a Youngtown family is safer for young children after a Valley company installed a free pool fence in their backyard, according to a release. Fulton Homes had named the Taylor family as …

Phoenix man accused of molesting 12-year-old girl

6/5/2019
A man in his 70s is accused of molesting a 12-year-old girl in Phoenix. Socorro Urquidi, who turns 76 Thursday, was arrested Sunday on charges of child molestation, aggravated assault on a minor, …

Child victims in Arizona have more time to file …

5/28/2019
By Howard Fischer Capitol Media Services PHOENIX — Calling it a “significant and critical first step,” Gov. Doug Ducey has signed into law a measure that will give those who were sexually …

Former Gilbert fire captain accused of sexual conduct …

4/25/2019
A former Gilbert Fire and Rescue captain is accused of sexually assaulting an 8-year-old girl during a party at her home. Maricopa County Sheriff’s officials said Michael William Palmatier, 48, …

New Peoria resource center to open in June

4/9/2019
By Philip Haldiman Independent Newsmedia A new Community Assistance Resource Center with the mission to provide residents easy access to nonprofit services covering a wide range of needs is …

Phoenix police arrest person of interest after …

2/25/2019
A 3-year-old boy continues recovering after he was shot in the arm at a Phoenix apartment, according to records. In addition, Phoenix police report Christopher Vanaller, 26, is in custody in …

Ex-MCSO employee accused of child molestation is …

11/29/2018
A former employee with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office was arrested in connection with a child molestation case. MCSO's Fugitive Apprehension Tactical Enforcement (FATE) team arrested Kirk …

Maricopa County court hosts child support arrest …

8/15/2018
The Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County is hosting a Child Support Arrest Workshop that will quash arrest warrants for people who owe back child support. The event is 9 a.m. Friday in …

Maricopa County court hosts child support arrest …

8/15/2018
The Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County is hosting a Child Support Arrest Workshop that will quash arrest warrants for people who owe back child support. The event is 9 a.m. Friday in …