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Lord death ruled a homicide by Maricopa M.E.

2/20/2024
The Maricopa County Medical Examiner has ruled 16-year-old Preston Lord's death a homicide.   Lord was severely beaten during a house party in Queen Creek on Oct. 28. He died of his …

PVPD takes steps in recruiting, training officers

2/16/2024
Paradise Valley Police Department’s recruiting services with Epic Productions of Phoenix launched last week. The recruitment website, joinparadisevalleypd.com, and social media platforms …

Police: 'Misinterpretation' of social post led to …

2/16/2024
The supposed threat against Riggs Elementary School in Gilbert stemmed from a misinterpretation of what was said on a social-media post, Gilbert Police Chief Michael Soelberg said.   …

Gilbert police looking for more public help on teen …

2/16/2024
Gilbert police are up to 40 arrests this year in cases connected to group teen-on-teen violence and have 12 active cases they are investigating, but Chief Michael Soelberg continued his call for the …

Residents report raccoon sightings in Peoria

2/15/2024
Living here in the desert, it’s not uncommon to come across a coyote or javalina, but one animal appears to becoming more common, as Peoria residents have been reporting more raccoon sightings.

Alleged threat against Riggs Elementary in Gilbert …

2/15/2024
An alleged social-media threat against Riggs Elementary School in Gilbert was investigated and dismissed, Gilbert police said.   However, the principal of the school, Jamie Lander, is on …

Paradise Valley Police Department hosts public meeting …

2/14/2024
The Paradise Valley Police Department held a public meeting yesterday Feb. 13 to update residents about the recent burglary trend in and around the Valley while providing tips about improving home …

VIDEO: Peoria releases documentary on history of …

2/14/2024
The city of Peoria has released its original documentary, "Flash Point: The History of Peoria Fire-Medical Department."

This Phoenix organization has been at the forefront of …

2/13/2024
A Valley nonprofit is fighting for the rights of foster children and breaking ground, not just in this state but beyond.

Chandler celebrates new fire station

2/9/2024
Saturday, Feb. 3 was a momentous day for the Chandler Fire Department. It was a fun day to be one of the youngest residents of Chandler. With plenty of activities for children of most ages, …

Gilbert police chief: Progress made on whether group …

2/9/2024
The investigation into whether perpetrators of teen violence in the East Valley can be classified as members of a gang is making headway, Gilbert Police Chief Michael Soelberg said Feb. 8.   …

Gilbert police arrest two, submit charges on third in …

2/7/2024
Gilbert police made two more arrests Wednesday and submitted charges on a third related to teen violence in town.   The suspects all were connected to an alleged assault from Dec. 17, 2022, …