Surprise, AZ (December 10, 2024) – A late-night crash in Surprise on December 9, 2024, claimed the life of a 26-year-old driver and left another with non-life-threatening injuries. The incident occurred just after 11:30 p.m. at the intersection of Waddell and Sarival roads. According to the Surprise Police Department, a silver car attempted to make a…
Tempe, AZ – A 48-year-old man was arrested on multiple charges following a hit-and-run incident that left a 16-year-old girl in critical condition early this morning. The girl was struck by a vehicle while crossing Broadway Road near Country Club Road, and the driver fled the scene, sparking a swift investigation by local authorities. At around…
TEMPE, AZ – Three men have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting on Thanksgiving night that left one man dead and a woman in critical condition. The incident occurred on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at an apartment complex located at 987 W. Washington St. At approximately 8:30 p.m., Tempe Police responded to multiple 9-1-1…
Surprise, AZ (November 20, 2024) – At last night’s City Council meeting, the Surprise Police Citizen Patrol was honored for their exceptional service and recently winning an international award for their contributions to the community. The volunteers were celebrated for their unwavering dedication, and their efforts were recognized with the prestigious Leadership in Volunteer Police…
Tempe, AZ A 15-year-old student from Marcos de Niza High School was arrested early this morning after bringing a firearm to campus. The incident unfolded at approximately 8:30 a.m. when Tempe Police took the student into custody after a brief pursuit. The situation began the previous day when school administrators and campus resource officers (SROs)…
Tempe, Ariz. — In a significant breakthrough in a 2008 cold case, the Tempe Police Department, in partnership with the U.S. Marshals Service, arrested 32-year-old Jose Juan Vergara Ortiz in connection with the fatal stabbing of 20-year-old David Lopez. Ortiz was apprehended today, nearly 16 years after the violent crime occurred. The incident that led to…
Three individuals have been arrested following a shooting incident at the Arizona Mills Mall food court on Friday, September 13, 2024. The Tempe Police Department received multiple 9-1-1 calls reporting shots fired around 7:30 p.m. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among community members, and damage inside the mall was minimal. Following the incident, members of…
TEMPE, ARIZ. – The Tempe Police Department has arrested 21-year-old Gustavo Cuiriz in connection with a serious collision that sent three bicyclists to the hospital. The incident occurred on October 6, 2024, when emergency responders received multiple calls reporting that a Toyota SUV had struck a group of cyclists at the intersection of College Avenue and…
TEMPE, ARIZ. – In a shocking development, the Tempe Police Department has arrested 51-year-old Joseph Hill Jr. following the discovery of human skeletal remains inside a freezer located in his backyard. The investigation began on October 22, 2024, when detectives received an anonymous tip indicating the presence of a dead body in Hill’s residence. Upon arrival,…
TEMPE, ARIZ. – Authorities have arrested 60-year-old Jeffrey Michael Kelly in connection with three shooting incidents targeting the Democratic National Committee (DNC) office in Tempe, which began in September. Kelly faces multiple charges, including two counts of unlawful discharge (class 6 felony), two counts of shooting at a non-residential structure (class 3 felony), and three counts…