TEMPE, ARIZ. – We regret to share a somber update regarding the devastating mobile home fire that occurred on the night of August 25, 2024. Valerie Magana-Gonzalez, the last surviving victim of the blaze, passed away last night at approximately 10:30 PM, following a valiant struggle for her life lasting over two weeks. Authorities continue…
TEMPE, ARIZ. – Tempe Police are currently investigating a shooting that took place inside Arizona Mills Mall on Friday night. The incident, which unfolded around 7:30 PM in the mall’s food court, led to a significant law enforcement response from multiple agencies. Authorities conducted thorough searches of the mall and interviewed numerous witnesses to ensure…
The Tempe Police Department, in conjunction with the East Valley Critical Response Team (EVCIRT), is currently investigating an officer-involved shooting that took place on September 12, 2024. Update TEMPE, ARIZ. – We are providing an update on the incident involving law enforcement that occurred yesterday. The individual involved in the shooting has been identified as…
Oscar Joseph Sandoval was taken into custody last Thursday. According to court paperwork, investigators said the victim, now 17, talked to them on Sept. 3 and said she had a “friendly relationship” with Sandoval, who worked at Thunderbird High School. During a football game, Sandoval helped the girl find a place to park and while…
Update: TEMPE, ARIZ. – The Tempe Police Department, along with the East Valley Critical Response Team, is investigating a recent homicide and officer-involved shooting that occurred on August 16, 2024, at 2401 W. Southern Ave. Details of Involved Parties: The homicide is under investigation by the Tempe Police Department, while the East Valley Critical Response…
A man is behind bars and facing murder charges after allegedly fatally stabbing his wife. The incident occurred in a business parking lot near Cave Creek Road and Thunderbird Road, where police arrived to find a woman with multiple stab wounds. The victim, identified as 37-year-old Aliccia Grant, was rushed to the hospital by the…
The Phoenix Police Department is warning residents about a new scam making the rounds. Fraudsters are sending out fake text messages that look like they’re from the City of Phoenix or the Phoenix Municipal Court. These scam texts falsely accuse you of speeding in a school zone, supposedly caught by a “speed monitoring camera.” They…
The discovery of human remains in a remote area of a mountain in Northwest Phoenix has prompted an ongoing investigation by the Office of the Medical Examiner. The incident began when officers responded to an unspecified disturbance call near the intersection of 67th Avenue and Happy Valley Road. Upon arrival, a witness reported the presence…
Surprise, AZ (September 9, 2024) — A 14-year-old student was arrested today by Surprise Police in connection with online threats directed at Valley Vista High School. The arrest followed collaborative efforts between school officials and the School Resource Officer assigned to the high school. According to authorities, the student was apprehended without any weapons and…
Phoenix, AZ — In the early hours of September 7, a man was fatally shot at a house party in west Phoenix. The incident occurred around 4:30 a.m. near the intersection of 48th Avenue and Windsor Street. According to a police report, the victim was discovered with a gunshot wound in front of a residence….