Surprise, AZ (October 21, 2024) — A domestic violence incident in Surprise led to the swift identification and arrest of a suspect following a distress call from a neighbor. Officers from the Surprise Police Department responded to a report at approximately 7:30 a.m. on October 19, 2024, after witnessing a man dragging a woman by her…
In a devastating incident, aspiring graduate Newton was discovered dead along with her family members, just days before she was set to participate in Grand Canyon University’s (GCU) commencement ceremony. Police report that family members had flown into town on Tuesday to celebrate Newton’s achievement but became concerned when she did not pick them up from the airport and failed to respond to phone calls. Fearing for her safety, friends and family went to her apartment, where they made the grim discovery of multiple bodies. School officials confirmed that Newton had earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from GCU in 2022 and had been studying online for her Master’s of Science in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. She was scheduled to walk across the stage at Global Credit Union Arena at 10 a.m. on Wednesday. GCU released a statement expressing their sorrow: “Our thoughts and prayers are with Monet and her family during this difficult time. We are making counseling and support services available to anyone in the GCU family who knew Monet.” The Glendale Police Department has initiated a homicide investigation and is urging anyone involved in a domestic violence situation to seek help. Resources are available via The Hotline website, by calling 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), or by texting “START” to 88788
October 9, 2024 — A man was found dead from a gunshot wound in a hotel room in Phoenix on October 8, prompting a homicide investigation. At around 2:45 p.m., officers responded to a call regarding an injured person at a hotel located at 2400 East Van Buren. Upon arrival, they discovered 44-year-old Anthony Garrison…
October 8, 2024 — A tragic shooting incident early this morning has resulted in the death of a 34-year-old man in a home located in the West Valley. At approximately 2:10 a.m., officers responded to a report of a shooting at 7100 West Osborn Road. The 911 caller indicated that a victim had been shot…
Tempe, AZ – In the early hours of October 6, 2024, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) campaign office in Tempe was targeted in an apparent shooting incident. The event occurred around 12:30 a.m., but fortunately, no one was present in the building at the time. This marks the third incident at the DNC campaign office, raising…
TEMPE, AZ – The Tempe Police Department has identified Jason Fox, who was killed in an officer-involved shooting, as the suspect in two racially motivated assaults at Tempe Beach Park. Both incidents left one man seriously injured and appear to have targeted individuals identifying as Black or African American. The first incident occurred just before midnight on September 30th, when Fox allegedly confronted two people near the Mill Avenue Bridge, shouting racial slurs and brandishing a handgun before fleeing the scene. Less than 20 minutes later, on October 1st, Fox reportedly confronted a group at Tempe Beach Park, again making racial slurs. He then allegedly shot a man in the face before escaping into a nearby apartment complex. The Criminal Investigations Bureau (CIB) took on the case and, upon investigation, identified Fox as the suspect. The Criminal Apprehension Surveillance Team (CAST) was tasked with apprehending Fox for both aggravated assaults. During the attempted arrest, Fox shot a Tempe police detective, prompting the detectives to return fire, resulting in Fox’s death at the scene. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Tempe Police Department at 480-350-8311. Callers may remain anonymous
On October 5, 2024, a violent confrontation at a North Phoenix gas station led to the death of 35-year-old Kyle Dorman, who was run over by a pickup truck in what is being investigated as an act of self-defense. The incident unfolded around 1:15 a.m. at a gas station near 35th Avenue and Union Hills…
TEMPE, ARIZ. – A Tempe police officer is currently recovering from a gunshot wound sustained during an officer-involved shooting on October 1st at approximately 9:00 p.m. Officers attempted to arrest a suspect, identified as 27-year-old Jason Alexander Fox, near College and Curry in connection with an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. During a traffic…
TEMPE, ARIZ. – A Tempe police officer is recovering after being shot during an officer-involved shooting on October 1st around 9:00 p.m. The incident occurred while officers were attempting to arrest a suspect linked to an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon near College and Curry. During the traffic stop, the suspect opened fire, striking…
Phoenix, AZ – Authorities are searching for the driver responsible for a fatal hit-and-run collision that left one man dead and several others injured on Thursday evening. Detectives with the Phoenix Police Department are actively investigating the incident, which involved five vehicles. The crash occurred around 5:23 PM on September 26, 2024. When patrol officers…