Tempe Becomes First Arizona City to Ban Police Use of License Plate Readers
The City Council voted 6-1 to bar buying, using or accessing automated license plate reader systems except in narrow cases.
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Philadelphia Officer Shane Seiber Killed, Partner Wounded on Call About Man With Gun
The 10-year veteran leaves behind a wife and two young children.
Prescott Valley Police Investigate Woman’s Death After Fire Pit Burns
Relatives say gasoline was involved; police haven’t said whether anyone could face charges.
Fatal Crash in Surprise Leaves One Dead, Another Injured
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…
CEO of UnitedHealth Group’s Insurance Unit Shot Dead in Midtown Manhattan: Police Investigate Targeted Attack
Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealth Group’s insurance division, was fatally shot Wednesday morning outside the Hilton hotel in midtown Manhattan in what authorities are calling a “brazen, targeted attack.” The New York Police Department (NYPD) has launched a full investigation into the incident, which occurred at approximately 6:46 a.m. ET on Avenue of the…
Biden’s Pardon of Hunter Biden May Set the Stage for Trump’s Future Use of Clemency Power
When President Joe Biden issued a “full and unconditional” pardon for his son, Hunter Biden, it did more than just absolve him of legal consequences from potential federal crimes spanning nearly a decade. It also created a new precedent—one that could significantly impact how future presidents, particularly Donald Trump, wield their pardon powers. The action…
Tempe Police Arrest Driver for Hit-and-Run After Teen Struck by SUV
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 Police Arrest Three in Connection with Deadly Thanksgiving Day Shooting
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 Police Citizen Patrol Receives International Recognition, Honored by City Council
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 Police Arrest High School Student for Bringing Gun to School
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)…