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…
Tempe, Ariz. — The Tempe Police Department has arrested 24-year-old Daniel Ashpes for making multiple online threats directed at Donald Trump Jr. and Charlie Kirk during their recent political rally in Tempe. Ashpes was taken into custody on Thursday after detectives received reports of threatening messages linked to an automated mass-messaging system that requested RSVPs for…
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. – The Tempe Police Department is currently investigating an incident of criminal damage that occurred shortly after midnight at the Tempe Democratic National Committee campaign office. Detectives are examining the evidence collected, while additional safety measures are being implemented to protect staff and the surrounding community. On the afternoon of September 23, officers…
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…
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…
TEMPE, ARIZ. — Authorities are continuing their investigation into a devastating mobile home fire that occurred at 400 W Baseline Rd on August 25, 2024. The blaze tragically resulted in the deaths of two individuals, although their identities have not yet been released pending official confirmation. A man, woman, and an 18-month-old child, who were…