Woman Kidnapped at Gunpoint, Sexually Assaulted in Tempe: Police
Tempe police issued a public safety advisory and released a description of the suspect and his SUV.
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3 Shot at Tempe House Party Near Rural Road and Southern Avenue; Suspect Sought
Police were already on their way to a loud-party call when the gunfire broke out early Saturday.
Tempe Police Introduce Newest K9, Cash
The dog and his handler have already helped seize more than $2 million in drugs and drug proceeds, police say.
Vandals Smash Windows at Tempe Office of Border Wall Contractor Fisher Industries
Police are sharing the case with the state’s counterterrorism center; no arrests have been announced.
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…
Cold Case Homicide Suspect Arrested in Mexico After 16 Years on the Run
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…
TEMPE, ARIZ. – Three Arrested in Arizona Mills Mall Food Court Shooting
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 Police Arrest Driver Following Collision with Bicyclists
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 Police Make Gruesome Discovery: Skeletal Remains Found in Backyard Freezer
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,…