Weekly Safety Report: Multiple Thefts and Arrests in Winslow, Arizona
The Winslow Police Department received four reports of theft and made several arrests during the week of Nov. 13-19, 2023. These incidents include shoplifting, assault, theft, disorderly conduct, and warrants. It is important to note that the individuals mentioned are accused of criminal activity, but guilt should not be inferred.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Hit-and-Run, Water-Related Fatality, and Shooting Shake Casa Grande
This week in Casa Grande, Arizona, several incidents occurred that raised concerns for public safety. A woman named Iris Billy was tragically killed in a hit-and-run incident on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation. In another unfortunate incident, a mother of two reportedly passed away after consuming an excessive amount of water while medical staff were distracted by their phones. Additionally, two teenage girls were shot at a house party in Casa Grande, leaving the community with unanswered questions.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Spike in Car Break-ins and Teenagers Arrested for Burglaries in Sierra Vista
The Sierra Vista Police Department has seen a spike in car break-ins throughout November, with 8 reported incidents on November 26 alone. In all cases, the cars were left unlocked, resulting in the loss of various items including money, medication, and guns. Additionally, three teenagers were arrested in connection with a spree of burglaries and vehicle thefts on November 28, following a collision at Lee's Auto Sales. One suspect was found armed with a handgun, and multiple cars were damaged during the alleged theft.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Fatal Accidents, Thefts, and Arrests in Navajo County, Arizona
This week in Navajo County, Arizona, there were several incidents that occurred, including a fatal car accident near Whiteriver, thefts reported in Winslow, an arrest of a tribal police officer in connection to a hit-and-run, and an arrest warrant issued for an Arizona man involved in a fatal crash in Utah four years ago.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Hiker's Death and Drug & Weapons Bust in Cottonwood, Arizona
This week in Cottonwood, Arizona, there were two incidents involving hikers. In the first incident, a 72-year-old hiker fell to his death while hiking with his family near Cottonwood. The group had reached the top of a rocky area and couldn't find a way down, resulting in the hiker falling from the rocks. Despite efforts to resuscitate him, he did not survive. In the second incident, a Cottonwood resident was arrested on charges related to drug trafficking and weapons possession following an investigation by the Partners Against Narcotics Trafficking and the Cottonwood Police Department.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Domestic Dispute, Police Standoff, and Methamphetamine Recovery hit Glendale
Two incidents occurred in Glendale, Arizona this week. The first incident involved a domestic dispute and police standoff, resulting in two individuals being hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. The second incident was a traffic stop near Westgate that led to the recovery of almost 35 pounds of methamphetamine.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Fatal Crash, Impaired Driver, Domestic Violence, and Missing Person in Bullhead City, Arizona
This week in Bullhead City, Arizona, several incidents occurred, including a fatal motorcycle crash, an impaired driver collision, domestic violence arrests, and a missing person report.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Promposal Injury, Murder Defense Delay, and Fatal Crashes Hit Chandler
This week in Chandler, Arizona, there were three notable incidents. The first incident involves a legal claim filed against the City of Chandler and Chandler Unified School District, seeking $1 million in damages for injuries sustained during a promposal gone wrong. The second incident involves a murder case where the suspect, Timothy Sullivan, is now using a Guilty Except Insane defense, causing further delays in the trial. The third incident involves a Scottsdale man, Keith Taylor, who has been arrested and charged with manslaughter in connection with two crashes, one of which resulted in a pedestrian fatality.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Street Race Crash, Murder Investigation, and Assault Charges hit Tempe
This week in Tempe, Arizona, there were three notable incidents. A man was arrested after a violent crash, which occurred during a street race and reached speeds of 153 mph. The second incident involved the murder of a young woman, whose body was found in a burning car near I-10. Her family and friends are seeking help in finding her killer. Lastly, criminal charges were filed against two members of a conservative organization for harassing and assaulting an ASU professor on campus.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Deadly Crash and Fuel Theft Plague Peoria, Arizona
Two incidents occurred in Peoria, Arizona this week. The first incident involved a deadly crash at the intersection of 99th and Peoria avenues, resulting in one fatality and one person hospitalized. The second incident involved a criminal syndicate stealing $10,000 worth of diesel fuel from gas stations in Peoria and New River. Four individuals have been charged with organized crime in connection with the thefts.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Operation Safe Streets II Targets Smugglers, Pursuit and Burglaries in Cochise County, Arizona
The Cochise County Sheriff's Office has been conducting Operation Safe Streets II to catch smugglers in Bisbee and Douglas. Since September, nearly 3,000 street releases have been done in the area. In a recent pursuit, two individuals were arrested after a traffic stop in Sierra Vista. The Sierra Vista Police Department has seen a spike in car break-ins, with 8 reported in one day. Additionally, three teenagers were arrested for multiple burglaries and vehicle thefts in Sierra Vista.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Rollover Crashes and Fatal Collision in Scottsdale
Two rollover crashes occurred in Scottsdale this week, resulting in no serious injuries. The first collision involved a car and a truck hauling a trailer on Thomas Road and 82nd Street. The car rolled several times, but the driver escaped serious harm. The truck driver did not stop and continued driving. Another rollover crash was reported nearby, but no injuries were reported in this incident.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Shootings involving teenagers in Pinal County, Arizona
Two incidents of shootings involving teenagers occurred in Pinal County, Arizona this week. In the first incident, a 17-year-old boy was shot and killed in the Cambria neighborhood of San Tan Valley after a verbal argument with another teenager. The second incident took place at a house party in Casa Grande, where two 17-year-old girls were shot, with one sustaining a head injury. Both incidents are currently under investigation by the respective law enforcement agencies.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Theft, Missing Persons, and Accidents Impact Mesa, Arizona
This week in Mesa, Arizona, several incidents occurred that raised concerns for public safety. These incidents include a Home Depot shopper stealing and attempting to return goods worth $2 million, a missing 86-year-old woman, two missing teenagers, the unsolved disappearance of an 11-year-old girl, and a bus crash that resulted in injuries.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Hiker's Death, Arrest in Cold Case, Animal Abuse, Deadly Crash, Fire Fatality in Yavapai County, Arizona
This week in Yavapai County, Arizona, several incidents occurred that require attention in the weekly safety report. These incidents include a 72-year-old hiker falling to his death while trapped on a rocky area, the arrest of a suspect in a 28-year-old sexual assault case, a prominent reptile owner being charged with animal abuse, a deadly crash on Interstate 17 near Camp Verde, a man found deceased in a fire in Paulden, and an elderly man who had been missing for a month being found deceased in his car.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Drug Trafficking, Prison Stabbing, Fatal Hit-and-Run Shake Arizona
This week in Arizona, several incidents occurred that raised concerns about drug trafficking, prison safety, and a fatal hit-and-run. These incidents highlight the ongoing challenges related to transnational criminal organizations smuggling drugs across the Southwest border, the need for improved communication and security in prisons, and the tragic consequences of reckless driving.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Unsolved Murder, Arrests, and Disturbing Incidents Shake Phoenix, Arizona
This week in Phoenix, Arizona, several disturbing incidents occurred, highlighting the need for increased safety measures. These incidents include the unsolved murder of a young woman who was burned alive in a car, the arrest of a prominent figure for allegedly striking a woman with a gun, a hospital security guard charged with necrophilia, a shooting following an argument, the extradition of a convicted "Doomsday Mom" to face murder conspiracy charges, and a fatal shooting in south Phoenix.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Tragic Incidents and Ongoing Investigations Raise Concerns in Maricopa County, Arizona
This week in Maricopa County, Arizona, several incidents occurred that raised concerns for public safety. These incidents include the tragic case of Mercedes Vega, who was burned alive in a car, a domestic dispute and police standoff resulting in gunshot wounds, an ongoing homicide investigation, an arrest made in connection with a man's death, a murder case delayed due to a change in defense strategy, and charges filed in the assault of an ASU professor.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Concerns Arise from Stabbing, Smuggling, Shooting, Hit-and-Run, and Throat Slashing in Tucson
This week in Tucson, Arizona, several incidents occurred that raised concerns about safety in the area. These incidents include a prison stabbing involving former police officer Derek Chauvin, a conviction in a human smuggling case resulting in a migrant's death, a fatal shooting following a domestic altercation, a hit-and-run crash that claimed a man's life, and the arrest of a musician for attempted murder. These incidents highlight the need for increased vigilance and safety measures in Tucson.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Theft, Collision, and Jail Bookings in Holbrook, Arizona
This week in Holbrook, Arizona, there were a total of three incidents reported. One incident involved a theft at Camaleon Cafe, another was a non-injury collision at the intersection of State Route 77 and State Route 377, and the third incident resulted in several individuals being booked into the Navajo County Jail on various charges.
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