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UPDATE: Police identify victims involved in a shooting in Sierra Vista
Police not looking for any additional suspects
UPDATE: One suspect arrested following shooting in desert near Casa Grande
Two other suspects are currently outstanding and believed to be in Mexico.
Maricopa County assessor indicted on adoption fraud charges
Maricopa County Assessor Paul Petersen indicted in adoption fraud scheme
Southern Arizona agencies receive $2 million grant for sexual assault cases
The grant will help them better respond to cold cases involving sexual assault.
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Tucson woman warns of social media scams
Audrey Gardoni sharing her story to protect others
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Man walks off with campaign signs on Tucson’s streets
One candidate said he was "disappointed" to see the man remove signs from his campaign.
Tucson man gets life prison term for fatal 2017 stabbing
A Tucson man has been sentenced to life in prison in a fatal stabbing in 2017 and an assault on his ex-girlfriend
Former student in Puerto Rico may face charges for threat against Sahuarita schools
Accused of posting threat to social media
Man accused of sexually assaulting migrant in desert near Ajo
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department said Antonio Cruz-Morales, 33, is being held on two counts of sexual assault.
Tucson man gets life sentence for 2017 murder
Scott Baucom was convicted in the death of Mitchell Smith
Students arrested, schools closed or locked down following multiple online threats in southern Arizona
Authorities are continuing to investigate the threats and ask anyone with additional information to call 88-CRIME.
Wrong-way crash in Phoenix caught on camera
Four-vehicle collision happened on southbound I-17 near Thomas Road
Teen facing felony charges for threat against Sahuarita schools
Social media post involved picture of firearms, comments about shooting students
Sahuarita Unified School District cancels class after receiving threat
Police investigating multiple threats
PCSD investigating drive-by shooting on south side
One person is suffering non-life threatening injuries and was transported to UMC.
Authorities: Tucson man killed son while trying to exorcise demon
A Tucson man killed his son while trying to exorcise a demon from the 6-year-old, according to court documents.
Authorities investigating calls about shots fired in midtown Tucson
The Tucson Police Department said the incident happened around 1:30 p.m. near County Club and Grant roads.
Tucson woman sentenced for poisoning her child
Ashley Christina Castro admitted to poisoning her 4-year-old son Ezekial Castro, who died in 2015.
Martin Barreras gets life in prison for death of son
Investigators say Martin knew Raquel was starving Roman, but did nothing to stop it.
Two southern Arizona police departments respond to school threats
Extra officers assigned to four schools
UPDATE: Oro Valley Police investigating suspicious package found at Fry’s
Authorities report no threat was found.
Families of double homicide victims still searching for answers
The families of two men who were shot and killed in June of 2017 are still searching for answers. They are asking anyone with information to call 88-CRIME.
Trooper pleads not guilty to asking female drivers for sex
A former Arizona Department of Public Safety trooper accused of propositioning female drivers for sexual acts in exchange for leniency has pleaded not guilty to unlawful sexual conduct and other charges
Tucson man speaks out about illegal dumping in neighborhood
John Page, who lives near Silverbell and Grant in Tucson, said a pile of trash is growing in his neighborhood.
Tucson’s LGBTQ community looks to past as Pride weekend arrives
Richard Heakin was 21 years old when he was beaten to death by a group of Tucson teens in June 1976.
Mental competency evaluation ordered for Tucson teen accused of murder
Rene Manuel Yanez, 14, has been charged as an adult in the fatal shooting of Julian Zapeda on May 24.
Autopsy released in death of corrections officer in Tucson
The autopsy has been released for Brian Krumm, the corrections officer who was fatally shot in a Pima County courthouse last month.
Authorities searching for inmate who walked away from work detail in Safford
Inmate Carlos Corella-Rivera, ADC #330493, walked away from a supervised off-site work crew at the Graham County Fairgrounds.
Recruiting violations tied to Oro Valley man lead to postseason ban, probation for Ga. Tech
Recruiting violations involving a Tucson-area man resulted in major problems for the Georgia Tech men’s basketball program.
Nogales CBP officers seize $1.9 million in drugs
CBP seized nearly $2 million in drugs at the Port of Nogales this weekend.
Court denies bond request for Tucson murder suspect Susan Barksdale
Susan Barksdale's request for a lower bond is denied by Tucson courts.
Pima County sheriff to select members of citizen advisory committee
Group will provide input, voice concerns
Driver’s license thefts spur ADOT to boost online safeguards
Arizona transportation officials are bolstering security around a state website in the wake of identity thieves stealing driver's licenses
Police: Phoenix man admits to abusing emotional support dog
The Phoenix Police Department said Netzer Villagomez, 19, was arrested on a felony charge of animal cruelty.
Arizona Attorney General warns of scammers after heavy storms
The BBB and Attorney General’s office are urging people to make sure their contractor has a license.
Two more indicted following sex predator sting in Tucson
Two of the men arrested in Tucson earlier this year during a sex predator sting have been indicted.
Arizona court: independent counsel to investigate complaint
The Arizona Supreme Court is appointing an independent Bar counsel to investigate an ethics complaint against former Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery
TPD detains robbery suspect
A male suspect robbed a Wells Fargo on Wedneday, Sept. 25. Tucson police detained a suspect. No injuries reported.
Prosecutor in Jodi Arias case reassigned to auto theft cases
The prosecutor who won convictions in the Jodi Arias murder case and other notorious killings in metro Phoenix has been reassigned to handle auto thefts
DPS: Body found on I-10 near Willcox
DPS has closed one of the westbound lanes.
Some members of anti-immigrant group settle lawsuit
Some members of an Arizona anti-immigrant group have agreed to stop harassing Phoenix-area churches as part of a lawsuit settlement
UPDATE: PCSD locates wanted assault suspect
The suspect is known to be homeless.
University of Arizona suspends men accused of assaulting black student
Two University of Arizona students accused of assaulting a black student on campus reportedly have been suspended from the school.
PCSD: Suspect steals purse, uses stolen credit cards
Purse containing cards was left in unlocked car
Police investigating fatal pedestrian collision in midtown Tucson
No arrests or citations have been issued at this time.
Tucson man sentenced to 7 years in prison for domestic abuse
Moreno assaulted the victim, by striking and beating the victim.
Bisbee bank robber sentenced to nearly nine years in prison
In 2017, Salaz walked into a bank in downtown Bisbee, pointed a gun at a teller and demanded money.
Recent events inspire community event at Islamic Center of Tucson
A few awful situations at the Islamic Center of Tucson led to a night of learning, understanding and community togetherness.
UPDATE: Police say teen fatally shot on Tucson’s south side
The 15-year-old Erik Isaac Nanez suffered gunshot wounds and died on the scene.
Blane, Susan Barksdale plead not guilty to murder charges
Tucson murder suspects Blane and Susan Barksdale appeared in court Thursday, Sept. 19 for their arraignment.
Arizona family searches for missing Camp Pendleton Marine
An Arizona family is searching for a U.S. Marine who left for Camp Pendleton on Monday but never arrived at the base outside San Diego
LOCKED DOWN: Federal judge says ADC’s monitoring of prisoners’ out-of-cell time must be viewed with heavy dose of skepticism
A federal judge ruled the Arizona Department of Corrections must continue to document its monitoring of the out-of-cell time for prisoners in maximum security.
Jury awards family $2.75 million for drowning at Tucson hotel
Suit claimed drastic slope to deep end was one of many safety faults.
South-side neighborhood on edge after teen boy found dead near park
The Tucson Police Department said the body of the teen, who has not been identified, was found in a park area near Avenida Selva del Ocote and Calle Joya de Ventura.
Pima County corrections officer praised for quick action
Tackled defendant after courtroom attack
UPDATE: Police chase leads to temporary closure on I-10 eastbound near Marana
Interstate 10 east was blocked at Avra Valley Road
PCSD pursuing motorcycle after driver refused to stop on northwest side
The situation has not been resolved.
Police track down carjacking, Footlocker robbery suspect on south side
Thankfully there were no victims in the incident.
Phoenix high school coach accused of leaking information to opponents
School district says evidence dates to 2017
Man found guilty for multiple internet sex crimes
In 2002, Winkler was convicted on two counts of child molestation in Maricopa County.
Winslow man charged following discovery of four dead, nine emaciated horses
The Navajo County Sheriff’s Office said nine surviving horses were seized and placed into the care of a neighbor.
Pima County man sentenced to 459 years for sexually molesting 3-year-old
Prosecutors say the abuse happened while babysitting a young girl.