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Anti-Semitic fliers make rounds in Arizona
Anti-Semitic fliers were found circulating a Scottsdale, Arizona neighborhood in the days leading to the area's hosting of the NCAA Final Four. The flier is being investigated by authorities, the Anti-Defamation League said. The organization took to Twitter and said that they're "disgusted" by the fliers that emerged Wednesday morning.
Police: Suspects arrested for alleged kidnapping in Glendale near 71st Avenue/Bethany Home
GLENDALE, AZ - Authorities say multiple people are in custody stemming from a possible kidnapping in Glendale.Police received a "suspicious circumstance call" around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday after two people reported they had allegedly escaped from a house near 71st Avenue and Bethany Home Road after being kidnapped. The alleged victims were able to provide officers with a description of the suspects, a police spokesperson said.
Police: 2-year-old boy kidnapped in Glendale near 61st Avenue/Bethany Home Road
GLENDALE, AZ - Glendale police say a 2-year-old boy was abducted Sunday morning but has since been located.Police responded to the area of 61st Avenue and Bethany Home Road around 7:30 a.m. after receiving reports of a kidnapping.According to authorities, the child was considered endangered.Officials say they do know who the suspect is, however, police are not releasing his name to the public.No additional information was immediately available.
Police: Woman shot, killed in Phoenix home by significant other
PHOENIX - Authorities say a woman was shot and killed at a Phoenix home Sunday by her partner.Officers initially responded to a home near Loop 101 and 35th Avenue around 7 a.m. after receiving reports of a double shooting.According to a police spokesperson, a woman got into an altercation with her significant other before he allegedly shot her. The man also suffered a gunshot wound during the incident, officials said.
DPS: Suspect in custody after pursuit ends in Scottsdale
SCOTTSDALE, AZ - A suspect is in custody following a pursuit through multiple Valley cities before ending in Scottsdale early Sunday morning. Officers and troopers from across the valley have all stopped here on the Loop 101 NB near 90th Street after a widespread pursuit of a driver.
Police searching for man who robbed Subway in Phoenix on Feb. 17
PHOENIX - Police are searching for a man who robbed a sandwich shop in Phoenix in February.Police were called to a Subway location near 16th Street and Thomas Road on Feb. 17 after receiving reports of a robbery.According to a police spokesperson, the man entered the restaurant and ordered a sandwich from the employee. Once the employee rang up the order, the suspect allegedly threw a bank bag on the counter and demanded money.The man did not show a weapon during the incident, officials said.
Woman accused of stalking Arizona man allegedly sent 65K texts, took bath in victim's home
PARADISE VALLEY, Ariz. - A woman is accused of breaking into a Paradise Valley home, bathing in the homeowner’s bathtub, and sending tens of thousands of disturbing text messages to the man’s phone after the pair went on one date.In July 2017, 31-year-old Jacqueline Ades was found parked outside of the victim’s home, police said. The man also accused her of repeatedly texting him, despite him saying he no longer wanted to talk to her.
Woman accused of stalking Arizona man allegedly sent 65K texts, took bath in victim's home
PARADISE VALLEY, Ariz. - A woman is accused of breaking into a Paradise Valley home, bathing in the homeowner’s bathtub, and sending tens of thousands of disturbing text messages to the man’s phone after the pair went on one date.In July 2017, 31-year-old Jacqueline Ades was found parked outside of the victim’s home, police said. The man also accused her of repeatedly texting him, despite him saying he no longer wanted to talk to her.
Woman accused of stalking Arizona man allegedly sent 65K texts, took bath in victim's home
PARADISE VALLEY, Ariz. - A woman is accused of breaking into a Paradise Valley home, bathing in the homeowner’s bathtub, and sending tens of thousands of disturbing text messages to the man’s phone after the pair went on one date.In July 2017, 31-year-old Jacqueline Ades was found parked outside of the victim’s home, police said. The man also accused her of repeatedly texting him, despite him saying he no longer wanted to talk to her.
Woman accused of stalking Arizona man allegedly sent 65K texts, took bath in victim's home
PARADISE VALLEY, Ariz. - A woman is accused of breaking into a Paradise Valley home, bathing in the homeowner’s bathtub, and sending tens of thousands of disturbing text messages to the man’s phone after the pair went on one date.In July 2017, 31-year-old Jacqueline Ades was found parked outside of the victim’s home, police said. The man also accused her of repeatedly texting him, despite him saying he no longer wanted to talk to her.
Woman accused of stalking Arizona man allegedly sent 65K texts, took bath in victim's home
PARADISE VALLEY, Ariz. - A woman is accused of breaking into a Paradise Valley home, bathing in the homeowner’s bathtub, and sending tens of thousands of disturbing text messages to the man’s phone after the pair went on one date.In July 2017, 31-year-old Jacqueline Ades was found parked outside of the victim’s home, police said. The man also accused her of repeatedly texting him, despite him saying he no longer wanted to talk to her.
Woman accused of stalking Arizona man allegedly sent 65K texts, took bath in victim's home
PARADISE VALLEY, Ariz. - A woman is accused of breaking into a Paradise Valley home, bathing in the homeowner’s bathtub, and sending tens of thousands of disturbing text messages to the man’s phone after the pair went on one date.In July 2017, 31-year-old Jacqueline Ades was found parked outside of the victim’s home, police said. The man also accused her of repeatedly texting him, despite him saying he no longer wanted to talk to her.
Robber stabbed by victim in Scottsdale near Indian School/Scottsdale roads
SCOTTSDALE, AZ - Police are releasing more information about a stabbing in Scottsdale Tuesday morning.
Phoenix Police searching for missing man, 2 kids who haven't been seen since Friday
PHOENIX - Police are asking for the public's help locating a Phoenix man and who kids who haven't been seen since Friday.David Engle, 44, one-year-old Isabella Duvall, and four-month-old Abbey Engle were reported missing from the area of 7th Avenue and Camelback Road after they failed to pick up a family member from work around 6 a.m. David is described as being Caucasian, 6'1" tall and 340 pounds with brown hair and hazel eyes. He is heavily tattooed — including tattoos on his face and head.
Firefighters help 3 hikers suffering heat-related issues before noon Sunday
PHOENIX - As temperatures rise in the Phoenix area, so do the number of heat-related illnesses. For those keeping score at home, a new record high temperature has been set for Phoenix. Of course this can still go higher today. #azwx pic.twitter.com/BoO4uPdxbc— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) May 6, 2018 Before noon on Sunday, fire departments from across the Valley responded to three separate mountain rescues at Thunderbird Conservation Park, Pinnacle Peak and Camelback Mountain.
Police: Driver veers into oncoming traffic, hits pedestrian on sidewalk in Phoenix
PHOENIX - A pedestrian in Phoenix is dead after a car veered into oncoming traffic before hitting the victim who was on the sidewalk.Around 10 a.m. Thursday, police were called to the area of 12th Street and Ocotillo Road after receiving reports of a car crash involving a pedestrian.According to police officers, the driver struck the victim and then continued forward before hitting a power pole and coming to a complete stop in a home's front yard.The victim, only identified right now as a...
Man sentenced to 10 years for death of Daisy Mountain firefighter Luke Jones
PHOENIX - A man was sentenced to the next 10 years behind bars stemming from the death of an off-duty Daisy Mountain firefighter.On Friday, Maricopa County Superior Court announced Brandon Draper was sentenced to a decade in prison for the second-degree murder of 37-year-old Luke Jones.On Jan.
Nearly 200 feral horses found dead on Navajo Nation
TUBA CITY, AZ - Nearly 200 feral horses were found dead in Gray Mountain, an unincorporated town on Navajo land in Coconino County, Arizona.Navajo Nation President Russell Begaye and Vice President Jonathan Nez traveled to Tuba City on Wednesday to address the situation, where 191 horses were found dead in a stock pond.President Begaye said their deaths are due to drought and famine."This tragic incident exemplifies the problem the Navajo Nation faces in an overpopulation of feral horses,"...
Nearly 200 feral horses found dead on Navajo Nation
TUBA CITY, AZ - Nearly 200 feral horses were found dead in Gray Mountain, an unincorporated town on Navajo land in Coconino County, Arizona.Navajo Nation President Russell Begaye and Vice President Jonathan Nez traveled to Tuba City on Wednesday to address the situation, where 191 horses were found dead in a stock pond.President Begaye said their deaths are due to drought and famine."This tragic incident exemplifies the problem the Navajo Nation faces in an overpopulation of feral horses,"...
Nearly 200 feral horses found dead on Navajo Nation
TUBA CITY, AZ - Nearly 200 feral horses were found dead in Gray Mountain, an unincorporated town on Navajo land in Coconino County. Navajo Nation President Russell Begaye and Vice President Jonathan Nez traveled to Tuba City on Wednesday to address the situation, where 191 horses were found dead in a stock pond.President Begaye said their deaths are due to drought and famine."This tragic incident exemplifies the problem the Navajo Nation faces in an overpopulation of feral horses," Begaye said.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by car in Phoenix near 83rd Avenue/Thomas
PHOENIX, AZ - A pedestrian is dead after being hit by a suspected impaired driver near 83rd Avenue and Thomas Tuesday night.Police received reports around 9 p.m. regarding an accident involving a man who was attempting to cross 83rd Avenue mid-block.The pedestrian was struck by a car driving southbound on 83rd Avenue, a police spokesman said.
Police: Man hits bicyclist in Glendale near 51st Ave/Camelback, flees scene
GLENDALE, AZ - Authorities are continuing to search for the driver responsible for hitting a bicyclist during a hit-and-run crash in Glendale at the end of March.On March 29, officers responded to the area of 51st Avenue and Camelback Road after receiving reports of a car accident involving a bicyclist, later identified as Cleon Baker. Baker was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, officials said.
Officers arrest 15-year-old boy in shooting death of El Mirage teen last Thursday
EL MIRAGE, AZ - A teenage suspect is in custody in connection with the deadly shooting of another teen in El Mirage.On Saturday evening, El Mirage police officers said they arrested a 15-year-old boy for the shooting death of 17-year-old Raymond Vargas.Last Thursday, officers responded to reports of a "shots fired" and a car accident in the area of Cactus and Dysart roads.
Motorcyclist hits, kills pedestrian standing in road in west Phoenix
PHOENIX - A pedestrian is dead after being hit by a motorcyclist in west Phoenix early Sunday morning.Police officers responded to the area of 39th Avenue and Indian School Road just before 1 a.m. Sunday after receiving reports of an accident.Firefighters arrived at the scene and treated the male pedestrian but he eventually succumbed to his injuries, a police spokeswoman said.
Police: Man veers off road, crashes car in Scottsdale near Hayden & Thomas roads
SCOTTSDALE, AZ - A driver is dead after running into a tree Saturday night in Scottsdale.Police officers responded to the area of Thomas and Hayden roads just before 12 a.m. after receiving reports of a crash.According to a Scottsdale police spokesman, a man was driving northbound on Hayden Road when his car veered off the road and struck a tree in the center median.
CCSO: 4-year-old girl found safe after disappearing from Williams home
By: Morgan Tanabe Posted at 5:45 AM, Apr 29, 2018 and last updated 2018-04-29 17:54:31-04 A 4-year-old girl who disappeared from the front of a Coconino County home has been located, authorities confirmed. Police responded to a home near Williams around 6 p.m. Saturday after Kaylee Cook was reported missing. According to officials, Cook wandered away from the home in an unknown direction. Family members reported seeing the girl playing outside shortly before she disappeared.
DPS troopers investigating 2 deadly crashes on Valley freeways
MESA, AZ - Authorities are investigating a couple of deadly crashes in the Valley.On Friday night, police received reports of a crash on the Loop 202 at Gilbert Road.According to the Department of Public Safety, it was an accident involving one car which rolled over.The Loop 202 eastbound is shut down during the investigation, the Arizona Department of Transportation says. No word as to when it'll be reopened but drivers are urged to use US 60 eastbound as an alternate route.
Elderly pedestrian struck, killed by car in Phoenix near 25th Place & Union Hills Drive
PHOENIX - An elderly man is dead after being hit by a car in north Phoenix Friday night.Police officers responded to the area of 25th Place and Union Hills Drive around 8 p.m. after receiving reports of an accident involving a car and pedestrian.Witnesses told officials that the pedestrian, 74-year-old John F. Fish, was crossing the road when a Ford Mustang heading west on Union Hills Drive struck him mid-block.Fish was taken to the hospital where he later died of his injuries, police said.
Couple arrested after robbing, biting off portion of victim's ear in Scottsdale
SCOTTSDALE, AZ - Authorities have arrested two suspects who allegedly robbed a man in Old Town Scottsdale and bit off a portion of his ear. On Monday evening, authorities responded to the area of 1st Street and Brown Avenue after receiving reports of a robbery in the area.The victim told officers that he was standing in line behind an African-American man and Caucasian woman to use an ATM, a police spokesperson said.
Police searching for missing Mesa man: Preston Anderson
MESA, AZ - Authorities are busy searching for a missing man from Mesa.Twenty-year-old Preston Anderson was last seen Friday near US 60 and Dobson Road. Anderson is listed as a "missing endangered adult" because he has threatened to harm himself in the past, police said.Anderson was last seen wearing a maroon sweatshirt, blue jeans, Vans sneakers and a headband. he has a tattoo on his left side of a Bible verse and a chest tattoo of three crosses on his right side.
Police: Man dead after hit-and-run crash in Phoenix near 19th Avenue/Broadway
PHOENIX - Police are investigating a deadly hit-and-run crash in south Phoenix.Police received reports around 1 a.m. Thursday regarding a deadly crash in the area of 19th Avenue and Broadway Road. According to a police spokesperson, authorities initially received calls about a body in the road.It's believed the 59-year-old victim was attempting to cross the street mid-block when he was struck by a vehicle, officials said.
Man arrested in connection with woman found dead in Old Town Scottsdale in February
SCOTTSDALE, AZ - An Avondale man is in custody in connection with the death of a woman found dead in Old Town Scottsdale earlier this year.On Feb. 5, 33-year-old Loring Sendejas was found dead behind a business near Camelback and Scottsdale roads.Sendejas had injuries consistent with being sexually assaulted and her blood alcohol content was 0.28, officials said. She also had fentanyl in her system.During the investigation, it was discovered Sendejas was last seen Feb.
Peoria police welcome 'Oliver' to team to offer emotional support to victims
PEORIA, AZ - Peoria police officers are welcoming a furry new friend to their team.On Saturday, Oliver will join Detective Gretel Hopkins of the Special Victim's Unit after a graduation ceremony at Centennial Plaza near 85th Avenue and Mountain View Road.Oliver is a service dog who was donated to the police department by the Foundation for Service Dog Support (FSDS).The pup will provide emotional support to individuals who have experienced traumatic events by providing stress relief, a police...
Train crash in Gilbert near McQueen/Baseline roads leaves man dead
GILBERT, AZ - A man is dead after his car was struck by a train in Gilbert late Wednesday night.Authorities were called to the area of McQueen and Baseline roads around 10:30 p.m. after receiving reports of a crash involving a vehicle and train.A police spokesperson says the man was hit by a train at the railroad track crossing just east of McQueen Road. Roads in the area were closed for several hours but have since reopened. The man who was killed was the only person injured, officials confirmed.
Man accused of sexually assaulting woman on Valley Metro bus in Glendale
GLENDALE, AZ - A woman alleges a Valley man attempted to forcefully kiss her on a public bus before following her and then sexually assaulting her. On April 5, the victim was sitting at the back of a Valley Metro bus when 27-year-old Demetrius Gunnar Burns got on at 59th and Peoria avenues. The woman told police that Burns started talking to her and during their conversation he put his hand on her leg, court documents said.
Man accused of sexually assaulting woman on Valley Metro bus in Glendale
GLENDALE, Ariz. - A woman alleges a Valley man attempted to forcefully kiss her on a public bus before following her and then sexually assaulting her. On April 5, the victim was sitting at the back of a Valley Metro bus when 27-year-old Demetrius Gunnar Burns got on at 59th and Peoria avenues. The woman told police that Burns started talking to her, and during their conversation he put his hand on her leg, court documents said.
Boy found unresponsive in Phoenix pool near Cave Creek/Bell roads
PHOENIX - A 1-year-old boy is hospitalized after being found unresponsive in a north Phoenix pool. Firefighters responded to a home near Cave Creek Road and Grovers Avenue around 9 a.m. after receiving 911 reports about a child being pulled from a pool.
Police: Impairment suspected in deadly crash near 75th Ave/Lower Buckeye in Phoenix
PHOENIX - Authorities say impairment is suspected in a crash that killed a person in Phoenix early Saturday morning.Police were called to the area of 75th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road around 2 a.m. after receiving reports of an accident involving a car and a semi-trailer.
Suspect 'gropes' woman in Mesa near Loop 101/Baseline Road
MESA, AZ - Authorities are asking for the public’s help finding a man who "groped" a woman in Mesa. On March 22, a woman called police after an Asian man inappropriately touched her over her clothing in the area of Loop 101 and Baseline Road.
Tempe Police: Son shoots, kills father before turning gun on himself at 'hoarder home'
TEMPE, AZ - Police in Tempe say a death investigation at a "hoarder house" appears to have been a murder-suicide.On Saturday around noon, officers responded to a home in the area of Loop 101 and Apache Boulevard after a person called and reported that they hadn't seen their neighbors in a few days.When officers responded to the home, they discovered two people dead inside, a police spokesperson said.Authorities described the house as a "hoarder house" and a neighbor told ABC15 that city...
Do you recognize them? 3 suspects wanted for Cricket store robbery in Phoenix
PHOENIX - Authorities are searching for three suspects involved in the armed robbery of a cell phone store in Phoenix.On Nov. 29, 2017, police officers responded to a Cricket Wireless store near Interstate 17 and Dunlap Road after receiving reports of a robbery.According to officials, a woman and two men entered the store around 1:30 p.m. One of the suspects flashed a gun, while the two others took money from the cash registers.
Men accused of attempting to rob woman in Goodyear after meeting on OfferUp
GOODYEAR, AZ - Two men are facing multiple charges in connection with an armed robbery in Goodyear.Around 7 p.m. on Tuesday, police were called to the QuikTrip near Van Buren Street and Estrella Parkway after a woman and her friend reported an attempted armed robbery involving a person she met on the mobile marketplace OfferUp. The woman told officers that she had received a message from 19-year-old Dairreon "Dre" Jackson regarding a $950 cell phone that she was selling, according to court...
Pup named 'Ears' looking for forever home after owners deported
SOCTTSDALE, AZ - A pup named "Ears" is searching for his new forever home after his owner was deported in February following a traffic stop.Foothills Animal Rescue (FAR) says volunteers with the Humane Animal Rescue and Transport Team set up a humane trap to capture a stray that was reportedly lingering around Honor Health Scottsdale Shea Medical Center near 90th Street and Shea Boulevard.
MCSO: Driver thrown from car and into canal during Avondale crash
AVONDALE, AZ - Authorities say a driver was thrown from a car and into a canal after a crash in Avondale early Sunday morning.Around 3:30 a.m., the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a crash near Avondale Boulevard and Broadway Road. According to an MCSO spokesperson, two cars — a Ford Mustang and Infiniti — were driving northbound on Avondale Boulevard from Broadway Road when they collided.
Phoenix Fire: 1 dead, 3 injured in Phoenix crash early Sunday morning
PHOENIX - A person is dead and three others are hospitalized with serious injuries after an accident in Phoenix Sunday morning.Around 2:30 a.m., Phoenix Fire responded to reports of a two-car “T-bone” accident in the area of 35th Street and University Drive. Two men suffered serious injuries and a third person is hospitalized in critical condition, authorities said. The fourth person was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police: Man reported missing in Chandler found dead in car in Mesa
MESA, AZ - Authorities say a man who was reported missing on March 6 was recently found dead in his car in Mesa. Toby Aldecoa was last seen Tuesday morning at a Del Taco near Gilbert and Germann roads in Chandler. Investigators believe Aldecoa was with a man who has yet to be identified.
Dogs seen running on freeway in Phoenix up for adoption Saturday
PHOENIX - A couple of dogs rescued after running onto a Phoenix freeway and disrupting traffic last month are looking for their forever homes.Late last month, Air15 showed the dogs running on Interstate 17 near Deer Valley Road. The Arizona Department of Public Safety briefly stopped traffic while troopers and Phoenix firefighters attempted to chase down the dogs.
Police searching for suspect who allegedly assaulted tow truck driver in Phoenix
PHOENIX - Authorities are asking for the public's help locating a man who assaulted a tow truck driver in Phoenix last month.On Feb. 14, police were called to the area of 27th Avenue and McDowell Road after receiving reports of an assault.According to police, a tow truck driver was legally repossessing a car around 1 a.m. when 24-year-old Trevon Adams put the victim in a "choke hold" and restrained him while other people assaulted him.
Four puppies recovering at humane society after being rescued by Scottsdale Police
SCOTTSDALE, AZ - Four puppies were removed from a Scottsdale location by police officers due to unsanitary living conditions. On Monday, Scottsdale police removed a 9-month-old German Shepherd and three 4-week-old Labrador Retriever mixes from their previous living conditions as part of an "animal cruelty case," police said. A spokeswoman with the Arizona Humane Society says the pups were taken to AHS' trauma hospital for treatment.
Police: 5-year-old killed after being struck by tour bus in north Phoenix
PHOENIX - Police say a 5-year-old girl is dead after being struck by a tour bus in north Phoenix Friday night.Officers were called to a hotel parking lot near Interstate 17 and Northern Avenue around 10:45 p.m. after receiving reports of a crash. According to a police spokesperson, a 5-year-old girl ran from a hotel room and into the parking lot.
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