Law Enforcement
The Pima County Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed the cause of death for an unidentified male reportedly migrant shot by a Border Patrol agent on Saturday night.
Feb. 22, 2022
Budget projections show Phoenix will have an estimated surplus of $76 million going into the next fiscal year, which starts July 1.
Feb. 22, 2022
A state House Appropriations Committee approved a bill that would make it illegal to videotape police in certain circumstances. The measure prevents those from recording if they are within 8 feet of an officer interacting with someone without given permission.
Feb. 22, 2022
When facing trial by a jury of your peers, who can best decide if the jurors are fair or biased? That’s the question facing Arizona representatives.
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Feb. 22, 2022
The swearing-in ceremony of Michael Duran as Phoenix fire chief will take place Feb. 22 at the Department’s regional training academy.
Feb. 18, 2022
A city in northwest Sonora has been the site of growing violence in recent years. This week, residents lived what’s been called a night of terror after suspected members of organized crime groups unleashed gunfire in the city for more than six hours.
Feb. 17, 2022
The Phoenix City Council voted to move forward with a plan for the police department to buy and use drones. But getting to Wednesday night’s vote ignited frustration among several members.
Feb. 16, 2022
An Arizona man charged with smuggling weapons across the U.S.-Mexico border was sentenced to prison time this week.
Feb. 16, 2022
It’s not unusual for people in Phoenix to mourn the loss of a business — especially one with longtime ties to a neighborhood. But one community found reason to celebrate Tuesday as a former restaurant was demolished at I-17 and Northern Avenue.
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Feb. 15, 2022
Five leaders with the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office have issued a letter calling for County Attorney Allister Adel to resign. The letter sent to the County Board of Supervisors cites “grave concerns” over Adel’s decision-making and ability to perform her job.
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Feb. 15, 2022
An Arizona House panel passed a measure that would annually increase the budget for police and sheriffs to align with inflation and population. If communities failed to provide adequate funding, money could be withheld by the state treasurer.
Feb. 15, 2022
On Feb. 7, District Court Judge John J. Tuchi ordered a trial for three of six plaintiffs in a class-action lawsuit against the Phoenix Police Department for excessive use of force.
Feb. 14, 2022
Phoenix police say a woman has died after being found in critical condition at a home where a suspect wounded nine officers. Investigators believe the woman was the mother, and the suspect was the father, of a baby girl rescued Friday from the scene near Laveen.
Feb. 11, 2022
Phoenix has a goal to train 60% of city employees on ways to spot potential human trafficking victims.
Feb. 11, 2022
Police say a man ambushed a police officer who responded to a call at a Phoenix home early Friday, shooting him several times, then rained more gunfire on other officers who tried to rescue a baby that was placed outside the door.
Feb. 11, 2022
Last year, a member of a Sonoran group dedicated to searching for the missing was murdered. Now officials say they have detained a suspect in her killing.
Feb. 10, 2022
Sonoran officials this week released new information about the robbery of a former state legislator and the murder of a second in southern Sonora.
Feb. 10, 2022
A pair of former Peoria police officers are accused of stealing about $50,000 combined from a union for city law enforcement. Prosecutors said both men once held leadership roles in a law enforcement union.
Feb. 10, 2022
A year after forming a street racing task force, Phoenix police say they’ve made progress.
Feb. 9, 2022
The state brought the suit last April, arguing the Biden administration did not consider the environmental effects of various policies.
Feb. 8, 2022
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