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Homeless Killed At Alarming Rate in Arizona's Maricopa County
The night James Cruz disappeared, his sister knew something was wrong. Cruz had been living in Tempe, Arizona’s ‘River Bottom’ homeless encampment for years. Known to his friends as “Cruz,” the 56-year-old was often seen riding around town on his bicycle or attending weekly community picnics on Tuesday evenings. Cruz’s sister Rashel said that, despite his yearslong battle with addiction and homelessness, her brother was trying to get back on his feet. He had begun spending most nights on her couch, arriving by 9 p.m. and leaving in the morning, the Appeal reports. One night in April 2022, Cruz didn’t come. He didn’t call as usual. Rashel’s panicked stream of phone calls went unanswered. She reported him missing. A few days later, the police knocked on her door. “As soon as I answered it, I knew,” said Rashel, who asked that her last name be withheld out of fear of retaliation. “I just knew. It hit me before I even opened the door that he was gone.”
Heat, crackdown on illegal fireworks help reduce smoke after Fourth of July
Valley residents are experiencing less smoky air than usual following this year’s Independence Day celebrations. According to the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, the amount of particulates in the air is at its fourth lowest for this holiday since 2010. Some cities sent out notices before the holiday, cracking...
Red-light runner dies after crashing in Sun Lakes
SUN LAKES, AZ (AZFamily) —The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office says one woman is dead, and another remains hospitalized after a crash Friday afternoon in Sun Lakes. The crash happened at the intersection of EJ Robson Boulevard and Riggs Road just after 2:30 p.m. According to deputies, a 58-year-old...
DOJ didn't tell the full story about my office. Don't trust their Phoenix police findings
Public safety is the backbone of our community, and our men and women in blue are the ones on the front lines. More than ever, the job involves waking up every day and putting their lives on the line. That’s what makes The Arizona Republic’s recent editorial advocating for a...
'Why did he do that?': Arizona Republican lawmakers want more information on theft of election key fob
PHOENIX — In a three-page letter to the Maricopa County Supervisors and Recorder, two members of the AZ House Committee on municipal oversight in elections are asking for more information on the June theft of a key fob allegedly by a temporary elections worker. The letter, penned on June...
Maricopa County Recorder Richer attacks candidate Heap's document mishaps
PHOENIX — A candidate vying to be in charge of how the county processes and stores millions of records — property deeds, maps and voter registration files — has a history of not being able to keep track of his own records. Justin Heap is running in...
Boy's leg caught in boat propellor in July 4th accident at Lake Pleasant
LAKE PLEASANT, Ariz. - A teenager is recovering after his leg was caught in the propellor of a boat in the water at Lake Pleasant. The incident happened at 11 p.m. according to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. The 13-year-old boy was taken out of the water at the Pleasant...
MCSO Detectives Arrest Suspect in Double Homicide Case
In a harrowing incident that unfolded in the early hours of June 25, 2024, Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) detectives arrested 60-year-old Robert McGrath in connection with the brutal murders of his wife, 53-year-old Marcia McGrath, and his mother-in-law, 77-year-old Thea Merlino. The double homicide has left the Sun City community in shock and mourning.
Man cleared of charges in 2015 shooting spree along I-10 files complaint against ex-DPS chief
Leslie Merritt Jr., whom authorities named as a suspect in the 2015 Interstate 10 shootings and whose charges were dismissed, has filed a legal complaint against the former head of the Arizona Department of Public Safety, according to recently filed court documents. Between August and September 2015, 11 shootings impacted drivers on I-10,...
400+ heat-related emergency calls so far this summer just in Phoenix alone
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Many are braving the heat this Fourth of July holiday by spending it outside, but health officials and emergency responders want you to know that there are step you should take to keep you and your loved ones safe. From May 1 through Jun. 26, the...
Is this your dog? Several lost dogs already turned into Maricopa County Animal Care & Control on Fourth of July holiday.
PHOENIX — It's the Fourth of July and Maricopa County Animal Care & Control has already taken in a number of lost dogs. The shelter sees an uptick in the intake of dogs around holidays like the Fourth of July and New Year's Eve because dogs are easily scared by the loud noises made by fireworks.
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