Phoenix Man Sentenced to 3.5 Years for Role in Post-Murder Crimes, Denies Gang Affiliation
Manuel Carrasco Calderon was sentenced to 3.5 years in prison and will face 4 years of probation for crimes related to the murder of Bernardo Pantaleon. He denied gang ties but pleaded guilty to assisting a gang and mutilating a body.
East Valley Rallies Against Teen Violence in Wake of Preston Lord’s Death; Family Founds Nonprofit for Change
A community responds to Preston Lord's death by addressing teen violence and the "Gilbert Goons" gang. One suspect accepted a plea deal, while others pled not guilty. The family's nonprofit provides scholarships and CPR classes.
Arizona Supreme Court Clears Constables of Liability in On-Duty Deaths During Evictions, Tucson Case Sets Landmark Precedent
The Arizona Supreme Court ruled that a constable is not liable for deaths occurring while serving an eviction order, as detailed in a legal case following a fatal incident in Tucson.
Murder of Indigenous Teen Spurs Arizona Licensing Inquiry and Potential Amber Alert Expansion
Arizona DCS is conducting a licensing inquiry into the Mesa group home where 14-year-old Emily Pike, a member of the San Carlos Apache Tribe, lived before her homicide. Legislation to protect missing Indigenous people is also being considered.
Arizona Senators Gallego and Kelly Co-Sponsor Bills to Revitalize National Park and Forest Service Staffing
Senators Gallego and Kelly introduced bills to restore staffing at NPS and USFS, addressing service reductions and improving visitor experience, safety, and maintenance of public lands in Arizona.












