Arizona Man Reunited with Exotic Animals After Judge Drops Neglect Charges
A judge ruled in Ben Alvarez's favor, returning over 50 seized animals after prosecution failed to prove neglect allegations against the Arizona man. Critics have questioned the Sheriff's case, while Alvarez aims to restore his tarnished reputation.
Decades-Old Arizona Murder Case Unravels as Victim's Daughters Discovered; Mohave County Sheriff's Office Seeks Justice
The Mohave County Sheriff's Office identified two sisters as the children of a 1989 Arizona homicide victim, Marina Ramos, after a breakthrough with fingerprint analysis and DNA tests.
Gilbert Community Mourns Loss of Two Women in DUI Crash; Suspected Driver Faces Charges After Tragic Incident
A suspected drunk driver ran a red light and crashed into an Uber, killing the driver and her passenger in Gilbert. The families mourn, and funds have been raised to support them.
Valley Family Pleads for Information on Suspect after Myssa Leyvas' Death in Tonto National Forest Hit-and-Run
A hit-and-run in Tonto National Forest claimed Myssa Leyvas' life; family seeks information on the incident, while MCSO searches for a damaged gray/silver SUV. A GoFundMe has been set up for the family.
Phoenix Man, Luis Gustavo Prudente Tapia, Charged with Attempted Murder and Sexual Assault in Brutal Attack
Luis Gustavo Prudente Tapia was arrested for a violent sexual assault and attempted murder in Phoenix. DNA and video linked him to the crime. He returned home acting normally after the attack. The victim is recovering from serious injuries.
Tempe Teen Girl Dies in Horror House Grandmother Suspected of Child Abuse Before Fatal Jail Demise
The Maricopa County Medical Examiner ruled the death of a 13-year-old Tempe girl, found in a "makeshift cage," a homicide. The grandmother, since deceased, was taken into custody on abuse allegations. Other children were placed into state custody.
Community Honors Late Preston Lord with Advocacy and Policy Reform as Legal Proceedings Continue in Arizona
Preston Lord Day on September 23 honors a teen who died after an attack. William Hines, involved in the death, is serving a 12-year sentence, with policy changes in progress to prevent teen violence.
Man Arrested for Impersonating Officer at Charlie Kirk Memorial Venue in Phoenix Amid Security Concerns
Joshua Runkles was arrested for impersonating an officer at the site of a memorial for Charlie Kirk; he had weapons and was allegedly doing a security advance without proper coordination.












