Richard Baptiste and Anicia Woods have been charged with the murder and child abuse of 10-year-old Rebekah Baptiste, with doctors describing her ordeal as "torture". Critics say DCS failed to act on abuse reports; the agency is under review.

A vigil was held for Zariah Dodd, a pregnant teen found dead. Two men face murder charges, with court documents revealing Dodd felt intimidated by one suspect.

An 18-year-old was arrested for throwing a sex toy at spectators during a WNBA game in Phoenix, and now faces multiple charges including disorderly conduct and assault.

Eva Berger, 81, died after being hit by a city van; her family finds the misdemeanor charge against driver Stephane Robillard insufficient and seeks justice and an apology. Casa Grande suspended its senior van service post-incident.

The Kirkland Fire in Yavapai County, Arizona is now 60% contained, covering 913 acres. Over 100 personnel, including a hotshot crew, are addressing the fire with no current threat to the community.

The unresolved death of Phoenix yoga instructor Marcus Freiberger, who died under mysterious circumstances after going missing, has elicited frustration over police handling and left the LGBTQ+ community seeking justice.

A hiker is in critical condition after a fall on Camelback Mountain's closed Cholla Trail during extreme heat; he was rescued by Phoenix firefighters.

Erica Montgomery was sentenced to 10.5 years in prison for assaulting a police officer with a crowbar after being pulled over for a traffic violation in Sedona, Arizona.

Peri Cann in Pinal County, AZ, faces charges of animal cruelty and kidnapping after allegedly taking his ex-girlfriend and her dog to the desert, where he shot the dog.

Gilbert Police issued a Silver Alert for missing 70-year-old Lloyd Brown with a medical condition, last seen near Queen Creek and Higley Road in Gilbert, Arizona.

A 3-year-old boy died after being found unresponsive in a Scottsdale apartment pool; no signs of foul play were found. Safety tips were shared following the incident.

A pregnant 16-year-old, Zariah Dodd, was found shot dead in Phoenix, with suspect Jurrell Davis, believed to be the baby's father, facing charges including murder and sexual misconduct.

Tempe Police arrested Edwin Edward Denis for the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old boy in Tempe, Arizona. He faces first-degree murder and endangerment charges.