A former Mexican policeman, Martin Eulalio Molina Lopez, was sentenced to 63 months in US prison for illegal possession of firearms after using straw purchasers.

Shannon Smith was sentenced to 8.5 years in prison for accruing nearly $300,000 in medical bills using a stolen identity in Maricopa County. The crime occurred from September 2022 to March 2024. Smith must also pay restitution.

Oracle, Arizona is evacuating due to the Cody Fire, which has burned 1,218 acres and is 5% contained. Evacuation centers are open and updates are provided online.

A fire in a Phoenix classic car showroom damaged several vehicles; the cause is under investigation, but no injuries were reported. Firefighters saved approximately 20 cars.

Nubia Gonzalez was sentenced to four years of probation for stealing over $36,000 from a Scottsdale school's parent group. She must also repay the funds and cannot contact the victims.

Vigilante groups targeting alleged child predators in Arizona have led to arrests, but raise legal and safety concerns, with law enforcement stressing the importance of professional investigations.

Landscaper Manuel Vega Lopez was fatally shot in Gilbert; renter Wyatt Ford has been charged with second-degree murder.

Intoxicated patron Mario Franco was fatally shot after firing a gun outside a Peoria bar; two armed individuals intervened, preventing further injuries.

Mesa Police issued a Silver Alert for missing 80-year-old David Terry last seen near Pueblo and Crismon in Mesa, Arizona.

The NCMEC reported a significant rise in online predator incidents in 2024, with children frequently targeted on gaming and social media platforms. The Maricopa County Attorney launched an initiative to help parents safeguard their children.

ICE agents arrested several people at a Phoenix immigration court, inciting protests. The event caused a strong response from officials and highlighted fears of immigrants facing detention despite legal compliance.

The DOJ has ended its investigation into the Phoenix Police Department and rescinded findings of constitutional violations, a shift following Trump's 2024 win.

A man died in a Scottsdale shooting; another was arrested and hospitalized without injuries. The police assured the incident was isolated with no community threat.