199 individuals were charged with immigration crimes in Arizona following a DOJ enforcement operation named Operation Take Back America, aimed at deterring illegal immigration and related offenses.

A Phoenix traffic stop turned violent, leading to an officer shooting 46-year-old Sam Perone in the leg after he allegedly tried to grab the officer's gun. The officer sustained minor injuries.

Phoenix Police released a briefing on an officer-involved shooting after a traffic stop escalated into a physical altercation near 25th Street and Cactus Road on May 25, 2025.

Authorities continue investigating the death of 14-year-old Emily Pike, executing search warrants and analyzing items for links to her case. No arrests have been made, but a substantial reward is offered for information.

The Navajo Nation declares a drought emergency, triggering a $6.5 million aid package and coordinated response efforts across government agencies due to diminished water resources.

Arizona's Cold Case Unit identified Maricopa County Bridge John Doe as Kermit Wayne Anderson, solving the case with the help of investigative genetic genealogy and student involvement.

Police support critically injured colleague, Officer Facio, through donations and a GoFundMe page, inviting public contributions for his family while he recovers.

A Silver Alert has been issued for 69-year-old Jeffrey Anderson from Phoenix, who has been missing since June 4, with concerns about his safety due to his easily disoriented state.

Dead ducks found in Gilbert neighborhood and East Valley canals, Arizona, with avian botulism suspected as the cause; locals concerned, SRP monitoring water, no pollutants found.

Lori Vallow Daybell's trial began, with charges related to a murder conspiracy involving her late brother and targeting her ex-nephew-in-law. She represents herself and has faced related murder charges earlier.

Police fatally shot a kidnapping suspect in Peoria; the attempted abduction involved a woman with a stroller. No officers were injured, and both the mother and child were unharmed.

Two children fell from a pickup truck at Lake Pleasant, resulting in serious injuries and an ongoing investigation.

A 34-year-old Phoenix man was fatally shot by a deputy in northern Arizona following a high-speed chase and shootout. The suspect, allegedly involved in two earlier drive-by shootings in Phoenix, led deputies on a pursuit near Payson before exiting his vehicle and opening fire.