Outrage grows in Peoria after a chihuahua named Chiqui was beaten with a shovel, with animal advocates demanding justice and possible felony charges for Kenneth McGaughey.

ASU associate professor Shiyou Wu was charged with child sex trafficking and luring a minor after attempting to meet with an undercover officer posing as a teenager. He's on administrative leave.

Matthew Segundo received a life sentence plus 91 years for sexually abusing three children. His conviction on nine counts was aided by the victims' testimonies.

Phoenix man Victor Espinoza faces cockfighting charges after a police raid revealed evidence of the illegal activity, including dead and injured roosters, drugs, and cash.

An ASU social work professor was arrested for allegedly trying to meet with an undercover officer posing as a minor, facing child sex trafficking and luring charges.

A child and two adults were hospitalized following a car crash in north Phoenix, with the child suffering life-threatening injuries. The collision involved a vehicle fire and partial road closure.

Terrance Santistevan was convicted of first-degree murder for fatally shooting two teens in Casa Grande, Arizona. The incident involved a modified Glock and was tied to a failed human smuggling payment.

Maricopa County jail increases safety measures, including body scanners, after a K9 named Max suffered a suspected fentanyl exposure and was saved by Narcan.

Mesa man Terrell Maurice Mars was arrested for robbing a credit union with a glue gun and subsequently caught; the FBI and Mesa Police are investigating.

The U.S. Attorney's Office in Arizona charged 232 individuals with immigration offenses during a week-long crackdown as part of Operation Take Back America.

Arizona Attorney General declares unlicensed sale of THC-infused foods and beverages illegal, affecting products from THC sodas to edibles, regardless of federal permissions.

Mexican national Teodoro Diaz-Ochoa has been indicted on firearms and immigration charges, including possession of firearms by an alien and reentry after removal.

Matthew Segundo was sentenced to life in prison plus 91.5 years for sexually abusing three children, with Maricopa County Attorney's Office emphasizing the victims' bravery.