A major vehicle theft ring in Arizona was busted with 29 stolen vehicles recovered, and three suspects charged, following "Operation Escalading Switch."

The AZDPS clarified that their role does not include immigration enforcement, focusing instead on state law violations and combating crime, with federal coordination only when necessary.

Jessica Shukers was fatally shot by her ex-husband, identified as Justin Alan Creed, at Desert Ridge Marketplace in Phoenix. The incident is being investigated as domestic violence.

Ex-Maricopa County detective John C. Byrd III was sentenced to 19 years for murdering his wife Elizabeth, leaving his children with her body. He expressed remorse, while the victim's family remembered her warmly and sought community safety from Byrd.

A man was fatally shot near a Phoenix strip mall, with one man deceased and another detained. Police and investigators are working to determine the events leading to the shooting.

A police SUV collided with another vehicle in Phoenix, resulting in critical injuries to one driver who later died, while the officer sustained non-fatal injuries.

Two recent drownings occurred at the Salt River, prompting investigations by Maricopa County authorities. One man drowned near Blue Point Recreation, and another, Stephan Sweet, died at Sheep's Crossing. No foul play is suspected in either case.

Abraham Delarosa was arrested after his dogs died in a hot car while he was in a staff meeting at EOS Fitness in Queen Creek. Despite his CPR attempts and claims of providing essentials, the dogs did not survive, leading to charges of animal cruelty.

Jamaican national Sherwayne Benjamin Bellinfantie was extradited to the US for his alleged role in a romance and lottery scheme defrauding an Arizona senior of over $400,000.

An Arizona family seeks dental safety reforms after their son died from anesthesia complications during a dental procedure, igniting a debate on the need for dedicated anesthesia providers in dental surgeries.

The Phoenix City Council rejected a petition to limit police collaboration with ICE, despite community and activist efforts to establish separation in immigration enforcement.

Arizona Rangers Troy and Cynthia Templeton were found dead from gunshot wounds in their home; their son became a person of interest and was later killed in a Missouri shootout.

A Silver Alert has been issued for Anzuruni Saidi, a 28-year-old man who has been missing in Phoenix, Arizona, since June 16, 2025. He only speaks Swahili, making it difficult for him to seek help.