A man received a 7-year sentence for fentanyl trafficking after a traffic stop led to the discovery of drugs, a handgun, and cash, signaling a federal crackdown on opioid distribution.

Arizona Senate passes a measure to make border crossings a state crime, prompting concerns from local law enforcement about the strain on resources and feasibility of enforcement.

Two men survived a 300-foot car plunge off a cliff in Arizona, citing a swerving incident to avoid an animal on the road. Both men are in stable condition after a rescue operation.

A 4-year-old girl drowned in a pool in Glendale; CPR was administered, but she did not survive. No charges will be filed. The CDC emphasizes pool safety and drowning prevention.

Arizona man, Anthony Martinez, was convicted of first-degree murder and other charges in the starvation death of his 6-year-old son, Deshaun Martinez.

A 7-year-old girl was killed by an F-150 truck in Mesa while riding her scooter. The driver, blinded by the sun, struck her unknowingly and remained on scene, with no charges filed. The incident is considered a tragic accident.

A truck crashed into a Phoenix home due to the driver's medical episode. There were no serious injuries, and the house was empty at the time. Police and the fire department are assessing the damage.

A dental assistant in Maricopa County has been indicted for allegedly abusing young patients with charges including molestation and sexual exploitation.

An 82-year-old man, Fred Perez, is missing in Phoenix, last seen driving a white 2022 Nissan Sentra. A search is underway, and officials seek public assistance.

A Silver Alert has been issued for 84-year-old Charline Moore who went missing in Maricopa, Arizona after leaving to buy gas. She has a medical condition and may be disoriented.

A 2-year-old boy drowned in a Phoenix pool despite emergency response efforts and was declared dead at the hospital, prompting a police investigation and calls for water safety awareness.

An 18-year-old was arrested in Phoenix for the shooting death of Jacob Schottenbauer after a months-long investigation, facing murder charges among others.

Police suspect a murder-suicide in Surprise, Arizona, where a father and his two children were found dead from gunshot wounds. The mother had sought a welfare check. The father had mental health issues and legal disputes with his estranged wife.