Federal agents in southern Arizona intercepted more than 47,000 rounds bound for Mexico, most of them 7.62×39 cartridges used in AK‑style rifles.

A death investigation is underway after a woman was found near the Grand Canal in central Phoenix. Police set up a command post while detectives worked the scene.

Alaa R. Bartley pleaded guilty to secretly photographing a juvenile; the plea includes a 15–22 year range and requires sex‑offender registration. Sentencing is set for Aug. 20, 2026.

Marcus Freiberger’s family says DNA from his truck sits unprocessed and they’ve hired private investigators after his body was found at a south Phoenix quarry on March 19, 2025. The medical examiner ruled the manner of death "undetermined."

Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks was arrested on suspicion of DUI in Scottsdale early Friday and released after about an hour; he remains sidelined with a broken left hand.

Troopers say a Jan. 19 crash on eastbound I-10 near SR 51 ended with an alleged armed robbery; three people were later arrested.

A Phoenix man was sentenced to 10 years after prosecutors say he tried to lure a 14‑year‑old online. County officials praised detectives for stopping the suspect before he could meet a real child.

Technical rescue crews are ascending Piestewa Peak after reports of an injured hiker; Phoenix Fire says the PIO will post updates as they become available.

DNA evidence led Tempe detectives to arrest a man in California for an October 2024 ATM burglary that took more than $155,000 and caused significant damage. Investigators say the arrest may tie into a multi‑state theft ring.

Federal agents executed search warrants at a north Phoenix apartment on March 2 and found 23 people during an ongoing human‑smuggling investigation. The raid brought a large federal presence to the neighborhood.

Technical rescue crews are on South Mountain's Javelina Trail after reports of an injured hiker. A Phoenix Fire Department PIO was on scene and an update was promised.

A former Phoenix resident was sentenced to 27 months after admitting he posted online death threats against President Biden and Vice President Harris. Prosecutors say the posts crossed into criminal threats, not protected speech.

A house fire in north Phoenix that followed reports of explosions left one person in extremely critical condition, officials say. Phoenix investigators are still probing the cause.