An illegal cockfighting ring was busted in Tonopah, Arizona, leading to several arrests and citations, along with the seizure of altered roosters and evidence of gambling.

Ex-DCS Director David Lujan urged for increased funding and alternatives to group homes in Arizona's child welfare system, emphasizing collaborative efforts for better outcomes after systemic failures were linked to child murders.

Authorities in Cochise County launched an animal cruelty probe after a woman's dog, Sadie, was found dead, bloodied and chained to a tree. Tips are sought regarding a suspect vehicle and persons.

A student at Youngker High School was arrested after a threatening Instagram post was reported. Quick police and school community action neutralized any threat to safety.

The District of Arizona charged 112 people with immigration offenses in one week, highlighting U.S. enforcement efforts on illegal entry and smuggling.

A critical incident brief details a confrontation where Phoenix police shot a man who fired at them; the man received medical care and was booked into jail after surgery.

Former police officer Karl Leslie faces charges for sexual abuse and kidnapping while on duty. The U.S. Attorney's Office alleges crimes against White Mountain Apache Tribe members.

A Yavapai County Sheriff’s deputy responded to a call where two 1-year-old infants were left alone at home, leading to the arrest of the parents for child abuse and possession of drug paraphernalia.

A woman was charged with second-degree murder for a crash killing an Arizona firefighter in October. Substances impairing driving were found in her system post-incident.

Severe weather caused major highway closures and vehicle incidents in Yavapai County, with I-40 and I-17 affected but later reopened. The YCSO advised caution and against using certain backroads.

Gabrielle Giffords marks the 15th anniversary of the Tucson shooting, reaffirming her dedication to combating gun violence and reflecting on her recovery and advocacy efforts.

A Peoria delivery driver shot a man armed with a bat after pepper spray failed. The suspect faces several felonies. In a similar case, a police shooting was deemed justified when a man swung a bat at officers.

Former White Mountain Apache Tribe officer Karl Leslie faces a 15-count federal indictment for multiple abuses, including sexual abuse and kidnapping, during his tenure. He allegedly targeted tribal members between 2020 and 2023.