Phoenix residents gathered for a fourth year to honor slain teacher David Denogean with a toy drive, turning their grief into community giving, while his unsolved murder case remains active.

Woman in Surprise, AZ offers $775 reward for the return of her grandfather's stolen ashes, taken from her vehicle. The urn is a light purple container with silver trim.

Phoenix Police released a video on an officer-involved shooting from December 2025, sharing details of the encounter with an armed man who later died from injuries sustained in the incident.

A man was wounded in a police shooting in Buckeye; officers had responded to a fight on Ashleigh Marie Dr. The man was given medical aid and hospitalized; the incident is under investigation.

A Phoenix man was sentenced to 20 years for an armed encounter with police, facing multiple felony charges including aggravated assault on an officer.

Cleophus Cooksey has been sentenced to death for multiple 2017 murders, with additional prison time for other crimes, as confirmed by the Maricopa County Attorney's Office.

Navajo County is reviewing new shoplifting charges against Detective Sgt. Melissa Ward, with evidence of multiple thefts possibly leading to felony charges.

A 12-year-old student at Westpark Elementary School threatened peers, but no firearm was found. Police are investigating; the student faces charges. School and Buckeye police responded quickly.

Brooke McDonough, 35, from Mesa, Arizona, was convicted of embezzling $655,000 from a bank where she was a branch manager, alongside charges of money laundering and structuring transactions.

Coconino County Sheriff's Office is addressing drug crimes with a new K-9 team certified in narcotics detection, supported by Arizona border funding. Deputy Bauer and K-9 Ace join, while another team, Waibel and Dex, win awards at the K9 Trials.

Flagstaff ends its use of Flock Safety cameras over privacy concerns following a unanimous City Council vote. The move reflects public anxiety about mass surveillance and data weaponization.

Arizona advocates call for stronger protections for seniors against financial fraud, detailing exploitation and pushing for legal changes to safeguard this vulnerable group.

Yavapai County deputies joined "Shop with a Cop" events, spreading holiday cheer with children and honoring fallen officers.