Alex Bangash in Maricopa County faces new sex crime charges, indicted on seven counts including kidnapping and assault, in addition to prior sexual assault charges. He is detained without bail and presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The body of 74-year-old David Otero, missing since Nov. 18, was found by Yavapai County Sheriff's Office after being swept away by floodwaters in Arizona.

A sex offender is accused of assaulting a 10-year-old at an elementary school in Phoenix after gaining unauthorized entry and pretending to be a doctor. The suspect has prior offenses and a history of probation violations.

Apache Junction Police released body camera footage of Officer Facio's fatal shooting, highlighting the event's intensity and the law enforcement's de-escalation attempts.

Sinaloa Cartel lieutenant Tapia-Quintero pled guilty to drug trafficking and money laundering, potentially facing life in prison and substantial fines.

Search continues for a 70-year-old man swept away by floodwaters in Yavapai County, with his vehicle later found damaged. Rescuers and the community are involved in the efforts.

A middle school teacher in Scottsdale was arrested for the sexual exploitation of minors and admitted to viewing content that reflected the ages of his students.

A roof collapse at Desert Sky Mall in Phoenix led to an evacuation after a water line was severed. No injuries were reported and engineers are assessing the damage.

Alex Madrid was convicted in 2025 for the 2013 murder of Claudia Lucero, with ample evidence against him, causing enduring pain for her mother, JoAnn Lucero.

A two-vehicle crash on I-17 near north Phoenix resulted in one fatality and critical injuries to another, with a Jeep overturning and a Silverado involved.

Robert Castillo was arrested in Mesa for a fatal stabbing on Sept. 29. Details about the victim and motive are unclear. In a separate incident, Zion Teasley was charged with murder for a stabbing in Phoenix.

A family in Glendale was held at gunpoint during a home invasion, with police seeking help to identify the suspects.

School bus crash in Phoenix results in hospitalization of one driver; 68 students on board report no serious injuries.