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Woman in critical condition after being hit by city bus in west Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A busy west Phoenix intersection is closed after police say a woman was hit by a city bus early Tuesday morning. The collision happened near the intersection of 35th Avenue and Osborn Road around 6:15 a.m. According to Phoenix police, officers arrived to find a woman...
'Tremendous loss': Toddler of Phoenix first responder dies after bounce house goes airborne
PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. — A 2-year-old child died after a strong gust of wind picked up a bounce house Saturday afternoon near Casa Grande. 2-year-old Bodhi Naaf was the child of a Phoenix firefighter Karl Naaf and his wife Cristy, according to a GoFundMe set up for the family. To add to the tragedy, the couple is expecting their second child in May.
Controversy around police’s alleged forced removal of ASU students’ hijabs during arrests
TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — A new controversy is stemming from the arrests of dozens of Pro-Palestinian protesters at ASU over the weekend. According to the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) Arizona, four ASU students had their hijabs forcibly removed by ASU police. A video showing part of the...
Police identify man hit, killed by SUV in east Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Police have identified a man who was hit and killed by an SUV in east Phoenix early Tuesday morning. The crash happened just after midnight near 33rd Street and McDowell Road. Officers arrived and found a man, later identified as 50-year-old Jose Sanchez Rodriguez, seriously injured after he was struck by an SUV. Rodriguez was rushed to a nearby hospital where he later died from his injuries.
Nathan Crumpler Dies in Motorcycle Accident on Union Hills Drive [Phoenix, AZ]
33-Year-Old Man Fatally Injured in Motorcycle Collision near Interstate 17. PHOENIX, AZ (April 29, 2024) – Nathan Crumpler died Wednesday afternoon in a motorcycle crash on Interstate 17, near 25th Avenue and Union Hills Drive. The incident occurred at approximately 5:30 p.m. Authorities report that Crumpler lost control of his motorcycle, veering into a curb while traveling northbound. The collision propelled Crumpler from the motorcycle, causing him to land on the roadway. Emergency responders arrived and transported the 33-year-old to a nearby hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. To facilitate investigation efforts, emergency personnel closed the surrounding roadway, disrupting traffic flow. This closure allowed investigators to thoroughly examine the circumstances leading to the incident, which occurred during the evening hours. Updates on the investigation are pending, with detectives actively pursuing leads. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available. Individuals with pertinent details regarding the accident are urged to contact local authorities promptly.
Can police question your child without permission? Here's what Phoenix-area police say
A group of nine mothers protested near Peoria Unified School District's office building on Friday, criticizing how school and law enforcement officials handled an investigation into a coach's sexual misconduct allegations. The mothers were represented by one member of their nine-person group, Janelle Wood, who was disappointed in the district's lack of...
Suspected DUI driver fled from rollover crash in west Phoenix, police say
PHOENIX - An allegedly impaired driver who police say ran away from the scene of a rollover crash early Tuesday morning in west Phoenix was taken into custody. The crash happened at around 1:45 a.m. on April 30 at the intersection of 43rd Avenue and McDowell Road. Phoenix Police say...
Mesa police asking public’s help finding suspect in homicide
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — The Mesa Police Department is asking the community for help in finding whoever killed a man earlier this month. Police said 23-year-old Gavin Wadzinski was violently attacked and found shot to death on a sidewalk outside of a gated community on Recker Road near Teton Circle, which is north of Thomas Road, around 1 a.m. on April 21.
New Multifamily Housing Project, Cosanti Commons, Awaits Scottsdale City Council Decision
Scottsdale could soon see the rise of a new multifamily housing project at one of its most bustling intersections. Denver-based DPC Cos., known for its Valley developments including Scottsdale Entrada and the Park at San Tan in Chandler, is set to present its latest venture, Cosanti Commons, to the Scottsdale City Council. This comes after the Scottsdale Development Review Board greenlit the proposal on March 21 with a 6-0 vote, as reported by the Phoenix Business Journal.
Legal fight over Glendale land deal to continue, judge rules
A gravel company’s lawsuit against Glendale over a land deal along the Agua Fria River raises questions about whether the city favored a competing business, the judge overseeing the case stated this month. After hearing the city’s arguments to dismiss Rare Earth LLC’s lawsuit, which alleges Glendale violated its procurement rules, Maricopa County...
ASU police chief caught vandalizing pro-Palestinian protester's tent
After 69 protesters were arrested early Saturday at a pro-Palestinian encampment at Arizona State University, the administration released a statement saying the university welcomed “lawful demonstrations” — except between the hours of 11 p.m. and 5.a.m. — and added that “ASU’s first priority is to create a safe and secure environment that supports teaching and learning.”
Navajo Police Search for "Armed and Dangerous" Suspect Following Cameron Area Shooting
Authorities in northern Arizona are on high alert as the Navajo Police Department hunts for an "armed and dangerous" suspect connected to a Monday shooting in the Cameron area. The manhunt is centered on Derick Myron, 44, who officers are trying to zealously track down. As per the Navajo Police Department's Facebook post, police paint Myron as a 5'10" individual with a slender build, black hair, and brown eyes. Cameron, where the uneasy search is unfolding, is found southwest of Tuba City.
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