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Driver was drunk, speeding when he caused deadly crash in Phoenix, police say
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A man is accused of second-degree murder after police said he was speeding and driving drunk when he crashed his pickup into a car in March. Griffin Kjar was going 77 mph in his 2012 Dodge Ram 2500 on Happy Valley Road when he slammed into Leo Adolphus Kelly, who was trying to turn left on 23rd Avenue in his 2016 Nissan Versa, on March 3 around 6:30 p.m., police said.
Car stolen from car wash in west Phoenix, police search for 2nd suspect
PHOENIX - Deputies are searching for a suspect police believe helped steal a car from a car wash in west Phoenix. According to a release, the car was stolen by two suspects near the intersection of 99th Avenue and McDowell Road. Deputies were able to track the stolen car and...
3 Arizona cities named top 100 places to live in US
ARIZONA, USA — Three Arizona cities made the "Top 100 Best Places to Live in the U.S." list, according to Livability. Livability, an online resource used for researching communities across the U.S., puts out the list annually. Cities are ranked using a "Liv score" based on categories such as the economy, housing and cost of living, amenities, transportation, environment, safety, education, and health.
Toddler killed after bounce house goes airborne is identified
A two-year-old who was killed in a “tragic accident” after a bounce house they were playing in became airborne by a strong gust of wind has been identified as the toddler of a Phoenix firefighter.The child, Bodhi Naff, has been named the son of Arizona firefighter Karl Naff and his wife Cristy, by the United Phoenix Firefighters. Bodhi and other children were playing on a bounce house on Saturday when a “strong gust of wind” sent it into the air, leaving the toddler with life-threatening injuries, the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office said.Bodhi was transported to the hospital, where he...
'This is fiscally irresponsible': Phoenix council approves spending $4M on legal help for DOJ investigation
PHOENIX — The Phoenix City Council voted Wednesday to spend up to $4 million on legal services for representing the city amidst the ongoing U.S. Department of Justice investigation. In 2021, the federal agency announced it was launching an investigation into the city's police department. The results of the...
Exclusive: Inside look at officers being trained to spot high drivers
Arizona law enforcement agencies are training their troopers, officers and deputies to become drug recognition experts, and Arizona's Family Investigates got an exclusive look at how that works. It’s part of a 12-step screening that tests a person’s vitals, balance, coordination and response time. Mesa Police have been leading the charge. Arizona’s Family watched as they trained troopers from Washington.
California man arrested following forgery incident in Phoenix
PHOENIX - Investigators in Arizona say a California man has been arrested following an incident involving fraudulent IDs at a credit union in Phoenix. Court documents identified the man as 27-year-old John Leslie William Brown of Altedena, Calif., which is located in the Los Angeles area. Brown was arrested on April 29, when police were called to the area of Camelback Road and 20th Street for a suspicious person call.
No one seems to want this 'fix' for Phoenix police
Morning. In today’s opinions newsletter: Phoenix police, a key congressional race and the impact of a closing church. We’ve been rustling the bushes for months, trying to find groups that believe a federal takeover of the Phoenix Police Department will help resolve long-term criticisms about use of force and other policies. But even the department’s...
95 assaults, 29 arrests: 'Gilbert Goons' videos raise questions on lack of police action
Dozens of people can be seen hitting, kicking, stomping and pushing victims in videos tied to "Gilbert Goons" assaults across the East Valley — but fewer than one-third of those delivering blows have been arrested. The last arrest in Goons attacks was more than two months ago, on Feb....
Mesa man reunites with first responders who saved his life during marathon
MESA, Ariz. - A Mesa man reunites with the first responders who saved his life. Albert Meade ran the Mesa marathon a few months ago. He went into cardiac arrest while crossing the finish line. First responders from Mesa Fire and Medical jumped into action by performing CPR and giving...
Free training program offered
A new program is aiming to bridge the gap between Valley job seekers and career opportunities, providing a pathway to stability and self-sufficiency through quality employment and off government assistance. Phoenix-based nonprofit, St. Joseph the Worker (SJW), has launched a new free program called the Workforce Housing and Training Program...
Valley man accused of posing as fake psychologist indicted on more charges
PHOENIX — A man the Arizona Attorney General says used a fake diploma and portrayed himself as a licensed psychologist is facing more criminal charges. A Maricopa County grand jury indicted Scott Keeling this week on five felony charges, including conspiracy, fraudulent schemes, theft and illegal control of an enterprise.
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