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NEW DETAILS: Authorities investigating aggravated assault at Tucson trailer park
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Authorities are investigating an aggravated assault incident at a Tucson trailer park late Tuesday, May 14. Tucson Police responded at Shar I Don Mobile Home Park, which is near Roger and 1st Avenue before 8 p.m. The TPD said an adult male victim sustained sharp-force...
Tucson man convicted of killing, chopping up younger cousin
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A man has been found guilty of killing and chopping up his cousin in Tucson more than four years ago. On Monday, May 13, a jury found Gerardo Salinas guilty of first-degree murder, kidnapping, and abandonment of a body. Authorities said Salinas killed his 17-year-old...
Over 80 shell casings collected from house party where U of A student was killed, police say
TUCSON, Arizona — Officials from the Tucson Police Department held a news conference to share information about their ongoing investigation into the shooting that killed student Erin Jones and left three others injured. TPD estimates that the party had over 200 people in attendance. They say the party had...
UPDATE: Pedestrian hit at Oracle, Wetmore in Tucson
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A pedestrian was injured in an accident at Oracle and Wetmore in Tucson late Tuesday, May 14. A Tucson police officer on the scene told 13 News’ Dan Marries the crash happened around 8 p.m. The officer also said the pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries.
Guilty except insane would still mean guilty for Murad Can Dervish
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The defense for Murad Dervish will call witnesses starting Tuesday and has told the jury that he is guilty except insane of second-degree murder. The former University of Arizona graduate student is charged with first-degree murder for the shooting death of hydrology professor Dr. Thomas Meixner on Oct. 5, 2022.
Police using drones to track down suspects
(NewsNation) — Police are using drones to help catch suspects, including potential petty thieves and shoplifters. Officers in Oklahoma City and Bensalem Township, just outside Philadelphia, are using drones to aid in their investigations as many retail chains throughout the region battle shoplifting and retail theft. In March, Tucson,...
Murad Dervish’s mother testifies about his mental problems
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The mother of Murad Dervish took the stand in his murder trial on Tuesday, May 14. The former graduate student is charged with shooting University of Arizona hydrology professor Dr. Thomas Meixner to death on campus in October 2022. The testimony from his mother and...
'Bleakest it's ever been': DPS faces major trooper shortage going into tight budget season
PHOENIX, AZ — On one of Arizona's many highways — sometimes in a sea of cars — you may have noticed one vehicle missing: a trooper's car. That's as the Department of Public Safety (DPS), the agency in charge of Arizona's highways, says it's facing its worst staffing crisis ever.
Border officials launch cross-border campaign to find wanted individuals
Border Patrol Tucson Sector chief John Modlin said the “Se Busca Información” initiative has identified 10 people who are wanted by U.S. and Mexican officials for crimes including human and drug smuggling, murder and crimes against children. “Through posters, flyers and media, this initiative will place the...
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