CRIME & SAFETY
Police: Special needs boy dies from neglect in Tucson
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Authorities said a special needs boy died from neglect in Tucson and the victim’s mother and her boyfriend have been arrested. The Tucson Police Department said Ariel Lea Horn, 33, and Charles Jackson McClellan Jr., 29, were arrested May 1 on charges of first-degree murder and child abuse. Both are being held on $1 million bonds.
Family of girl crushed by gate at Tucson school files multi-million dollar notice of claim
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A grieving family has filed a notice of claim against the Flowing Wells Unified School District for the death of their daughter. Arlette Chavira, 9 years old, was killed when a rolling gate fell on her at Centennial Elementary last November. The $15 million claim...
Tucson Police crack down on street racing, takeovers
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Two people were arrested, five vehicles impounded, and at least 60 citations issued for street racing and takeovers in Tucson late Sunday, May 5. The Tucson Police Department said it did a citywide traffic deployment and officers heard several gunshots during the meetups. The TPD...
UPDATE: Missing woman found
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News)—The Tucson Police Department says a missing, vulnerable adult. TPD says 83-year-old Cecillia Leonardwas last seen in the 6600 block of E. Carondelet Dr. They confirmed to 13 News this afternoon, May 7, that she was located and returned home. Be sure to subscribe to the...
Trial begins for ex-University of Arizona grad student accused of fatally shooting professor in 2022
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — A former University of Arizona graduate student accused of killing a professor on campus showed premeditation and intent in the 2022 fatal shooting, according to prosecutors. Murad Dervish’s trial began Tuesday and is expected to last two weeks in Pima County Superior Court. Dervish,...
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