CRIME & SAFETY
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....
Graphic body-cam video released of deadly Scottsdale police shootout
The Scottsdale Police Department released on Wednesday a new video from a body camera worn by an officer during a deadly shootout in March. The suspect got out of the SUV and opened fire on officers, who then returned fire. The man later died in his DUV.
Mesa boy injured in 2021 bounce house incident speaks after Casa Grande deadly accident
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — The tragic story of an inflatable bounce house flying away near Casa Grande over the weekend, which killed a 2-year-old boy, has brought up painful memories for a Mesa father and son. “Even one child dead is too much... It’s definitely something parents need to...
Evacuation lifted after brush fire in Apache Junction
APACHE JUNCTION, AZ — Apache Junction fire officials say homes and livestock near Tomahawk Road and Lost Dutchman Boulevard were evacuated due to a nearby brush fire Tuesday afternoon. Police say they assisted firefighters with a brush fire north of McKellips Boulevard and east of Tomahawk Road. Homes were...
Statue stolen from Make-A-Wish Foundation replaced in emotional ceremony
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz - The statue of an eight-year-old boy who inspired the Make-A-Wish Foundation was stolen and sold for scrap in Phoenix last year. On Tuesday, it was finally replaced during an emotional unveiling. This new statue will be safe inside their Scottsdale location now. "He was my little man....
Scottsdale Fire urges parents to be cautious after surge of drownings
SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — In just a week, Arizona’s Family has reported on four different drowning calls, two of which turned deadly. As more people hit the pool to beat the heat, there are more opportunities for your child to get into a scary situation. “The thing about a drowning is it is 100% preventable. So, it’s just that we’re tired of hearing about it, said Capt. Dave Folio with Scottsdale Fire.
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