CRIME & SAFETY

When Liz Balderaz returned as manager of the Rainbow retail clothing store at Phoenix's Christown Spectrum mall in June, one of her first actions was to order a batch of sensor tags. She wanted them installed on every item, even underwear as cheap as $2, because the amount of shoplifting at the store concerned her. ...

GOODYEAR, Ariz. — A car crashed into a pole in Goodyear on Friday night, police said. The Goodyear Police Department said a car crashed into a pole near Rainbow Valley and Willis roads. Two fatalities were confirmed, police said. No other information is available, police said. The identities of...

A good Samaritan was hit and killed by a vehicle Sunday after stopping to render aid to the victim of a freeway crash, authorities said.

PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) -- One person is in critical condition after he was shot in an Avondale neighborhood early Monday morning. Details are limited, but Avondale police tell Arizona’s Family that they responded just before 1 30 a.m. in the area of Wier Avenue and Alamar Parkway, not far from 90th Ave & Van Buren. When officers arrived, they learned that the victim had taken themselves to the hospital for treatment. Video from the scene showed a sedan with extensive front-end damage near an apartment complex. It’s unclear at this time if the vehicle’s damage stems from the incident. Authorities say the victim remains in critical condition. No other information has been released.

A woman died after being shot Sunday morning in Phoenix, police said. The shooting occurred about 10:35 a.m. Sept. 24 near 16 th Street and Baseline Road, according to a release. The woman ...

In a recent incident in Phoenix, a 13-year-old boy displayed remarkable courage when he defended his family's home from an intruder. The event occurred near 75th Avenue and Camelback Road on a Friday night. The intruder, identified as Juan Saavedra, attempted to break into the residence despite repeated warnings from the boy's mother.

Phoenix, Arizona, the local police have made an arrest in connection with the tragic death of a woman outside a busy shopping center. Here, we will delve into the details of this incident and the developments surrounding it.

SCOTTSDALE, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) - Loved ones of 49-year-old Jake Kelly gathered for a vigil at a restaurant in Scottsdale to celebrate his life. “He was a beautiful, kind, and loving person. He never had any ill will towards anyone. And he always looked for the positive and bright side in people,” said Samantha Hamilton.

Here's a look at the latest police investigations, fires, crashes and other incidents that are happening around the Valley for Sept. 25 - Oct. 1. This will be updated as police and fire departments release information about their investigations throughout the week. To learn more about each incident, click on...

This week in Maricopa County, Arizona, there were several incidents that occurred, including a shooting in Avondale that left one person injured, a man being arrested for leaving his twin toddlers home alone to go gamble in Peoria, a fatal shooting in west Phoenix, a man being abducted from his home in north Scottsdale and forced to go to an ATM, a shooting near Chandler that left two people badly injured, and a Gilbert woman being accused of shooting her husband because he wanted a divorce in Prescott.

This week's top stories include a report of a woman in Colorado allegedly shooting several people at a bar after being denied entry. Another trending story is the rescue of a hiker in the Grand Canyon. Here are the top stories from Sept. 17-23. 1. Injured Grand Canyon hiker, 63,...

AVONDALE, Ariz. — The family of a teen fatally shot by an Avondale Police officer plans to file a $25 million lawsuit against the officer, the department and the city, alleging his death was “unjustified.”. The Avondale officer shot and killed 17-year-old Amarion Hope on Feb. 21 while...

GOODYEAR, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) — Police are reminding residents to lock their car doors after multiple vehicles were burglarized in a Goodyear neighborhood overnight. Between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m. Tuesday, Goodyear police say at least eight vehicles were burglarized in the Estrella Mountain Ranch community. Video captured on a Ring surveillance camera shows a group of at least four suspects walking through a neighborhood, pulling on car doors. If the doors are locked, they move on.

In a profoundly distressing incident, a Chandler woman, April McLaughlin, faces serious charges after a horrifying discovery at her now-condemned home. The arrest came after law enforcement executed a search warrant, revealing a nightmarish scene involving dozens of abused dogs and the chilling presence of five deceased puppies in a freezer.

Our top crime stories for the week of Sept. 16: A Gilbert woman was arrested in Yavapai County for reportedly shooting her estranged 80-year-old husband during a domestic dispute; a shooting in a Chandler neighborhood left two people with serious injuries; a man died at the hospital after being shot multiple times in north Phoenix; a woman who has been arrested 35 times is back in police custody following a violent confrontation at a Phoenix gas station; and a homeless man is accused of stealing a watch worth nearly $300,000 from a high-end jewelry store in Old Town Scottsdale.

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Police Department released body camera footage related to an early September shooting in Glendale on Friday. Officials said the incident began at around 6:40 p.m. when officers got an emergency call of aggravated assault near Indian School Road and 85th Avenue. “During the initial investigation,...

Two incidents occurred in Litchfield Park, Arizona this week. In the first incident, a man died and two women were injured in a three-vehicle crash near 119th Avenue and Camelback Road. The cause of the collision is under investigation. In the second incident, a 3-year-old girl was left alone in a car for an unspecified amount of time. She was found unresponsive but is expected to make a full recovery. The girl's mother had rushed inside the home, leaving the toddler unattended.

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Body-worn camera video shows the moments 26-year-old Robert Crockett was shot and killed by Phoenix police earlier this month. It happened on Sept. 9 after Crockett allegedly carjacked a rideshare worker at gunpoint near 85th Avenue and Indian School in Phoenix, police claimed. Through GPS, officers...

Phoenix is observing a surge in road rage shootings, with Arizona ranking second highest for such incidents. Experts suggest strategies to reduce these incidents such as restraining reactions and utilizing deep breathing techniques.