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Inmate's letter to detectives leads to arrest of Maricopa County jail nurse

An incarcerated inmate sent a letter accusing a Maricopa County jail nurse of storing drug paraphernalia in her vehicle and bringing contraband into the facility. Detectives searched the vehicle at the Lower Buckeye Jail in Phoenix after a K-9 alerted to narcotics, finding pipes with residue and a bong. The...

Maricopa County, AZ · 1d

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2 people found dead in car in Glendale

GLENDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — A man and a woman were found dead in a car in Glendale Monday, and their deaths may be linked to drugs. The disturbing discovery just after 3:30 p.m. was made in the area of 47th Drive and Rose Lane, which is northwest of 47th Avenue and Bethany Home Road.

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1 dead, 2 hurt in Glendale Loop 101 crash

GLENDALE, Ariz. - A single-car crash early Tuesday morning on a Glendale freeway left one person dead and two others injured. The Arizona Department of Public Safety says the crash happened just before 5 a.m. in the northbound lanes of the Agua Fria freeway south of Union Hills Drive. One...

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Glendale police, DEA seize more than 300 pounds of meth, arrest 3 in Phoenix drug trafficking case

GLENDALE, AZ — Three men are facing felony charges after a months-long investigation by the Glendale Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration led to the seizure of 335 pounds of methamphetamine and fentanyl tied to a Phoenix-based drug trafficking organization. Since February 2026, Glendale narcotics detectives and the...

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Man who raped, killed woman at Phoenix gas station sentenced to death

A Phoenix murder case has ended with a death sentence for the man who raped and killed Lori Lynn Blankenship. Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell announced the death sentence for Humphry Dixon Dogbe. Police found Blankenship near Interstate 10 and 27th Avenue on May 8, 2020. Authorities said surveillance video showed Dogbe attacking her, and he admitted to raping and choking her. A jury found him guilty of first-degree murder, kidnapping, sexual assault and sexual abuse.

Phoenix, AZ · 20h

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Report: Former Goodyear officer searched plate of crime victim 36 times

GOODYEAR, AZ (AZFamily) — An internal affairs investigation report is shedding more light on the reason an officer resigned from the Goodyear Police Department. Last month, Goodyear police announced that Kristopher Jackson had quit the force amid an investigation into misuse of the department’s Flock camera system. The...

Goodyear, AZ · 1d

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Naked carjacker allegedly crawls through truck window in I-10 ambush after beating Tempe rideshare driver

A 21-year-old Phoenix man is jailed on a $1.5 million cash bond after allegedly beating a Tempe rideshare driver and leaving him on life support with catastrophic, non-survivable brain trauma. Authorities say Samuel Goodrick stole the victim's SUV, drove into New Mexico, and then jumped naked into the back of...

Tempe, AZ · 1d

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Arizona man caught breaking into Bass Pro Shops twice in one morning, police say

Glendale police arrested 31-year-old Josue Arratia after catching him attempting to force entry into a closed Bass Pro Shops before 4:30 a.m. An investigation revealed Arratia had already stolen a UTV, utility trailer and kayak from the retailer earlier that day. Detectives searched Arratia’s home, recovered all $20,143 in stolen...

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Man found dead on Phoenix rooftop. What may have led to his death

The man's body was found on a rooftop at the Park Central shopping center this morning. Phoenix fire crews responded to the shopping center near Central Avenue and Osborn Road. Investigators believe electrocution may have caused his death. Authorities are working to identify the man and determine why he was on the roof.

Phoenix, AZ · 20h

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Mom removed from Glendale shelter after reporting unsupervised baby

A Glendale mother says Maggie's Place gave her 30 minutes to leave its shelter with her newborn after a staff member left the baby unattended, a scenario the shelter's own written guidelines prohibit.

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Man arrested in Globe for 2013 murder of Phoenix security guard, PD says

PHOENIX - An arrest has been made in the November 2013 murder of 59-year-old Jeffrey Bellemare, the Phoenix Police Department said. On Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 at around 1:30 a.m., Bellemare was shot and killed while on the job, working as an unarmed, uniformed security guard at Graybriar Apartments near 55th Avenue and Indian School Road.

Phoenix, AZ · 2d

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Residents react after high school football parent allegedly poops in rival's hallway

Police say the father of a high school student was caught on camera defecating in the hallway at a rival school during a football game.

Phoenix, AZ · 13h

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‘XX-XY’ shirt that sparked public outcry at CCSD meeting now at center of free speech lawsuit

Lorena Biassotti and Lydia Dominguez claim governance policies passed in April unconstitutionally restrict their speech and religious beliefs.

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Some Phoenix Council members wary of police claims

Phoenix Police officials said last week they have completed most of the reforms approved by City Council two years ago, but council members questioned whether the changes will be enough to restore public confidence in the department. Those concerns surfaced during an Oct. 27 council policy session that examined the...

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Unpaid motel bill forces out unhoused Phoenix-area families

AZ Hugs relies on donations to place families experiencing homelessness in motels, but the funding is getting challenging as demand increases. Austin Walker reports.

Phoenix, AZ · 18h

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Hondo Rodeo Fest takes over downtown Phoenix: Your 2026 guide

From the stories making headlines to the restaurants, music and culture that make Phoenix one of a kind, New Times is there. Help us raise $25,000 by December 31 to keep independent local journalism going strong in 2027. Buckle up, cowboys and cowgirls. Three days of country music and fast-paced...

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Family remembers 9-year-old killed in Surprise multi-vehicle crash

SURPRISE, Ariz. - A family is mourning the death of a 9-year-old boy who died following a four-vehicle crash last week in Surprise. Jay Diaz Rios had just turned 9 in September, but his young life was cut short last Friday. He was in one of the four cars involved in a crash near 163rd Avenue and Grand Avenue, and he did not survive.

Surprise, AZ · 20h

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Five Valley eateries make OpenTable's top 100 restaurants in US

Five Valley restaurants have scored a spot on OpenTable’s 2026 Top 100 Restaurants in the U.S. — a roundup that looks at insights from diner reviews and demand to determine the top restaurants across the country.

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Driver to be sentenced for hit-and-run death of former ASU triathlete

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The driver who struck a former Arizona State University triathlete as she rode her bike, leading to her death, is set to learn his fate in court Tuesday. Eric Hodge is scheduled to be sentenced at 2 p.m. for the hit-and-run death of Hannah Henry, a...

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Couple accused in deadly desert stabbing; Pete Hegseth faces impeachment push | Nightly Roundup

PHOENIX - From an impeachment push targeting the Defense Secretary to a chance for weekend rain, here's a look at your top stories and videos on FOX 10 for Monday, November 9, 2026. 1. Couple accused of killing sex offender in northwestern Arizona. Featured. 2. Defense Secretary faces threat of...