CRIME & SAFETY
Teen burglary suspects wanted to steal $30K before homeowner opened fire, Surprise police say
SURPRISE, AZ (AZFamily) — The Surprise Police Department announced two arrests after an attempted home burglary early Monday morning. According to officers, police were called to the area of 140th Avenue and Waddell Road on reports of a break-in. A 911 call minutes later revealed that a homeowner had shot at the alleged intruders. Soon afterward, a 911 call came in about a person found shot away from the home.
2 dead in Vistancia car collision
Two are dead following a car collision in Vistancia. On April 13, at approximately 12:05 a.m., Peoria Police and Peoria Fire-Medical responded to an injury collision on 126th Avenue near Garambullo Drive. The incident involved one vehicle, a 2018 black Infiniti Q60, which collided with a block wall and continued...
Arrest made in Glendale father's murder 8 years after his death
GLENDALE, Arizona — Glendale police have made an arrest in the murder of a family man who was killed during a home invasion in 2016. Joseph Keller was taken into custody on April 25, just a couple of days past the eighth anniversary of Jose Sanchez's death at his family's residence near 57th Avenue and Camelback Road.
Search underway for hit-and-run driver that left man hospitalized in West Valley
PHOENIX — A crash near the Phoenix-Avondale border left a pedestrian in the hospital and kicked off a search for the driver early Friday morning. Maricopa County Sheriff's Office deputies were called to the area of 117th Avenue and Indian School Road around 5 a.m. for reports of a hit-and-run crash.
Teen facing charges after shooting at Pete's Fish and Chips in Glendale in March
GLENDALE, AZ — A 16-year-old is facing multiple charges, accused of robbing a 17-year-old and shooting him while he ran away near Pete's Fish and Chips in Glendale in March. Police were called to the restaurant near 59th Avenue and Glendale on March 27 in regards to a shooting.
Avondale woman found dead in community lake
AVONDALE, Ariz. — A 63-year-old woman was found dead in an Avondale community lake Wednesday afternoon, officials said. Police said they don't suspect foul play. Officers were called to Garden Lakes Estates near Garden Lakes Parkway and 107th Avenue for reports of a woman floating in the lake. First...
An Arizona man was stabbed to death while walking to his apartment. His family and police are still searching for answers.
GLENDALE, Ariz. — A man was walking to his apartment in Glendale when he was stabbed to death in 2019. His family and police are still searching for answers. Silent Witness and the Glendale Police Department are seeking the community's help in identifying the suspect or suspects involved in the death of 36-year-old Carlos Chavez.
Someone hijacking hot tub speaker driving Sun City family crazy
A Sun City family is upset because someone has hijacked their Bluetooth speaker in their hot tub and when the company wouldn't help, they called On Your Side. The ongoing and unexpected noises from their Bluetooth are driving Erica Trocino and her family bananas. And they believe the device is being hijacked by someone nearby.
Police arrest suspect in connection with homicide
The Peoria Police Department recently arrested Michael Villarreal for allegedly shooting two people — killing one — while attempting to rob them. He is being charged with first-degree murder and attempted burglary. At approximately 3:30 a.m. April 2, officers responded to a call depicting a man in the...
Man arrested in 2016 killing of father during Glendale burglary
GLENDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — A cold case of a man killed during a burglary at a Glendale apartment in 2016 has been at least partially solved with an arrest, police announced on Thursday. Joseph Adam Keller was taken into custody around 8 a.m., almost eight years to the day...
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