A 42-year-old Mesa woman, Brook Scalero, has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty after police uncovered a disturbing journal detailing the torture and killing of several dogs. The investigation began in June 2024 when the animal rescue group “Paws Fur the Cause” reported that Scalero had failed to pay the $500 … Read more
Authorities have made a significant breakthrough in the tragic case of Mercedes Marianna Vega, a 22-year-old Arizona woman who was tortured and burned alive in 2023. On November 11, Sencere Hayes, also 22, was apprehended in Tennessee by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office and is awaiting extradition to Arizona. Vega’s death shocked the nation last year … Read more
A 14-year-old involved in the tragic shooting that claimed the life of 17-year-old Hailey Stephens has been sentenced to serve time in juvenile corrections until 2027, according to court records. The teenager was adjudicated delinquent on charges including second-degree murder, disorderly conduct involving a weapon, aggravated assault, criminal damage, and unlawful discharge of a firearm. … Read more
The Chandler Fire Department has achieved the prestigious Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation, a recognition awarded by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). This milestone highlights the department’s dedication to providing compassionate and inclusive services to autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals in the community. To earn the CAC designation, at least 80% … Read more
A 50-year-old man has been arrested following a shooting incident that escalated into a barricade situation in Phoenix on Sunday, authorities reported. The Phoenix Police Department responded to a shooting near 43rd Avenue and Bethany Home Road around 12:40 p.m. When officers arrived, they discovered that family members had already taken the victim to the hospital. … Read more
A major crackdown by the Arizona Department of Gaming has led to the seizure of 452 firearms in Tucson as part of an investigation into an illegal gambling operation. The bust, which occurred on October 30, also resulted in the arrest of two individuals and the confiscation of $4,000 in cash, ammunition, and other materials … Read more
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs took to the state’s southern border on Monday to unveil a bold new initiative aimed at tackling the rampant drug trafficking plaguing the region. Standing alongside Border Patrol agents at the Nogales Port of Entry, Hobbs introduced “Task Force SAFE,” a strategic operation designed to clamp down on fentanyl smuggling and … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump’‘s proposal to use the U.S. military for mass deportations has sparked significant concern in Illinois, with local leaders and advocacy groups raising alarms about the legality and impact of such a plan. Trump’s announcement on Monday that he would declare a national emergency to fulfill his campaign promise of mass deportations has … Read more
In a closely watched election, Democrat Ruben Gallego achieved a groundbreaking victory, securing Arizona’s U.S. Senate seat by defeating Republican Kari Lake. Gallego’s triumph marks a significant moment as he becomes Arizona’s first Latino senator in its 112-year history. According to 12 News, Gallego won 51.1% of the vote, while Lake received 47.7%, with a … Read more
Dr. Marco Saucedo, a former Nogales OB-GYN, was sentenced to 40 years in prison on November 15, 2024, following his guilty pleas to charges of sexual abuse and attempted sexual assault on Sept. 23. spanning over two decades. The charges date back to 2002, with incidents as recent as 2022. Saucedo also pleaded no contest … Read more