Arrest Made in 2023 Arizona Highway Murder of Mercedes Vega

Her body was found in a burning car on an Arizona highway. Now, 19 months later, an arrest.

Authorities have arrested a 22-year-old man in connection with the brutal murder of Mercedes Vega, an exotic dancer whose body was found in a burning car on Interstate 10 near Tonopah, Arizona, over 19 months ago. Sencere Hayes, 22, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, was taken into custody on November 11 and faces a charge of first-degree murder, according … Read more

DHS Deports Undocumented Migrants to China

DHS Deports Undocumented Migrants to China

On November 16, the  Department of Homeland Security (DHS) sent a significant number of Chinese migrants, who were living in the United States without proper documentation, back to their home country. Newsweek has learned that the chartered removal flight  a total of 109 Chinese nationals. In the past six months, this marks the third significant … Read more

Arizona National Guard being deployed to safeguard against fentanyl entering the state

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Significant progress has been made in halting the supply of harmful narcotics into Arizona, according to Governor Katie Hobbs. Arizona National Guard personnel make up Task Force SAFE, which is tasked with supporting U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials in their battle against illegal drugs along the Southwest border. At ports of entry along Arizona’s … Read more

Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Ban Pro-Hamas Migrants From U.S.

Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Ban Pro-Hamas Migrants From U.S.

Two U.S. senators, Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), have introduced a bipartisan bill to explicitly prohibit any immigrants linked to Hamas or involved in the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel from entering the United States. The proposed legislation, titled the No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act, seeks to close potential loopholes by … Read more

Arizona drive-by shooting leads to arrest of teenagers

Arizona drive-by shooting leads to arrest of teenagers

Two individuals, aged 18 and 19, from Mesa and Apache Junction respectively, were apprehended in connection with the shooting incident that occurred on November 11th. Two teenagers have been apprehended in relation to a drive-by shooting that occurred on November 11 in Apache Junction, Arizona. According to the Apache Junction police, two individuals, aged 18 … Read more

Misdirected Mail Ballots Raise Concerns Over USPS Election Mail Performance

Multiple election offices report receiving mailed ballots misdirected from other states

Election offices across several states reported receiving mail ballots intended for voters in entirely different states during the 2024 presidential election, raising concerns about the U.S. Postal Service’s (USPS) ability to handle election mail efficiently. Key Incidents Cascade County, Montana: Election administrator Terry Thompson received ballots from voters in Alaska, Washington, and Florida. She also … Read more

Teen Arrested After Allegedly Bringing Gun to Tempe High School; Lockdowns Enforced

Teen Arrested After Allegedly Bringing Gun to Tempe High School; Lockdowns Enforced

A 15-year-old student was arrested Tuesday morning after allegedly bringing a gun to Marcos de Niza High School  in Tempe, Arizona. The incident prompted lockdowns at the high school and two nearby schools as a precaution. The situation unfolded when a concerned adult reported a social media video showing a student holding a gun in … Read more

Mesa Woman Arrested After Journal Exposes Horrific Dog Abuse and Killings

Mesa Woman Arrested After Journal Exposes Horrific Dog Abuse and Killings

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

Suspect Arrested in Connection with Arizona Woman’s Gruesome Murder

Suspect Arrested in Connection with Arizona Woman’s Gruesome Murder

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

14-Year-Old Sentenced in Fatal Shooting of Casa Grande Teen at House Party

14-year-old sentenced for fatal shooting of Casa Grande teenager

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