Joseph Daniel Hill Jr., 51, has been arrested on charges of failing to report a death and concealing a body after authorities discovered his father’s remains in a freezer in the backyard of a Tempe home. The body had been stored for four years. On October 25, 2024, police found the skeletal remains of Joseph … Read more
The Ahwatukee community is grieving the tragic loss of 15-year-old Jaylen Reeves, who died after being stabbed early Saturday morning. Police responded to a call at approximately 3 a.m. near 36th Street and Long Lake Road, where Reeves was found with life-threatening injuries. Despite being rushed to the hospital, he succumbed to his injuries later … Read more
A local pastor and his family have filed a legal claim against the Pinal County Sheriff’s Department, alleging a violation of their civil rights following an armed encounter at their home in October 2011. The incident has sparked controversy and calls for accountability. On November 15, 2011, Pastor Jimmy Gradis, through his attorney Alan K. … Read more
Police reported that a Democratic contender for a Senate seat in Arizona died in an early-morning DUI collision in Tucson on Friday. According to the Tucson Police Department, John McLean, 68, passed away when Michael Martin Creel, 27, reportedly ran a stop sign and collided with his car. Due to charges of homicide and aggravated … Read more
Arizona is seeing an increase in whooping cough and flu cases. In Arizona, whooping cough can be fatal for youngsters, while influenza kills over 800 people annually. The spike in flu cases has occurred early this year, according to ValleyWise emergency physician Frank LoVecchio. Many individuals were taken aback by it, according to LoVecchio. “It’s … Read more
Aramis Ross, a 22-year-old Phoenix, Arizona man, tragically died following a road rage shooting in Phoenix that left him with a “non-survivable catastrophic brain injury.” The incident occurred on Wednesday, November 13, around 6:30 p.m. near I-17 and West Dunlap Avenue. According to Phoenix police, an “extended road rage incident” between Ross and a 19-year-old male suspect … Read more
From August 1 to October 31, 2024, Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers made significant drug seizures, confiscating a total of approximately 6,498 pounds of illegal substances. These include 837 pounds of fentanyl, 514 pounds of methamphetamine, 33 pounds of heroin, 231 pounds of cocaine, and 4,883 pounds of marijuana. This major haul reflects … Read more
A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded in Chandler, Arizona, when two Valley teens, Romeo Alvarez and Marcus Lee, were found dead due to what is believed to be carbon monoxide poisoning. Alvarez, 18, a recent Dobson High School graduate, was an ambitious young man with top grades and an EMT certification. He had just moved into his … Read more
Travis Renner, a father from Gilbert, Arizona, has had his drug charges suspended pending his participation in a two-year drug rehabilitation program. Renner was arrested in January after Gilbert Police discovered psychedelic mushrooms in his bedroom. The court has decided to delay any further legal action as he begins the mandatory counseling and rehab program, … Read more
Fear of potential policy changes that might target their rights has led transgender youth in the United States to seek help in record numbers since Donald Trump’s election. Many are worried about the rollback of protections, particularly the potential exclusion of transgender students from Title IX protections, which cover issues like bathroom use, pronouns, and … Read more