Alerts in your neighborhood: Latest police, fire incidents around the Valley (Aug. 7-13)
Here's a look at the latest police investigations, fires, crashes and other incidents that are happening around the Valley for Aug. 7-13.
This will be updated as police and fire departments release information about their investigations throughout the week.
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To learn more about each incident, click on the icon in the map.
August 13
- 35th and Southern avenues, Phoenix: A car crashes into a Phoenix city bus and 5 people were hurt, but are going to be OK, firefighters said.
- 137th Avenue and Greenway Road, Surprise: A crash killed at least one person in Surprise.
- 223rd Avenue and Dixileta Drive, Wittmann: "A detached garage burned to the ground near 223RD Ave & Dixileta Dr. this afternoon. Crews arrived to find the garage fully engulfed in flames, forcing the focus of the firefighters efforts to be on exposure protection. No injuries were reported & the causes is unknown," Arizona Fire and Medical said.
- Camelback Mountain/Echo Canyon Trial, Phoenix: A 63-year-old woman became extremely overheated on a hike and Phoenix Fire says she was also dehydrated. She was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
- Greenfield Road and Adobe Street, Mesa: "A three year old fell into the pool, unknown how long they were in there. The child was conscious and alert when fire crews arrived. Child was transported to be evaluated by a doctor," Mesa Fire and Medical said.
- Phoenix rollover crash leaves 1 dead, 5 hospitalized
- Pedestrian hit by car in central Phoenix, in critical condition
- 17th Drive and Tierra Buena Lane, Phoenix - A juvenile and several others have been detained after reports of shots fired in the area just before 6 a.m. There was a barricade situation for some time because the people involved had ran into a home. No injuries.
- Pinnacle Peak Road and 32nd Street, Phoenix - A modular home was damaged in a fire. One person was displaced, and no injuries were reported.
- Loop 101 and 35th Avenue, Phoenix - A motorcyclist is in critical condition after rear-ending a vehicle. DPS says they were also hit by another vehicle after the initial collision. The car that was rear-ended reportedly fled the scene, and troopers say it might be because the driver had outstanding warrants.
August 12
- Massive fire burning at a recycling yard in Glendale
- Bell Road and I-17, Phoenix: Firefighters responded to a house fire with smoke coming from the roof. Residents were able to get out safely – however one person was taken to the hospital for minor burn injuries.
- Goodyear shooting leaves woman dead, man hospitalized
- 85th Avenue and Peoria Avenue, Peoria - One apartment was destroyed and two others were damaged in a fire. One person was taken to the hospital after they jumped from the 2nd floor to escape. Two other people were treated but were not taken to the hospital.
- Man shot after breaking into parents' Sun City West home: MCSO
- Bartlett Dam Road and Cave Creek Road, Scottsdale - A motorcyclist was seriously hurt in a crash but is expected to survive.
August 11
- Woman accused of attacking Phoenix firefighters
- Suspects in Mesa shot at vehicle, attempted to rob victims, crashed car while fleeing: PD
- 36th Avenue and McDowell, Phoenix - Four people will be displaced after three apartment units were damaged in a fire. Eight other units had water damage. No injuries reported.
- 7th Street and Buckeye, Phoenix - A man is accused of giving false information to officers after he reported that a woman stole his truck with a 12-year-old child inside. Police recovered the stolen truck and arrested a woman, but say that the child "is 18 years old and was never with his father."
- Frye Road and 56th Street, Chandler - Three people were treated for narcotics overdoses at a Bashas' distribution center.
- US-60 westbound onramp to westbound I-10 - Truck jackknifed and went down embankment.
Jackknifed truck caused delays along I-10
An accident involving a water truck loaded with digging equipment resulted in traffic delays along the I-10 in Tempe. According to DPS officials, the truck was cut off by another vehicle, and the truck's driver lost control of the vehicle before it jackknifed.
August 10
- Suspect captured in Phoenix after SR 51 police shooting, pursuit, carjackings and crashes
- Man stabbed to death, another hit by car in Phoenix, police say
- Cesar Chavez High School reports 2 gun-related incidents in 1 day
- Motorcyclist killed in Loop 101 crash
- 19th Avenue and Dunlap, Phoenix - A woman was stabbed near a light rail station just before 7 p.m. The suspect fled before police arrived.
- Man dead following rescue at Gilbert lake
- Fire at south Phoenix nail salon
- Body found in Buckeye retention pond
- Yuma Road and Jackrabbit Trail, Buckeye - Firefighters put out a house fire that appeared to be caused by a bathroom fan.
- Cement truck rolls over on I-10 on-ramp
August 9
- Car crashes into Phoenix dialysis center, 3 critically injured
- Dog dies on Piestewa Peak hiking trail, another dog rescued
- 53rd Avenue and Van Buren, Phoenix - A woman was injured from a collision involving a semi truck. She is expected to survive.
- Man shot in Old Town Scottsdale
August 8
- Woman pulled from Phoenix house fire is fighting for her life
- Grand Avenue, from Butler Drive to 71st Avenue: Road closure due to serious crash.
- 65th Avenue and Cortez Street, Glendale: Glendale Fire says crews responded to reports of a garage fire with live ammo involved. All residents were able to get out safety.
- Broadway and Price roads, Tempe: Car crash shuts down roads in the area. Details about the crash aren't known.
- Body found in Scottsdale canal, PD says
- Fire forces Phoenix residents out of apartments
August 7
- Shooting at Peoria home leaves man dead
- 35th Avenue and Jackson Street, Phoenix - Phoenix Police say a pedestrian was killed after being hit by a car on the morning of Aug. 7. It's believed a pedestrian was walking on the sidewalk when a car was rear-ended, causing it to lose control and hit him. The car that hit the man stayed at the scene while police say the car that rear-ended the other left. The man died at the scene and hasn't been identified, but was in his 50s.
- 43rd Avenue and Indian School Road, Phoenix - "Tonight firefighters responded to the area of 43rd Ave & Indian School Rd. for reports of a structure fire. When crews arrived on scene they found three isolated car batteries smoldering and producing a light haze. There was no active fire or structural extension and the batteries were quickly doused with water," Phoenix Fire said.
- Loop 101 and Cactus Road, Phoenix - A crash was blocking lanes on the highway but it's since been cleared up.
- Dobson and Ray roads, Chandler: Police investigated a car crash in Chandler on Aug. 7. Lanes were closed but have since been reopened.
- Second body found at Arizona State Capitol in less than two weeks
- Man hit, killed by car in Laveen
To see last week's crime and public safety alerts, check here.