AZ Gov. accused in pay-for-play scheme; fentanyl crisis | Crime Files
From Arizona's Governor, Katie Hobbs, being accused of participating in a "pay-for-play" scheme, to the fentanyl crisis impacting border towns, here is this week's Crime Files.
From former President Donald Trump's convictions restricting his travels, to the Arizona Attorney General's Office investigating Gov. Katie Hobbs' alleged connection to a "pay-for-play" scheme, here are this week's top stories.
1. Phoenix woman arrested amid fraud investigation: Surprise PD
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A Phoenix woman has been arrested, according to Surprise Police officials, for her alleged involvement in a number of fraud-related crimes.
2. AZ Governor Katie Hobbs accused in alleged 'pay-for-play' scheme involving group home operator
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The Arizona Attorney General's Office is investigating ties between Governor Katie Hobbs and the operator of a group home for foster kids, amid reports that the firm made donations to the governor's inauguration fund and the Arizona Democratic Party before getting a large rate hike from the state.
3. 2 arrested in connection to deaths of Gila River Police officer, community member
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Two people, including a juvenile, were arrested in connection to the deaths of a Gila River Police officer and a community member.
4. Woman killed, man hurt in Arizona crash involving cement mixer
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A crash north of Prescott left a woman dead and her husband injured.
5. As a felon, Donald Trump can no longer travel to 38 countries
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The former president may have trouble gaining entry to these countries as a convicted felon. See the full list.
6. Man found shot on I-10 in Phoenix, DPS investigating
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A man was found with several gunshot wounds Thursday morning along Interstate 10 in Phoenix, authorities said.
7. Maricopa County Attorney moves to seek death warrant for Aaron Gunches
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Although Arizona hasn't conducted an execution since 2022, the Maricopa County Attorney plans to seek a death warrant for another death row inmate.
8. Body of man who went missing in Salt River on Memorial Day found, identified
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Tubers on the Salt River called authorities when they made the grim discovery of a man who drowned on Memorial Day.
9. Earthquakes in Arizona: Here's what to know as temblor was felt by some
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Earthquakes are often thought of as a thing that mainly happens in California, but they can and do happen in Arizona. Here's what to know.
10. Mexico earthquake felt in Arizona
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A 4.6 magnitude earthquake that was detected early Wednesday morning in Mexico may have been felt in southwestern Arizona.