Arizona, Colombia arrest 35 in cross-border probe
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Arizona and Homeland Security officials partnered with Colombia to arrest 35 suspects in a major cross-border child exploitation operation.

Idaho judge grants Bryan Kohberger two hearings next year as admitted killer seeks to withdraw guilty plea

Convicted quadruple murderer Bryan Kohberger, who admitted to stabbing four University of Idaho students a year before he proclaimed his innocence and asked to withdraw his guilty plea, has been granted two days in court next year as part of his petition for post-conviction relief.

Surprise Police officer cleared in license plate reader system review

A Surprise Police officer has been fully cleared of wrongdoing following an audit and investigation into Automated License Plate Reader technology, the department says.

Mesa man accused of secretly filming others others inside ASU bathrooms

ASU Police say a 33-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly filming others inside bathrooms without their knowledge, and investigators say this is not the first time for the suspect.

Man accused of throwing cocaine bricks from car window during Lake Havasu City pursuit

A man was arrested after police say he threw two cocaine-filled, brick-shaped packages worth roughly $200,000 out of his car during a pursuit in Lake Havasu City.

Globetrotting sailor nabbed in Canada over alleged child sex crimes aboard sailboat: FBI

An alleged child predator accused of exploiting a child aboard his sailboat was arrested in Canada, after the FBI warned he could be sailing across the Pacific Ocean to evade authorities.

Man accused of damaging Phoenix photo safety camera, dragging it down the street in a school zone

Police say 20-year-old Brandon Ribadeneira knocked down a photo safety camera in a school zone near Cave Creek Road and Deer Valley Drive before tying it to his truck and dragging it down the street.

Tyler Moldovan case: Shooting suspect found guilty of attempted murder

Prosecutors and Maricopa County court officials say Essa Williams has been found guilty of multiple charge in connection with a shooting that left Phoenix Police officer Tyler Moldovan badly wounded in late 2021.

'The risk of misuse is too great': Tempe turns off Flock system

Automated license plate readers in Tempe have been shut off, officials said on Aug. 26. "The risk of misuse is too great," Tempe Mayor Corey Woods said.

Man in custody following armed standoff at Phoenix bar

A man who allegedly pulled out a gun inside Dunes Cocktail Lounge near 35th and Dunlap avenues on August 25, leading to an hours-long standoff, has been taken into custody.

Billings, Montana shooting: Former Seattle-area family among 8 killed

A family with ties to the Seattle area has been devastated after a man opened fire and killed eight of his relatives in Billings, Montana.

Arizona missing persons cases - 2026

Information was supplied by law enforcement and describes current, active reports of missing persons in the Phoenix-metro area and other cities in Arizona.

Samuel Bateman: Polygamous sect leader sentenced for Arizona child abuse charges

Samuel Bateman, 50, received 24 years behind bars on Aug. 26 after being convicted of child abuse for smuggling three young girls in a hot, unventilated trailer through Flagstaff back in 2022.

After dogs shot dead in California, activists push for oversight at rescue shelters

An attorney said that 138 carcasses have been exhumed from Miranda's Rescue in Humboldt County. The Sheriff's Office estimates roughly 725 dogs are missing, a tally reflecting data from 2025 to 2026 alone.