14-year-old caught in Arizona smuggling 6 undocumented migrants in truck: CCSO
The Cochise County deputy had pulled over a Ford truck on Highway 80 and Kings Highway west of Douglas on March 23.
Arizona man allegedly pushed and tried to punch D.C. police officers during deadly Capitol Riot, officials say
A man who lives in a small southeastern Arizona town is accused of assaulting police officers during the deadly 2021 Capitol Riot, according to officials with the U.S. Attorney's Office.
2 arrested, 4 migrants in custody after high-speed Arizona chase
Mesa resident Taylor Seth Johnson, 25, and Detroit resident Kanardje Watts, 21, face numerous charges including child abuse and aggravated assault on a police officer. Two children were in the car during the chase.
Migrant who shot and killed by Border Patrol agent was hit multiple times, according to autopsy report
The migrant, identified as 32-year-old Carmelo Cruz-Marcos from Puebla, Mexico, died following a shooting involving an as yet unidentified Border Patrol in a remote part of southeastern Arizona. The shooting happened on Feb. 19.
Phoenix juveniles badly injured after high-speed pursuit crash in Cochise County, sheriff's office says
A juvenile was ejected and two others needed extrication after a high-speed chase in Arizona ended in a rollover crash on Feb. 27.
Migrant fatally shot while being detained after escape bid in southern Arizona: CBP
Border Patrol agents apprehended three migrants in the U.S. illegally and spotted a fourth trying to get away. One agent followed the person downhill into the canyon “and while taking him into custody discharged his firearm fatally wounding the migrant.”
Migrant killed by Border Patrol agent in Arizona, sheriff's office says
The sheriff's office provided an update days later saying a man who reportedly entered the U.S. illegally was killed after being shot several times by a border patrol agent on Feb. 19.
Police: Off-duty Border Patrol agent fatally shoots relative in Sierra Vista
The shooter has been identified as 44-year-old Sierra Vista resident Stevan Djordjevic, an off-duty U.S. Border Patrol agent, police said.
After 18 years, Arizona man sentenced for sexually assaulting child on Gila River Indian Reservation
The case had gone cold for 15 years until DNA evidence in 2019 identified Willcox resident Joshua William Scheu as the perpetrator.
Air Force launches study of changes to flight training areas in Arizona
Three alternatives to be studied would change flight restrictions in areas northwest of Phoenix, west and southwest of Tucson and in parts of southeastern and east-central Arizona extending in western New Mexico.
Medical team going to Sierra Vista to battle COVID-19 surge
Personnel includes physicians, advanced health care professionals, nurses, a respiratory therapist and a paramedic who will serve for up to 14 days per deployment.
Newsmaker Saturday - Sheriff Mark Dannels, Francis Najafi
Part 1: If you thought 2021 was a rough year on the border, there are projects now that in 2022 we may see more than 2 million entries along the US southern border. Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels talks about the influx of migrants on the Arizona-Mexico border like they've never seen before. Part 2: Arizona State University and the Thunderbird School of Global Management want to educate 100 million people across the globe for free online, through ASU. Founder and CEO of Pivotal Group, Francis Najafi talks to John Hook about why he decided to donate $25 million of his own money to fund this effort.
Man charged with assaulting Border Patrol agent near Naco
Tucson TV station KOLD said the assault occurred on Jan. 26 near Naco, which is along Arizona’s border with Mexico.
Arizona teen pleads guilty in terrorism case
The boy was arrested in May 2021 after authorities found a pipe bomb and preparation for a second in a back room of the home he shares with his mother and older brother.
Cochise County parents accused of leaving young son at home alone since Thanksgiving
Authorities had been called to do a welfare check at a home in the small town of Elfrida on Dec. 12 after the caller said the boy had been there for an “undetermined length of time.”
Accused East Valley serial rapist extradited to Maricopa County
John Daly, a retired Border Patrol agent from southern Arizona, has appeared before a judge in Phoenix after being accused of multiple rapes in Mesa and Gilbert.
'The situation is grim': Coronavirus surge overwhelms hospitals in Cochise County
Patients without COVID-19 are facing waits of 48 to 96 hours to be transferred to large hospitals in Tucson.
Escaped suspect wanted in Sierra Vista case back in custody
Sierra Vista police said 29-year-old Tyler Nahoopii was taken back into custody Saturday.
Arizona dairy recalls milk due to insufficient pasteurization
Out of an abundance of caution, Tirrito Farms in Willcox is recalling bottles of whole milk due to insufficient pasteurization.
Rep. Becky Nutt submits resignation from Arizona House
State Rep. Becky Nutt, a Republican from rural southeastern Arizona, has submitted her resignation from the state House, effective Nov. 1.