Arizona soldier killed during Army training exercise

Five U.S. Army Special Operations aviation soldiers were killed during routine flight training over the eastern Mediterranean Sea, the U.S. Department of Defense said in a statement. Andrew P. Southard, a 27-year-old Apache Junction man, was identified as one of the victims.

3-year-old Apache Junction boy dies from fentanyl overdose

“Unfortunately, the 3-year-old boy's respiratory system shut down after issues of brain swellings and stroke symptoms, and he ultimately was put on life support before he died,” Apache Junction Police said.

Crime Files: Amazon warehouse shooting, a 'Seusspicious' passenger

Our top crime stories for the week of Dec. 12: More than half a million dollars of drugs, guns seized in Arizona bust; an Amazon warehouse shooting in Chandler; an adoptive mother arrested in connection to Jesse Wilson's 2016 death; a road-rage shooting in Apache Junction; and a 'Seusspicious-looking' passenger causes an HOV driver to be cited.