Survey shows Phoenix PD chief unpopular

Phoenix Police Chief Daniel Garcia has been on the job for almost a year, but according to a survey from two police unions he is unpopular. 

Student arrested after Embry Riddle parking lot explosion

Police in Prescott have arrested an 18-year-old Embry Riddle University student for setting off an explosion in the college parking lot in Prescott.

Arpaio plans to expand armed school volunteer posse

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio now says he plans to expand his volunteer, armed school posse, as well as the controversial paintball training he is conducting at an abandoned Phoenix-area school.

Information sought on missing business traveler

Authorities are searching for a Virginia man who came to Arizona on a business trip but hasn't been heard from since early December. 

Large marijuana grow destroyed in Wenden

Authorities have destroyed more than 4,500 marijuana plants found along the Centennial Wash near Wenden, about 100 miles northwest of Phoenix.

Infant death at Gilbert KinderCare leads to investigation

An investigation is underway to determine the cause of death for a three-month-old boy who died at a Gilbert KinderCare yesterday.

Labor Day weekend DUI arrests down from last year

The state office of highway safety has released updated numbers on how many people were stopped for DUI over the Labor Day weekend.

Phoenix’s new police chief

Police Chief Daniel Garcia talks about his plans and the challenges he faces taking over the Phoenix Police Department.

Arpaio could take the stand Tuesday

The class action lawsuit trial against the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office and Sheriff Joe Arpaio is scheduled to continue at a federal court house in Phoenix on Tuesday.  

Campers staying past the limit on National Forest land could get a wake-up call

As we reported last month from Flagstaff, a rising homeless population on National Forest land could lead to increased wildfire danger. But it’s not only the homeless who can run afoul of forest restrictions. Campers who stay longer than is legal may face a rude awakening. 

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