Arizona

Suspect shot dead by police after trying to steal an Uber driver’s car

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GLENDALE, AZ- A fatal officer-involved shooting occurred in Glendale, Arizona on Saturday evening, according to Phoenix police. The incident began when 26-year-old Robert Crockett commandeered a rideshare vehicle at gunpoint near 85th Avenue and Indian School Road, around 6:30 p.m. Crockett allegedly forced the driver out of the vehicle and drove to Glendale. Phoenix police were able to track the stolen vehicle to a residence near 91st and Glendale Avenues, a short distance from the …

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Arizona man arrested for allegedly stabbing girlfriend 26 times, fleeing to Mexico

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MARICOPA COUNTY, AZ- An Arizona man is in custody, facing first-degree murder charges after allegedly stabbing his girlfriend 26 times and fleeing to Mexico. Erik Islas, 53, a resident of Peoria, is believed to have attacked his 59-year-old girlfriend, Patricia Hawking, during a dispute on September 3. The case came to light when Hawking’s landlord, unable to reach her for several days, alerted the police. The landlord had called Hawking’s phone, only to have a …

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Police find two dead bodies and a wounded son during search for missing father

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Authorities in Maricopa County, Arizona, have made a disturbing discovery in the case of a missing man. Chad Holvig, who disappeared in July, has been found with gunshot wounds. However, his father, who is also missing, has not been located. The investigation took a grim turn when two bodies were discovered during the search for the missing men. The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating the case, which remains in a fluid state. Chad …

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Wife arrested for trying to poison her Air Force husband by putting bleach in his coffee

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In Tucson, Arizona, a woman has been arrested for allegedly attempting to poison her Air Force husband by pouring bleach into his coffee maker. Melody Felicano Johnson, 39, is facing charges of domestic violence attempted first-degree homicide, domestic violence attempted aggravated assault, and adding poison to food/drink. The couple has a child together, and they were going through a divorce at the time of the incident. According to authorities, the husband first became suspicious of …

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Boat propellor accident kills 6-year-old girl

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In a devastating incident on Lake Pleasant in Arizona, a 6-year-old girl has tragically lost her life after being accidentally struck by a boat propeller. The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) confirmed the heartbreaking news, revealing that the incident occurred when two families, comprising a total of 12 people, were out on a boat on the lake. The girl’s mother, who was operating the boat, was unaware that her daughter was in the water when …

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Arizona mother faces sentencing for starving her 6-year-old son to death

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An Arizona mother is set to be sentenced on Thursday for the murder and child abuse of her 6-year-old son. Elizabeth Archibeque, along with the boy’s father and grandmother, faced charges in the tragic case. The child, Deshaun Martinez, was found dead in their Flagstaff apartment in March 2020, after being kept in a closet and denied food. Archibeque’s sentencing could result in a maximum penalty of life in prison without parole. Elizabeth Archibeque, an …

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Drug dealer arrested for murder of 18-year-old found dismembered in fire pit

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Authorities in Arizona have made an arrest in connection with the murder of an 18-year-old teenager from Nebraska who went missing during his visit to the state. Anthonie Ruinard, 37, was apprehended by the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office for the killing of Parker League. League’s body was discovered in Bulldog Canyon, an off-highway vehicle area near Apache Junction. The investigation is ongoing, with officials describing League’s death as a heinous act. Anthonie Ruinard, 37, has …

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Semi-truck driver charged in fatal crash linked to TikTok distracted driving

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A semi-truck driver involved in a devastating six-vehicle crash in Arizona earlier this year, which claimed the lives of five individuals, has been charged with multiple felonies. According to officials, the driver, Danny Tiner, was actively using the TikTok app on his phone just moments before the accident occurred. The incident report reveals that Tiner was distracted by a message on his electronic work tablet, causing him to collide with multiple vehicles on Interstate 10. …

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Man gets 10 years for drug smuggling on Amtrak that resulted in shooting deaths of his partner and a DEA agent

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A man who attempted to smuggle drugs on an Amtrak train in Arizona has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. Devonte Okeith Mathis, 24, was caught in a shootout that resulted in the deaths of his accomplice and a DEA agent. Mathis pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute marijuana and two charges related to using and possessing a firearm in relation to drug trafficking. In October 2021, a regional task …

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Police find dead body in the ashes of bonfire

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In a remote area of Arizona, a distrubing discovery was made. A body was found in the ashes of a bonfire located in the wilderness of the Tonto National Forest. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of June 12th, was reported from Bulldog Canyon. The area is a popular spot for off-highway vehicle activities. Local residents claim that this desert region has recently become a hotspot for homeless individuals and substance abusers. A …

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