5 killed in Mesa plane crash; latest election results in Arizona: this week's top stories
Phoenix drug bust; Glendale church theft | Crime Files
From a major drug bust in Phoenix, to a costly theft at a Glendale church, here is this week's edition of Crime Files.
From a tragic plane crash in Mesa that took the lives of five people, to a breakdown of why Arizona takes so long to count its election ballots, here are this week's top stories.
1. Why does Arizona take so long to count ballots on and after Election Day?
Questions remain as AZ ballot count continues
Arizona is one of the few remaining states where a winner of the presidential race has yet to be projected. Several down-ballot races are also uncalled, and more and more people are asking why is the count taking so long. FOX 10's Brian Webb reports.
Although the presidential race is declared, voters in the Grand Canyon State still have a pressing question – why do we still not have all of the Election Day results?
2. 2024 Arizona General Election results
Click here to view Arizona's General Election results. As of Nov. 10, some races still haven't been called.
3. 5 killed in plane crash at Mesa's Falcon Field Airport
Victims in Mesa Falcon Field crash identified
We are learning more about a plane crash that killed five people at Mesa's Falcon Field, as authorities identify some of the victims. FOX 10's Lauren Clark reports.
Five people were killed after a plane crashed into a car shortly after taking off from Mesa's Falcon Field Airport on Tuesday afternoon. Flames and smoke billowed from the crash at the airport near Greenfield and McKellips Roads around 4:40 p.m. on Nov. 5. The plane involved was reportedly a six-seater HondaJet HA-420.
4. Results for Arizona's ballot propositions
Arizona voters have decided on a number of statewide ballot measures, some of which could have an impact on people's lives in the years to come.
5. Arizona voters reject Props 136, 137, and 138: AP projection
The Associated Press is projecting a defeat for three Arizona ballot measures that deal with ballot initiatives, judicial terms, and tipped workers.
6. Arizona Senate race: Lake, Gallego await results as vote count is underway
Latest: Maricopa County releases more election results
On Saturday, Nov. 9, four days after Election Day, Maricopa County continues to count ballots. Some of those results were released, tightening some races, and furthering the lead in others.
As votes are being counted, the candidates for the U.S. Senate, Kari Lake and Rep. Ruben Gallego, await the results.
7. 2024 Election Balance of Power: Interactive results map
Check for the updated totals, including for races in key battleground states: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
Click to view a live and interactive map.
8. Tyler Freeman sentenced to prison in 'Gilbert Goons' attacks
East Valley teenager sentenced for two assaults
Tyler Freeman, 18, was sentenced to more than 2.5 years in prison for his involvement in two assaults in Queen Creek and Gilbert, both attacks were associated with the 'Gilbert Goons.'
An East Valley teenager was sentenced to prison for his role in multiple assaults in Gilbert. Through a plea deal, Tyler Freeman was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison. Freeman served 268 days at the time of the sentencing and that will be applied to his new sentence.
9. Proposition 139: Arizona voters approve abortion rights ballot measure
Arizona voters decide on ballot propositions
Voters in Arizona have decided on some major propositions that were on the General Election ballot.
Proposition 139, Arizona's abortion rights ballot measure, has been approved by voters, the Associated Press reports. The measure, known as the Arizona Abortion Access Act, is one of a number of similar measures that voters decided on across the country on Election Day. In Arizona, the measure will amend Article II of the Arizona State Constitution by inserting a new section on the issue of abortion.
10. 5 defendants face felony charges for stealing vehicles and operating a 'chop shop'
Chop shop owner, 4 others charged with felony theft
Five defendants appeared in court, including alleged chop shop owner Jorge Aguilar, accused of conspiracy and theft pleading for a lower bond. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has the story.
Five people appeared in court after a big bust of several vehicle thefts in the Valley. State prosecutors say the defendants stole vehicles and operated a "chop shop," using guns and burglary tools to do it.