PHOENIX - Man accused of serial East Valley package theft; crews battle scrapyard fire amid hot weather in Phoenix; and more - here's a look at your top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
1. East Valley package theft suspect arrested
Man arrested in connection with package thefts in Mesa and Gilbert: PD
Mesa Police investigators say they have arrested a 28-year-old man in connection with over a dozen package theft incidents in the East Valley.
2. Scrapyard in Maryvale catches fire
Crews battle fire at Phoenix scrapyard; no injuries reported
Phoenix Fire officials say no injuries were reported following a fire at a scrapyard facility on June 16.
3. World Cup puts Arizona company in the spotlight
Arizona roofing paint company cools World Cup bleachers
Two Arizona State University graduates have developed a specialized roofing paint, which is now applied to one million square feet of roofing nationwide.
4. Sex exploitation sting nets arrests
10 arrested in Apache Junction undercover child sex exploitation sting
Ten individuals were arrested following a two-day undercover child exploitation operation in Apache Junction.
5. High costs affecting American vacationers
Soaring travel costs forcing some Americans to change summer vacation plans, survey says
More than half of Americans said the cost of gas and airfare will force them to change their summer travel plans this year, according to a LendingTree survey.
A look at your weather for tomorrow
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Flash flood warning and extreme heat hit Arizona
Severe thunderstorms moving through central Arizona prompt warnings for flash flooding and damaging winds, with conditions expected to dry out later Tuesday night.