Fake officer allegedly stops driver on I-17; 3 arrested in backyard murder | Nightly Roundup

Published September 18, 2026 6:49 PM MST

From a man accused of pretending to be a police officer to why a man who was actually a police commander is no longer employed with a West Valley city, here's a look at your top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for Friday, September 18, 2026.

1. Ex-police commander indicted

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Ex-Glendale police commander indicted on sexual exploitation charges: Court docs

We now know the charges a former Glendale Police commander is facing, a day after the city said the man is no longer with the department.

2. Man allegedly pretended to be a cop

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Man impersonated officer, pulled over driver on I-17: DPS

A man accused of impersonating a police officer and pulling over another driver on I-17 in north Phoenix has been arrested, and DPS believes there may be other victims.

3. Shocking allegations

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'You ready to die?' Ex-con on drugs breaks into woman’s Phoenix home after shooting her in the leg, cops say

Horrifying 911 audio captured the moment ex-con Errick Cooks allegedly shot a Phoenix woman, pistol-whipped her, and smashed through her window while declaring "this is how you do burglaries."

4. Arrests made over deadly robbery

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3 arrested in murder of man found dead in Phoenix backyard

Three suspects are in custody after police say 20-year-old Damarion Goins was found shot to death in a backyard near Broadway Road and 19th Street following an alleged armed robbery.

5. Payments expanded for some consumers

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Amazon settlement expands, which could mean more money for you

The Federal Trade Commission said that Amazon will expand payments to eligible customers as part of last year's $2.5 billion settlement. Here’s what you need to know.

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