PHOENIX - From an anti-organized car theft operation that nabbed three people in the Valley to the latest on a deadly shooting in north Phoenix, here's a look at some of the top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for Thursday, June 19, 2025.
1. Arrests made in ‘Operation Escalading Switch’
Operation Escalading Switch: 3 arrests made in Phoenix area amid anti-organized vehicle theft operation
The three, according to DPS officials, were arrested as part of an operation that targeted organized vehicle theft in the Valley, and the operation recovered over two dozen vehicles worth $2.5 million.
2. Ex-husband arrested after woman was shot dead in north Phoenix
Woman shot, killed by ex-husband at Desert Ridge Marketplace: police
Police say a woman was killed in a shooting at Desert Ridge Marketplace in north Phoenix. Police are calling this an incident of domestic violence, and a suspect is in custody.
3. New drug smuggling tunnel along Mexico border discovered
Agents discover massive narcotics tunnel with hidden entrance linking US and Mexico
The 3,000-foot tunnel — which reached depths of around 50 feet underground at its deepest point — was equipped with lighting, electrical wiring, ventilation systems and a track system.
4. Ex-MCAO detective sentenced over wife's murder
John Byrd: Ex-MCAO detective sentenced after pleading guilty to murdering his wife
A man who once served as a detective with the Maricopa County Attorney's Office will spend time behind bars, after he pleaded guilty to killing his wife in 2024.
5. Surprising findings from survey of remote workers
Almost 40% of remote workers admit using technology to look busy when they are not, study shows
Remote employees have the flexibility to work at their own pace, but a new study finds that some are using specific resources to look more productive than they are.
Also, your weather forecast for tonight
Arizona weather forecast: Thursday will be the hottest day of the week in Phoenix
Thursday will be a very hot one in Phoenix. The high temp will reach 115 degrees.