New Turquoise Alert issued; latest in Isabella Comas case | Morning News Brief
PHOENIX - From the search for a missing girl that prompted a new Turquoise Alert to what Maricopa County's sheriff said about violence and interference during ICE operations, here's a look at some of your top headlines for the morning of January 16.
1. Have you seen her?
(Navajo Police Department)
Police on the Navajo Nation have issued a Turquoise Alert for an eight-year-old
The backstory:
Navajo Police say 8-year-old Maleeka "Mollie" Boone was last seen, on foot, at around 6:00 p.m. on Cedar Loop in the Coalmine NHA housing area in Coalmine.
2. New developments in Isabella Comas case
Avondale Police have released new details surrounding the case of missing 21-year-old Isabella Comas (pictured on left)
The backstory:
Comas went missing on Jan. 11 at around 3 p.m., when she was last seen leaving a friend's home near Van Buren Street and Avondale Boulevard. On Jan. 12, Comas' phone was found at a Phoenix recycling center. The next day, a Turquoise Alert was issued for her.
3. Back to a longer school week
A major shake-up is coming to a Phoenix area school district.
The backstory:
In March 2023, we reported that Cartwright School District decided to move to a four-day week. Now, the district is changing that decision.
4. Women arrested at massage parlor
Two people are accused of running a prostitution operation out of the East Valley.
What Police Said:
According to police, a man reported being touched inappropriately during a massage at a massage parlor in Chandler, and the man was reportedly offered sexual favors.
5. Maricopa County warns against violence in ICE operations
Sheriff Sheridan: ICE agents, violent protesters both subject to arrest
Maricopa County Sheriff Jerry Sheridan said he would arrest any ICE agent who breaks the law, but he also warned protesters they face arrest if they become violent or interfere with law enforcement operations during immigration crackdowns.
Maricopa County Sheriff Jerry Sheridan is speaking out as tensions persist over ICE operations in the U.S.
What He Said:
Sheridan noted he would not hesitate to arrest an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent who breaks the law in Maricopa County. He pointed to his history of disciplining his own department and family as evidence of his impartiality.
A look at today's weather
Morning Weather Forecast - 1/16/26
We're expecting warmer temperatures for the weekend in the Valley.