New Arizona prison oversight office faces funding fight

A new office, signed into law by Gov. Katie Hobbs, aims to bring reform and transparency to Arizona's prison system but is already facing funding challenges.

New prison oversight office lacks funding in Arizona
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A new independent oversight office for Arizona prisons, signed into law by Gov. Katie Hobbs, faces significant challenges as its specific funding was removed from the state budget. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has the details.

Phoenix man accused of holding his girlfriend captive for weeks

A 36-year-old man is accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting his girlfriend, reportedly holding her captive for at least two weeks. Timothy James Wood was arrested after the woman escaped to a neighbor's home and called 911.

Hassayampa River 'anarchy': Residents want MCSO to crack down on illegal ATV racing, shootings

Residents are fed up with what they call chaos at the Hassayampa River bottom, saying illegal ATV racing, wild parties, rampant alcohol use, and shootings have plagued the area near Old US 80 and Salome Highway. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum reports.

'16 & Pregnant' star charged with involuntary manslaughter in Georgia

Former "16 & Pregnant" star Whitney Purvis is accused of supplying a drug combination that led to a Georgia man's fatal overdose.

PD: Man accused of attempted 2nd-degree murder after shooting at fellow motorcyclist

John Ramos, 41, is accused of shooting at a fellow motorcyclist in Buckeye. It happened when police say Ramos and the victim were participating in a group motorcycle ride.

'Jerry's Law' signed into law, strengthening animal cruelty protections

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed "Jerry's Law" into law, strengthening animal cruelty definitions and increasing penalties for offenders.

'Jerry's Law' enhances animal cruelty protections
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Governor Katie Hobbs signed "Jerry's Law" into law Monday, strengthening Arizona's animal cruelty statutes. It goes into effect on Sept. 26.

Alvarado ICE facility attack: 11 charged in 'ambush' on ICE officers, officials say

Eleven people face charges after a "planned ambush" of an ICE facility in Alvarado where a group intended "to kill ICE corrections officers," according to law enforcement officials.

Epstein ‘client list’ does not exist, DOJ, FBI conclude

The DOJ said Jeffrey Epstein did not maintain a “client list," contradicting Attorney General Pam Bondi’s past remarks.

Texas flooding: Sightseers hamper first responders in Kerrville, police say

Sightseers are impacting rescue and recovery efforts by first responders in the Kerrville area, says the police department. Residents and visitors are being urged to avoid the area.

Texas flooding: Scammers target victims, missing person hotlines

Officials in Kerr County, Texas, report that families of flooding victims are being targeted by phone scammers demanding money for their missing children.

Teen girl arrested following weekend fight: Gilbert PD

Police say the fight that led to the teen's arrest happened on July 5 near Williams Field Road and Market Street in Gilbert.

Arrest made after teen girls fight in Gilbert
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Gilbert Police officials say they have arrested a teen, following a fight involving a group of girls over the weekend.

Active shooter killed in attempt to ambush Border Patrol agents in Texas

An active shooter armed with tactical gear and a rifle opened fire upon Border Patrol agents as they arrived at a Border Patrol annex facility in McAllen, Texas, in the Rio Grande Valley on Monday.

C2 Tactical is offering female-only self-defense courses
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Many women traveling solo this summer are seeking self-defense training. C2 Tactical in Scottsdale now offers female-only self-defense courses to help them prepare to defend themselves. FOX 10's Irene Snyder has the story.

Woman killed in homicide at Phoenix park
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A woman was found shot to death in a Phoenix park on July 5 near 55th Avenue and Osborn Road, the police department said.

Yuma man drowns while rescuing his girlfriend's nephews in Colorado River, YCSO says

A man drowned Saturday in the Colorado River after trying to save his girlfriend's two nephews. Jeffrey Brady, 51, was found dead after going underwater near Hidden Shores Resort.

Woman found shot to death in Phoenix park, PD says

A woman found dead in a Phoenix park on July 5 was a victim of homicide, Phoenix Police said.