Crime and Public Safety

Kahpri Wells, 32, is accused of stabbing 28-year-old Tyrone Wetzler to death at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Surprise, located near 115th Avenue and Bell Road. Wells is accused of first-degree murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

During a news conference on May 28, Scottsdale Police released more details on the arrests of seven suspected members of the "South American Theft Group." The suspects are accused of committing burglaries in the Valley, as well as other states.

Caught on camera, a Goodyear Police officer jumped into action and saved a woman's life. The officer rushed in to help when he came across a car fire on Interstate 10. FOX 10's Dominique Newland reports.

Police say a man was jaywalking across Glendale Avenue near 91st Avenue when he was hit by a tow truck. The pedestrian was taken to a hospital with serious injuries.

The family of Reno Caddo is demanding answers and accountability months after the 24-year-old was killed at a West Valley group home. Glynn Peaches, 45, Caddo's roommate at the facility, is the suspect.

A Mesa woman is accused of repeatedly trying to kill her 8-year-old son, who has autism, authorities said. Erica Encinas allegedly attempted to hit the boy with a rock before calling 911 to report herself. She is now in custody.

Police are searching for three people in connection with a May 24 shooting at a bus stop, officials said. A photo released by the Scottsdale Police Department shows the three unidentified suspects, with the male in the center identified as the suspected shooter.

MCSO rescued several emaciated animals from dangerous conditions over Memorial Day weekend. The county's Animal Crimes Unit executed a search warrant in New River on Monday after the resident allegedly told deputies they had no money to feed the animals.

Police are investigating a death at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Surprise, near 115th Avenue and Bell Road. Authorities haven't released the victim's identity or cause of death.

On May 27, the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office said "person(s) of interest" have been identified in the death of New River pastor, William Schonemann, also known as Pastor Bill.

Police in Phoenix are investigating a shooting that happened on the morning of May 27 near 20th Avenue and Pima. The shooting sent a man to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, and the suspect fled the area before officers arrived.