Arizona legislation to better regulate rehab programs targeted by Medicaid scams is moving forward
A Navajo state senator said Friday she’s hoping for final approval of her bill to tighten regulations for rehab facilities amid widespread fraud that has bilked hundreds of millions in Arizona Medicaid dollars and scammed hundreds of Native Americans seeking help for addictions.
Waiting for justice: Man accused of killing a teen on Christmas deemed competent to stand trial
On March 7, 2024, suspect Timothy Bell was found competent to stand trial in the death of an 18-year-old who was gunned down on Christmas 2020. He faces the death penalty if he's found guilty of first-degree murder.
Sober Living Crisis: Lawsuit filed against Arizona state agencies
A civil lawsuit has been filed in connection with Arizona's sober living crisis. This comes after AHCCCS was defrauded for an estimated $2 billion as a result of a scheme that preyed on vulnerable people in need of substance abuse treatment.
Sober Living: Lawsuit filed against Ariz. agencies
A civil lawsuit has been filed in connection with Arizona's sober living crisis. This comes after AHCCCS was defrauded for an estimated $2 billion as a result of a scheme that preyed on vulnerable people in need of substance abuse treatment. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum reports.
Former Palm Valley Post Acute patient took alleged rape victim to Goodyear PD after staff 'didn’t do anything'
After a former Palm Valley Post Acute patient was discharged, a fellow patient encouraged her to report her alleged rape by a nursing assistant to Goodyear Police. Now she's pregnant.
Patient at Palm Valley took alleged rape victim to police
After a former Palm Valley Post Acute patient was discharged, a fellow patient encouraged her to report her alleged rape by a nursing assistant to Goodyear Police. Now she's pregnant. FOX 10's Justin Lum has more on this story.
Stabbing and murder suspect's arrest caught on camera; sober living latest | Nightly Roundup
From video showing the arrest of a stabbing and murder suspect to dozens moving out of a hotel property in the East Valley that was once under investigation by health officials, here's a look at some of our top stories.
Unlicensed behavioral health provider stops housing clients at hotel property once investigated by AZDHS
A Tempe hotel property once investigated by the Arizona Department of Health can no longer house about a hundred people, including children. This comes after a company that ran the facility, NewFound Hope, stopped receiving payments from the state.
NewFound Hope: Dozens move out of hotel property
A Tempe hotel property once investigated by the Arizona Department of Health can no longer house about a hundred people, including children. This comes after a company that ran the facility, NewFound Hope, stopped receiving payments from the state due to fraud allegations. We have tried to speak to NewFound Hope owner Denis Artiles in the past, but he declined and denied all allegations. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum reports.
Goodyear PD submits charges against former Palm Valley Post Acute employee following sexual assault claims
Goodyear Police submitted charges against Bobby Lee Williams, the former Palm Valley Post Acute employee accused of raping and impregnating a patient.
AZDHS: Long-term care facility waited weeks to report patient's rape, pregnancy
A former Arizona nursing assistant is under criminal investigation and is accused of raping a patient and getting her pregnant at a long-term care facility. FOX 10 uncovered new details about how it took weeks for state agencies to find out about the alleged sexual abuse.
Senate Bill 1361 aims for stricter oversight of unlicensed sober living homes in Arizona
After bad actors in behavioral health defrauded the state's Medicaid agency for a billion dollars, a new Arizona State Senate bill is aiming to crack down on the fraud.
Sober Living: AZ bill aims for stricter oversight
After bad actors in behavioral health defrauded the state's Medicaid agency for a billion dollars, a new Arizona State Senate bill is aiming to crack down on the fraud. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum reports.
Mesa PD: Luxury condo complex was a hub for ‘numerous’ sober living homes, alcohol abuse and violence
Remember the luxury condos in Mesa we told you about that were overrun by unlicensed sober living homes? Fox 10 Investigates uncovered police reports detailing what exactly was unfolding and how it was allowed.
Condos becomes hub for ‘numerous’ sober living homes: Mesa PD
Remember the luxury condos in Mesa we told you about that were overrun by unlicensed sober living homes? Fox 10 Investigates uncovered police reports detailing what exactly was unfolding and how it was allowed.
NewFound Hope surrenders licensing after AZDHS probes hotel property used for unauthorized rehab
FOX 10 Investigates has an update on a report we brought you about a Tempe hotel property being used as an unlicensed treatment center for dozens of people battling addictions.
NewFound Hope surrenders licenses after AZDHS investigation
FOX 10 Investigates has an update on a report we brought you about a Tempe hotel property being used as an unlicensed treatment center for dozens of people battling addictions.
AZDHS: Facility waited weeks to report patient's rape, pregnancy
A former Arizona nursing assistant is under criminal investigation and is accused of raping a patient and getting her pregnant at a long-term care facility. FOX 10 uncovered new details about how it took weeks for state agencies to find out about the alleged sexual abuse. FOX 10's Justin Lum has the story.
Surviving ‘The Zone’: Crime drops where Phoenix’s tent city once was but homeless crisis persists
Months after Phoenix's once largest homeless encampment, known as "The Zone," was cleared, we're taking a look at the crime stats and what it's been like since for both the homeless community and surrounding businesses.
The Zone: Crime drops where Phoenix’s tent city once was
Months after Phoenix's once largest homeless encampment, known as "The Zone," was cleared, we're taking a look at the crime stats and what it's been like since for both the homeless community and surrounding businesses.