Tribal chairman accused of sex assault has similar allegations from 1989, records show
The White Mountain Apache Tribe's chairman is under federal investigation for sexual misconduct claims, but FOX10 has uncovered similar allegations dating back to the 1980s.
Records reveal new details on White Mountain Apache chairman's past
FOX 10 Investigates is uncovering the concerning past of White Mountain Apache Chairman Kasey Velasquez, as recent allegations of sexual misconduct are strikingly similar to those dating back to the 1980s. Investigator Justin Lum reports.
'Huge liability': Debate over law enforcement agencies allowing warning shots in AZ
Warning shots remain an active policy in a handful of Arizona law enforcement departments. Most of the 40+ agencies surveyed prohibit the practice, citing safety. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum has more on why these departments can bypass Shannon's Law.
Thin Blue Warning: How Arizona law enforcement can use warning shots despite Shannon's Law
A survey of Arizona law enforcement policies found that most agencies prohibit officers from firing warning shots. But, some departments retain the option, drawing scrutiny from experts concerned about the legality of firing a weapon into the air.
'Kingpin': AZ father and son sentenced for leading drug trafficking organization
A father and son in Arizona have been sentenced months after they pleaded guilty to charges of violating the federal "kingpin" law.
AZ father and son sentenced for drug trafficking
Two men with ties to the Valley have been sentenced for leading a transnational drug traffic ring. The two men have been identified as Marcos Monarrez-Mendoza and his son, Marcos Monarrez Jr.
No Way To Die: The Murder of Claudia Lucero | Documentary
On Dec. 5, 2013, 14-year-old Claudia Lucero was murdered & her body was discovered in a Mesa dumpster the next day. This FOX 10 documentary investigates the powerful story of fear, the evidence behind the case, and the years-long fight for justice.
No Way To Die: The Murder of Claudia Lucero | Documentary
On Dec. 5, 2013, 14-year-old Claudia Lucero went missing. The next day, her body was found in a Mesa dumpster — a devastating discovery that revealed a story of fear, murder, and a long wait for justice. This FOX10 documentary investigates the tragedy and the evidence behind the case.
'Kingpin': 13 more sentenced in large-scale Phoenix drug trafficking ring
The Department of Justice announced on Nov. 14, saying the 13 individuals violated federal narcotics and money laundering laws in relation to a transnational criminal organization.
Lawmakers question AHCCCS in behavioral health fraud fallout
A third oversight hearing was held on Nov. 12 to question Arizona's medical agency nearly two years after the state initiated a massive crackdown on Medicaid fraud. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum reports.
Lawmakers press AHCCCS officials as behavioral health providers await payments
State lawmakers held a third oversight hearing with the new AHCCCS director regarding the recent massive Medicaid fraud crackdown.
Man held in Arizona in connection with Idaho child's death
Court documents show that a man named Stacey James Wondra was picked up from a federal facility in Phoenix for a felony warrant out of Idaho. While the warrant did not state the the charges Wondra is facing, police with the town of Fruitland in Idaho have said that a "Stacey Wondra" is believed to be involved in the abduction and death of a five-year-old there.
FULL INTERVIEW: Stacey Sutherland of AZ Anti-Trafficking Network
Stacey Sutherland with the Arizona Anti-Trafficking Network shares insight on the issue of sex trafficking in the valley. She does constant outreach with her team, meeting victims who are adults and minors. Sutherland says many of them have been through Arizona's child welfare system or are still in custody of DCS.
FULL INTERVIEW: Former DCS case worker shares insight on AZ's child welfare system
Brooke Schapiro worked as a child care specialist also known as a caseworker for the Arizona Department of Child Safety from 2019-2022. She provides insight on what it?s like working for the child welfare system and the challenges that caseworkers face daily. She?s been keeping track of recent tragedies linked to DCS and believes the system needs to change.
FULL INTERVIEW: Emily Pike's uncle visits site where teen was found murdered
FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum meets Emily Pike?s uncle, Allred Pike at the site where the 14-year-old girl?s remains were discovered on February 14, 2025. Emily ran away from a Sacred Journey, Inc. group home in Mesa on January 27 but was placed in the DCS-licensed home by the San Carlos Apache tribe. No suspect has been arrested in her murder.
Runaway teens: Missing in the System | Special Report
Three teens. Three tragedies. One system?s failures. Our special report sheds light on the deaths of Zariah Dodd, Emily Pike and Anaiah Walker ? three girls with strong ties to the Arizona Department of Child Safety. What signs were missed before they ran away?
'No Remorse': The trial of Lori Vallow
Lori Vallow has been called one of the most hated women in America. Now FOX 10 Investigates brings you inside the trial of the ?Doomsday Mom?, the extreme beliefs and deadly affair that led to the loss of her two children. FOX 10's Justin Lum reports.
Loophole allows some truckers to drive beyond time limits
In the wake of a fatal crash in 2021 on a Phoenix highway, we're looking into potential regulatory gaps that may contribute to fatigue among semi-truck drivers transporting agricultural commodities. We want to warn you ? the footage in this story is hard to watch. FOX 10 Justin Lum has this investigative report.
Police records: Assaults on students at Arizona school
Punched, tackled & pinned to the ground. FOX 10 investigates cases of staff assaulting students at Canyon State Academy in the East Valley. We're taking a deep dive into the issues the Dept. of Child Safety is up against when looking into cases.
Yavapai County judge cited for urinating in public days before resignation
An Arizona Superior Court judge was allegedly caught on body camera footage urinating near the courthouse where she works. Judge Kristyne Schaaf-Olson resigned days after the incident. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum has more details.