'He hit me so hard’: Police records reveal staff assaulting students at Queen Creek 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.

Navajo Nation PD ride-along: Fallout of sober living crisis on Phoenix streets

A ride-along with Navajo Nation Police shows struggling Native Americans on the streets of Phoenix as the Medicaid fraud crisis upends people's lives. Many were targets of a scheme by homes only looking to get paid by the state.

‘Nowhere closer to answers’: Phoenix mother Michelle Bernstein-Schultz still missing one year later

June 29, 2023, marks one year since the mysterious disappearance of Phoenix woman Michelle Bernstein-Schultz. Leads have been scarce in this case, but the reward to locate her is now $10,000 as loved ones plead for help.

Michelle Bernstein-Schultz still missing a year later
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June 29, 2023, marks one year since the mysterious disappearance of Phoenix woman Michelle Bernstein-Schultz. Leads have been scarce in this case, but the reward to locate her is now $10,000 as loved ones plead for help.

Unlicensed sober living homes 'recycle' people out of luxury condos in Mesa, victim says

A victim who lived in Mesa's luxury condo complex Canal on Baseline says those running alleged sober living homes are "recycling" people to get paid by Arizona's Medicaid agency.

Claim: Unlicensed sober homes 'recycle' people
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A victim who lived in Mesa's luxury condo complex Canal on Baseline says those running alleged sober living homes are "recycling" people to get paid by Arizona's Medicaid agency.

EBT cards across U.S. being fraudulently used at Phoenix market, leaving victims (and store owner) asking why

A store in Phoenix has been the target of complaints in connection with EBT card thefts. As it turns out, the store's owner says his store is also being targeted by thieves, amid a sharp rise in reported cases of EBT card skimming, which has left some EBT card accounts empty.

Navajo Nation AG: More resources needed to fight sober living scheme
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We have showed you the sober living scheme that targets Native Americans to make money off their benefits, and now, tribal leaders, along with law enforcement, are working to get lost relatives back home, or the help they need. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum has more on Operation Rainbow Bridge.

Arizona's tribal members find unmarked graves in search for loved ones amid sober living crisis

Losing loved ones to a sober living scheme plaguing the Indigenous community – a story many Native Americans share right now in Arizona. There are families searching for missing people who are already dead. "When my family went to find his grave, it was just a number."

Hundreds of tribal members, mostly Navajo, living on Phoenix streets amid fake sober home crackdown

Navajo law enforcement teams made contact with several hundred Native Americans from various tribes who are living on the streets in the metro Phoenix area, after the state cracked down on Medicaid fraud and suspended unlicensed sober living homes, Navajo Nation Attorney General Ethel Branch said.

'It's a crisis': New Mexicans return from Arizona with trauma as trust is broken by sober living fraud

Arizona is facing a massive Medicaid fraud investigation as Native Americans and others are being recruited to fake rehab centers so that unlicensed and licensed owners can take millions. A particular state is a hot spot for recruiting: New Mexico.

Suspended provider says 'chaos' will ensue for displaced Native Americans amid Arizona Medicaid scandal

A provider who was suspended after Arizona announced a crackdown on Medicaid fraud targeting Native Americans says those in need will be left in the dust as many are displaced, looking for help that often can't be found on the reservations.

The impact of Arizona's Medicaid fraud crackdown
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A provider who was suspended after Arizona announced a crackdown on Medicaid fraud targeting Native Americans says those in need will be left in the dust as many are displaced, looking for help that often can't be found on the reservations.

Chaos at the Canal: Sober living home activity investigated at Mesa luxury condos, city says

Residents living near new luxury condos in Mesa are fed up, saying they believe they're seeing sober living home activity that's causing heavy police presence. As of May 21, police have responded to "Canal on Baseline" more than 150 times for various calls for service since November 2022.

Arizona takes on sober living, Medicaid fraud
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The state of Arizona is cracking down on an alleged Medicaid fraud and a scheme that takes advantage of vulnerable Native Americans. On May 16, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs announced new actions to stop fraud and abuse just months after FOX 10's investigative series "Preying on a People" took a deep dive into the actions of unlicensed sober living homes targeting Native Americans.

Arizona leaders take action against Medicaid fraud
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Governor Katie Hobbs and other Arizona officials spoke at a news conference on May 16, announcing actions the state is taking to stop fraud against the Medicaid system and exploitation of AHCCCS members.

Judge issues ruling after grandparents of J.J. Vallow file motion to be allowed in court: Latest updates

Police found the remains of 17-year-old Tylee Ryan and her brother, 7-year-old Joshua "JJ" Vallow, on June 9 after months of searching. They hadn’t been seen since September 2019, and investigators said the children’s mother Lori Vallow Daybell and her husband Chad both lied to police about their whereabouts.

Murder, Money and the End of Days: The Lori Vallow story

Murder, Money & the End of Days. Why investigators believe religion, greed and an affair led an all-American mom on a trail of death. This is the Lori Vallow story. FOX 10’s Justin Lum walks us through the crucial timeline on the eve of Vallow’s trial.

EBT cardholders surprised by unfamiliar store charges
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EBT cards in Arizona and other parts of the U.S. have been used at a business in Phoenix, but the problem is, those cardholders have never visited the business. In some cases, they've never even been to Arizona. Now, people are asking questions, and the store owner says he, too, is a victim. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen reports.