Nearly 2 dozen arrested in massive El Mirage drug bust
Nearly two dozens suspect who allegedly controlled a large drug trade operation in El Mirage have been arrested. Police say search warrants were served at four homes near the U.S. 60 and Thompson Ranch Road. Over 400 fentanyl pills and several hundred grams of methamphetamine were found. The suspects are accused of a slew of drug charges, including the sale of dangerous drugs.
Nearly two dozens suspect who allegedly controlled a large drug trade operation in El Mirage have been arrested. Police say search warrants were served at four homes near the U.S. 60 and Thompson Ranch Road. Over 400 fentanyl pills and several hundred grams of methamphetamine were found. The suspects are accused of a slew of drug charges, including the sale of dangerous drugs.
Man stabbed to death in El Mirage alley, suspect arrested
El Mirage Police investigators are looking into a stabbing that left a man dead.
El Mirage Police investigators are looking into a stabbing that left a man dead.
Arizona woman accused of human smuggling after undocumented immigrants were found at home, police say
Police in El Mirage says they have arrested a woman in connection with a human smuggling operation that held and/or processed 80 to 100 undocumented immigrants a month.
Police in El Mirage says they have arrested a woman in connection with a human smuggling operation that held and/or processed 80 to 100 undocumented immigrants a month.
El Mirage armed intruder incident: Police release 911 call, body camera video of incident at elementary school
Police in El Mirage have released the identities of two people who were arrested for allegedly trying to enter a school building after it went into lockdown on August 12.
Police in El Mirage have released the identities of two people who were arrested for allegedly trying to enter a school building after it went into lockdown on August 12.
Crime Files: Arizona school on lockdown for armed intruder, illegal dispensary in Phoenix
Our top crime stories for the week of Aug. 8: an illegal marijuana dispensary in south Phoenix; a Glendale woman stabbing her boyfriend to death; a lockdown at an El Mirage elementary school; a carjacking at a Peoria Target; and the sexual assault of a boy in Chandler.
Our top crime stories for the week of Aug. 8: an illegal marijuana dispensary in south Phoenix; a Glendale woman stabbing her boyfriend to death; a lockdown at an El Mirage elementary school; a carjacking at a Peoria Target; and the sexual assault of a boy in Chandler.
Reports of armed intruder prompt lockdown at El Mirage school; suspect arrested
Staff members at Thompson Ranch Elementary School had called police at around 10:30 a.m. Friday morning.
Staff members at Thompson Ranch Elementary School had called police at around 10:30 a.m. Friday morning.
11-year-old girl killed in deadly El Mirage crash, 3 others hurt; man arrested
El Mirage Police say Adrian Ballesteros and his girlfriend were arguing in a pickup truck when he pulled on the steering wheel, causing her to lose control of the vehicle.
El Mirage Police say Adrian Ballesteros and his girlfriend were arguing in a pickup truck when he pulled on the steering wheel, causing her to lose control of the vehicle.
Babysitter arrested after 1 year old drowns in El Mirage bathtub
“Officers learned the babysitter's attention was diverted, and she went to another part of the home,” police said. “When the babysitter returned to the children, the one-year-old was underwater.”
“Officers learned the babysitter's attention was diverted, and she went to another part of the home,” police said. “When the babysitter returned to the children, the one-year-old was underwater.”
Search for suspect underway after MCSO deputy patrol car was rammed
A search is underway for a suspect who officials with MCSO say rammed a deputy's patrol car in the West Valley.
A search is underway for a suspect who officials with MCSO say rammed a deputy's patrol car in the West Valley.
Arson investigation: El Mirage Police arrest man in connection with domestic violence incident
An El Mirage man has been arrested in connection with a number of domestic violence-related incidents that escalated to an alleged act of arson, according to police in the west Valley city. A GoFundMe has been set up to help the family.
An El Mirage man has been arrested in connection with a number of domestic violence-related incidents that escalated to an alleged act of arson, according to police in the west Valley city. A GoFundMe has been set up to help the family.
Man killed 2 young daughters in El Mirage home before shooting himself, officials say
Police say they visited a home near Cactus Road and Dysart on Feb. 4. When they arrived, they found three bodies inside. On Feb. 10, investigators say two of the victims were shot by their father.
Police say they visited a home near Cactus Road and Dysart on Feb. 4. When they arrived, they found three bodies inside. On Feb. 10, investigators say two of the victims were shot by their father.
Man, teen accused of robbing students at El Mirage bus stops
No students were injured in either robbery and police said it’s unclear how much money was taken from the students.
No students were injured in either robbery and police said it’s unclear how much money was taken from the students.
El Mirage pauses recycling program 'until further notice'
Parks and Sons, El Mirage's sanitation provider, is no longer making their recycling facility available for use. Authorities did not disclose specific reasons for the change.
Parks and Sons, El Mirage's sanitation provider, is no longer making their recycling facility available for use. Authorities did not disclose specific reasons for the change.
El Mirage man terrorized, shot at law enforcement on 5 separate occasions, officials say
Saul Ballardo, of El Mirage, faces dozens of charges for at least five different incidents after he allegedly shot at police officers and deputies, although none were hurt during any of the shootings.
Saul Ballardo, of El Mirage, faces dozens of charges for at least five different incidents after he allegedly shot at police officers and deputies, although none were hurt during any of the shootings.
El Mirage man fired rifle 21 times into the air on New Year's Eve, police say
Police say they received multiple calls about shots fired near El Mirage Road and Thunderbird at around 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 31.
Police say they received multiple calls about shots fired near El Mirage Road and Thunderbird at around 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 31.
El Mirage home shooting suspects linked to 6 other shootings in the area, investigators say
Police in El Mirage say three people who have been arrested in connection with the shooting of a home in early December have been linked to six other shootings within the West Valley city.
Police in El Mirage say three people who have been arrested in connection with the shooting of a home in early December have been linked to six other shootings within the West Valley city.
DPS investigates following second night of shots fired around law enforcement in El Mirage
Law enforcement officers came too close for comfort to gunfire -- and this happened just a short distance from where shots were fired the night before.
Law enforcement officers came too close for comfort to gunfire -- and this happened just a short distance from where shots were fired the night before.
DPS trooper uninjured after being shot at in El Mirage
According to DPS, the trooper was investigating an abandoned vehicle at 10:40 p.m. on Oct. 27 near Grand and 113th Avenue when a gunshot was heard in the area and the round struck the trooper's patrol vehicle.
According to DPS, the trooper was investigating an abandoned vehicle at 10:40 p.m. on Oct. 27 near Grand and 113th Avenue when a gunshot was heard in the area and the round struck the trooper's patrol vehicle.
El Mirage Firefighter Charities holds fundraiser car wash for first responders impacted by COVID-19
El Mirage Firefighter Charities hosted a car wash for a first responder who nearly lost his life to COVID-19 and is now in need of a lung transplant. The car wash was held at the El Mirage Fire Station with 100% of the donations going to help officer Steven Braswell. This type of event is just one of many hosted by the charity.
El Mirage Firefighter Charities hosted a car wash for a first responder who nearly lost his life to COVID-19 and is now in need of a lung transplant. The car wash was held at the El Mirage Fire Station with 100% of the donations going to help officer Steven Braswell. This type of event is just one of many hosted by the charity.
Dysart High School assistant football coach arrested, accused of sexual misconduct involving minor
A security guard at Dysart High School has been arrested, according to El Mirage Police officials, for alleged sexual misconducts involving a 16-year-old student.
A security guard at Dysart High School has been arrested, according to El Mirage Police officials, for alleged sexual misconducts involving a 16-year-old student.