Arizona tribe considers member banishment for violent crime
The Gila River Indian Community is considering a landmark proposal to banish and “dis-enroll" members convicted of violent crimes, a move that would be the first of its kind for a tribe in Arizona.
Arizona tribe may ban violent offenders from community
For the first time in its history, the Gila River Indian Community is considering a proposal that would allow for the banishment and disenrollment of tribal members convicted of violent crimes. If adopted, the ordinance would be the first of its kind in Arizona.
Gila River Indian Community launches nationwide search for new police chief
The new search comes after a month-long internal review of the police department and deciding to find a replacement for former chief Jesse Crabtree.
Fire breaks out at east Valley RV storage facility
On Wednesday night, a fire sparked at a RV storage facility in the Gila River Indian Community. It happened near Loop 202 and Kyrene Road.
Massive fire burns at RV storage facility in the Gila River Indian Community
A massive fire burned at an RV storage facility in the Gila River Indian Community on Wednesday night.
Suspicious fire investigation at old AZ middle school gym
Gila River Police say a suspicious fire investigation is underway after the old Skyline Middle School gym in Casa Blanca was destroyed on June 16. No one was hurt in the fire. Authorities believe it was human caused.
Curfew in Gila River in place to curb surge in crime
A temporary curfew was put in place and school events have been canceled in the Gila River Indian Community to stem the rising crime in the area.
Gila River Indian Community enforces curfew on minors amid a surge in crime, Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis says
The Gila River Indian Community is instituting a curfew on minors with a few exceptions amid a rise in crime in the area.
Phoenix Police announce arrest from May 5 murder at a Phoenix bus stop
Police arrested Raymond French for the May 5 murder of Paul Lopez Jr. who was shot after a bus stop argument in Phoenix.
Teen charged in connection with Gila River PD officer's death
A teenager was indicted in connection to a shooting at a party earlier this year where a Gila River Police Officer was killed. A grand jury charged 18-year-old Joseph Notah with "assault with a dangerous weapon" and "brandishing a firearm in an act of violence." Notah was not charged for Officer Joshua Briese's death.
President Biden visits Arizona, apologizes for ‘sin’ of 150-year-old boarding school policy
President Joe Biden formally apologized to Native Americans for the "sin" of a government-run boarding school system that for decades forcibly separated Indian children from their parents, calling it "blot on American history" in his first visit to Native Country.
President Biden addresses Gila River Indian Community
President Joe Biden on Friday formally apologized to Native Americans for the "sin" of a government-run boarding school system that for decades forcibly separated Indian children from their parents, calling it "blot on American history" in his first visit to Native Country.
President Biden arrives in Arizona to campaign, apologize for treatment of Native American students
President Joe Biden is in Phoenix for both campaigning purposes and to extend a formal apology concerning the historical treatment of Native American students at boarding schools.
Biden in AZ to make amends with Native Americans
President Biden landed in Arizona with a focus on apologizing to Native American leaders for a boarding school program that impacted thousands over a 150-year period. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has more.
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Fall Fire: Evacuation orders lifted as crews continue to battle blaze
Officials with the Gila River Indian Community say more containment has been gained on the Fall fire.
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From the latest on a wildfire that is burning on the Gila River Indian Reservation to a deadly officer-involved shooting in the East Valley, here's a look at some of our top stories.
Fall Fire keeps evacuation recommendations in place
A fire burning in the Gila River Indian Community has burned 400 acres so far and is uncontained despite rounds of air drops throughout the day.
Fall Fire is burning uncontained near Loop 202
Multiple agencies are working to contain the Fall Fire which has burned nearly 100 acres uncontained in the Gila River Indian Community.
Police chase leads to 2 people apprehended after truck crashes into casino
A police pursuit resulted with two people being apprehended after their vehicle crashed into the Vee Quiva Casino in the Gila River Indian Community, according to a release by Mesa Police.