Crime Files: 'He was evil': assault victim speaks out; citizens intervene, stop attempted carjacking
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Our top crime stories from the week of June 6: The brutal beating of the Cricket Wireless employee was captured on camera and the victim is speaking out; in west Phoenix, citizens intervened during an attempted carjacking; a shooting at a north Phoenix Walmart store results in an innocent woman being hospitalized; a 14-year-old girl died following a mass shooting at a Phoenix strip mall; 2 people were killed during a shooting outside of a Mesa nightclub; a man and woman were shot multiple times in central Phoenix.

Man arrested after nearly 100 rounds fired in Mesa drive-by shooting

On May 15, officers visited a neighborhood near Alma School and Broadway Road on a shooting call and discovered 98 bullets scattered within a quarter-mile radius on one street.

Arizona man accused of DUI had Gila monster in his car: police

The Gila monster was turned over to the Arizona Game and Fish Department, who say they will charge Denney because it is illegal in Arizona to own or sell a Gila monster without a permit.

Mesa nightclub shooting kills 2 men, injures 2 others

Mesa officers said gunfire broke out in the parking lot at the Lounge Soho near Southern and Alma School Road just after 2 a.m. on June 5.

A weekend of violence: Shootings in Phoenix area leave 6 dead, others injured

Police in the Phoenix area have had to deal with a weekend of violence, as a number of separate shootings throughout the Valley left six people dead. Other people were also injured, some seriously.

Aviation business moves in next to Mesa Gateway Airport
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KP Aviation, a woman-owned business that specializes in aftermarket aerospace material and services provider, has moved into a new 93,000 square-foot facility in the far East Valley. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.

'He didn't deserve this:' Family mourns Mesa man killed in hit-and-run crash

The man, identified as Jose Rodriguez, died after he was struck by a vehicle on May 28, near University Drive and 54th Street. Now, his family is searching for justice.

Family searching for justice after man was killed at Mesa apartment complex

The shooting, which happened at an apartment near Broadway and State Route 87, killed 45-year-old Aaron Faecett. Now, police are looking for the person who killed him.

Man dies after being shot during Mesa drug deal; 3 homicide suspects arrested

According to police, Chase Lemons, 18, died after he was shot in his car on March 20 near Baseline and Crismon Roads. A male passenger in the vehicle was also shot, but he survived his injuries.

Hip-hop artist Pitbull opens free public charter school in Tempe; classes set to start in August

The K-5th grade school is geared toward helping underprivileged students who will be taught math, history, and science before getting the chance to explore sports media, sports marketing, and sports medicine.

MCSO investigating deadly pedestrian crash in Mesa

Investigators say the car, possibly black in color, may have suffered damage to its passenger side – including the bumper area, hood, quarter panels, pillars, doors, and/or exterior mirror.

2 Mesa townhomes go up in flames; officers treated for smoke inhalation
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Mesa fire crews found flames in the attics of two townhomes near Recker and Brown roads on May 21. Crews dumped water on the flames from a ladder to put out the hot spots and they stopped the fires before they spread further. Two officers were treated for smoke inhalation at the scene.

Wish comes true for Arizona boy who wanted his own 'man cave'
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10-year-old Jesse Silva was smiling from ear to ear the moment he walked into his backyard, as the boy, who is battling a form of brain cancer, was granted a wish of something he has always wanted. FOX 10's Stephanie Olmo reports.

Mesa recycling center catches fire, FD says

A recycling center in Mesa caught fire near Country Club Drive and Southern Avenue on May 16.

Exro Technologies, newest electric vehicle parts maker, welcomed in Mesa

A company you’ve probably never heard of, Exro Technologies, believes it can make electric vehicles cheaper and more efficient, and its main headquarters is in Mesa, Arizona. It's also hiring!

Mesa Public Schools up teacher pay to be more competitive, bring in new talent, keep current talent
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The district announced its new 2022-23 compensation plan which includes a generous pay increase for teachers and staff. The new starting teacher pay is now at $50,000, that's up from about $46,000. The district's superintendent says she set this goal to have starting pay above state-level funding to remain competitive and keep the very best talent for their students.