Serial car theft suspect arrested in south Phoenix after month-long investigation

A serial car theft suspect has been arrested after Arizona DPS troopers found multiple stolen vehicles from Arkansas, Mesa and Phoenix during a month-long investigation.

Phoenix man shot, killed his uncle during argument over who would sleep on couch: court documents

A man accused of killing his uncle in south Phoenix following an argument over who would get to sleep on the couch has been arrested. “When the family pled for Dejoun [sic] to stop, Dejoun [sic] yelled ‘F--- him’ and shot Denzell again."

Police identify young woman found dead in south Phoenix

Police previously were asking for the public's help in identifying a young woman who was found dead earlier this year in south Phoenix, and months later, she's finally been identified.

Firefighters battle large south Phoenix scrapyard fire

A large fire burning at a scrapyard near 43rd Avenue and Broadway sent smoke billowing into the Phoenix sky on July 6.

Two house fires break out just minutes apart in south Phoenix neighborhood

Phoenix firefighters put out house fires at Central and Buckeye and 7th Street and MLK Jr. Boulevard - miles away, just minutes apart from each other.

Phoenix Police detective ambushed, shot several times; suspects indicted

“The two men got out of the car with handguns drawn and pulled masks over their faces,” Sgt. Philip Krynsky said. “Through the rearview mirror the detective was able to see the actions of the two males and began to put on her police ballistic vest and draw her handgun.”

Phoenix man exposed, touched himself in front of teens: police

Officers took Ray Zazueta into custody near 7th Street and Southern Avenue after one resident said a naked man was standing outside their apartment.

Investigations continue after man was found dead near south Phoenix landfill

The investigation began after police were called to the Rio Salado Landfill, located near 7th Avenue and Magnolia Street, on May 30. Officers on scene later found the body of a man believed to be in his early 40s just outside the landfill entrance.

Man wanted for Ulta Beauty robbery in south Phoenix

Police say the robbery happened at a location near 24th Street and Baseline Road on the afternoon of Jan. 29.

Man with machete shot by Phoenix police officer near a QuikTrip, department says

A man yelling with a machete was shot by a Phoenix Police officer after he went into the roadway and was headed toward officers, the department says on May 1.

Firefighters extinguish junkyard fire in south Phoenix

Firefighters were able to put out the fire before it spread to any nearby structures. No injuries were reported.

1 hospitalized after fire at south Phoenix home

Once at the home, firefighters found a fire burning in the attic with reports of a person trapped inside. That person was pulled from the home and taken to a hospital for evaluation. Their current condition is unknown.

Suspects shoot at south Phoenix home, striking child: police

A man, a woman, and two children were inside the home at the time of the shooting. One of the children was hit by gunfire and was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.