Surprise identifies 'anomaly' in use of license plate reader system, suspends use of the system

Surprise has joined a number of Valley cities in announcing that they will suspend their use of automated license plate readers. Police with the West Valley city say an audit found an anomaly in the use of their system.

Arizona firefighter receives life-saving kidney donation from wife
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A Phoenix firefighter donated a kidney to her husband and fellow firefighter after he was diagnosed with Stage 5 kidney disease. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz learns more about their story, and journey to recovery.

Phoenix firefighter donates kidney to husband

Firefighters dedicate their lives to saving strangers, but when a first responder in Surprise needing saving himself, the hero turned out to be his own wife.

Navajo County deputy feeds 11-day-old infant after state-wide search: 'My dad instincts kicked in'
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An 11-day-old infant taken from Surprise was safely recovered on I-40 near Williams by a Navajo County deputy after a search spanning more than 170 miles. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen hears from the deputy, whose fatherly instincts kicked in, and knew just what to do.

Surprise man meets creators of life-saving heart pump
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An Arizona man traveled to Boston to meet the creators of the Impella heart pump that saved his life after a teenage heart attack. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen has more, as Anthony Rojas, 21, reflects on his recovery.

Arizona man survives heart attack at 14 thanks to specialized heart pump

An Arizona man met the team behind the specialized heart pump device that saved his life, following a severe medical crisis at age 14.

Dog found shot in Surprise seeking adoption after surgery

Surprise Police brought Walter to Maricopa County Animal Care and Control after finding him injured in the West Valley. X-rays revealed a bullet fragment and a broken femur. Now, he's looking for a forever home.

Dog found injured in Surprise seeks forever home
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A dog named Walter is on the road to recovery after he was found shot in Surprise. He was brought to Maricopa County Animal Care and Control earlier this month by Surprise Police. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has the story.

Arizona car wash boss accused of preying on 17-year-old worker — he's already on probation for child abuse

He was already serving probation for child abuse when he got a job managing teenagers at a Surprise car wash. Now, police say 27-year-old Christian Bourn is back behind bars after sexually exploiting a minor employee in her car.

Monsoon storm rolls into the Phoenix area, bringing rain, wind and dust
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Monsoon activity brought heavy downpours and blowing dust across the Phoenix-metro area on Sunday night. A formal dust storm warning advised drivers out west, as near zero visibility and wind gusts were observed. FOX 10's Andrew Christiansen has more on the evening storm chase.

Deal prevents Surprise facility from being used for ICE detention at this time: AZ AG

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes says a deal has been reached that will prevent a warehouse in Surprise from being used as an ICE detention, at least for now.

Tire slashing caught on camera outside Surprise home
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Surprise police are investigating after a resident's car tire was slashed late Tuesday night. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean learns more about the incident, all captured on a neighborhood security camera.

Surprise DHS warehouse gets green light as DHS scales back on facilities nationwide
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The Department of Homeland Security has rescinded a stop-work order on a controversial immigration facility in Surprise. The project moves forward despite DHS scaling back similar facility plans in five other states.

Man fatally shot by Surprise police, father found dead inside home following argument

Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Saturday afternoon in Surprise. No law enforcement officers were injured in the incident.

Surprise PD creates monitored 'exchange zone' site
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Online transactions can become dangerous at times, as people have been robbed while trying to exchange items bought or sold online. FOX 10's Annalisa Pardo spoke with Surprise Police to learn more about their monitored "safe exchange zone."

Surprise teen assault leads to police submitting Preston's Law charges

Two teenagers face potential felony charges under Preston's Law, after a 15-year-old was ambushed at a Surprise house party in April.