Arizona Crime Files: Aug. 13-19
Our top crime stories for the week of Aug. 13 include: Two drug busts on SR 87 in Payson; a Tucson woman who shot and killed a home intruder; a suspect wanted in a deadly Phoenix road rage shooting; dark developments in an Arizona missing persons case; and a hit-and-run crash that was caught on a Tesla camera.
Our top crime stories for the week of Aug. 13 include: Two drug busts on SR 87 in Payson; a Tucson woman who shot and killed a home intruder; a suspect wanted in a deadly Phoenix road rage shooting; dark developments in an Arizona missing persons case; and a hit-and-run crash that was caught on a Tesla camera.
Illegal crossings on the US-Mexico border rose in July but were still down from 2022
Arrests for illegally crossing the U.S. border from Mexico soared 33% from June to July, according to U.S. government figures, reversing course after a plunge that followed the introduction of new asylum restrictions.
Arrests for illegally crossing the U.S. border from Mexico soared 33% from June to July, according to U.S. government figures, reversing course after a plunge that followed the introduction of new asylum restrictions.
Arizona woman shoots, kills sex offender who tried to break into her home: sheriff
A Tucson woman shot and killed a registered sex offender who tried to break into her home, the Pima County Sheriff's Department said.
A Tucson woman shot and killed a registered sex offender who tried to break into her home, the Pima County Sheriff's Department said.
Arizona doctor dies while hiking in New Mexico with other physicians, authorities say
Taos County sheriff’s officials said 61-year-old Renhick Guyer of Marana, Arizona, died Sunday close to the summit of Wheeler Peak near Taos.
Taos County sheriff’s officials said 61-year-old Renhick Guyer of Marana, Arizona, died Sunday close to the summit of Wheeler Peak near Taos.
Hissing snake pulled from Arizona toilet in 'once-in-a-million' flush
A snake expert from Arizona successfully captured a black-and-pink Coachwhip discovered in a residential toilet in the Catalina Foothills area near Tucson.
A snake expert from Arizona successfully captured a black-and-pink Coachwhip discovered in a residential toilet in the Catalina Foothills area near Tucson.
California man found dead on Tucson hike during extreme weather conditions
Pima County Sheriff’s officials say the body of 46-year-old Kyle Chance, of San Diego, was located near the Starr Pass area about 4 p.m. Tuesday.
Pima County Sheriff’s officials say the body of 46-year-old Kyle Chance, of San Diego, was located near the Starr Pass area about 4 p.m. Tuesday.
6 Mega Millions tickets worth $10,000 sold in Arizona
The Mega Millions tickets were sold in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe and Tucson.
The Mega Millions tickets were sold in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe and Tucson.
Nightly Roundup: AZ woman accused of trying to poison husband; taking a close look at ALS
From details of a woman accused of trying to poison her husband, to a viral video that shows a brawl in the South, here's a look at some of our top stories tonight.
From details of a woman accused of trying to poison her husband, to a viral video that shows a brawl in the South, here's a look at some of our top stories tonight.
Crime Files: Arizona woman accused of pouring chlorine in Air Force husband's coffee
An Arizona woman is accused of attempting to poison her husband, a U.S. Air Force airman, by pouring chlorine into his coffee. Here's a closer look at her case.
An Arizona woman is accused of attempting to poison her husband, a U.S. Air Force airman, by pouring chlorine into his coffee. Here's a closer look at her case.
Excessive Heat Warning issued for 9 Arizona counties
Officials said in the area, daytime temperatures ranging from 110°F to 117°F can be expected.
Officials said in the area, daytime temperatures ranging from 110°F to 117°F can be expected.
1 dead, 2 injured during southern Arizona street racing incident
The Pima County Sheriff's Office originally called it “a major incident involving street racing/takeovers."
The Pima County Sheriff's Office originally called it “a major incident involving street racing/takeovers."
Excessive Heat Warning extended for Phoenix area through July 28
Phoenix is under an Excessive Heat Warning until Friday, according to the National Weather Service.
Phoenix is under an Excessive Heat Warning until Friday, according to the National Weather Service.
Washington man who attended UArizona sentenced to prison for drug trafficking and firearms offenses
A Washington man who was attending school at University of Arizona has been sentenced to years behind bars for a number of drug trafficking and weapons-related offenses, according to officials with the U.S. Attorney's Office.
A Washington man who was attending school at University of Arizona has been sentenced to years behind bars for a number of drug trafficking and weapons-related offenses, according to officials with the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Nightly Roundup: Strange twist in Carlee Russell case, Arizona restaurant incident ends in arrest
From a new twist in the Carlee Russell case, to details of a fast food store incident that ended with an Arizona school employee's arrest, here's a look at some of our top stories this evening.
From a new twist in the Carlee Russell case, to details of a fast food store incident that ended with an Arizona school employee's arrest, here's a look at some of our top stories this evening.
5 people, including 3 correctional officers, exposed to fentanyl and 'tranq' at a Pima County jail
A southern Arizona jail shut down booking operations for a bit after five people, including correctional officers, were exposed to fentanyl and "tranq" when processing a woman.
A southern Arizona jail shut down booking operations for a bit after five people, including correctional officers, were exposed to fentanyl and "tranq" when processing a woman.
Southwest hopes to rebound from winter fiasco with new low-cost deals
The "Fall Fares are Falling" promotional deal that offers low-priced tickets for flights between Aug. 10 and Dec. 14.
The "Fall Fares are Falling" promotional deal that offers low-priced tickets for flights between Aug. 10 and Dec. 14.
Monsoon Watch: Blowing dust in far East Valley as storms develop in parts of Arizona
Since this year's monsoon season began, the absence of stormy weather has been quite noticeable, but that came to an end of July 17 for people in Phoenix, as a storm brought blowing dust to parts of the Valley.
Since this year's monsoon season began, the absence of stormy weather has been quite noticeable, but that came to an end of July 17 for people in Phoenix, as a storm brought blowing dust to parts of the Valley.
Monsoon storm develops in Tucson
In a video captured by University of Arizona cameras, a storm can be seen developing over the Tucson area during the afternoon hours of July 17. While the monsoon season began in mid-June, the state has yet to see the stormy weather that is typical during an average monsoon season.
In a video captured by University of Arizona cameras, a storm can be seen developing over the Tucson area during the afternoon hours of July 17. While the monsoon season began in mid-June, the state has yet to see the stormy weather that is typical during an average monsoon season.
Beehive Fire grows to 10K acres in southern Arizona
A wildfire burning in the Coronado National Forest near Nogales has scorched 10,745 acres.
A wildfire burning in the Coronado National Forest near Nogales has scorched 10,745 acres.
Pursuit in southern Arizona ends with 3 in custody; fentanyl found in car
The incident started when Pinal County sheriff's deputies tried to stop a stolen vehicle near Interstate 10 and Picacho Peak.
The incident started when Pinal County sheriff's deputies tried to stop a stolen vehicle near Interstate 10 and Picacho Peak.