Lottery fraud: Casa Grande woman indicted for falsely claiming win from Arizona Lottery
According to the indictment, 50-year-old Barbara Kay White was not eligible to receive prizes from the Arizona Lottery because she worked at a lottery retailer.
According to the indictment, 50-year-old Barbara Kay White was not eligible to receive prizes from the Arizona Lottery because she worked at a lottery retailer.
DPS seizes more than 26 pounds of cocaine during traffic stop near Casa Grande; woman arrested
The Arizona Department of Public Safety said a trooper stopped 22-year-old Glenda Gaxiola-Gracia on Interstate 8 near Casa Grande last month and found more than 26 pounds of cocaine inside her car. Gaxiola-Carcia was arrested and is accused of several charges, including possessing and transporting drugs for sale.
The Arizona Department of Public Safety said a trooper stopped 22-year-old Glenda Gaxiola-Gracia on Interstate 8 near Casa Grande last month and found more than 26 pounds of cocaine inside her car. Gaxiola-Carcia was arrested and is accused of several charges, including possessing and transporting drugs for sale.
Nearly 227K fentanyl pills found inside food during Pinal County traffic stop
A man was arrested after deputies reportedly found 227,000 fentanyl pills under pans of food during a traffic stop near Casa Grande.
A man was arrested after deputies reportedly found 227,000 fentanyl pills under pans of food during a traffic stop near Casa Grande.
California murder suspect arrested in Casa Grande: PCSO
Deputies discovered suspect, identified as 30-year-old Dewon Alexander, was staying at a hotel in Casa Grande.
Deputies discovered suspect, identified as 30-year-old Dewon Alexander, was staying at a hotel in Casa Grande.
Casa Grande Police officer dies following battle with COVID-19, department says
Officer Lara was a six-year veteran of the department and spend two years with the Gila River Police Department. He is survived by his wife and three children.
Officer Lara was a six-year veteran of the department and spend two years with the Gila River Police Department. He is survived by his wife and three children.
30,000 fentanyl pills seized from two men in Casa Grande, DPS says
Alan Aguilar and Manuel Carrillo Serrano were arrested in Casa Grande on Nov. 10 for reportedly having 30,000 fentanyl pills in their car.
Alan Aguilar and Manuel Carrillo Serrano were arrested in Casa Grande on Nov. 10 for reportedly having 30,000 fentanyl pills in their car.
'Back Again Bandit': FBI arrests man accused of robbing 22 Arizona banks
On Oct. 25, 44-year-old Richard Zumbro, dubbed the "Back Again Bandit," was arrested following a bank robbery at a Mesa grocery store, the FBI said.
On Oct. 25, 44-year-old Richard Zumbro, dubbed the "Back Again Bandit," was arrested following a bank robbery at a Mesa grocery store, the FBI said.
PD: Casa Grande man arrested on child pornography charges
A 71-year-old Casa Grande man was arrested on Oct. 13 after police say they conducted a child pornography investigation into him. Investigators seized computers, hard drives and phones.
A 71-year-old Casa Grande man was arrested on Oct. 13 after police say they conducted a child pornography investigation into him. Investigators seized computers, hard drives and phones.
2 dead, 8 injured following fiery 7-car crash along I-10 near Casa Grande
Two people died in an I-10 crash near milepost 188 in Casa Grande on Wednesday, according to the Arizona Dept. of Transportation on Oct. 6.
Two people died in an I-10 crash near milepost 188 in Casa Grande on Wednesday, according to the Arizona Dept. of Transportation on Oct. 6.
Casa Grande little boy battles serious sinus cavity infection after COVID-19 diagnosis
A Casa Grande mother is detailing how COVID-19 led to serious and unexpected health issues for her little boy named Emmett. "It was so bad. I couldn't even recognize him."
A Casa Grande mother is detailing how COVID-19 led to serious and unexpected health issues for her little boy named Emmett. "It was so bad. I couldn't even recognize him."
Arizona-made Lucid electric car set to hit the roads in the coming weeks
The all-electric Lucid Air has been years in the making, but the wait is almost over for some of the 13,000 people on a reservation list.
The all-electric Lucid Air has been years in the making, but the wait is almost over for some of the 13,000 people on a reservation list.
Frank Pratt, longtime Arizona GOP lawmaker, dies at 79
Speaker Rusty Bowers announced Frank Pratt’s death, calling the Casa Grande Republican "an irreplaceable figure in the Arizona state Legislature."
Speaker Rusty Bowers announced Frank Pratt’s death, calling the Casa Grande Republican "an irreplaceable figure in the Arizona state Legislature."
Woman, boyfriend arrested for sex trafficking a 13-year-old teen, Casa Grande Police say
A 13-year-old girl was being sex trafficked in Casa Grande by a 39-year-old woman and 28-year-old man, the police department said on Sept. 14. The teen is now in the custody of the Arizona Department of Child Safety.
A 13-year-old girl was being sex trafficked in Casa Grande by a 39-year-old woman and 28-year-old man, the police department said on Sept. 14. The teen is now in the custody of the Arizona Department of Child Safety.
Casa Grande PD: Suspect shot, killed 35-year-old man after intervening in a fight
35-year-old Brian Robinette was killed when he was shot in a Casa Grande hotel's parking lot early Saturday morning after intervening in an argument between a man and his girlfriend, the police department said on Sept. 4.
35-year-old Brian Robinette was killed when he was shot in a Casa Grande hotel's parking lot early Saturday morning after intervening in an argument between a man and his girlfriend, the police department said on Sept. 4.
First water cuts in US West supply to hammer Arizona farmers
Climate change, drought and high demand are expected to force the first-ever mandatory cuts to the Colorado River. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation’s projection next week will spare cities and tribes but hit Arizona farmers hard.
Climate change, drought and high demand are expected to force the first-ever mandatory cuts to the Colorado River. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation’s projection next week will spare cities and tribes but hit Arizona farmers hard.
Police seek public's help in identifying woman found dead in Casa Grande
Police released a sketch of the victim's face and of a left-shoulder tattoo that shows the words “Baby Face Rick” with angel wings above it. The woman also has a tattoo of a small flower with a vine and leaves on her lower-left leg.
Police released a sketch of the victim's face and of a left-shoulder tattoo that shows the words “Baby Face Rick” with angel wings above it. The woman also has a tattoo of a small flower with a vine and leaves on her lower-left leg.
For some 'zombie subdivisions,' recent housing boom brings a 2nd chance at life
During Phoenix's last housing boom in the 2000s, many subdivisions were built. A housing crash and the subsequent Great Recession meant many of these subdivisions were abandoned. Now, some of them are being brought back to life.
During Phoenix's last housing boom in the 2000s, many subdivisions were built. A housing crash and the subsequent Great Recession meant many of these subdivisions were abandoned. Now, some of them are being brought back to life.
Agencies: Arizona farmers should expect less water in 2022
Officials say an expected shortage declaration “will result in a substantial cut to Arizona’s share of the river, with reductions falling largely to central Arizona agricultural users.”
Officials say an expected shortage declaration “will result in a substantial cut to Arizona’s share of the river, with reductions falling largely to central Arizona agricultural users.”
Arizona dog rescued after being shot with pellets dozens of times
Nonprofit Arizona Husky Rescue is asking for help after taking in Ripley, a dog who was shot dozens of times by what appears to be birdshot.
Nonprofit Arizona Husky Rescue is asking for help after taking in Ripley, a dog who was shot dozens of times by what appears to be birdshot.
Five people in custody after I-10 police chase near Casa Grande
The police chase began Monday morning near milepost 185, which lies between Phoenix and Casa Grande.
The police chase began Monday morning near milepost 185, which lies between Phoenix and Casa Grande.