56K fentanyl pills found hidden inside fire extinguishers in Arizona; suspect arrested
K9 Maximus alerted the deputy to the odor of drugs, who then opened the fire extinguishers and found 56,000 fentanyl pills inside.
Prescott police shoot, kill woman making verbal threats
A resident had called 911 to report that the woman was trespassing in their home and was making verbal threats near Montezuma Street and Navajo Drive at around 9 p.m. on June 15.
Excessive Heat Warning issued for 10 Arizona counties
The counties under an Excessive Heat Warning on June 16 are Cochise, Coconino, Gila, Graham, Greenlee, Maricopa, Pinal, Pima, Santa Cruz, and Yavapai.
Arizona man convicted of stealing Social Security checks
A woman reported to authorities in May 2019 that her estranged father had taken several Social Security checks issued to her without her knowledge or permission.
Excessive Heat Warning issued for 12 Arizona counties
The counties included in the heat warning are Coconino, Graham, Gila, Greenlee, La Paz, Maricopa, Mohave, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz, Yavapai, and Yuma.
Arizona sheriff who operated boat drunk off probation early
Reports show Yavapai County Sheriff David Rhodes made at least three attempts to dock a boat while out at Lake Powell and damaged two other vessels in the process.
Northern Arizona man threatened to shoot ex-wife and police: YCSO
Deputies arrested a man accused of threatening to kill his ex-wife and law enforcement with a gun. The situation reportedly began when Kyle Bomgardner and his ex-wife had an argument over the best school for their child.
Baby found amongst drug stash at Yavapai County home: YCSO
Officials with the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office say they arrested two people after officers found an 18-month-old baby asleep inside a room with a drug stash. That stash reportedly contained about 500 fentanyl pills.
13 year old threatened to 'shoot up' Prescott middle school, sheriff's office says
The Yavapai County Sheriff's Office says a bus driver for Prescott Mile High Middle School reported to school administrators that he heard a boy say he would “shoot up the school."
Cottonwood teen arrested, accused of posting threats against high school to social media
Police in Cottonwood say they arrested a high school student for allegedly posting threats against other students at his high school on social media.
Heightened Arizona wildfire threat prompts stricter forest restrictions
Along with restricting campfires and smoking, the forests’ heightened restrictions prohibit or impose limits on activities such as shooting, welding, using chain saws, running generators and driving motor vehicles off roads.
Pilot makes emergency landing in Yavapai County after engine loses power
A pilot made an emergency landing in Yavapai County after the engine lost power on May 22. He is OK and wasn't injured.
Missing Mingus Mountain hiker found dead, his dog alive with him
A missing hiker was found dead, his dog alive and lying next to him, in rugged forest in north-central Arizona almost a week after reporting he was lost.
Arizona man shoots, kills his girlfriend then drives her to the hospital, police say
A woman was killed by her boyfriend when he shot her, but police say he still attempted to get medical help for her by taking her to the hospital.
Crooks Fire in Yavapai County: What to know about the now extinguished wildfire
The Crooks Fire burned more than 9,000 acres, and officials believe it was human-caused. Containment is at 100%.
2 children OK after ATV crash kills woman: YCSO
Two children are OK, according to officials with the Yavapai County Sheriff's office, after an ATV crash that claimed the life of a Prescott woman.
Tribes credited with elevating vaccinations in rural Arizona
In a pandemic that has seen sharp divides between urban and rural vaccination rates nationwide, Arizona is the only state where rural vaccine rates outpaced more populated counties, the CDC says.
Fire restrictions for Arizona national forests begin May 5
Stage 1 fire restrictions for the Apache-Sitgreaves, Coconino, Kaibab, and Tonto National Forests begin at 8 a.m. The restrictions will also be in effect on the Williams and Tusayan districts of the Kaibab National Forest
Arizona troopers find fentanyl pills concealed inside unicorn backpack
Troopers found cocaine and 37.5 pounds of suspected fentanyl pills inside a unicorn backpack. A loaded AK-47-style pistol was also found in the car.