Arizona missing persons cases - 2026

Information was supplied by law enforcement and describes current, active reports of missing persons in the Phoenix-metro area and other cities in Arizona.

Woman arrested for DUI after stealing, crashing ambulance: PD

A woman drove off in a Phoenix Fire ambulance that was parked during a call near 83rd Avenue and Encanto Boulevard before colliding with another vehicle, police said.

Blind dog found abandoned in Arizona desert
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A local animal rescuer is issuing a warning after Copper, a blind dog, was found abandoned in the Arizona desert. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.

Watch: Man shoots flamethrower at deputies serving eviction order

Wild bodycam video shows the moment deputies in Oklahoma City were met with a homemade flamethrower while trying to serve an eviction order. 

AZ traffic fatalities decline for 3rd straight year: ADOT
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The number of deadly crashes in Arizona have dropped for the third-straight year, according to a new report from the state department of transportation. FOX 10's Danielle Miller has the details.

Ex-Arizona tribal officer accused of using excessive force, falsifying report

Jacob Slawson, 29, allegedly punched a handcuffed man and pulled him to the ground while unconscious, causing the man to split his head open on the concrete, authorities said.

Former San Carlos Apache officer indicted
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Jacob Slawson, 29, allegedly punched a handcuffed man and pulled him to the ground while unconscious, causing the man to split his head open on the concrete, authorities said.

Bryan Kohberger claims he was misled to plea guilty
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Confessed Idaho killer Bryan Kohberger wants to withdraw his guilty plea from last summer, claiming his legal team misled him. A judge has set court dates for June.

Survivors confront Samuel Bateman at child abuse sentencing
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Former wives of FLDS offshoot leader Samuel Bateman confronted him in court as he was sentenced to 24 years for child abuse. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean reports.

New details in Pinetop murder investigation
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An autopsy report shows Kerri Ann Abatti was shot in the cheek inside her Pinetop home in November 2025. California farming mogul Michael Abatti is charged with first-degree murder in the death of his estranged wife.

Bipartisan push to limit surveillance cameras
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Following public distrust, state legislators are working on bills that would require public debate and a supermajority vote before implementing license plate cameras. FOX 10's Jacob Luthi reports.

Instagram date ends badly when teen sprays West Phoenix street with assault rifle, police say

FIND MY FEUD: A 19-year-old Phoenix man forced his Instagram date at gunpoint to track her boyfriend's live location before spraying a West Phoenix street with an assault rifle, cops say.

Suspect waving a gun shot and killed by Chandler Police, department says

A suspect allegedly waving a gun near Dobson and Warner roads in Chandler was shot and killed by police on Thursday. No officers were injured.

Drones, SWAT team deployed during Glendale barricade standoff

David Melendez was arrested after barricading himself inside a home on Sierra Vista Drive. Police say the suspect had five outstanding felony warrants dating back to 2023.

Glendale police arrest barricaded suspect
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David Melendez was arrested after barricading himself inside a home on Sierra Vista Drive. Police say the suspect had five outstanding felony warrants dating back to 2023. FOX 10's Megan Spector reports.

Woman caught with beer in her hand following wild crash in Mesa: PD

Mesa Police say a woman has been arrested and accused of multiple charges, following a dramatic crash that was caught on camera

Florida man convicted in murder-for-hire plot on wife's ex-husband

A man accused of arranging the fatal shooting of a Microsoft design manager on a Florida road was convicted Wednesday in a murder-for-hire scheme.