Arizona missing persons cases - 2025
Information was supplied by law enforcement and describes current, active reports of missing persons in the Phoenix-metro area and other cities in Arizona.
DC pipe bomber arrest: FBI takes man into custody over bombs planted before Jan. 6
The FBI arrested a man Thursday in its nearly five-year investigation into pipe bombs planted in Washington on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
Who is Brian Cole? Suspected DC pipe bomber arrested by FBI
The FBI arrested Brian Cole, Jr. for allegedly planting pipe bombs in Washington, D.C. on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
California men accused of check fraud: Cottonwood Police
"Investigators learned the pair had been stealing mail from USPS collection boxes," Cottonwood Police officials said, referring to two people who are accused of taking part in a fraud operation.
Man indicted for ex-girlfriend's murder in Avondale: MCAO
Emilio Rivera, 18, is accused of shooting his ex-girlfriend, 17-year-old Rhiana Kemplin, while she was asleep inside her apartment near Rancho Santa Fe Boulevard and McDowell Road.
Former California deputy accused of killing his son, 11, shot after police chase
A former deputy out of Sacramento County who officials believe stabbed his 11-year-old son to death was shot and killed after a car chase with law enforcement officers, according to California authorities.
Phoenix officer allegedly drove 50 mph over limit before on-duty crash: police
Joshua Woodcock, a Phoenix police officer, allegedly was driving more than 50 mph over the posted speed limit when he was involved in a rollover crash near I-17 and Buckeye Road.
Woman in custody after police chase across San Fernando Valley
A car chase involving a possible stolen car is underway in the San Fernando Valley.
Suspect goes on armed carjacking spree after kidnapping woman: court docs
A series of armed carjackings and robberies involving seven victims, including children, occurred within a single hour across Phoenix.
Mercedes Vega murder: Maricopa County prosecutors to seek death penalty for suspects
"I believe the death penalty is an appropriate sentencing consideration for the jury for these two defendants," said Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell.
Chauvin files for new trial over conviction in George Floyd's murder
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of second-degree unintentional murder for the death of George Floyd, has filed an appeal asking for a new trial.
Hit-and-run suspect visited Tempe bar hours before deadly crash, PD says
A 19-year-old woman was inside Tempe Tavern, a bar recently in trouble for an underage drinking sting, before she was involved in a deadly hit-and-run, the police department said.
'Their families need closure': Witness details deadly motorcycle shooting, hit-and-run
A witness detailed the moments a shooter was immediately hit and killed by a car after a dispute with another motorcyclist.
New photos of Epstein's private island released by House Democrats
House Democrats said the photos from Epstein's private island provide “a harrowing look behind Epstein’s closed doors.”
Tempe Little Caesars Shooting: Court documents reveal new details on suspect
Court documents are revealing a history of alleged troubles involving the man who police say shot his wife and one of his wife's coworkers at a Little Caesars in Tempe.