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.

DOJ: DHS employee charged after falsely claiming VA disability and obtaining a $478,000 VA-backed mortgage

The Department of Justice (DOJ) says a military veteran who works for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been arrested and charged for claiming a 100% disability rating to obtain a VA-backed mortgage, but he had no VA disability rating at the time of his application.

Netflix '14 Peaks' star Nirmal Purja among climbers missing after Pakistan avalanche

Netflix documentary star and renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja is among 10 climbers missing after an avalanche struck Pakistan's Broad Peak, as rescuers recovered three bodies and continued searching despite severe weather.

Arizona DPS cites drivers for recording crash scenes
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Drivers slowing down or pulling out cell phones to record traffic accidents creates significant additional hazards on the road. This common habit of drivers pausing to look at crash scenes increases the danger for everyone nearby.

Tony Romo OWI arrest, on leave from CBS indefinitely

Tony Romo is on leave from his broadcast role with CBS "until further notice" after he was arrested for OWI in Milwaukee a week prior.

Phoenix Fire rescue helicopter out of service through October for mandated repairs

The absence of the rescue aircraft could lead to significantly longer rescue times for hikers who experience emergencies on local mountain trails during extreme summer heat.

Dr. Anthony Fauci could face criminal prosecution after refusing to answer questions at Senate hearing

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases' director who was the face of the U.S. medical community’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, refused to answer more than 100 questions Wednesday when he appeared before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs subcommittee.  Fauci could now face criminal prosecution for refusing to answer. 

Man killed in Chandler apartment shooting

A man is dead following a shooting early Friday morning at an apartment complex near Germann and McQueen roads, and police say another man has been arrested.

1 arrested in deadly Chandler apartment shooting
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One person has been arrested after police say a man was shot and killed on July 31 at an apartment complex near Germann and McQueen roads. FOX 10's Annalisa Pardo has the latest.

Lawsuit targets DCS in child death case
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A wrongful death lawsuit claims Arizona DCS inaction contributed to 10-year-old Rebekah Baptiste's death. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has more from the educators who advocated for the girl's welfare.

Nancy Guthrie case: Sheriff defends investigation six months after disappearance

This weekend will mark six months since Nancy Guthrie vanished from her southern Arizona home, and the search for answers in the case has turned into a fierce debate over the investigation itself.

Mother files wrongful death suit against AZ DCS
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A new wrongful death lawsuit targets the Arizona Department of Child Safety a year after 10-year-old Rebekah Baptiste died following severe abuse. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has the details.

Accused serial rapist to represent self in trial
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James Estep, a man who is accused of a half-dozen sexual assault cases between September 2018 and August 2024, will represent himself in his upcoming trial.

Man indicted for murder near Phoenix gas station: MCAO

Prosecutors in Maricopa County say 21-year-old Jaheime Rashard Brown has been indicted for allegedly killing a 22-year-old following a fight near a gas station in Phoenix.

Elizabeth Waddell's disappearance: New video may show her final moments

Newly released surveillance video appears to show the final moments before Elizabeth "Liz" Waddell, a 43-year-old physical therapist from Cary, North Carolina, disappeared while vacationing in Grenada.

Man found guilty of terrorism in stabbing of novelist Salman Rushdie

A 28-year-old man faces sentencing later this year for stabbing author Salman Rushdie on stage during a 2022 speaking engagement.