A protest in downtown Phoenix Sunday escalated to it being declared an unlawful assembly by Phoenix police.8:39 PM, Aug 09, 2020PHOENIX — Police say eight people were arrested after a protest in downtown Phoenix Sunday night.The event began as a peaceful march until protesters and law enforcement clashed at Phoenix Police Headquarters.Demonstrators organized the event to remember the six-year anniversary of the death of Michael Brown Jr., who was killed by police in Ferguson, Missouri. Watch live video from the protest below:Protesters have gathered in downtown at Phoenix Police...…A protest in downtown Phoenix Sunday escalated to it being declared an unlawful assembly by Phoenix police.8:39 PM, Aug 09, 2020PHOENIX — Police say eight people were arrested after a protest in downtown Phoenix Sunday night.The event began as a peaceful march until protesters and law enforcement clashed at Phoenix Police Headquarters.Demonstrators organized the event to remember the six-year anniversary of the death of Michael Brown Jr., who was killed by police in Ferguson, Missouri. Watch live video from the protest below:Protesters have gathered in downtown at Phoenix Police...WW…

The motor march is asking for state back to school guidance.5:44 PM, Aug 03, 2020In a Monday post on Twitter, Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman said the state is not yet equipped to begin in-person learning by August 17. "I want to make clear that Arizona is not currently in a place to resume traditional in-person instruction or hybrid learning models. Every indicator shows that there is high community spread across the state," Hoffman said in a statement.My statement regarding upcoming public health metrics and reopening school facilities: — Kathy Hoffman...…The motor march is asking for state back to school guidance.5:44 PM, Aug 03, 2020In a Monday post on Twitter, Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman said the state is not yet equipped to begin in-person learning by August 17. "I want to make clear that Arizona is not currently in a place to resume traditional in-person instruction or hybrid learning models. Every indicator shows that there is high community spread across the state," Hoffman said in a statement.My statement regarding upcoming public health metrics and reopening school facilities: — Kathy Hoffman...WW…

Two men were killed by an electric current at Lake Pleasant over the weekend.7:39 PM, Jul 12, 2020LAKE PLEASANT, AZ — The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office says two brothers have died after a drowning call at Lake Pleasant Sunday night, possibly caused by an electric current in the water.According to Peoria Fire officials, crews were dispatched to the lake to investigate reports of a drowning that involved a possible electrocution.When deputies arrived at Scorpion Bay, they found a total of five patients on scene and one person who was missing in the lake.Fire crews discovered that...…Two men were killed by an electric current at Lake Pleasant over the weekend.7:39 PM, Jul 12, 2020LAKE PLEASANT, AZ — The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office says two brothers have died after a drowning call at Lake Pleasant Sunday night, possibly caused by an electric current in the water.According to Peoria Fire officials, crews were dispatched to the lake to investigate reports of a drowning that involved a possible electrocution.When deputies arrived at Scorpion Bay, they found a total of five patients on scene and one person who was missing in the lake.Fire crews discovered that...WW…

The J. O. Combs Unified School District in San Tan Valley has canceled classes for Monday due to "a high volume of staff absences."5:43 PM, Aug 14, 2020SAN TAN VALLEY, AZ — The J. O. Combs Unified School District in San Tan Valley has canceled classes for Monday due to "a high volume of staff absences."A district spokesperson says 109 staff members including teachers and office staff have requested to not work.In a letter to parents, the school district says, "In response to this week’s Governing Board decision to resume in-person instruction on Monday, we have received an...…The J. O. Combs Unified School District in San Tan Valley has canceled classes for Monday due to "a high volume of staff absences."5:43 PM, Aug 14, 2020SAN TAN VALLEY, AZ — The J. O. Combs Unified School District in San Tan Valley has canceled classes for Monday due to "a high volume of staff absences."A district spokesperson says 109 staff members including teachers and office staff have requested to not work.In a letter to parents, the school district says, "In response to this week’s Governing Board decision to resume in-person instruction on Monday, we have received an...WW…

Man shot by Mesa police with Bean Bag rounds in front of kids.4:52 PM, Jul 17, 2020MESA, AZ — Mesa SWAT is facing scrutiny after a video posted on Facebook shows them shooting multiple bean bag rounds at a man at an apartment complex in Mesa Thursday.In a video shared on Facebook by a bystander, officers shot numerous rounds of bean bags at Lorenzo Jones while five children were nearby. WATCH THE VIDEO OF THE INCIDENT IN THE PLAYER ABOVE.According to court documents, police say Jones was in a verbal argument with his fiancee and her sister on July 6. Jones allegedly punched his...…Man shot by Mesa police with Bean Bag rounds in front of kids.4:52 PM, Jul 17, 2020MESA, AZ — Mesa SWAT is facing scrutiny after a video posted on Facebook shows them shooting multiple bean bag rounds at a man at an apartment complex in Mesa Thursday.In a video shared on Facebook by a bystander, officers shot numerous rounds of bean bags at Lorenzo Jones while five children were nearby. WATCH THE VIDEO OF THE INCIDENT IN THE PLAYER ABOVE.According to court documents, police say Jones was in a verbal argument with his fiancee and her sister on July 6. Jones allegedly punched his...WW…

Coolidge police arrested a man who claimed he had been kidnapped near 1st Street and Northern Avenue in Coolidge to get out of work.6:57 PM, Feb 19, 2021COOLIDGE, AZ — Coolidge police arrested a man who claimed he had been kidnapped near 1st Street and Northern Avenue in Coolidge to get out of work.The Casa Grande Dispatch reported at around 5:25 p.m. on Feb.10 that police say they found 19-year-old Brandon Soules near a water tower with his hands bound behind his back and a bandana stuffed in his mouth.Soules told police he was kidnapped by two masked men. He says the men knocked...…Coolidge police arrested a man who claimed he had been kidnapped near 1st Street and Northern Avenue in Coolidge to get out of work.6:57 PM, Feb 19, 2021COOLIDGE, AZ — Coolidge police arrested a man who claimed he had been kidnapped near 1st Street and Northern Avenue in Coolidge to get out of work.The Casa Grande Dispatch reported at around 5:25 p.m. on Feb.10 that police say they found 19-year-old Brandon Soules near a water tower with his hands bound behind his back and a bandana stuffed in his mouth.Soules told police he was kidnapped by two masked men. He says the men knocked...WW…

The Phoenix Police Department says they received a call from parents who bought a glow worm for their daughter at a thrift store in El Mirage.7:54 PM, Feb 20, 2021EL MIRAGE, AZ — Here's something you don't see every day!The Phoenix Police Department says they received a call from parents who bought a glow worm for their daughter at a thrift store in El Mirage.Inside, they say they found a sandwich bag with over 5,000 pills of what is believed to be fentanyl.The dangerous drugs were turned over to the police. Officers are now using this as a reminder to inspect all opened and used...…The Phoenix Police Department says they received a call from parents who bought a glow worm for their daughter at a thrift store in El Mirage.7:54 PM, Feb 20, 2021EL MIRAGE, AZ — Here's something you don't see every day!The Phoenix Police Department says they received a call from parents who bought a glow worm for their daughter at a thrift store in El Mirage.Inside, they say they found a sandwich bag with over 5,000 pills of what is believed to be fentanyl.The dangerous drugs were turned over to the police. Officers are now using this as a reminder to inspect all opened and used...WW…

Valley experts weigh in on Trump's lawsuit in Arizona and whether it will make a difference in the election results.5:10 PM, Nov 07, 2020PHOENIX — The Trump campaign and the Republican National Committee have filed a lawsuit in Arizona, claiming Maricopa County poll workers "incorrectly rejected votes" cast by in-person voters on Election Day. The lawsuit alleges when the voting machine detected an "overvote" on a ballot, the poll workers told in-person voters to "press, a green button to override the error." This reportedly caused the machine to dismiss the voter's choices in the...…Valley experts weigh in on Trump's lawsuit in Arizona and whether it will make a difference in the election results.5:10 PM, Nov 07, 2020PHOENIX — The Trump campaign and the Republican National Committee have filed a lawsuit in Arizona, claiming Maricopa County poll workers "incorrectly rejected votes" cast by in-person voters on Election Day. The lawsuit alleges when the voting machine detected an "overvote" on a ballot, the poll workers told in-person voters to "press, a green button to override the error." This reportedly caused the machine to dismiss the voter's choices in the...WW…

The Arizona voter registration deadline has been extended until October 23rd.9:09 PM, Oct 05, 2020The Arizona voter registration deadline has been extended until October 23rd.According to court documents, a federal judge has ruled to extend Arizona's voter registration deadline until 5 p.m. the 23rd after two non-profit organizations sued Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs for not addressing "difficulties with voters who register too close to the election requesting an early voting ballot."The extension was made to "alleviate any potential problems with belated requests for any Early...…The Arizona voter registration deadline has been extended until October 23rd.9:09 PM, Oct 05, 2020The Arizona voter registration deadline has been extended until October 23rd.According to court documents, a federal judge has ruled to extend Arizona's voter registration deadline until 5 p.m. the 23rd after two non-profit organizations sued Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs for not addressing "difficulties with voters who register too close to the election requesting an early voting ballot."The extension was made to "alleviate any potential problems with belated requests for any Early...WW…

5:28 PM, Sep 25, 2020CHANDLER, AZ — The Chandler Police Department is searching for more potential victims after a man was arrested on charges of sexual exploitation of a minor and sex trafficking among other charges.Chandler police arrested Devon Raj Sharma, 26 on September 18 after serving a search warrant at his home. Evidence linking him to multiple crimes was discovered on his electronic devices during the investigation.Police say the investigation began on July 20 and they discovered Sharma acted as a woman on social media sites to target both adult and juvenile females. He...…5:28 PM, Sep 25, 2020CHANDLER, AZ — The Chandler Police Department is searching for more potential victims after a man was arrested on charges of sexual exploitation of a minor and sex trafficking among other charges.Chandler police arrested Devon Raj Sharma, 26 on September 18 after serving a search warrant at his home. Evidence linking him to multiple crimes was discovered on his electronic devices during the investigation.Police say the investigation began on July 20 and they discovered Sharma acted as a woman on social media sites to target both adult and juvenile females. He...WW…