A man from Scottsdale, Arizona was apprehended in Alabama on Friday for charges of animal cruelty, according to officials. 36-year-old Lester Paul Richmond was arrested in July for his connection to the abandonment of a deceased canine. The dog was discovered in an alley near Miller Road and Latham Street with its mouth taped...
Read MoreRaad Almansoori On February 18, Raad Almansoori was taken into custody in Scottsdale for his involvement in a stabbing at a McDonald’s in Surprise. He is also suspected to be connected to a homicide in New York at the beginning of the month. 26-year-old Raad Almansoori is being sought in New York for the...
Read MoreRecently Scottsdale authorities announced they had seen an increase in the number of residential burglaries occurring during dinner time in neighborhoods situated next to golf courses and desert washes. On Friday evening, authorities in Phoenix detained three individuals who were believed to be attempting a burglary. Officers conducting surveillance in a local community noticed...
Read MoreScottsdale police have announced that in a recent multi-agency operation targeting human trafficking in Scottsdale has led to the arrests of 158 people. Between January 23 and February 10, the Scottsdale Police Human Exploitation and Trafficking Unit (HEAT) conducted a proactive operation to arrest sex buyers, child predators and individuals involved with the sex...
Read MoreThe Cocktail Carnival will kick off the weekend on Saturday at the Walter Where? House. This event will feature a combination of light and sound exhibitions, as well as distinct cocktails, art exhibitions, and circus acts. On Sunday, Warehouse 215 will host Top Bars, where more than 40 of the top cocktail bars from...
Read MoreThe 2024 WM Phoenix Open experienced an increase in arrests and ejections. At one point during the weekend, alcohol sales were stopped and the gates were closed. According to the Scottsdale Police Department, the TPC Scottsdale tournament, which took place from Thursday to Sunday, led to 54 arrests and 211 individuals being removed from...
Read MoreThe ParadiseValley Unified School Board made the decision to shut down three schools by the end of the academic year due to a decrease in enrollment. Effective July 1, 2024, Sunset Canyon Elementary, Desert Springs Prep Elementary, and Vista Verde Middle School will be closed. According to the board members who approved the closure...
Read MoreThe annual book event is back! While the Super Bowl is happening on Sunday, book enthusiasts can look forward to their own Super Bowl at the Arizona State Fairgrounds this weekend. The VSNA Used Book Sale, also known as the 67th Annual Volunteer Non-Profit Service Association Used Book Sale, is taking place on February...
Read MoreJill Marie Jones, 37, formerly of Chandler, was sentenced on Monday by United States District Judge Dominic W. Lanza to 78 months in prison, followed by 25 years of supervised release. Jones pleaded guilty to Concealment of Funds Intended to Support Acts of Terrorism. As early as 2019, Jones regularly posted anti-American content on...
Read MoreFamilies in the Valley now have the opportunity to apply for the 2024 Pool Fence Safety Program and receive a complimentary fence for their backyard pools. In a Monday announcement from Child Crisis Arizona, Salt River Project (SRP), and 493 Firefighter Foundation, the complimentary fences will be accessible until March 24. As we are...
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