A 36-year-old man has pleaded guilty to murdering a six-year-old. In a news release, the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona announced that 36-year-old Pablo Martinez Jr. pleaded guilty to Second-Degree Murder for killing a child. Martinez will be sentenced on July 5, 2024. Authorities say Martinez admitted to murdering a six-year-old by … Read more
The Navajo Police Department Window Rock District is investigating after two men attempted to kidnap a 13-year-old girl on Friday. According to NPD, the Window Rock District received a call about an attempted child abduction that happened on April 11 near the Hawthorne exit. Around 4 p.m. on April 11, a 13-year-old girl was dropped … Read more
An accused murderer has been found guilty of two counts of first-degree murder. Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell announced today that Taron Lavelle Watkins had been found guilty of two counts of first-degree murder, one count of attempted first-degree murder, and one count of aggravated assault. As a result, Watkins will face two natural life … Read more
A woman has been arrested in connection to a large scale fraud investigation. According to the Prescott Police Department, the Prescott Area Habitat for Humanity received an anonymous tip about possible misuse of funds by staff. An internal investigation was launched that led to evidence of a large-scale fraud. PPD says it was discovered that … Read more
The Tucson Police Department is mourning the death of an officer who was killed in the line of duty. According to TPD, Operations Division Midtown officers responded to a report of a male breaking windows at a nearby occupied business near East Speedway and North Campbell Avenue around 10 p.m. on March 31, 2024. When … Read more
A man has been convicted for murdering his girlfriend in January 2021. Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell announced the guilty verdict of Cecil Noyola for the murder of his girlfriend. According to Rachel Mitchell, “This defendant shot his girlfriend, left her to die, and then did everything possible to avoid being held accountable.” The Phoenix … Read more
The Bullhead City Police Department is investigating a stabbing that occurred earlier today. Around 2:20 p.m. on March 26, 2024, BCPD officers responded to the Safeway parking lot in the 1700 block of Highway 95. At the scene, a male victim informed authorities that two men in a pick-up truck started yelling and threatening him … Read more
The Chandler Police Department announced its officers had shot a domestic violence suspect. Around 11:30 p.m. on March 22, 2024, CPD officers responded to a motel at 7475 West Chandler Boulevard for a domestic violence call involving a man and an adult female victim. Hotel staff phoned police on the victim’s behalf to say she … Read more
The Maricopa Police Department responded to a large fight earlier tonight. According to MPD, officers responded to the skate park area at Copper Sky following a report of a fight involving juveniles around 9:30 p.m. on March 22, 2024. After reaching the scene, officers detained multiple individuals. The Copper Sky Multi-Generational Center was put into … Read more
The Scottsdale Police Department has fatally shot a suspect who allegedly shot at police during a traffic stop. According to SPD, the incident happened around 5:30 p.m. on March 21, 2024 near the intersection of Scottsdale and Cactus Roads. SPD says officers located a stolen vehicle in Scottsdale and carried out a traffic stop at … Read more