Crime Archives

Yavapai County sheriff’s deputy killed, suspect in custody

June 29, 2022 9:03 AM The Associated Press

A Yavapai County sheriff’s deputy has died after being shot and a suspect is in custody, authorities said…

Settlement conference for Yuma murder suspect Trevon Wilhite

June 28, 2022 5:38 PM April Hettinger

Here’s an update on the former Yuma marine accused of murdering his girlfriend and her two-year-old son.…

Agents arrest man attempting to smuggle nearly $400K worth of illegal drugs

June 27, 2022 2:07 PM Marcos Icahuate

US Customs and Border Patrol says El Centro agents arrested a man who was attempting to smuggle illegal drugs through Interstate…

Two arrested for attempting to smuggle nearly $190K of illegal drugs through checkpoint

June 22, 2022 5:29 PM Marcos Icahuate, Mercedes Martinez

El Centro Border Patrol says two people were arrested for attempting to smuggle illegal drugs through the Highway 86…

El Centro’s amended Fireworks Ordinance to hold property owners accountable if illegal fireworks are used

June 22, 2022 11:51 AM Vanessa Gongora

The major change of the Fireworks Ordinance is that now the host will be responsible for any use or possession of illegal fireworks on or adjacent to…

Police: Man removes ankle monitor before stealing over $80K from St. Louis County banks

June 22, 2022 10:14 AM CNN

A 39-year-old man stole about $87,000 during two robberies at St. Louis County banks in May, police…

Arizona prosecutors to seek death penalty if 2 are convicted

June 21, 2022 3:54 PM The Associated Press

Maricopa County prosecutors announced Tuesday they plan to seek the death penalty for a couple if they’re convicted of killing an 11-year-old boy in…

Agents find over 120 pounds of meth in suitcase in Gila Bend

June 21, 2022 11:57 AM Marcos Icahuate, Mercedes Martinez

US Border Patrol says agents found over 120 pounds of meth were found in the back of a car in Gila…

Suspected arsonist who set multiple fires throughout Imperial County had second court appearance

June 20, 2022 12:27 PM Vanessa Gongora

On the morning of June 20th, a 57-year-old man who allegedly set multiple haystacks on fire throughout Imperial County, had his preliminary readiness…

Brazil: police arrest 3rd suspect in Amazon shooting deaths

June 18, 2022 4:56 PM The Associated Press

Brazil’s federal police said Saturday that a third suspect in the deaths of British journalist Dom Phillips and Indigenous expert Bruno Pereira has…

A third victim has died after a shooting at Alabama church where the suspect was an occasional attendee

June 17, 2022 9:15 PM CNN

A 70-year-old man who shot dead three senior citizens at an Alabama church group’s meeting Thursday evening was subdued by someone else at the event…

Meth found in child booster seats

June 17, 2022 2:44 PM Faith Rodriquez

US Border Patrol says a United States citizen attempts to smuggle methamphetamine in child booster seats.…

Mexican police discover fentanyl pill press in San Luis

June 16, 2022 1:22 PM Faith Rodriquez, The Associated Press

Mexican prosecutors discover an illicit facility manufacturing fentanyl pills in San Luis Rio…

On Dangerous Ground: A new precedence will protect both our history and National Security

June 16, 2022 10:49 AM Joe Teposte

As a long-time resident of the Desert Southwest, I consider myself very fortunate with regard to our area’s law enforcement presence.…

All three suspects tied to Tarros Chicali firearm incident inch closer to resolved cases

June 15, 2022 3:05 PM Cole Johnson, Adonis Albright

All three suspects tied to and charged in connection to brandishing firearms outside of a Yuma bar last February appeared in court on Wednesday -…

Arizona Supreme Court rules anonymous juries are constitutional

June 15, 2022 7:32 AM AP News, Cole Johnson

The Arizona Supreme Court has rejected a challenge from a southern Arizona journalist who argued that the right to observe trials included access to…

Victim of October hit-and-run dies, 88-year-old suspect’s case remains unresolved

June 14, 2022 2:57 PM Cole Johnson, Adonis Albright

After months of battling through several surgeries, the victim of a hit and run in Yuma has succumbed to their injuries, while the suspect’s case has…