Law Enforcement
Jurors deliberating a case that accuses an Arizona rancher of fatally shooting a Mexican man near the border last year say they’re at an impasse. Prosecutors say on Jan. 30, 2023, 75-year-old Nogales resident George Alan Kelly shot and killed Gabriel Cuen Buitimea as he crossed Kelly’s ranch with other migrants.
Apr. 19, 2024
A case against an Arizona rancher accused of fatally shooting a Mexican migrant last year near Nogales has gone to the jury for deliberation.
Apr. 18, 2024
The Blue Envelope program will provide drivers with autism envelopes to hold their registration and insurance information and tips on how to navigate the encounter.
Apr. 18, 2024
It’s not hard to find headlines about organized retail theft — and shoplifting in general — from stores around the country. It’s also not hard to find retailers responding to that theft, be it with more items getting locked up, or more surveillance and other security in shops.
Apr. 16, 2024
The former executive director of the Prescott Area Habitat for Humanity has been accused of stealing $400,000 from the organization.
Apr. 13, 2024
Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs says local prosecutors are still barred from bringing charges for abortion-related crimes even though the state Supreme Court reinstated a near-total abortion ban.
Apr. 12, 2024
Court officials on Thursday took jurors in a van to view various locations at George Alan Kelly’s ranch, as well as a section of the border. Superior Court Judge Thomas Fink denied news media requests to tag along.
Apr. 12, 2024
Indigenous leaders including Tohono O’odham Chairman Verlon Jose said they left the hearing, chaired by U.S Rep. Paul Gosar, afraid it was just another “check-a-box-off” exercise.
Apr. 11, 2024
A Peoria High School boys basketball coach and popular Phoenix Suns superfan was arrested by Peoria police Tuesday night on charges related to child sex crimes.
Apr. 11, 2024
Two months ago, Christopher Clements was found guilty of first-degree murder, kidnapping and burglary in the death of Isabel Celis, who vanished from her parents’ home in 2012.
Apr. 10, 2024
Legal expert Barbara Atwood spoke with The Show to break down some of the legal reasoning and questions after the Arizona Supreme Court ruled a near-total abortion ban from 1864 can go into effect.
Apr. 10, 2024
Authorities have raised their offer to $45,000 for information about the arson and vandalism cases in the town of Prescott Valley.
Apr. 10, 2024
Federal authorities allege that Alaa Robert Bartley, a Phoenix police officer, received illegal images via social media from a Michigan woman facing separate charges.
Apr. 9, 2024
The Santa Cruz County Superior Court judge has said the visit, which is relatively uncommon, would help jurors in the “fair determination of the allegations in this case,"
Apr. 8, 2024
Seven suspects are awaiting trial on charges they beat 16 year-old Preston Lord to death at a Halloween Party in Queen Creek last year, and Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell is speaking out against rising youth violence in the state and also nationally.
Apr. 6, 2024
Thousands of basketball fans have descended on Glendale for the men’s Final Four, providing the latest opportunity for residents to operate their homes as short-term rentals. Last year, the city passed a new rule requiring permits for these rentals. That won’t be an enforcement priority this weekend.
Apr. 5, 2024
Lauren Mucciolo, an executive producer for the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism at ASU, spoke to The Show about the joint series looking at law enforcement.
Apr. 4, 2024
The new law is known as the Ashley Dunn act, named for a young woman who died from an overdose after taking half a Percocet tablet she didn’t realize was laced with fentanyl.
Apr. 3, 2024
These proposed changes come after the Arizona Human Society said it responded to nearly 15,000 calls for service and initiated nearly 10,000 animal abuse investigations in 2023 — a 21% increase from the previous year.
Apr. 3, 2024
The 80,000 visitors expected to take part in NCAA Final Four festivities starting this weekend around the Valley can expect safety from months of planning, according to Arizona public safety agencies.
Apr. 2, 2024