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Crime & Police

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Phoenix police: We (mostly) did nothing wrong detaining Black reporter

Phoenix police: We (mostly) did nothing wrong detaining Black reporter

By Katya SchwenkAugust 10, 2023

The Wall Street Journal called the treatment of its reporter by a Phoenix officer “outrageous.”

Family of 26-year-old man killed by Phoenix police calls for justice

By Katya SchwenkAugust 8, 2023

A neighbor called Phoenix police to complain about Juan Reynoso. Their investigation ended in his fatal shooting.

Drug overdose deaths, understaffing plague Maricopa County jails

By Katya SchwenkAugust 4, 2023

At least eight people have died of an overdose in Maricopa County jails in 2023 – and that’s likely an undercount.

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Phoenix police release video footage of officers killing two men

By Katya SchwenkJuly 27, 2023

The footage sheds new light on the two deaths, which are the eighth and ninth fatal shootings by Phoenix police this year.

Phoenix police kill man after traffic accident in 10th fatal shooting this year

Phoenix police kill man after traffic accident in 10th fatal shooting this year

By Katya SchwenkJuly 25, 2023

Just seven months into 2023, officers have killed as many people as they did in all of 2022.

Nearly 40% of detention officer positions vacant in Maricopa County jails

By Katya SchwenkJuly 18, 2023

Detention officers say understaffing is a “serious threat” – both for jail guards and those imprisoned inside.

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Air Force veteran in coma after being tased in Maricopa County jail

By Katya SchwenkJuly 18, 2023

The 35-year-old man “may never recover from the coma that he is in.”

Death toll rises as Phoenix police officers shoot, kill ninth person

By Katya SchwenkJuly 17, 2023

Phoenix police officers have fatally shot nearly as many people as they did in 2022 – and it’s only July.

A sexy outfit can get you arrested in Phoenix – especially if you’re Black or trans

By Katya SchwenkJuly 14, 2023

Phoenix cops have cited more than 450 people. “You’re being prosecuted because of what you’re wearing.”

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Right-wing troll Ethan Schmidt-Crockett to Scottsdale cops: ‘Kiss my ass’

By Elias WeissJuly 6, 2023

The wanted man is no fan of Scottsdale, where he faces new criminal charges.

Arizona says it’s ready to start executing people again

By Katya SchwenkJuly 6, 2023

Lethal injections and last meals are making a comeback.

1 person injured in shooting outside Cobra Arcade Bar in Phoenix

By Benjamin LeathermanJune 26, 2023

The incident occurred in the parking lot of the popular nightspot after a fight escalated to gun violence.

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Sheriff Paul Penzone’s failure to close misconduct cases ‘unacceptable’

By Katya SchwenkJune 16, 2023

“They don’t want to be held accountable.”

Phoenix police’s vague crime-fighting plan inspires backlash

By Katya SchwenkJune 8, 2023

Criminal justice reform advocates pan the plan: “We need a different type of response to community safety.”

4 years after Phoenix police killed Jacob Harris, his family calls for justice

By Katya SchwenkMay 23, 2023

“The Phoenix Police Department got away with an execution.”

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Phoenix cops who shot, killed Ali Osman won’t face criminal charges

By Katya SchwenkMay 18, 2023

County Attorney Rachel Mitchell surprises no one by justifying another police killing.

Psychedelic churches in Phoenix score court wins over legal status

By Katya SchwenkMay 17, 2023

Arizona is a battleground for churches seeking spiritual enlightenment with the psychedelic brew ayahuasca.

Scottsdale police clash with ‘Big Sexy’ party tractor in Old Town

By Elias WeissMay 9, 2023

“Big Sexy” is too sexy for Scottsdale police.

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Phoenix gives raises to cops, considers boosting police budget to nearly $1 billion

Phoenix gives raises to cops, considers boosting police budget to nearly $1 billion

By Katya SchwenkMay 9, 2023

Phoenix wants to ballon its police department budget to $1 billion.

Ethan Schmidt-Crockett just can’t stop trolling Phoenix

By Elias WeissMay 4, 2023

Probation isn’t stopping alt-right troll Ethan Schmidt-Crockett from causing chaos in the Valley.

Mesa police turn school bus kerfuffle into forceful arrests of 3 students

By Katya SchwenkMay 3, 2023

Officers pin 13- and 15-year-old students to the ground, handcuff them and take two to jail.

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Phoenix Police Release Footage of Officers Killing 76-Year-Old Man

By Katya SchwenkApril 20, 2023

Phoenix cops have shot and killed seven people so far this year.

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