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Crime & Police

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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.”

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.

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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.

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

By Katya SchwenkJune 16, 2023

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

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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.”

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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Phoenix Cops to Get Pay Raises in Proposed New Contract

Phoenix Cops to Get Pay Raises in Proposed New Contract

By Katya SchwenkApril 19, 2023

The city has finally gone public with details of a new police contract – nearly 5 percent raises for officers.

Judge Won’t Stop Secret Negotiations Over New Phoenix Police Contract

By Katya SchwenkApril 7, 2023

“What the city is trying to do is conduct one of the most important negotiations in the city behind closed doors and out of public view.”

Phoenix Police Kill Elderly Man in Latest Officer Shooting

By Katya SchwenkApril 4, 2023

Police have killed eight men so far in 2023, ranging in age from 36 to 76.

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Lies, DUIs and TikTok: 17 Arizona Cops Investigated for Bad Behavior in 2023

By Katya SchwenkMarch 29, 2023

Excessive force, DUI and reckless driving among the most popular offenses by officers.

‘Serial Fraudster’ Behind Breakfast Bitch Now in Federal Prison

By Matt Hennie and OthersMarch 21, 2023

Tracii Show Hutsona reported to a federal prison in Phoenix on Monday after bilking $1 million from her celebrity ex-boss.

Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? Not in Glendale

By Katya SchwenkMarch 16, 2023

The Super Bowl city fined a panhandler $225.

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Phoenix Police Have Killed Seven People So Far in 2023

By Katya SchwenkMarch 14, 2023

Police release new details about two deaths in February. Officers killed two more people in March.

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