ICE raid snagged four day laborers at Phoenix Home Depot on Sunday
Immigration activists warned of more Los Angeles-style raids on places where immigrants might congregate.
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He was at Jan. 6. The Phoenix Police Department hired him anyway
Scotty Bach was a Seattle cop when he went to the “Stop the Steal” rally in D.C. Now he carries a badge in Phoenix.
Phoenix ICE enforcement set to spike in 2026, report says
Trump’s draconian deportation machine has focused on big cities. A new report in the Bulwark says the Valley is next on his list.
Judge denies parole hearing to killer serving life for 1996 shooting
The family of Howard Levey was shocked to learn in 2024 that his killer, then 25 years into a life sentence, had a parole hearing scheduled.
Laveen man brought to U.S. as a 3-year-old now facing deportation
Eric Ferrales came to the U.S. as a small child, his mother said. He speaks no Spanish but may be deported to Mexico.
Video: Phoenix cop shoots armed man who called 911 on himself
Michael Breuer, 75, was the 11th person killed by a Phoenix police officer this year.
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ICE locked up man visiting Mesa for 70 hours despite valid visa
ICE said Edwar Gonzalez was “briefly detained,” but he spent nearly three days locked up despite legal permission to be here.
Mesa family says ICE detained visiting relative despite valid visa
Mexican national Edwar Gonzalez is being held by ICE, though is relatives say he was visiting them on a valid visa.
Everyone who was killed by Phoenix cops in 2025
Phoenix police shot and killed 14 people in 2024. Eleven people have died after police encounters so far this year.
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Rep. Grijalva says ICE pepper-sprayed her at Tucson taco shop
Tucson Rep. Adelita Grijalva says ICE pushed and pepper-sprayed her during a raid on the restaurant Taco Giro.
Video: Gilbert teen swiftly arrested after epic bike stunt
A viral video shows Sam Campbell clearing a wide residential street — but not escaping the law.
Goodyear police are using AI for suspect sketches. Experts have doubts
The Goodyear Police Department has “enhanced” police sketches with ChatGPT on two occasions. Neither has led to an arrest.
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Sheriff considered request to house ICE detainees in county jails
Emails show Maricopa County Sheriff Jerry Sheridan had at least preliminary discussions with immigration authorities.
Phoenix police officer charged in high-speed crash identified
The officer caused a wreck while driving 89 mph in a 35-mph zone. Now he faces four felony charges.
Mesa police arrested a longtime activist who said he was filming ICE
Martin Hernandez, an organizer with UFCW Local 99, was later released after a community outcry.
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ICE agents were involved in a Mesa vehicle collision
ICE says a Venezuelan man they’d targeted hit them with his car, though ICE has been documented causing crashes before.
Phoenix police officer suspended for saying ‘Fuck Pinal cops’
Christopher Hendershott was suspended for six months for how he acted when sheriff’s deputies were called to a party.
Former AG lawyer hit with felony charge for stealing, reselling mail
Vanessa Hickman was arrested by U.S. postal inspectors on Nov. 19.
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Ex-Arizona AG lawyer allegedly sold stolen mail, worked while in rehab
Vanessa Hickman, a former division chief for Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, was arrestd Nov. 19.
How a real estate agent helped Scottsdale cops make a title fraud bust
John Rowan suspected two women were trying to sell him a house they didn’t own. So he helped police set a trap.
Top Arizona Attorney General official arrested by postal inspectors
Vanessa Hickman resigned as the state government division chief for Arizona Attorney Kris Mayes on Monday.
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Turning Point leader pleads guilty to attempted election fraud
Former GOP state Rep. Austin Smith was caught submitting fake signatures in his reelection campaign.