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Rapper Mega Ran’s Gear and Merch Stolen In Los Angeles

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Tempe Park Attack Suspect Released to Sister With Ankle Monitor

Tempe Park Attack Suspect Released to Sister With Ankle Monitor

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'Sadistic Penchant for Violence': Dion Johnson Lawsuit Focuses on DPS Trooper's Dishonesty

By Ray Stern
May 27, 2021

The events that led to Johnson's death were "consistent with Cervantes' prior history," the suit alleges.
Dion Johnson Benefit Concert to Raise Money for Brother Accused of Murder

By Ray Stern
May 25, 2021

"In one year, the Johnson family has experienced extreme violence from the state ... and Erma (Dion's mother) has lost 2 of her sons to the state."
Buckeye Bodycam Video Shows Bloody, Bullet-Filled End to 2019 Manhunt

By Ray Stern
May 20, 2021

While the manhunt went on, Jodi Mendoza told police her son would likely "shoot it out with police."
Elevator Blood Bath: Court Records Detail Deadly Shooting at Hyatt Regency

By Josh Kelety
May 19, 2021

Police officers found "numerous victims shot in the lobby and one deceased victim in the hotel elevator" when they arrived.
Trial Delayed for Backup Driver in Fatal Crash of Uber Autonomous Vehicle

By Ray Stern
May 12, 2021

Did an artificially intelligent machine, a faceless corporation, or a local woman kill pedestrian Elaine Herzberg on the streets of Tempe in 2018?
No Charges Yet for Scottsdale Fire Captain Accused of Terrorizing Teens With Gun

By Josh Kelety
May 7, 2021

A spokesperson for the Maricopa County Attorney's Office said the case needed additional investigation.
Will Allister Adel Prosecute Abortion Doctors Under New Law? She Won't Say

By Josh Kelety
May 4, 2021

Attorney Allister Adel has previously issued statements stressing that she wouldn't prosecute women "for their health care choices."
Dion Johnson's Mother Feared Him, Brother Jailed for Murder, According to New Reports

By Ray Stern
May 3, 2021

"Dion advised he was upset and was going to go 'demon' on her..."
Lamb of God Guitar Thief Gets Prison, but 'Warbird' Is Still Missing

By Ray Stern
Apr 27, 2021

Lamb of God lost two one-of-a-kind guitars from a Phoenix concert venue on May 2, 2019, the day they were scheduled to open for Slayer.
Lil Durk Concert Outside of Celebrity Theatre Disrupted By Chaos and Panic

By Benjamin Leatherman
Apr 18, 2021

Something that sounded like gunfire brought an early end to the packed show.
Baked Alaska's Tracker Removed After Lawyer Cites His "We Love Our Cops" Music Video

By Erasmus Baxter
Apr 1, 2021

Baked Alaska's lawyer also cited his good behavior.
Chandler Officer Told Teen He Killed That It Was "Stupid" to Reach for Gun

By Ray Stern
Mar 15, 2021

Seven hours before Anthony Cano was shot, he posted a photo of himself holding a Glock, captioning the picture, "Midday Adventures."
Man Who Planned to Release Radiation at Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall Gets 15 Years

By Ray Stern
Mar 5, 2021

"There’s no easy way to say this, guys, I have snapped. I have three sources. Stay home til they are found."
Penis Man, Or At Least One of the Penis Men, Has Been Sentenced

By Ray Stern
Feb 25, 2021

Remember him?
Licking Ice Cream That Others Might Buy in a Store is Now a Crime in Arizona

By Ray Stern
Feb 19, 2021

"This is an awful solution to a problem that basically doesn’t exist."
The Family of a Guadalupe Woman Shot During a Violent Crime Spree Wants Justice

By Ray Stern
Feb 18, 2021

To date, no one has been charged in Josie Marquez's death. "We don't know if there's going to be any justice," her brother said.
Artists Say Mural Vandalism Is on the Rise in Downtown Phoenix

By Lynn Trimble
Feb 10, 2021

Taggers are defacing some of Phoenix's most beloved wall art.
A Tucson Man Shot by a Border Officer While Entering Mexico Has Filed a Lawsuit Against DHS

By Ray Stern
Feb 8, 2021

Nogales officers are "just pricks," the man's lawyer says. "They're insolent. Just fucking pricks."
Paul Gosar Allegedly Met With Oath Keepers and Said the U.S. is in a Civil War

By Josh Kelety
Feb 1, 2021

Paul Gosar's brother, Dave Gosar, reportedly said that the congressman is heavily involved with the Oath Keepers.
The FBI Has Now Connected Local Troll Baked Alaska To a 2016 Election Fraud Scheme

By Erasmus Baxter
Jan 29, 2021

He's named as a co-conspirator.