Arizona sheriff's 'Citizens Posse' allows residents to be deputized

“As Sheriff of Pinal County, I am given the authority to deputize civilians to assist in law enforcement," Sheriff Mark Lamb said. "While we hope such an action is never required, we want to make sure those willing to step into the role are trained and ready.”

Migrant kids held in US hotels, then expelled

The Trump administration is detaining immigrant children as young as 1 in hotels before deporting them to their home countries.

Man flees to Mexico after shooting a victim in the leg, police say

A 27-year-old man from Flagstaff is said to have fled to Mexico after shooting a victim in the leg on July 16. The Flagstaff Police Department said an arrest warrant was issued.

Refrigerated trucks requested in Arizona, Texas as morgues reach capacity amid COVID-19 surge

With COVID-19 cases surging in many states across the U.S., Texas and Arizona have requested refrigerated trucks in several counties that have nearly reached their morgue capacity.

Two teens busted trying to smuggle nearly two dozen people into U.S.

A pair of teenagers were arrested Wednesday for allegedly attempting to smuggle nearly two dozen illegal aliens into the U.S. in a semi-tractor-trailer.

Man wanted to poison his wife's drink to continue an alleged long-term affair, police say

A 42-year-old man was reportedly conspiring to give his wife a lethal dose of fentanyl so he could continue having a long-term affair, police say. He told a woman, who tipped off police of the planned crime, that he wanted to collect his wife's life insurance money.

Chad Daybell pleads 'not guilty' in case of children with ties to Arizona found dead

Chad Daybell made a "not guilty" plea on Monday through his attorney after human remains, confirmed to be his stepchildren, were found at his Idaho home on June 9th. He's facing 2 counts of felony destruction and concealment of evidence.

Protests across the country over death of George Floyd

Protesters angry over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody turned out for a demonstration in Columbus that began peacefully but turned violent, with windows smashed at the Ohio Statehouse and storefronts along surrounding downtown streets.

Glendale police: Suspect in Westgate shooting said he was bullied, wanted to gain respect

According to Glendale Police officials, calls came in at around 7:25 p.m. of an active shooting situation at Westgate. The shooting, according to officials, left three people injured, one critically.

Largest yet: $1.3 billion contract awarded for border wall

Trump has promised to build 450 miles of wall along the border with Mexico by the end of the year. So far, the government has awarded millions of dollars in contracts for construction of 30-foot-tall barriers, along with new lighting, technology, and infrastructure. The Trump administration says it has already built 187 miles of wall. Some of it is new, but most is replacing old, much shorter barriers that officials say were not sufficient.

Phoenix teacher fulfills graduation promise to student who lost both parents

A high school teacher in Phoenix made a promise to one student that he would see her cross the graduation stage, and though the physical commencement ceremony was canceled, Jeff Schrock kept that promise.