Public Safety News

A multi-vehicle accident on State Route 347 north of the gravel pit stopped northbound traffic this morning. According to the Department of Public Safety, five...

Due to strong interest of Maricopa residents, the Public Meeting for the Pinal County Strategic Transportation Safety Plan will be extended to 4:30–7 p.m.,...

The Arizona Department of Transportation officially reopened State Route 347 northbound and southbound at milepost 184 south of Riggs Road near Maricopa. The road was...

Blowing dust forced the closure of State Route 347 in both directions at milepost 184 south of Riggs Road near Maricopa, according to the...

A house caught on fire in the 44900 block of West Buckhorn Trail in Alterra Monday afternoon. There are no reports of injuries. https://youtu.be/dx5EUwJDG0I Workers were...

For the first time, military veterans behind bars completed a local intervention program. The Streets Don't Love You Back, a Maricopa nonprofit, teaches its...

Three vehicles were involved in a collision Friday afternoon that closed lanes of State Route 347 south of Interstate 10 and sent at least...

A Maricopa man is accused of aggravated assault and child abuse after allegedly hitting a child with a hanger. Wellington Pyne, 38, was arrested Monday...

The Maricopa Police Department launched a program this month that aims to provide assistance during emergencies to certain residents. The Special Needs Registry is a...

The trial date for a Maricopa double-murder case, which has been hanging in limbo for more than three years was set Monday. The trial for...

Police say the manager of a local grocery chain was the victim of assault at the hands of an alleged shoplifter Friday. Maryroefina Catha, 40,...

Conversations between family members prompted a disturbing call to police last week. Officers with the Maricopa Police Department received reports June 14 that a Maricopa...

After pleading guilty to stabbing his wife to death, Miguel Figueroa, 47, of Maricopa was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of...

Wild horses temporarily slowed the commute of morning commuters on State Route 347 Thursday. At least two horses breached the fenced boundary that separates the...

Three structure fires have affected Maricopa residents in the past week. The Maricopa Fire/Medical Department will hold a presentation June 18 at one of...

After a busy week battling structure fires, the Maricopa Fire/Medical Department will hold a presentation on the site of the recent residential fire in...

  A home in Tortosa caught fire Tuesday afternoon and threatened neighboring houses. Maricopa Fire/Medical Department responded to Cartegna Lane after neighbors reported smoke. One neighbor...

The Maricopa Police Department recently arrested a man after he allegedly missed his court date for driving on a suspended license. But it’s what reportedly...

Monday, Pinal County Judge Christopher O’Neil set the trial date for one of the teens accused of murdering 20-year-old Wyatt Miller nearly two years...

A home set to go on the market this week suffered fire damage Monday morning. According to Fire Marshal Eddie Rodriguez, the home on Patricia...

Maricopa Police Department has seen a dramatic drop in property crimes compared to the first quarter of 2017. Crimes of burglary, theft and vehicle theft...

Firefighters are battling a blaze at a home in Senita. According to Maricopa Fire/Medical Department, three people and two dogs safely made it out of...

Two juveniles in a crosswalk were injured Monday when they were struck by a vehicle making a left turn. According to Maricopa Police Department, the...

A woman called authorities last week alleging the father of her child was attempting to break down the back door to her home. The incident...

  Members of the Maricopa Fire/Medical Department gave back to a local business owner Monday for supporting a special youth program in local schools. Firehouse Subs...

Police arrested a man on multiple drug offenses last week after allegedly discovering heroin and meth in his possession. According to a police report, Enapay...

This week begins and ends under a heat advisory as residents are asked to take extra caution when outside, according to the National Weather...

This year, Maricopa Police Department hosted a contest asking local artists to submit ideas of a logo for the planned Family Advocacy Center. Friday, MPD...

  The homicide case involving a Maricopa woman might not see trial until after the third anniversary of the victim’s death. Shawn Main, 48, was scheduled...

  A parked vehicle and an electrical box were damaged Saturday after a woman allegedly struck them with her vehicle and fled the scene, according...