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MPD makes arrest after Tempe car theft (VIDEO)

Maricopa Police Department took a man into custody after stopping a vehicle on Honeycutt Road in the Heritage District around 5 p.m. Friday. Area...

Cyclist accused of drug offenses in school zone

Tanner Rogers, 31, was arrested July 9 within the Maricopa High School drug-free school zone area. Initially cited for a traffic violation, he was soon...

More dust hits Maricopa, limiting visibility

The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a dust storm warning for Pinal County on Tuesday. A wall of dust was along the line...

Update: Traffic cleared, dust continues after multi-vehicle crash

No serious injuries were reported in a five-vehicle collision on northbound State Route 347. Department of Public Safety spokesman Quentin Mehr said five people reported...

5-car accident stops traffic in dust storm

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...

Transportation Safety Plan meeting comes to Maricopa

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.,...

Update: SR 347 lanes reopen after dust storm

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...

SR 347 closed south of Riggs Road near Maricopa

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

Alterra house catches fire during AC work

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...

Pinal intervention program spreads to incarcerated vets

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...

Woman transported to hospital after 3-car collision on SR 347

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

Child abuse alleged in family altercation

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...

MPD launches free Special Needs Registry

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...

Court sets trial date in 2015 double-murder case

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...

Woman suspected of assaulting grocery manager

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,...

Senita man accused of molesting children

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...

Maricopa man sentenced for ‘horrific offense’ of killing wife

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

Horses breach fence, stop SR 347 traffic

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...

Busy week of house fires for MFMD (VIDEO)

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 the fire, MFMD to present special program at Senita site

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...

MFMD fights fire at Tortosa home

  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...

Contraband charges for Maricopa man suspected of sneaking drugs into jail

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...

Fall trial dates affirmed in teen murder case

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...

Newly constructed home catches fire

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...

MPD sees big drop in property crimes

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...

Garage burns in Senita, residents out safely

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...

Minors hit by car in intersection

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...

Man accused of kicking down door to enter house

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...

MFMD gives back to local restaurant owner

  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 reportedly discover heroin, meth on SR 347 passenger

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...
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