Police: Maricopa man kidnaps Phoenix prostitute
A Maricopa man has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting and kidnapping a Phoenix prostitute.
The suspect, Cristobal T. Cardenas, was arrested and charged with...
Maricopa government group initiates study to improve SR 347
The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) has initiated a “Scoping Study” to evaluate options for improving travel on State Route 347 between Maricopa and...
Report: Woman offered half of the money for gun in shooting
A Maricopa woman was arrested and charged Wednesday with first degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder in a Nov. 15 drive-by shooting in...
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O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree
You just fell off my SUV
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree
I lost you on Loop 303
O Christmas tree, O...
School authorities, law enforcement find threats to be unfounded
The Maricopa Unified School District took precautionary measures Monday in response to rumors of guns on campus at both Maricopa High School and Desert...
Council to vote on funding for new police station
The City Council will discuss funding for the city’s proposed new Police Administration Building and Emergency Communication Center at its meeting Dec. 7, possibly...
Local man surrenders in child sex abuse case
A Maricopa man has surrendered to police in a May 2020 sexual molestation case involving a girl under the age of 15.
John Watkins turned...
Burglary suspect says he helped build home
Tuesday morning, a man was arrested and charged with burglary after claiming that he helped build the home that police say he attempted to...
Diamond interchange one of multiple ideas for 347, I-10
The Arizona Department of Transportation is studying alternatives for improving traffic flow and safety at the intersection of Interstate 10 and State Route 347/Queen...
DUI charges brought in Roost parking lot
A minor fender-bender led to a five-count charge for aggravated DUI and other crimes early Saturday morning outside The Roost Sports Bar & Café...
Update: Maricopa man found
EDITOR'S NOTE: Fernando Smith's daughter, Michelle Smith says her father has been found.
Fernando Fransico Smith, of Maricopa, has been missing since November 11. He...
Details emerge in Thanksgiving gunfire incident
Maricopa Police have released additional details regarding an incident involving gunfire that shook the Maricopa Meadows community Thanksgiving Day.
Shelly Noble Jackson has been charged...
Road closure set as construction continues on new school
As a part of the construction for the new high school, the intersection of Hartman and Farrell Roads will be closed from Dec. 1...
Report: Woman assaults family members in late-night altercation
Late Nov. 20th, a woman was arrested and charged after an alleged attack on her family members.
The suspect, Edie G. Alvarado Olea, was arrested...
Police: Armed situation at Maricopa Meadows safely resolved
UPDATE: At 7:10 p.m., Police reported a safe conclusion to the incident. Citizens no longer have to shelter in place. InMaricopa will offer more...
No state highway closures scheduled over Thanksgiving weekend
PHOENIX – No construction or maintenance closures are scheduled on state highways over the Thanksgiving weekend, but the Arizona Department of Transportation is advising...
Southbound traffic starting to back up along SR 347
Traffic is at a standstill along State Road 347, between Riggs Road and Interstate 10. At this time, there are no reported wrecks, but...
Police seize $23K in meth during bust
Early Tuesday morning a man was arrested and charged with possession of what police say was $23,000 worth of methamphetamine.
The suspect, Ryan M. Toto,...
Progress continues on shooting range in Box Canyon
The shooting range at Box Canyon will open in the next few months. Check back at inMaricopa.com for more details.
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Developers, city agree – EW corridor key to future transportation
With all the development planned for south Maricopa and areas that currently are still part of Pinal County, transportation for those areas will need...
Road restrictions to remain until mid-March
The truck restrictions in effect on two of Maricopa’s busier streets are likely to remain in effect until mid-March, according to Benjamin Bitter, the...
Additional details offered in Monday drive-by shooting
More details are emerging in connection with Monday’s drive-by shooting in the 45000 block of W. Ed Green Lane in Maricopa.
The Maricopa Police Department began receiving...
Police believe suspect knew shooting victims
Maricopa Police have made an arrest in connection with Monday evening’s shooting in the 45000 block of W. Ed Green Lane in Maricopa.
At around...
UPDATE: Shooting victim in critical condition
One of the two teenagers shot during an apparent drive-by shooting Monday night has been released from the hospital, according to police reports.
Two male...
Two teenage males shot Monday night
Two male teenagers sustained gunshot wounds during what police are describing as an apparent drive-by shooting on Monday night at the 45000 block of W....
Roadside discussion leads to drug bust
Early Tuesday morning, a conversation between partners on the roadside led to two arrests.
According to police reports about the incident, two individuals, Brandon Carpenter...
Maricopa Police Department to update crime reporting
With an eye on greater specificity, The Maricopa Police Department is in the process of transitioning to the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS). It’s...
Road restrictions start Nov. 15
Maricopa drivers should prepare for additional traffic congestion and possible delays on two of the city’s busier streets due to a commercial truck restriction...
UPDATE: Student in custody after bringing a BB gun to school
On Wednesday, around 2 p.m. a student brought a weapon on campus at Maricopa Wells Middle School.
According to police reports, the school's student resource...
Gas leak closes Taft Ave. near MHS
A gas leak caused by construction work on Taft Ave. resulted in the closure of the street for about an hour Tuesday afternoon.
Southwest Gas...