Oversized load coming our way
Barnhart Crane & Rigging is scheduled to travel through Maricopa on Monday, Feb. 14. The oversized load will be traveling south via SR 347...
Report: Trashed hotel room posed danger to officers
On February 5, a man put up a fight with police at La Quinta, attempting to bite officers.
The suspect, Dennis E. Jenkins, 49, was...
Lane restrictions beginning Feb 14th
ADOT will be installing sidewalks on the east side of SR 347 starting on Feb. 14 from Edison Road to Smith Enke which will...
Copper Sky shooting still under investigation
Maricopa Police are continuing to investigate a Jan. 14 incident that resulted in gunfire at Copper Sky during a candlelight vigil.Â
Five juveniles were detained...
Police: Woman’s alcohol nearly three times legal limit
On February 2, blood test results came in for an arrest made in late November of last year when the suspect, Acaysha Dolfin, 55,...
Crash on SR 347
A crash on Southbound SR 347 is blocking the left lane. According to the Arizona Department of Transportation, the wreck happened right at Cememt...
Report: Inappropriate questions lead to altercation
On February 3, a Maricopa man was arrested and charged after some inappropriate questions of his roommates led to an altercation.
The suspect, Kevin C....
Police: Stop leads to arrest involving drugs, narcotics
A man was pulled over at CVS, who police say was found to have an assortment of illegal drugs and paraphernalia, along with an...
InDiscussion: Maricopa Police Chief Hughes on crime reporting
In 2021, the Maricopa Police Department transitioned from the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) system to the FBI’s National Incident Based Reporting System, also known...
Installation of welcome monument delayed
The welcome monument the city had hoped to install early Monday morning at the north end of town to greet visitors is on hold.
The...
Police: Woman found in possession of stolen car, meth
A woman was arrested and charged after police allegedly found her in possession of a stolen vehicle and a hefty amount of methamphetamine.
The suspect,...
Victim in fiery SR 347 crash identified
The victim in Thursday’s fiery fatal crash on State Route 347 has been identified.
Buford Delaughter, 56, of Maricopa was the driver of the Toyota...
Report: Man allegedly displays firearm during Circle K dispute
On January 21, a man was taken into police custody at the Circle K located at 18141 North John Wayne Parkway, following a dispute,...
Report: Man charged with aggravated assault and false imprisonment
On January 20, police responded to a Senita home for a report of an aggravated assault.
Officers contacted the victim, who stated that her ex-boyfriend,...
Plan ahead if traveling to Sky Harbor this weekend
Anyone flying out of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport this weekend should be prepared for a longer commute to the airport.
A stretch of Interstate...
Hearing set for man accused of sexually abusing minor
A hearing is scheduled Monday for Edward C. Watts, who will be tried in Pinal Superior Court on charges of Continuous Sexual Abuse of...
Prepare for SR 347 Restrictions at Maricopa Road
SR 347 RESTRICTIONS LATE THURSDAY EVENING
Where: SR 347 at Maricopa Road
When: 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, to 5 a.m. Friday, Jan....
Couple arrested with multiple weapons in domestic dispute
On January 20, police responded to a Tortosa home with reports of a male subject allegedly banging on the neighbor's door and pointing a...
Police: Attempted traffic stop turns into pursuit
On January 21, a woman was arrested and charged after a short-lived pursuit, following an attempted traffic stop.
According to police documents, at 5:21p.m., on...
Lane closures on Porter Road begin Wednesday
The southbound lanes of N. Porter Road will close to all traffic between Smith-Enke and Honeycutt roads beginning Wednesday, Jan. 26 and remain closed...
The Homicide Hunter visits Maricopa: Part 2
EDITOR’S NOTE: Lt. Joe Kenda, a renowned homicide detective who originally hails from Colorado Springs, and his wife, Kathy spent some time in Maricopa...
The Homicide Hunter visits Maricopa: Part 1
EDITOR’S NOTE: Lt. Joe Kenda, a renowned homicide detective who originally hails from Colorado Springs, and his wife, Kathy spent some time in Maricopa...
Lane closures set for 347 monument installation
Those looking to get out of or back into the city Saturday morning will face morning lane closures on State Route 347.
The city will...
Police chief unveils 2021 crime stats
Maricopa Police Chief James Hughes presented the city’s annual crime statistics to the city council at its Tuesday meeting, and the results were mixed.
Violent...
Maricopa man accused of damaging SUV with glass bottles, bricks
On January 13, Ivan C. Reed, was arrested and charged with damaging a car.
According to police documents, at 10:30 a.m., Reed allegedly damaged a...
Report: Man accused of shoplifting, trespassing at Circle K
On January 14, a man was arrested and charged after allegedly shoplifting at Circle K.
At 12:51 a.m., Maricopa Police were dispatched to a shoplifting...
Police: Man allegedly points gun at family driving on 347
On January 12, A man was arrested and charged with allegedly pointing a gun at another driver on State Route 347.
According to eyewitness statements,...
Husband/wife altercation leads to assault charge
A Saturday night altercation between a Maricopa couple led to charges of aggravated assault, possession of drug paraphernalia and disorderly conduct/domestic violence.
Police were called...
Local man arrested, charged with sex exploitation of a minor
A Maricopa man was arrested in town for a series of events that resulted in charges of luring a minor for sexual exploitation. The...
More Loop 202 closures could affect travel to East Valley
Maricopans who need to travel to the Valley this weekend could once again face delays and closures on the Loop 202 in the East...
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