Shots fired at Copper Sky
Five juveniles were detained Thursday evening by Maricopa Police during an investigation into gunshots in the parking lot of Copper Sky Park, while attending...
Report: Man racks up trespassing charges
A man has been arrested in a neighborhood on the edge of city limits and charged with trespassing.
The suspect, Dustin Enos, was charged with...
Maricopa woman’s “borrowed” car turns into theft
A Maricopa woman has been arrested after she borrowed a car but did not return it.
On January 3, the suspect, Morgan J. Denny was...
Police: Walmart employee assists ‘customer’ in theft
Two men, one of which was a Walmart employee, are accused of participating in a "cash back" scheme in October.
Details were recently released by...
New police building to start construction
Maricopa is close to beginning construction on a new police administration and emergency communication center which will rise directly across from the Pinal County...
John Wayne Parkway median project nears completion
The city’s ongoing project to beautify the median on John Wayne Parkway through town will undoubtedly make the road more aesthetically pleasing. But for...
Victim in fatal crash identified
The Maricopa Police Department has identified the victim in this morning’s fatal single-car accident at the overpass on John Wayne Parkway as 19-year-old Santino...
Serious crash closes two lanes on John Wayne Parkway
A corvette crash this morning on northbound John Wayne Parkway caused the closure of the right two lanes as officials worked to document and...
Report: Man points handgun at girlfriend
On December 29, a man reportedly pointed a handgun at his girlfriend during an argument in their apartment on West Shea Way.
The suspect, Michael...
For a week and a half, crime was a big story in 2021
It was one heck of a week (and a half)
A stretch of 11 days in August gave Maricopa a glimpse of big city crime,...
Police: Maricopa man arrested for warrants and narcotics
Dominic M. Figueroa, was arrested and charged with possession of narcotics and possession of drug paraphernalia.
On Nov. 29, around 11:30 p.m. Maricopa police officers...
Maricopa Police Cadet program going strong
In a world where law and order, leadership and a commitment to public service are sometimes in short supply, the Maricopa Police Department’s Cadet...
Maricopa teen arrested for possession of two stolen firearms
A backpack containing two stolen guns was found in a teenager's bedroom, which lead to his arrest and charges, police say.
The suspect, Michael C....
What to know about fireworks for New Year’s Eve
Maricopans love their fireworks, and many of us will ring in the new year by setting some off in their neighborhood. And while fireworks...
A car made an unexpected entrance into someone’s yard last Friday
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A car made its way into a backyard along Porter Road last week. According to eyewitness Danny Puzzo, "They came flying out of Homestead...
Exceptional Community Hospital accepting all insurance
The city’s first hospital opened Wednesday, bringing 24-hour emergency care and in-patient services to Maricopa for the first time. With that opening have come...
ADOT: No state highway closures over upcoming holiday weekends
No full closures are scheduled on state highways over and between the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s weekends, as the Arizona Department of Transportation...
Maricopa Police Department to hold DUI checkpoint before end of the year
As part of the Maricopa Police Department’s Holiday Community Enforcement project, the Maricopa Police Department will be holding a DUI Checkpoint at an undisclosed...
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...
Woman charged with assault on six children
A woman is facing a 15-count indictment on charges of assault, disorderly conduct and alcohol violations in connection with an incident at Jiffy Lube...
O Christmas tree, don’t fall off my SUV
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...
Man arrested on warrant for sexual conduct with a minor
Manuel J. Fuentes was arrested on an outstanding warrant for sexual conduct with a minor following a Nov. 19 traffic stop by Maricopa Police.
The...
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...
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