Public Safety

More thunderstorms rumbled through Maricopa on Saturday night. It was the second straight night of heavy rain, strong winds and thunder and lightning for many....

Strong thunderstorms rolled through Maricopa on Friday night, knocking out power to homes in several neighborhoods. Electricity was reported out in parts of Glennwilde, Homestead,...

Emergency crews are on the scene of an overturned semi-trailer at a busy Maricopa intersection. The one-vehicle crash occurred about 1:30 p.m. at Honeycutt and...

A two-year-old boy drowned Sunday during a family gathering in the back yard of a Desert Cedars home, according to police. Police said the toddler...

The Fourth of July celebration means hot dogs on grill, the flag flying, pool parties and, of course, fireworks. But while fireworks help create...

A Maricopa man was sentenced Friday to nearly 17 years in prison after previously pleading guilty to second-degree murder. Brent Edwin Justin, 32, was sentenced...

Monsoon season is officially upon us, and for those new to the area there are several things to know about how to best deal...

A passenger was killed overnight Tuesday in a head-on collision on Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway. The two drivers were injured in the crash about 1:55 a.m....

You might forgive those who swallowed hard when the power went out late Thursday afternoon. On a day when the temperature reached 118 degrees, according...

A dramatic drop in use of force incidents was recorded in 2020 from the previous year, according to data presented Tuesday night by Maricopa...

By Mark DeLap A man pointed a rifle at a Maricopa police officer overnight along a street in Tortosa, forcing a four-and-a-half-hour standoff. MPD officers responding...

The Maricopa Police Department has revised the number of thefts last year as part of its 2020 Annual Report. The department’s initial report indicated a...

The worldwide aluminum shortage that’s constraining production for various industries means there is a temporary interruption in the production of Arizona license plates. Arizona Correctional...

By Fran Lyons A tragic car accident when Ciara Crowley was a toddler planted a seed for a life in public service. The seed sprouted quickly....

If you’re among those who have started dreaming of an easier commute on State Route 347 to the Valley because funding has been appropriated...

Maricopa police used force in 24 incidents last year, just .16% of the 15,025 calls for service, according to the department’s 2020 Annual Report. In...

Two guns and cash were taken in a burglary at the A1 Pawn shop over the weekend. The owner of the store at 19395 N....

By Elliot Sneezy The City of Maricopa Police Association (COMPA) stands with the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 78 in support of opposing the closure...

The Arizona legislature’s first draft budget proposal includes $35 million for a State Route 347 overpass at Riggs Road but it's not a done...

By Rick Horst In today’s government, especially at the local level, the demand for enhanced services and reduced taxes remains the standard bearer. As city...

Gunfire shattered a quiet Sunday evening in a Maricopa Meadows neighborhood. As many as 15 shots were heard and muzzles flashes seen about 9:30 p.m....

A Maricopa man was hailed as a hero Thursday night for his quick-thinking actions that saved the life of a stranger in need. The morning...

The City of Maricopa may close its in-town Emergency Communication Center and contract with the City of Chandler to handle 9-1-1 calls and police...

The investigation of a murder that went unsolved for more than three decades led this week to the arrest of a Maricopa man. Anthony Hayes,...

The Maricopa High School student who went missing from school Thursday has been found. Maeva McGuire, 17, was located Saturday evening at the Greyhound Bus...

A Maricopa High School student left class Thursday and jumped into a blue sports car that drove away. The student, Maeva McGuire, 17, told staff...

A Maricopa man is facing assault charges after he allegedly punched his disabled wife in the face. Antonio F. Santos is charged with Aggravated Assault...

A Maricopa police officer investigating an open garage door at a Maricopa Meadows home on Monday night discovered the homeowner pointing a gun at...

Three members of the Maricopa Police Department were promoted Wednesday night during a ceremony at City Hall. Lt. Stephen F. Judd was sworn in as...

If you drive Maricopa's busiest thoroughfare, you may want to watch your speed a bit more closely and stay off your phone in the...