City Manager: Challenging the status quo
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...
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...
Struggle involving ax leads to arrest, police say
A struggle Monday morning between a man and woman involving an ax, during which police say the woman held a juvenile in her arms,...
Jack in the Box robbed at gunpoint
The Jack in the Box restaurant in Maricopa was robbed by a person brandishing a handgun Wednesday afternoon, according to Maricopa Police Department.
The male...
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Man accused of threatening resident, criminal damage
On Oct. 29, Maricopa Police responded to a call from a woman in The Villages who stated she could hear someone banging on her...
Man faces charges in Villages incident
A Maricopa man was arrested and charged after a Friday night incident in the Villages.
Marlin J. Pierson was charged with two counts of disorderly...
Report of shots fired leads to juvenile arrest
Wednesday morning, Maricopa Police officers responded to a report of possible gunshots in The Villages' neighborhood of Alma Drive at Askew Drive.
Police were told...
Pinal supervisors to consider hostile takeover of water district
Two weeks before Maricopa City Council invited the elected board of a local water district to a face-to-face meeting, City leaders had already sent...
Reward offered for missing couple
A $3,000 reward has been offered for information on a missing couple. On Monday at 7:16 p.m. the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office received...
Pinal County DUI Task Force steps up Memorial Day patrols
The Pinal County Regional DUI Task Force will be deploying this Memorial Day to stop and arrest alcohol and drug-impaired drivers on Pinal County...
‘Survivors’ of crime honored
Shoes lined the steps and circled the fountain in front of the City Hall Saturday to symbolize walking in both victims’ and survivors’ shoes...
Stay Safe: Know where sex offenders dwell
Convicted sex offenders’ risk of recidivism is assessed by law enforcement and labeled as Level 1, 2 or 3. Law enforcement meets with Levels...
Crash on railroad tracks shuts down area this morning
A crash occurred right around 5 a.m. this morning when a vehicle heading northbound on White and Parker Road slammed into the back of...
New fire chief sets tone for change
Brady Leffler said he was 24 years old when he made the decision to change his career.
The young Leffler, now 54, saw his salary...
MPD receives grant to fund bicycle patrols
Maricopa Police Chief Steve Stahl and Sgt. Elliot Sneezy told residents Saturday where their tax dollars are putting police officers and why.“We deploy our...
Coffee with Chief targets gun safety
Maricopa Police Chief Steve Stahl said there are polarized opinions on guns.“Some are very comfortable around guns and say ‘Don’t ever be afraid of...
Reward offered to help nab golf cart thieves
Thirteen golf carts were stolen from The Duke at Rancho El Dorado Monday night, marking the second such theft in a week.The first occurred...
Signal out 5 hours Sunday
The traffic signal at North John Wayne Parkway and Edison Road was out for about five hours Sunday after the control box was struck...
Work at I-10 and Riggs Road planned
Drivers who use Interstate 10 southeast of the Valley should plan for east- and westbound lane restrictions between Riggs Road and Wild Horse Pass...
Teen cyclist hit near QT
Emergency crews responded to a “pedestrian-involved accident” Friday afternoon.
A vehicle allegedly struck a 13-year-old girl riding a bicycle near the southeast parking lot of...
Courts, cops gear up for legalized pot
The legalization of recreational marijuana came as a surprise to Pinal County Attorney Kent Volkmer.
Opinion polls showed a tight race and vocal opposition to...
Public events for National Crime Victims’ Rights week
In honor and recognition of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, the Pinal County Attorney’s Office will host several public events.
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week...
Man faces multiple assault charges after coffee shop theft
A man is accused of assaulting three police officers after he allegedly stole drinks from a local coffee shop on Tuesday, according to Maricopa...
Defense fails to get 2nd remand in Valenzuela murder case
A Pinal County judge struck down a motion Thursday aimed at returning one of Maricopa’s most high-profile murder cases to a grand jury on...
Update: Fatality reported in 347/Riggs crash
An unknown number of people with “severe injuries” were transported by air and ground to Chandler Regional Hospital after an accident on State Route...
2 arrested on meth charges
Adam Fox, 23, and Winona Wells, 55, were arrested by Maricopa Police at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday on suspicion of possession of a dangerous drug,...
Police trying to get juvenile home to family
Maricopa police are seeking the parents or guardians of a young person found Tuesday afternoon.
Officers came into contact with the juvenile, who is nonverbal...
I-8 rollover leads to arrest
A high-speed chase Friday led to a rollover on Interstate 8 and a subsequent arrest for marijuana possession. Around 4:30 a.m., a Pinal...
Fire leaves new homeowner displaced, firefighter hospitalized
A house fire around 2 p.m. Wednesday in Senita caused extensive damage to a home on the 43000 block of West Blazen Trail, leaving the...
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