Dust storm warning may bring hazardous driving conditions

A dust storm warning is in effect for Maricopa until 8 p.m. tonight. Winds are expected to gust up to 40 mph, and visibility may...

Highway Patrol detail cites speeders on SR 347

  State Troopers passed out 54 traffic citations Friday evening during a special detail on State Route 347 north of Maricopa. According to Highway Patrol Sgt....

Wrong-way driver on SR 347 backs up morning traffic

A wrong-way driver was the cause of a traffic backup on State Route 347 this morning, according to the Department of Public Safety. An elderly...

Opinion: Great opportunity to learn state, municipal laws of concealed carry

In mulling its own concealed-weapon policy, Maricopa City Council is giving everyone the opportunity to review Arizona’s gun laws. For the past couple of months...

2 vehicles overturn on SR 347

Two cars overturned on State Route 347 after a collision near Casa Blanca Road. The incident is blocking the left lane in the southbound lanes....

Incoming rains expected to bring flash flooding

The remnants of Hurricane Rosa in the Pacific is bringing rain across Arizona, initiating a flash flood watch in northwest Pinal County. The watch will...

June bar fight leads to charges in September

A love triangle and an alleged assault this summer led to one woman being charged last month. In June, the Maricopa Police Department responded to a call...

Man arrested for child abuse

  A 41-year-old Maricopa man was arrested Sunday for child abuse, disorderly conduct and threatening and intimidating. Sunday at 1 p.m. Maricopa Police responded to a...

Woman accused of defaced handgun, drug charges

A woman was arrested on three counts of weapons misconduct and possession of marijuana during a traffic stop on Jan. 31. Elisa Morris, 20, allegedly...

MPD seeks suspect attempting to lure child

A man approached a child getting off the bus in a Maricopa subdivision and offered the child candy to get in his vehicle. Reportedly, a...

MFD shares the ABCs of bees

As the seasons change and the weather warms up, it is common for the community to see an increase in bee activity. In most...

Firefighters collect toys for food bank program (GALLERY)

Maricopa Fire/Medical Department, with backup from the volunteers of CERT, hosted its seventh annual Ride for Toys on Saturday at Copper Sky. They collected...

Valenzuela murder case on track for January trial date

The trial for one of Maricopa’s most high-profile murder cases is on track, according to lawyers on both sides. The trial date for accused double-murderer...

MPD gears up again for G.A.I.N. events (VIDEO)

Maricopa Police Department is ready for its eighth annual statewide event, G.A.I.N. – Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods. This event gives people throughout Maricopa a...

Bees sting 4 in Rancho El Dorado

Four people were stung in another bee encounter in the Rancho El Dorado subdivision on Wednesday. According to the Maricopa Fire Department, there were no...

Juvenile Court seeking guidance volunteers

Pinal County Juvenile Court is looking for volunteers who would like to contribute time to young people who are in need guidance. The Restorative Justice...

Spotlight: MFD explains how to stay safe this holiday season (video)

Maricopa Fire Department public information officer Brad Pitassi stopped by our InMaricopa studio to provide tips for staying safe this holiday season. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtySQemNVZM&feature=youtu.be MFD recommends switching...

Warrant becomes another drug-dealing arrest

William T. Wall was wanted on a warrant. When police found him, he was also allegedly in possession of marijuana and told officers he...

Students, parents question schools about safety (VIDEO)

Maricopa Unified School District hosted a School Safety Forum with school and community leaders answering questions from a crowd of students, parents and other...

Man accused of stealing from stepfather

Seth Post, 26, was arrested by Maricopa Police May 2 on accusations of forgery, theft and fraudulent use of a credit card. According to a...

Trial date for garage murder case vacated

  The trial date has been vacated for the woman accused of killing her ex-boyfriend in his garage in 2016. Kathryn Sinkevitch’s first-degree murder trial was...

Update: MPD says 8 properties vandalized

The Maricopa Police Department said it is investigating eight cases of vandalism that were reported early Monday morning in Rancho El Dorado. MPD Spokesman Ricardo...

Troopers to run traffic detail on SR 347

State Troopers are at it again. The Department of Public Safety plans to conduct a special detail on Wednesday targeting commercial vehicles on State Route...

Child saved from drowning thanks fire crew for rescue (VIDEO)

While her parents were at work, both teaching school, 18-month-old Cate Jump fell into a private swimming pool while in the care of a...

Alleged PlayStation fight leads to DV charge

Maricopa Police arrested Tommy Streets on Feb. 9 on a charge of aggravated domestic violence assault by strangulation. According to an MPD probable cause statement,...

Maricopa police, fire offer car seat tips

The Maricopa Police and Fire departments joined forces to host a seminar on child passenger safety at Maricopa Fire Station 575 on Sept. 19. Officials...

Overnight closures on Maricopa Road this weekend

The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising drivers of the following road closures that will be in place overnight from 9 p.m. Friday, July...

ADOT: Spring break makes March deadliest driving month of the year

Arizona Department of Transportation Over the next few weeks, thousands will take to Arizona’s highways for spring break getaways. Classmates, friends, fraternity brothers, 20-somethings looking...

Woman accused of drunk driving in crash with children on board

A woman only identified as Terri by Maricopa Police was arrested and charged Jan. 13 for impaired driving, a blood alcohol level more than...

MPD estimates cost for family advocacy center

Maricopa victims of abuse or assault often have to travel more than 90 minutes round-trip for treatment and preserving evidence for criminal investigation. San Tan...
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