Mother mourns Hidden Valley man allegedly killed by roommate
A Hidden Valley man shot to death Friday night was somebody who “would do anything for anybody,” according to his mother.
Justin Hein, 27, was...
MPD releases video from fatal officer-involved shooting
The Maricopa Police Department Tuesday released body camera footage and parts of 9-1-1 calls related to the investigation of an officer-involved shooting of a...
New apartment renters rattled by gunfire
Apartments at the recently opened Oasis at the Wells were the target of gunfire early this morning, with approximately 16 shots fired at the...
PCSO Weekend Report Aug. 7-9, 2015
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Police arrest maskless man after disturbance at Circle K
A man faces charges after causing a disturbance at a Circle K store, according to police.
Nikolas L. Pearson was charged with trespassing third degree...
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...
Charged in stabbing of man, woman allegedly assaults police officer
A Maricopa woman is accused of stabbing a man and assaulting a police officer in a Dec. 3 incident.
Colleen M. Bias is charged with...
Police arrest wrong-way driver who allegedly pointed gun
A driver who made a left-hand turn out of Dutch Bros. into head-on traffic on John Wayne Parkway, and allegedly pointed a gun out...
Roadside discussion leads to drug bust
Early Tuesday morning, a conversation between partners on the roadside led to two arrests.
According to police reports about the incident, two individuals, Brandon Carpenter...
MPD makes meth arrest after traffic stop
A local man is facing drug charges after being pulled over near Farrell Road on State Route 347.
Michael Mendoza Jr., 30, is charged with...
MPD seeks public’s help identifying those in wave of tire slashings
Residents with security cameras in The Villages at Rancho El Dorado and Maricopa Manor subdivisions are asked by Maricopa police to review their footage...
SR 347 reopens after accident at Bowlin
An accident closed the southbound lanes late Thursday afternoon on State Route 347 at Bowlin Road.
Maricopa police remained on the scene at the intersection,...
SR 347 reopens at Riggs Road after crash
The northbound lanes of State Route 347 have reopened at Riggs Road after a crash occurred at the intersection about 1:20 p.m. Wednesday, according...
Maricopa man charged with 3rd aggravated DUI
Rolling into an intersection has sent a local man rolling off to jail.
Hever I. Merino Garcia came to the intersection of State Routes 238...
MPD Report Aug. 9-15, 2015
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Maricopa man charged with murder in 33-year-old cold case
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,...
Argument with boyfriend leads to assault charge
A Maricopa woman was arrested Monday after an argument with her boyfriend escalated.
Hollie Fain, 50, was charged with assault after the disagreement led to...
Local man back in jail after car theft, criminal damage charges
A Maricopa man is back in jail after his arrest Monday evening.
Paul Stowell, 58, arrested over the weekend for threatening Big O Tires staff...
PCSO Report Aug. 6, 2015
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Man arrested, charged after alleged drive-by shooting
Jeffrey McDonnell, 38, was arrested and charged on May 30 in connection with an incident involving firearms days prior.
At about 1 a.m. on May...
Police seize $23K in meth during bust
Early Tuesday morning a man was arrested and charged with possession of what police say was $23,000 worth of methamphetamine.
The suspect, Ryan M. Toto,...
Man accused of driving away from police in girlfriend’s car arrested
A man accused of driving away from officers in his girlfriend's car as they attempted to make a traffic stop because of a cracked...
MPD Report July 1-8, 2015
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Alleged wrong-way driver arrested for carrying a weapon illegally
Early Nov. 21st, a man who police say was driving the wrong way on State Route 347 was arrested and charged with weapons misconduct...
Maricopa Meadows residents startled by rain of gunfire
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....
Unpacking the Brian Simmons story
Most of the time, my involvement with a story ends the day we upload the magazine to the printer.
That's simply not the case with...
Man allegedly resists officer until Taser comes out, police say
Police arrested a man after a traffic stop led to the discovery of an outstanding warrant.
Paul A. Gonzales was taken into custody about 8:20...
Police lock down Tortosa in search for man who fled officers
The Tortosa HOA was under lockdown this afternoon as authorities conducted a live search for a man who ran from police.
Officers blocked off the...
Police arrest man on outstanding warrant after disturbance call
A Maricopa man was arrested Monday after an incident in the eastern part of the city.
Cornelius McMillan was found to have an outstanding warrant...
Local man picked up on warrants after complaint by ex-girlfriend
A Maricopa man is facing warrant charges after his arrest earlier this month.
Shawn Baptisto, 34, was confronted by police after an incident at his...