Martinez moves toward pretrial decision in murder case
Marcos Jerrell Martinez, accused of murdering his grandmother in Maricopa, may be moving toward a resolution of the case. Martinez has been under the eye...
Update: Man killed in SR 347 crash
A 76-year-old male driver died in a crash on State Route 347 today at the Riggs Road intersection, according to the Department of Public...
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...
County brings domestic violence program to Maricopa (VIDEO)
For Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Pinal County Attorney Kent Volkmer and the Maricopa Police Department hosted a kick-off event for the community. The presentations...
Shoplifting turns into felony charge
A Pinal County woman’s latest alleged steal has gotten her more than she bargained for. Francis Jeffery, 58, was contacted by police at Walmart on...
Admitted child abuser awaits sentencing, prison time expected
Changing her plea to guilty, a Maricopa mom is awaiting sentencing on two charges of child abuse. Erin Darr, 36, was taken back into custody...
Golf tourney benefits cops, firefighters
By Joycelyn Cabrera The “Silent Heroes” fourth annual charity golf tournament and silent auction will benefit Maricopa’s police and fire departments for First Responders Day,...
Multi-agencies tackle SR 347, ‘create vision’ for corridor
By Joycelyn Cabrera Local and state government agencies have partnered to address safety concerns on State Route 347 brought up by Maricopa and other neighboring...
Woman facing potential charges of vulnerable adult abuse
Maricopa Police had an alarming case early Monday morning, ending in a Villages woman being accused of vulnerable adult abuse. Around 8 a.m. Monday morning,...
I-10 west closed at Queen Creek Road
Interstate 10 westbound is closed south of the Valley at milepost 164, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. The closure is due to a...
Q&A with Fire Chief Brady Leffler (VIDEO)
'Honestly, it was in worse shape than I could have ever imagined.'
BRADY LEFFLER Hometown: Yuma Residence: Mesa (soon to be Gilbert) Family: Fiancée and three grown children Education: Bachelor’s degree in business management University of Phoenix; master’s degree in...
Maricopa man accused of choking girlfriend
A Maricopa man was arrested Thursday evening on suspicion of aggravated assault and disorderly conduct. Police responded to an assault call at a residence in...
Study on SR 347 improvements at open house Tuesday
An open house to look at a State Route 347 scoping study is planned at City Hall before Maricopa City Council talks about the...
Toddler safe after falling in pool
A toddler survived a near-drowning at a house in The Lakes at Rancho El Dorado Friday morning. The child apparently fell into a backyard pool...
Dust warning for Maricopa
The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a dust storm warning for Pinal County, including Maricopa, until 4 p.m. The storm comes with less...
Plan alternate route during Honeycutt Ave. closure
The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising nearby residents, businesses and the traveling public to plan for an extended full intersection closure at Honeycutt...
Speed limits posted on SR 347 pavement
ADOT tests markings to emphasize reduced limits as part of safety effort
The Arizona Department of Transportation has added to the ways drivers see the posted speed limit on a stretch of State Route 347. The speed...
Football players have Q&A with MPD (VIDEO)
Members of the Maricopa High School football teams visited Maricopa Police Department and City Hall on Saturday. Head coach Brandon Harris planned the visit...
Couple identified after murder-suicide
The couple involved in a suspected murder-suicide in Desert Cedars Wednesday have been identified as Matthew and Vanessa Palma Padzunas, both 37. They were reportedly...
Ace shoplifting incident lands man back in jail
Ched Bayles, 30, was arrested Saturday afternoon on suspicion of shoplifting and additional outstanding warrants. According to Maricopa Police reports, officers were dispatched to Ace...
Murder-suicide reported at Maricopa home
Maricopa Police Department is investigating what appears to be a murder-suicide on Windrose Drive in Desert Cedars. Police were called to the residence around noon...
Man accused of assault with rebar, drug possession
A Maricopa man was arrested Friday morning on suspicion of assault, disorderly conduct and possession of narcotics. Maricopa Police were dispatched to a residence on...
18 years later, memories of 9/11 (VIDEO)
Maricopans remember Sept. 11, 2001, on the 18th anniversary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnST0OZcmNM
Public input sought for I-10 Wild Horse Pass Corridor
With a goal of reducing traffic congestion on Interstate 10 near Wild Horse Pass, the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), Gila River Indian Community,...
2 injured in plane crash at Ak-Chin airport
Two people were injured when a small plane crashed into a building at Ak-Chin Regional Airport on Tuesday morning. A news release from Ak-Chin Indian...
MUSD, MPD investigate weapon threat
Maricopa Unified School District notified parents over the weekend of a "potential threat of a weapon on campus on Monday" at the high school. The...
MHS combating series of campus fights
A series of fights on and near campus have marred campus life at Maricopa High School this month. A fight broke out Wednesday after school,...
Officer lends a hand, makes arrest
Mathieu Sipes, 21, was arrested in Maricopa after being questioned by police Saturday. According to the Maricopa Police Department report, an officer saw a vehicle...
Police chief apologizes to community for school mishap
‘We will do better’
A major mistake by the Maricopa Police Department in July earned a live apology from the police chief. “We messed up,” he announced at his...
Thunderstorm, dust warning in effect tonight
Maricopa is under a severe thunderstorm warning and a blowing-dust advisory tonight. The thunderstorm warning is in effect until 7:30 p.m. The dust warning is...
