2 in stolen pickup accused of drug crimes
A stolen vehicle led to the arrest of two people on drug charges at QuikTrip on Thursday just after 12:30 in the morning. Maricopa Police...
Graffiti act caught on camera, suspect tagged with serial defacement
A Maricopa man was arrested by Maricopa Police Department Friday after allegedly spray-painting the car wash at Circle K. Police believe the culprit graffitied...
Chief talks senior safety at Lunch & Learn (VIDEO)
Senior Lunch & Learn hosted the Maricopa Police Department, specifically Chief Steve Stahl, to talk about senior safety June 21 at Copper Sky. Stahl...
Dry conditions trigger fire restrictions on BLM managed lands
Beginning June 21, due to dry and hot conditions, fire restrictions will be implemented on Bureau of Land Management lands within the Phoenix District....
Maricopa 1st responders, volunteers in active-shooter exercise
Maricopa’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) joined volunteers from Florence and Oracle and more than 250 first responders to participate in an active-shooter exercise...
Man accused of shoving, biting girlfriend in car
A Maricopa man is accused of assaulting his girlfriend while she was driving. Marc Garcia, 36, was arrested June 12 on suspicion of an...
Dog in car leads to arrest
You should never leave your pet unattended in a hot car. In the case of Luis O. Perez, especially not when you have outstanding...
2 face drug, weapons charges
A K-9 led to the arrest of two people Monday in Cobblestone Farms. Warren Evans, 52, and Robin Fuller, 45, were booked on possession of...
Domestic fight leads to assault arrest
A 22-year-old man was booked on suspicion of aggravated assault after being accused of choking his girlfriend three times. Maricopa Police were called to the...
Governor declares Monsoon Awareness Week (VIDEOS)
Monsoon season is back. While the exact moment of when the first massive wall of dust will rise up from the desert floor isn’t known,...
Update: Man arrested for throwing water on wife
Matthew Padzunas, 38, was arrested and jailed June 5 after he allegedly threw water on his wife. He was arrested shortly before 8 p.m. at...
Sinkevitch sentenced in Maricopa garage murder
Kathryn Sinkevitch will spend the rest of her life in prison. Thursday, Pinal County Superior Court Judge Kevin White handed down a "natural life" in...
Smoking car leads to drug arrest
Devin Hardman was arrested by Maricopa Police for possession of a narcotic drug, contributing to the delinquency of a minor and possession of drug...
Man charged with domestic violence, again
Wayne Edwards was arrested by Maricopa Police on charges of aggravated domestic violence assault, aggravated domestic violence and assault May 31 about 4 p.m. According...
2 accused of drug crimes after traffic stop
A woman was charged with possession of a dangerous drug (methamphetamine) and possession of drug paraphernalia May 29 during a traffic stop by Maricopa...
Sentencing date for convicted murderer pushed back
It will most likely be months before convicted murderer Arthur Magana, 19, will be sent to prison. Monday at a hearing in Superior Court, defense...
Charges upped against suspected burglar, police release body-cam footage (VIDEO)
May 23, charges against a suspected home invader were enhanced due to aggravating factors. Kenneth Lewis, 43, was shot by a Maricopa homeowner after he...
Update: SR 347 closed at Riggs for fatal accident
UPDATE: The deceased driver has been identified as Alex Beckley, 42, of Maricopa. A passenger in the vehicle was also injured. ____________________________________________________________________ UPDATE: ADOT says SR...
Man calls cops for a ride, busted for pot
Those carrying marijuana might want to re-think calling the police for a ride across town, especially if wanted on warrants. On foot along North Porter...
Man accused of threatening minor with gun while stealing belt
Rashawn Grady, 23, is accused of taking a child’s belt after threatening him with a concealed handgun on May 25. He is held in the...
Traffic stop turns up knife
A Maricopa man was charged with misconduct involving weapons May 24 when Maricopa Police found a knife on him after he stated he did...
Couple accused of child abuse hint at change of plea
A Maricopa couple accused of 10 counts of child abuse appeared in Pinal County Superior Court Friday and hinted at a change of plea. Veronica...
Domestic violence, DUI charges after traffic stop
On Saturday afternoon Rudolph Simarro was arrested by Maricopa Police for Driving under the influence of alcohol and domestic violence disorderly conduct. “Rudolph (Simarro) was...
No booze? Have some coke
Shortly after midnight on May 12, Maricopa Police contacted Nathan Dickerson and his girlfriend sitting in a vehicle near Rosa Drive and Miranda Way. An...
SR 347 lane restrictions start Saturday
Southbound State Route 347 will be restricted to one lane between Hathaway and Garvey Avenues on Saturday, May 18, as well as Monday and...
Brush fire burns field near Tortosa
Maricopa Fire/Medical Department is putting out a brush fire near the corner of Honeycutt and Murphy roads at Tortosa. The fire was reported around 4:30...
Update: Officials release names of 2 in fatal crash
The rollover of an extended-cab pickup on White and Parker Road Friday claimed the lives of two teenagers from Casa Grande. According to Gregory Hess,...
McGangster tries to fight fast-food employees
Anthony Moore, 21, of Maricopa, wanted to fight the employees of a fast-food restaurant Monday morning but he went to jail instead. According to a...
Man accused of biting girlfriend in cellphone fight
Michael L. Johnson was arrested by Maricopa Police Friday morning after he allegedly bit his girlfriend during an altercation. According to an MPD report, a...
Man arrested in domestic violence incident
Gary Perkins was arrested by Maricopa Police on suspicion of domestic violence assault and two counts of disorderly conduct. May 6, at 10:45 p.m. police...
