Arizona sheriff's 'Citizens Posse' allows residents to be deputized

“As Sheriff of Pinal County, I am given the authority to deputize civilians to assist in law enforcement," Sheriff Mark Lamb said. "While we hope such an action is never required, we want to make sure those willing to step into the role are trained and ready.”

MCSO: Remains of ASU professor found at landfill; suspects arrested

Officials with MCSO say two people have been extradited back to Arizona in connection with the death of ASU professor Junseok Chae, whose remains were found earlier in July.

Phoenix Police release body cam footage of July 8 shooting of a woman

The Phoenix Police Department released body cam video of a July 8 incident of an officer-involved shooting where a woman was injured. Her roommate called police on her because she reportedly began acting erratically.

Man flees to Mexico after shooting a victim in the leg, police say

A 27-year-old man from Flagstaff is said to have fled to Mexico after shooting a victim in the leg on July 16. The Flagstaff Police Department said an arrest warrant was issued.

Goodyear PD: 'Empire' actor arrested on domestic violence charges

Police say an actor on the TV series "Empire" has been arrested following a domestic violence and barricade situation in Arizona.

Refrigerated trucks requested in Arizona, Texas as morgues reach capacity amid COVID-19 surge

With COVID-19 cases surging in many states across the U.S., Texas and Arizona have requested refrigerated trucks in several counties that have nearly reached their morgue capacity.

Man wanted to poison his wife's drink to continue an alleged long-term affair, police say

A 42-year-old man was reportedly conspiring to give his wife a lethal dose of fentanyl so he could continue having a long-term affair, police say. He told a woman, who tipped off police of the planned crime, that he wanted to collect his wife's life insurance money.

Mexican state eyes closing US border as COVID-19 cases rise in Arizona

Reacting to a spike in virus cases reported in Arizona, the top health official in the Mexican state of Sonora is asking Mexico’s federal government to temporarily close the border to non-essential visits from the U.S.

Former Richmond police chief offers resignation after in-custody Arizona death

Chris Magnus first gained nationwide attention in 2014 for holding a sign reading “Black Lives Matter” at a peaceful protest. He was criticized by his department’s rank-and-file for doing so in uniform.

Chad Daybell pleads 'not guilty' in case of children with ties to Arizona found dead

Chad Daybell made a "not guilty" plea on Monday through his attorney after human remains, confirmed to be his stepchildren, were found at his Idaho home on June 9th. He's facing 2 counts of felony destruction and concealment of evidence.

Caught on camera: Woman goes viral following racist tirade at North Phoenix gas station

The man behind the camera, Greg Conn, says an older white woman stormed inside and demanded help when her gas pump didn't work at the station located near Seventh Street and Greenway. Conn says she then told another woman who was being helped at the front counter, identified as Karina Rodriguez, to "go back to Mexico."