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Police photo of Francisco Solano Jr., 18, sought after the Casa Grande shooting arrests of two teens.

Two teens arrested in Casa Grande shooting that wounded girl, 10; third suspect still sought

Sep 17, 2026
Two teens are in custody after Casa Grande shooting arrests; police seek an 18-year-old. A 10-year-old girl was wounded Sept. 14.
Three people walking on a sidewalk at night beside a parked pickup truck, in surveillance video released by police after a Casa Grande shooting.

Girl, 10, wounded after shooting near Casa Grande high school district office; police seek to identify four

Sep 15, 2026
A 10-year-old girl was wounded in what police link to a Casa Grande shooting. Investigators released video and seek four persons of interest.
A resident speaks at a podium during a city council meeting, holding up a stack of printed pages.

Casa Grande Flock Cameras Stay in Place as Residents Raise Privacy and Data Concerns and Officials Weigh Tighter Rules

Sep 10, 2026
Casa Grande Flock cameras stay in place after a Sept. 8 study session. Police may shorten data retention and add an outside auditor as residents object.
Illustration of a shopping receipt showing a 2.25% charge next to a pause symbol and the words "Not Active Yet" and "San Tan Valley Sales Tax," with a desert landscape in the background.

San Tan Valley Sales Tax Not Active Yet, Town Manager Says

Sep 3, 2026
Charged 2.25% town tax? Ask for a refund, the town manager says. The San Tan Valley sales tax update also covered Flock cameras and November's ballot.
Diagram titled Real-Time Crime Center with five branches: ALPR (Flock) license plate reader, traffic cameras, body-worn cameras, drone as first responder, and dispatch plus 911 tech.

Apache Junction Flock Cameras Remain in Use as Council Plans Work Session

Sep 3, 2026
Apache Junction Flock cameras remain in use after a Sept. 1 hearing drew 26 speakers. Council plans a work session on the Flock program.
Adam Power, a bearded man in a dark shirt, speaks at a wooden podium with a microphone during the Casa Grande City Council public comment period, with a three-minute timer showing 3:00 and audience members seated behind him.

Casa Grande Flock Cameras Challenged at Council Meeting

Aug 18, 2026

Three Casa Grande residents challenged the city’s Flock camera program…

A Flock Safety license plate reader camera on a solar-powered pole appears in the foreground while four Pinal County supervisors sit at the dais during the Aug. 12 meeting.

Pinal County Flock Cameras Removal Starts After Right-of-Way Vote

Aug 13, 2026
Board votes 4-1 to begin Pinal County Flock cameras removal from county right-of-ways. Sheriff's contract ends Sept. 29 with equipment coming down after.
Sheriff Teeple Orders Pinal County Flock Cameras Contract Canceled, Citing Fourth Amendment

Sheriff Teeple Orders Pinal County Flock Cameras Contract Canceled, Citing Fourth Amendment

Aug 6, 2026
Sheriff Ross Teeple ordered the Pinal County Flock cameras contract canceled, citing Fourth Amendment concerns. A right-of-way vote could follow.
Colored site plan of Apache Junction's City Services Expansion, with labeled areas for the police substation, branch library, community park, 1.43-acre fishing lake, and parks maintenance yard.

New Police Substation, Library and Park With Fishing Lake Coming to Apache Junction

Aug 5, 2026
Apache Junction City Services Expansion brings a police substation, library, park and fishing lake. Design starts in 2026 with construction 2027–2029.
Fire engines and firefighters respond to the WM transfer station fire in Casa Grande, spraying water into a smoke-filled loading bay.

Trash fire breaks out at Casa Grande WM transfer station opened in 2025

Jul 31, 2026
Casa Grande crews responded to a WM transfer station fire that burned a large amount of trash. Officials say batteries and chemicals can spark such fires.
Flames and heavy smoke rise from a mobile home and outbuildings at night during the Apache Junction mobile home fire, with saguaro cactus silhouetted against the blaze.

Apache Junction Mobile Home Fire Prompts Large Multi-Crew Response

Jul 23, 2026
An Apache Junction mobile home fire near Frontier Street drew a First Alarm response Wednesday night. No injuries were reported.
Surveillance image of an older man with white hair and a full white beard, wearing a dark green and black short-sleeved shirt, standing inside a store aisle with bicycles visible in the background.

Coolidge Police Seek Help Identifying Person

Jul 23, 2026
Coolidge Police are asking for help in a Coolidge theft investigation, seeking to identify a person of interest.
"A solar-powered Flock license plate camera on a pole beside a two-lane desert road in Pinal County, Arizona, with vehicles passing by.

San Tan Valley and Pinal County Flock Cameras: Sheriff’s Office Answers on Data, Audits and 30 Cases

Jul 16, 2026
Pinal County sheriff's officials detailed San Tan Valley Flock cameras for the Town Council. Learn where the data lives, who sees it and what comes next.
Apache Junction Prosecutions Up 14.2%, Walmart #1 Hotspot

Apache Junction Prosecutions Up 14.2%, Walmart #1 Hotspot

Jul 9, 2026
Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller's Apache Junction prosecuted cases review shows filings up 14.2% since 2023. Walmart tops the hotspot list.
Overhead nighttime surveillance image of a residential driveway with landscape lighting, showing a person near the bottom of the frame carrying blue and red yard decorations

Police seek help identifying person in Casa Grande yard decoration theft

Jul 7, 2026
Police seek help identifying a person in a Casa Grande yard decoration theft July 1 in the Arroyo Grande neighborhood. Tips: (520) 421-8711 ext. 6294.
SR 79 Lane Restrictions for New Passing Lane

SR 79 Lane Restrictions for New Passing Lane

Jun 29, 2026
SR 79 lane restrictions begin July 6 between mileposts 140 and 148 in Pinal County. Expect delays and a reduced 55 mph speed limit through summer 2027.
i10 Wildhorse Pass Map with restrictions.

I-10 Lane Restrictions, June 28–July 2

Jun 28, 2026
Overnight I-10 lane restrictions affect the Wild Horse Pass Corridor June 28–July 2. Both directions narrow to one lane, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Officer stops

Police Catch Semi-Truck Driver in Illegal Dumping Case

Jun 27, 2026
Police caught a semi-truck driver dumping waste in the Gila River area. Authorities warn violators could face arrest, fines and vehicle seizure.
Portable weigh scales sit in a traffic lane bordered by orange cones. A yellow Loves fuel tanker, other commercial trucks, and law enforcement vehicles are visible on the roadway in the background. A white inspection trailer is parked on the right shoulder.

I-10 Commercial Vehicle Inspection Removes 13 Vehicles, 10 Drivers From Service

Jun 14, 2026
An I-10 commercial vehicle inspection June 11 placed 13 commercial vehicles and 10 drivers out of service. AZDPS troopers logged 134 violations across 38 inspections.
CDC Warns Parents Not to Use Recalled Nara Organics Formula

CDC Warns Parents Not to Use Recalled Nara Organics Formula

Jun 13, 2026
Nara Organics recall affects formula sold at Target and online. Arizona families should check CDC guidance before using the product.
Casa Grande Man Convicted of Threatening to Kill Trump and Harris

Casa Grande Man Convicted of Threatening to Kill Trump and Harris

Jun 10, 2026
An Arizona man convicted of threatening Trump and Harris faces up to five years per count. Sentencing before a federal judge is set for Sept. 1, 2026.
Graffiti Suspect in Custody After Weeks-Long Investigation

Graffiti Suspect in Custody After Weeks-Long Investigation

Jun 10, 2026
AJPD took a 19-year-old graffiti suspect into custody after a weeks-long investigation spanning dozens of locations. Community reports aided the case.
Florence Police Notification System Now Texting 911 Callers

Florence Police Notification System Now Texting 911 Callers

Jun 10, 2026
The Florence Police notification system now texts and emails 911 callers and crime victims. Residents can verify alerts from official contacts.
Casa Grande Dump Truck Rollover on Val Vista Blvd; Driver Airlifted to Mesa

Casa Grande Dump Truck Rollover on Val Vista Blvd; Driver Airlifted to Mesa

Jun 3, 2026
A Casa Grande dump truck rollover on Val Vista Boulevard left the driver seriously injured and prompted an air ambulance transport to Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa.
GRIC SR 187 & SR 87 Lane Closures May 26-27

GRIC SR 187 & SR 87 Lane Closures May 26-27

May 24, 2026
ADOT announces lane closures on SR 187 and SR 87 near Sacaton on the Gila River Indian Community May 26-27 for a pavement improvement project.
SRP Warns of Utility Scams Targeting Customers Before Memorial Day Weekend

SRP Warns of Utility Scams Targeting Customers Before Memorial Day Weekend

May 22, 2026
SRP urges customers to stay alert for utility scams ahead of Memorial Day weekend, as fraudsters posing as utility representatives demand immediate payment to avoid service disconnection.
Arizona Wallet App Now Holds Vehicle Registration and Title Documents

Arizona Wallet App Now Holds Vehicle Registration and Title Documents

May 18, 2026
Arizona Wallet now lets residents store vehicle registration and title documents digitally, with renewal alerts.
Coolidge Homicides Drop 86% as Pinal County Attorney Targets Repeat Offenders

Coolidge Homicides Drop 86% as Pinal County Attorney Targets Repeat Offenders

May 18, 2026
Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller briefed Coolidge on crime trends, reporting homicides down 86% while assault and drug trafficking charges climb.
I-10 Wild Horse Pass Corridor: Overnight Lane Restrictions May 17-23

I-10 Wild Horse Pass Corridor: Overnight Lane Restrictions May 17-23

May 16, 2026
ADOT advises drivers of overnight lane restrictions on I-10 through the Wild Horse Pass Corridor from May 17-23 for earthwork and barrier placement.
County Attorney Seeks Death Penalty Against Ricky Wassenaar in Tucson Prison Killings

County Attorney Seeks Death Penalty Against Ricky Wassenaar in Tucson Prison Killings

May 13, 2026
Pinal County filed a Wassenaar death penalty notice for three April 2025 inmate killings at ASPC-Tucson. He faces three counts of first-degree murder.