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House Fire in Johnson Ranch Allegedly Caused by Overheating iPad

House Fire in Johnson Ranch Allegedly Caused by Overheating iPad

Feb 11, 2026
San Tan firefighters responded to a two-story house fire in Johnson Ranch after an overheating iPad ignited bedding, injuring one person and prompting the rescue of three cats.
Arizona Marijuana Recall: Aspergillus Contamination Found in Legacy & Co, Nature’s Wonder Products

Arizona Marijuana Recall: Aspergillus Contamination Found in Legacy & Co, Nature’s Wonder Products

Feb 11, 2026
Arizona marijuana establishments voluntarily recall Legacy & Co Super Yuzu and Nature's Wonder Trap Queen flower products due to possible Aspergillus fungus contamination.
San Tan Valley Crash Leads to Queen Creek Police Shooting

San Tan Valley Crash Leads to Queen Creek Police Shooting

Feb 11, 2026
A Queen Creek officer-involved shooting left an armed suspect dead Tuesday evening. One officer sustained minor injuries during the incident.
Mobile Home Park Fire on Acacia Rd Leaves One in Critical Condition

Mobile Home Park Fire on Acacia Rd Leaves One in Critical Condition

Feb 10, 2026
Superstition Fire & Medical District crews responded to a mobile home park fire near Acacia Rd and Superstition Blvd early Tuesday, rescuing one adult in extremely critical condition.
ADOT Seeks Public Input on Enforcement and Compliance Division Accreditation

ADOT Seeks Public Input on Enforcement and Compliance Division Accreditation

Feb 7, 2026
ADOT invites public feedback as its Enforcement and Compliance Division undergoes Arizona law enforcement accreditation review by ALEAP assessors arriving March 31, 2026.
I-10 Lane Restrictions Near Wild Horse Pass Corridor Feb. 8–14, 2026

I-10 Lane Restrictions Near Wild Horse Pass Corridor Feb. 8–14, 2026

Feb 7, 2026
Plan ahead for overnight I-10 lane restrictions near the Gila River Bridge and SR 387 in the Wild Horse Pass Corridor during the week of Feb. 8–14.
Eloy Drinking Water Warning: Elevated Nitrate Levels Exceed Safe Standards

Eloy Drinking Water Warning: Elevated Nitrate Levels Exceed Safe Standards

Feb 7, 2026
The City of Eloy has issued a drinking water warning after water samples showed nitrate levels above the maximum contaminant level — infants under 6 months should not drink the tap water.
Arizona Police Association Calls for Support After Officers Shot, Two Troopers Killed

Arizona Police Association Calls for Support After Officers Shot, Two Troopers Killed

Feb 6, 2026
The Arizona Police Association urges public support after four officer-involved shootings and two DPS trooper deaths rocked Arizona law enforcement in just 48 hours.
Queen Creek OIS Briefing Released Amid New Coolidge Shooting

Queen Creek OIS Briefing Released Amid New Coolidge Shooting

Feb 6, 2026
Queen Creek released a critical incident briefing on an October OIS as a new officer-involved shooting in Coolidge is under investigation.
Eloy Homicide: Police Seek Tips in Maria Lupita Acuna Case

Eloy Homicide: Police Seek Tips in Maria Lupita Acuna Case

Feb 5, 2026
Eloy police investigate the homicide of Maria "Lupita" Acuna on Dec. 21, 2025. Silent Witness offers up to $1,000 for tips.
Man Arrested After School Bus Attack

Man Arrested After School Bus Attack

Feb 4, 2026
A San Manuel man was arrested after attacking a school bus in Mammoth, injuring a child, then displaying weapons toward deputies before PCSO SWAT took him into custody.
Pinal County Search and Rescue Teams Complete Four Missions in One Week

Pinal County Search and Rescue Teams Complete Four Missions in One Week

Feb 4, 2026
Pinal County search and rescue teams completed four missions in one week. Crews rescued three injured hikers and one lost ATV rider.
Casa Grande Police Warn of ‘Jugging’ Crime Trend Near Banks

Casa Grande Police Warn of ‘Jugging’ Crime Trend Near Banks

Feb 3, 2026
Casa Grande Police are investigating jugging incidents where suspects follow bank customers to steal cash; learn warning signs and how to protect yourself.
Barn Fire Near Broadway Avenue Contained by Superstition Fire

Barn Fire Near Broadway Avenue Contained by Superstition Fire

Feb 3, 2026
Superstition Fire crews contained a barn fire near Broadway Avenue on Feb. 2. No injuries were reported.
Gold Canyon DUI: Pair Found Passed Out at Gas Station Pump

Gold Canyon DUI: Pair Found Passed Out at Gas Station Pump

Feb 2, 2026
A DUI arrest in Gold Canyon followed reports of erratic driving on US-60. The driver was too intoxicated to stand or speak coherently.
AJPD Finds No Credible Gun Threat During Student Protest

AJPD Finds No Credible Gun Threat During Student Protest

Jan 31, 2026
Apache Junction Police investigated a reported gun threat during a student walkout and determined no firearm was pointed at protesters after witness interviews found no credible evidence.
I-10 Lane Restrictions at Wild Horse Pass Planned Feb. 1-7

I-10 Lane Restrictions at Wild Horse Pass Planned Feb. 1-7

Jan 31, 2026
Plan for overnight I-10 lane restrictions at the Gila River Bridge in the Wild Horse Pass Corridor from Feb. 1-7 for earthwork, paving, and barrier work.
Reckless Driving at 90 MPH Lands Maricopa Driver in Jail

Reckless Driving at 90 MPH Lands Maricopa Driver in Jail

Jan 31, 2026
A driver faces reckless driving charges after nearly causing a head-on collision while speeding in Maricopa. Her vehicle was impounded for 20 days.
Anna Marie Justin Homicide: $2,000 to Help Find Answers in Sacaton

Anna Marie Justin Homicide: $2,000 to Help Find Answers in Sacaton

Jan 29, 2026
Silent Witness offers a $2,000 reward in the Anna Marie Justin homicide in Sacaton. The 2015 case remains unsolved.
Driver Jailed for Criminal Speed on I-10

Driver Jailed for Criminal Speed on I-10

Jan 24, 2026
A driver faces criminal speed charges after troopers clocked him at 120 MPH on I-10 in Pinal County. He was jailed and his vehicle was towed.
I-10 Lane Restrictions at Wild Horse Pass: Jan. 25-31, 2026

I-10 Lane Restrictions at Wild Horse Pass: Jan. 25-31, 2026

Jan 23, 2026
ADOT announces overnight I-10 lane restrictions through Wild Horse Pass Corridor Jan. 25-31 for earth work, paving, and barrier installation near SR 387.
40 Pounds of Cocaine Seized on Interstate 10 in Casa Grande

40 Pounds of Cocaine Seized on Interstate 10 in Casa Grande

Jan 23, 2026
Arizona troopers seized over 40 pounds of cocaine hidden in a vehicle during an Interstate 10 traffic stop in Casa Grande; one man faces drug trafficking charges.
SR 387 Lane Restrictions Extended Through Feb. 6 in Casa Grande

SR 387 Lane Restrictions Extended Through Feb. 6 in Casa Grande

Jan 22, 2026
ADOT extends 24/7 SR 387 lane restrictions in Casa Grande through Feb. 6 for intersection improvements; expect 25 mph speed limits and flagging operations.
Highway Patrol Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Yields 225 Violations

Highway Patrol Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Yields 225 Violations

Jan 21, 2026
Troopers inspected 65 trucks at Casa Grande and two other locations January 13–14. The enforcement details documented 225 total violations. (142 characters)
Florence Text Message Scam: Town Warns of Fake Mayor Texts

Florence Text Message Scam: Town Warns of Fake Mayor Texts

Jan 21, 2026
The Town of Florence warns residents about a text message scam. Fraudsters impersonate "Mayor Eaton" to gather personal information.
Gold Canyon House Fire: Crews Battle First-Alarm Blaze

Gold Canyon House Fire: Crews Battle First-Alarm Blaze

Jan 21, 2026
Superstition Fire & Medical District crews battled a Gold Canyon house fire that caused a partial roof collapse after transitioning to a defensive attack; no injuries were reported.
Free Pool Fence Program Now Accepting Applications

Free Pool Fence Program Now Accepting Applications

Jan 20, 2026
Child Crisis Arizona and Salt River Project are accepting applications through April 5, 2026, for families in need to receive a free pool fence to prevent child drownings.
I-10 Lane Restrictions at Wild Horse Pass: Jan. 18-24, 2026

I-10 Lane Restrictions at Wild Horse Pass: Jan. 18-24, 2026

Jan 20, 2026
Plan for overnight I-10 lane restrictions through Wild Horse Pass Corridor Jan. 18-24 as eastbound lanes narrow for earth work between Casa Blanca and SR 387.
Prescribed Fire at Lost Dutchman State Park Scheduled for January 20

Prescribed Fire at Lost Dutchman State Park Scheduled for January 20

Jan 19, 2026
Arizona Forestry begins a prescribed fire pile burn project at Lost Dutchman State Park on January 20 to reduce wildfire risk near Apache Junction.
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