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Arizona Marijuana Recall: Spinosad Pesticide Contamination Found

Arizona Marijuana Recall: Spinosad Pesticide Contamination Found

Dec 19, 2025
Arizona recalls marijuana products from PRESSD Brands and Baked Bros after inspectors discovered Spinosad pesticide test failures were falsely reported as passing at Kaycha Labs.
San Tan Valley Approves Rural Metro Fire Agreement

San Tan Valley Approves Rural Metro Fire Agreement

Dec 18, 2025
San Tan Valley Town Council approves three-year Rural Metro fire agreement. Subscription-based service continues while the town gains oversight and new resources.
Eloy Police Department Receives Arizona Highway Safety Grant Funding

Eloy Police Department Receives Arizona Highway Safety Grant Funding

Dec 13, 2025
Eloy Police Department awarded over $20,000 in Arizona GOHS grants for DUI enforcement, traffic safety patrols, and accident investigation equipment.
Casa Grande Speeding Crackdown Results in 48 Citations

Casa Grande Speeding Crackdown Results in 48 Citations

Dec 13, 2025
AZDPS troopers issued 48 citations during a Casa Grande speeding crackdown on December 10. The I-10 operation also led to one arrest and a recovered stolen vehicle.
Eloy Firefighters Relocate Winter Rattlesnake

Eloy Firefighters Relocate Winter Rattlesnake

Dec 12, 2025
Eloy firefighters relocated a rattlesnake found at Robson Ranch in December. Winter rattlesnake sightings remain possible on warm days.
AJPD Discover Explosives During Mental Health Crisis Response

AJPD Discover Explosives During Mental Health Crisis Response

Dec 11, 2025
AJPD officers responding to a mental health crisis at Axiom Care discovered dynamite in a vehicle; Mesa EOD safely seized the explosives with no injuries reported.
Tucson Man Indicted for Gila River Archeological Trafficking

Tucson Man Indicted for Gila River Archeological Trafficking

Dec 9, 2025
Leo Reynoso, 46, of Tucson faces federal charges for unauthorized excavation and trafficking of archeological resources from the Gila River Indian Community.
San Tan Valley Council Reviews Fire, Ambulance Service Options

San Tan Valley Council Reviews Fire, Ambulance Service Options

Dec 6, 2025
San Tan Valley Town Council heard fire and ambulance providers explain costs, response times, and service options. Subscriptions remain required despite incorporation.
Caller Tip Leads to I-10 Reckless Driving, False Identity Arrest

Caller Tip Leads to I-10 Reckless Driving, False Identity Arrest

Dec 5, 2025
A caller tip led to a reckless driving arrest near Casa Grande. The driver also faces charges for providing a false identity.
Pinal County I-10 Traffic Stop Upheld by Arizona Supreme Court

Pinal County I-10 Traffic Stop Upheld by Arizona Supreme Court

Nov 30, 2025
Arizona Supreme Court rules trooper had reasonable suspicion for traffic stop. The decision reinstates a marijuana trafficking conviction and clarifies video evidence review standards.
Police Seek Man Who Splashed Coffee on Eloy Cashier

Police Seek Man Who Splashed Coffee on Eloy Cashier

Nov 30, 2025
Eloy police seek help identifying a man involved in a Circle K incident on Toltec Rd. Call with tips.
Hikers Face Fines Under New Parking Ordinance

Hikers Face Fines Under New Parking Ordinance

Nov 29, 2025
Pinal County enforces new parking ordinance at Cloudview Trailhead. Hikers face $250 fines and towing.
Arizona Flu Cases Surge 81% in One Week, Health Officials Report

Arizona Flu Cases Surge 81% in One Week, Health Officials Report

Nov 29, 2025
Weekly Arizona flu cases jumped 81% from the prior week. RSV and COVID-19 remain below typical levels. Learn what symptoms to watch for.
Teen Motorcyclist Loses Control While Fleeing Arizona State Trooper

Teen Motorcyclist Loses Control While Fleeing Arizona State Trooper

Nov 29, 2025
A teen motorcyclist lost control in desert sand while fleeing an Arizona trooper near Casa Grande. He faces criminal charges for unlawful flight.
MomDoc Ending BCBSAZ Contract: Pinal County Patients Affected

MomDoc Ending BCBSAZ Contract: Pinal County Patients Affected

Nov 26, 2025
MomDoc ends its BCBSAZ contract December 1, 2025. Two Pinal County offices in Maricopa and San Tan Valley are among 17 locations affected.
PCSO Search and Rescue Extracts Teen Hikers from Hieroglyphic Trail

PCSO Search and Rescue Extracts Teen Hikers from Hieroglyphic Trail

Nov 25, 2025
PCSO Search and Rescue used a helicopter to extract three teen hikers from Hieroglyphic Trail. The teens were stranded without light.
Komatke Market Burglary Prompts Call for Community Assistance

Komatke Market Burglary Prompts Call for Community Assistance

Nov 25, 2025
Gila River Police Department requests community assistance identifying suspects involved in the Komatke Market burglary on November 25, 2025.
Casa Grande Suppression Detail: 27 Arrests, $70K Drug Seizure

Casa Grande Suppression Detail: 27 Arrests, $70K Drug Seizure

Nov 25, 2025
Casa Grande Police completed a two-day drug suppression detail resulting in 27 arrests, seizure of fentanyl and methamphetamine worth $70,000, and enhanced roadway safety.
Casa Grande High-Speed Chase Ends in DUI Arrest on I-10

Casa Grande High-Speed Chase Ends in DUI Arrest on I-10

Nov 23, 2025
Arizona troopers arrested a driver after a high-speed chase near Casa Grande on October 25. The pursuit ended with spike strips and a PIT maneuver.
Sheriff Bill Eck, Retired Pinal County Sheriff, Dies at 91

Sheriff Bill Eck, Retired Pinal County Sheriff, Dies at 91

Nov 22, 2025
Retired Pinal County Sheriff William A. "Bill" Eck, a Korean War veteran and dedicated law enforcement officer, passed away peacefully at age 91 in Casa Grande.
Public Help Sought to Identify Coolidge Theft Suspects

Public Help Sought to Identify Coolidge Theft Suspects

Nov 21, 2025
Coolidge Police seek help identifying theft suspects. Contact 520-723-5313 with information about case DR #2025-23057
Pinal County DUI Collision Injures Six, Including Four Children

Pinal County DUI Collision Injures Six, Including Four Children

Nov 20, 2025
A Pinal County DUI collision injured six people, including four unbuckled children. The driver faces multiple charges including child abuse.
ICE Policy Debate Precedes Florence SRO Approval

ICE Policy Debate Precedes Florence SRO Approval

Nov 20, 2025
Pinal County Board approved a School Resource Officer agreement with Florence Unified School District. The vote followed debate over immigration enforcement concerns.
Public Sought to Help Identify Coolidge Theft Suspects

Public Sought to Help Identify Coolidge Theft Suspects

Nov 20, 2025
The Coolidge Police Department seeks public help identifying individuals connected to a theft. Contact 520-723-5313 with information.
Apache Junction Releases Body Camera Footage from Officer Facio Shooting

Apache Junction Releases Body Camera Footage from Officer Facio Shooting

Nov 20, 2025
Apache Junction Police Department releases body camera footage from Officer Gabriel Facio's fatal shooting on June 2, 2025. Death penalty charges filed.
Theft Suspect Sought by Coolidge Police Department

Theft Suspect Sought by Coolidge Police Department

Nov 20, 2025
Coolidge Police Department asks public to help identify a female theft suspect. Contact 520-723-5313 with information on case DR #2025-20352.
Blue Star Memorial Honors Veterans at Silly Mountain

Blue Star Memorial Honors Veterans at Silly Mountain

Nov 19, 2025
Blue Star Memorial at Silly Mountain Park honors veterans in Apache Junction. The Gold Canyon Garden Club made Arizona's 25th memorial possible.
Casa Grande Teen Arrested with 14 Marijuana Blunts

Casa Grande Teen Arrested with 14 Marijuana Blunts

Nov 18, 2025
A 17-year-old was arrested on I-8 near Casa Grande for DUI and drug charges. AZDPS found marijuana, THC vapes, and cash during the traffic stop.
Coolidge Men Face 160+ Charges in Cockfighting Ring

Coolidge Men Face 160+ Charges in Cockfighting Ring

Nov 15, 2025
Two Coolidge men were arrested on October 29, 2025, facing over 160 combined charges in a major cockfighting and illegal enterprise operation busted by Arizona authorities.
Help Identify Theft and Fraud Suspects

Help Identify Theft and Fraud Suspects

Nov 14, 2025
Local authorities need your help regarding the theft and fraud case in Casa Grande. Reach out with any tips you may have.
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