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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.
N. Attaway Road Closure Jan. 20–21: Detour via Cooper Road

N. Attaway Road Closure Jan. 20–21: Detour via Cooper Road

Jan 18, 2026
North Attaway Road closes January 20–21 for Arizona Farms intersection reconstruction; use the Cooper Road detour and plan for extra travel time.
Firearm Found at Legacy Traditional Pre-K–8 School; Father, Son Arrested

Firearm Found at Legacy Traditional Pre-K–8 School; Father, Son Arrested

Jan 17, 2026
A firearm discovered at Legacy Traditional School in Casa Grande led to the arrest of a 10-year-old student and his father, Matthew Ozorkiewicz, following threats.
Peralta Trailhead Reopens After Bobcat Attacks Three Hikers

Peralta Trailhead Reopens After Bobcat Attacks Three Hikers

Jan 15, 2026
The Tonto National Forest closed Peralta Trailhead after aggressive bobcat reports. Wildlife officials are now investigating.
Eloy Commercial Vehicle Crash Caused by Unsecured Load

Eloy Commercial Vehicle Crash Caused by Unsecured Load

Jan 15, 2026
A commercial vehicle crash in Eloy injured one driver on January 13. Speeding and an improperly secured load caused the collision.
Casa Grande Police Seek Suspects in Catalytic Converter Theft

Casa Grande Police Seek Suspects in Catalytic Converter Theft

Jan 15, 2026
Casa Grande police seek suspects in a catalytic converter theft on West Gila Bend Highway. Contact Sgt. McCabe with information.
Airport Aerobatic Training Activity Alert

Airport Aerobatic Training Activity Alert

Jan 15, 2026
Casa Grande Municipal Airport will host the North American Trainer Association for a two-day aerobatic practice clinic featuring 35 aircraft on January 16-17.
Pinal County Wireless Towers: 32 Sites, Most at Schools

Pinal County Wireless Towers: 32 Sites, Most at Schools

Jan 15, 2026
Federal court ordered FCC to address child safety evidence. Four years later, Pinal County breaks ground on towers at schools.
Gila River School Bus Accident: No Children Injured, Police Urge Driver Awareness

Gila River School Bus Accident: No Children Injured, Police Urge Driver Awareness

Jan 15, 2026
A school bus accident in Gila River prompted police to issue a distracted driving warning. No children were aboard during the collision.
8-Year-Old Boy Rescued From Child Trafficker in Eloy; Woman Faces Federal Charges

8-Year-Old Boy Rescued From Child Trafficker in Eloy; Woman Faces Federal Charges

Jan 10, 2026
Pinal County deputies rescued an 8-year-old boy from a suspected child trafficker in Eloy after a multi-agency investigation revealed the woman was smuggling the child for cartel money.
Arizona Toll Scam Texts: ADOT Says Ignore Fake Toll Messages

Arizona Toll Scam Texts: ADOT Says Ignore Fake Toll Messages

Jan 9, 2026

Here we go again: ADOT is NOT after you for…

Gila River Police Seize Illegal Firearms

Gila River Police Seize Illegal Firearms

Jan 8, 2026

Illegal firearms recovered by the Gila River Police Department. (GRPD)…

Temporary Non-Emergency MPD Phone Number in Effect on January 7

Temporary Non-Emergency MPD Phone Number in Effect on January 7

Jan 6, 2026
Maricopa Police non-emergency phone number changes to 520-568-4554 on January 7, 2026, from 6–10 a.m. during scheduled electrical inspections at the ECC.
Coolidge Shooting: Police Ask Residents for Video

Coolidge Shooting: Police Ask Residents for Video

Jan 6, 2026
Police investigate a Coolidge shooting after multiple shots were fired at a home early Tuesday. Residents with video should contact detectives.
Helicopter Hits Slackline Near Superior Arizona, 4 Dead

Helicopter Hits Slackline Near Superior Arizona, 4 Dead

Jan 2, 2026
Four people died in a helicopter crash near Superior, Arizona, after striking a slackline. The NTSB and FAA are investigating.
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