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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.
Map showing the area of closure along SR 79.

SR 79 lane closure set for Thursday, July 9

Jul 8, 2026
An SR 79 lane closure will slow traffic between mileposts 147 and 148 in Pinal County July 9. Drivers face one-lane flagging from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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.
Casa Grande Safe City Spotlight Debuts Amid Flock Pushback

Casa Grande Safe City Spotlight Debuts Amid Flock Pushback

May 11, 2026
Casa Grande Police launched a weekly Safe City Spotlight series, opening with a stolen handgun recovery aided by Flock cameras and a drone.
Casa Grande Council Approves Police Access to Elementary School Cameras Via Flock

Casa Grande Council Approves Police Access to Elementary School Cameras Via Flock

May 5, 2026
Casa Grande approved an IGA giving police limited access to elementary school cameras during emergencies, raising privacy concerns from residents.
Apache Junction Nonprofit Funding: Food Bank Tops $100K

Apache Junction Nonprofit Funding: Food Bank Tops $100K

Apr 22, 2026
Apache Junction HHS funding FY 2026-27 awards $100,000 to eight nonprofits. Food bank, A New Leaf and youth programs receive the largest shares.
Casa Grande Residential Fire Affects Homes on Trekell Road

Casa Grande Residential Fire Affects Homes on Trekell Road

Apr 21, 2026
A Casa Grande residential fire on North Trekell Road affected several homes Saturday, April 18. The cause remains under investigation by local fire officials.
Apache Junction Police Shoot, Kill Man in Domestic Violence Call

Apache Junction Police Shoot, Kill Man in Domestic Violence Call

Apr 16, 2026
Apache Junction police fatally shot a man armed with a BB gun replica on Feb. 14, 2026. Mesa PD leads the independent investigation through EVCIRT.
Residents Raise Flock Surveillance Concerns at Casa Grande Council Meetings

Residents Raise Flock Surveillance Concerns at Casa Grande Council Meetings

Apr 15, 2026
Casa Grande residents raised Flock surveillance concerns at two 2026 city council meetings, calling for third-party audits and warrant requirements. Here is what was said.
Arizona Officials Warn: Fake Texts and Fraudulent Notices Falsely Claim Unpaid Tickets or Court Orders

Arizona Officials Warn: Fake Texts and Fraudulent Notices Falsely Claim Unpaid Tickets or Court Orders

Apr 15, 2026
Arizona agencies warn residents about scam texts falsely claiming unpaid tickets or court orders. Learn how to spot them and what to do.
Family loses home and livestock in devastating fire, urgently needs community support

Family loses home and livestock in devastating fire, urgently needs community support

Apr 14, 2026
Jennifer and Jerry Spusta lost their home, animals, and nearly everything they owned in a house fire last Wednesday in Florence, Arizona.
Apache Junction Water Main Break Shuts Down Baseline Road

Apache Junction Water Main Break Shuts Down Baseline Road

Apr 14, 2026
A water main break on Baseline Road in Apache Junction has forced a full road closure between Idaho and Winchester roads. Crews are working to repair the Apache Junction water main break, with delays expected most of the day.
Arizona AG Warns of ADU Construction Fraud Targeting Homeowners

Arizona AG Warns of ADU Construction Fraud Targeting Homeowners

Apr 14, 2026
Attorney General Mayes is warning Arizona homeowners about a surge in ADU construction scams where fraudulent contractors collect large upfront payments and never build.
Casa Grande Police Investigate Officer-Involved Shooting

Casa Grande Police Investigate Officer-Involved Shooting

Apr 13, 2026
Casa Grande police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that left one man hospitalized late Wednesday night. No officers were injured in the incident.
Apache Junction Police Deploy Drones and Counter-Drone Tech

Apache Junction Police Deploy Drones and Counter-Drone Tech

Apr 13, 2026
Apache Junction Police unveiled drones, counter-drone detection, and a real-time crime center at the April 7 city council meeting.