Map showing incorporated town boundaries with Queen Creek in green, San Tan Valley in purple and Florence in olive. A red arrow points to the small annexation parcel in unincorporated county land at Gantzel Road and Lone Star Lane, just outside San Tan Valley's boundary.

San Tan Valley Annexation Review Points to September Rezoning Case

Nick Kanavati Aug 28, 2026
The San Tan Valley annexation got a commission review Aug. 24. Residents heard about a turn lane, fire service and a September rezoning case.
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

Nick Kanavati 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

Nick Kanavati 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.
Aerial map with a callout labeled Subject Site marking the annexation parcel on the west side of Gantzel Road just south of the Queen Creek wash. A highlighted area labeled QC Com marks a commercial corridor farther south along Gantzel, with Combs Road at the bottom of the frame.

First San Tan Valley Annexation Hearing Airs Retail Pitch for Gantzel Road Corner

Nick Kanavati Jul 17, 2026
The first San Tan Valley annexation hearing covered a vacant Gantzel Road corner eyed for retail. Neighbors raised traffic and CC&R concerns.
Gila River Police Arrest Fugitive Wanted for Homicide, Recover Missing Juvenile

Gila River Police Arrest Fugitive Wanted for Homicide, Recover Missing Juvenile

Nick Kanavati Mar 18, 2026
The Gila River Police Department's Special Investigations Unit arrested a fugitive with a U.S. Marshals homicide warrant and safely recovered a missing juvenile during the same operation.
San Tan Valley Approves Queen Creek Financial Assistance Increase

San Tan Valley Approves Queen Creek Financial Assistance Increase

Nick Kanavati Mar 6, 2026
San Tan Valley Council approved a Queen Creek financial assistance increase to $450,000 per month. Officials addressed community speculation about interest profits at the March 4 meeting.
Queen Creek Moves to Release Thousands of Pinal County Residents From Its Planning Area While Advancing Ocotillo-Meridian Annexation

Queen Creek Moves to Release Thousands of Pinal County Residents From Its Planning Area While Advancing Ocotillo-Meridian Annexation

Nick Kanavati Mar 2, 2026
Queen Creek moves to release two Pinal County areas from its municipal planning area boundary. The Ocotillo-Meridian annexation advances separately
Arizona Vehicle Theft Task Force Recovers $700K in Stolen and Fraudulently Acquired Luxury Cars in Queen Creek

Arizona Vehicle Theft Task Force Recovers $700K in Stolen and Fraudulently Acquired Luxury Cars in Queen Creek

Nick Kanavati Feb 26, 2026
Arizona VTTF detectives recovered six luxury vehicles worth approximately $700,000 in a Queen Creek search warrant tied to a vehicle theft and fraud investigation.
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