Maricopa County to pay $6M to protestors arrested and falsely charged in 2020

PHOENIX — Maricopa County has approved a large settlement ending part of a lawsuit brought by protesters arrested and wrongly accused by police in 2020. The video in the player above includes previous coverage. The $6 million payment was approved unanimously at the Board of Supervisors’ regular meeting Wednesday morning. The city of Phoenix and […]

Man Arrested After Allegedly Filming Himself Spraying Bug Killer On Food In Walmart

An Arizona man was arrested Saturday after allegedly filming himself spraying pesticides on groceries inside a Walmart store, police said. The Mesa Police Department (MPD) arrested Charles Smith, 27, in connection with “reckless social media posts regarding pesticide spraying on produce and other food products at the Mesa Walmart.” said In a press release. According […]

Teen arrested in deadly shooting of 16-year-old in Arizona

According to MCSO, the shooting occurred Nov. 22 in the Maricopa Meadows area. MARICOPA, Ariz. — Authorities say a fourth arrest has been announced in connection with the shooting death of a Maricopa teenager in November. The Maricopa Police Department says a 16-year-old boy was shot Nov. 22 in the Maricopa Meadows area. The boy […]

Illegal Immigrant On Terror Watchlist Arrested After Release From Detention

U.S. Border Patrol (USPB) Director Jason Owens confirmed on social media on Tuesday that the agency had arrested a South African national in Brooklyn, New York, on “terrorism charges.” in post Owens told X that USPB officers arrested an unidentified South African national. Owens also posted a photo of the male suspect. The undocumented immigrant […]

2 arrested on drug, weapons charges after Southern Arizona stash house bust

NOGALES, Ariz. – Two Mexican men were arrested Wednesday in Santa Cruz County Court on state felony drug and weapons charges after they were arrested on suspicion of possessing nearly 2,500 pounds of marijuana and three firearms at a Rio Rico stash house. First court appearance. Jose Luis Dominguez de la Rosa, 46, of Santa […]

Driver arrested with White Claw can on finger

The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office said the driver was arrested on Nov. 23. YAVAPAI COUNTY, Ariz. — A suspected drunk driver was arrested in Yavapai County over the weekend with his finger stuck in a White Claw can, authorities said. >> Download 12 news app Get the latest local breaking news straight to your phone. […]

FACT CHECK: Was Alejandro Mayorkas Arrested By Marines?

Post shared on social media Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas claims he has been arrested by Marines. Verdict: False This claim comes from satire. Fact check: President-elect Donald Trump has announced that he will nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who previously suspended his presidential campaign and endorsed Trump, to be secretary of the Department of […]