Maricopa County partners with Avondale, Tolleson on housing projects

Independent news media feature The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved an agreement that will provide more than $3.75 million in funding for additions and renovations to West Valley homes, according to a Maricopa County press release. The project is expected to help 24 families a year and is funded in part by Maricopa County's […]

MCAO declines charges against Avondale officer who shot teen

Attorney Rachel Mitchell has declined to file charges against the police officer involved in the February 2023 fatal shooting of a 17-year-old shoplifting suspect. AVONDALE, Ariz. — Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell has declined to file charges against the Avondale police officer involved in the 2023 shooting death of 17-year-old Amarion Hope. On February 21, […]

News Flash • Maricopa County Partners with Avondale, Tolleso

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors recently approved an agreement providing more than $3.75 million in funding for additions and renovations to West Valley housing. The project is expected to support 24 families annually and is funded in part by Maricopa County's federal American Rescue Facilities Act (ARPA) funds. “Maricopa County has made significant investments […]

Man pleads guilty, sentenced to 13 years for 2021 Avondale killing

A Maricopa County Superior Court judge sentenced a Phoenix man to 13 years in prison for manslaughter after he admitted to chasing him off his mother’s property and stabbing him to death. Darius Moore, 27, pleaded guilty to manslaughter against Fredrick Morris on May 5 after a nine-day trial ended in miscarriage of justice. Under […]