Man arrested near Prescott after causing propane explosion, fleeing YCSO

PRESSCOTT, Ariz. – A man is in custody after a series of “dangerous events” in Prescott on Wednesday afternoon. Prescott police say they received information from the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office about a man holding a felony warrant from Maricopa County for weapons misconduct. James Crespo, 70, was previously said to have fled law enforcement […]

Copper theft is booming in Yavapai County, causing major damages

The copper has disappeared in southeastern Yabapai County, according to the Yabapai County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office has been investigating large amounts of copper reports from the area since December. Facebook Posts. The first incident reported was in December, according to the Sheriff’s Office. In another case, the suspect or suspect violated the commercial […]

Baby dies after dad admits to causing injuries, Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office says

A Maricopa County infant died this week after sustaining multiple injuries and being hospitalized for several days, and an indictment says his father admitted to the crime. Nicholas Tyler Perkins, 24, of Waddell, was charged with child physical abuse and aggravated assault, both felonies, according to court documents. Those charges were filed before the infant’s […]

Yuma County plagued with school threats causing disruptions

Yuma, Arizona (AZFamily) — Threats against schools are on the rise across the country, including in Arizona and small communities like Yuma County. According to the Yuma Police Department, there have been more than 250 threats against schools this month alone, forcing some schools to close or go on lockdown. Officials want to send a […]

‘Clear Momentum’: CNN Data Guru Says Harris’ Polling Bump Is Causing Trump To Go ‘Bananas’ Despite ‘No Clear Leader’

CNN data analyst Harry Enten argued Monday that Vice President Kamala Harris' “clear momentum” in the presidential race due to the Democratic Party's “rallying together the base” is “dragging” former President Donald Trump. Harris is Approval President Joe Biden gave up his reelection bid on July 21 and won the Democratic nomination shortly thereafter. Enten […]

Cochise County judge served third judicial reprimand after causing ‘unnecessary distress’

A Cochise County judge with a history of violating Arizona judicial law has once again been formally disciplined. Judicial Conduct Committee reprimanded Cochise County Superior Court Judge John Kelliher Jr. made the remarks after two people filed complaints about his conduct toward their mother during a preliminary custody hearing in October 2022. The commission investigates […]