3 arrested after train heist in northern Arizona, DPS says
Seligman, Arizona (AZ Family) — Three people are in custody after authorities say they stole from a train in northern Arizona and were pursued by multiple agencies last week. According to the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office, employees of the BNSF train near Seligman, 110 miles west of Flagstaff, called 911 just before midnight Friday to […]
Trooper injured after driver crashes into fire department, DPS vehicle in Flagstaff
Flagstaff, AZ (AZFamily) — Officers are recovering after a driver crashed into two emergency vehicles on a busy highway in northern Arizona Thursday night. According to the Department of Public Safety, officers with the department were investigating the crash that happened on Interstate 40 near Lone Tree Road around 9 p.m. When they arrived on […]
Driver hurt after colliding with DPS vehicle in Maricopa
Maricopa, Arizona (AZFamily) — A crash involving an Arizona Department of Public Safety vehicle in Maricopa, Arizona, Wednesday morning sent the driver to the hospital. Just before 6:30 a.m., a DPS sergeant was conducting a commercial vehicle inspection. State Route 347, near milepost 177 Authorities say another driver crashed into the officer's patrol truck. This […]
DPS arrests reckless driver after high-speed chase from Safford to San Carlos Reservation
File Photo/Courtesy of DPS: Arizona Department of Public Safety troopers detained a reckless driver Tuesday morning who was suspected of being driving under the influence after a high-speed pursuit from Safford to Peridot. John Johnson john.johnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – A New Mexico man was arrested after a police chase in Graham County from Safford to […]
Good samaritan killed on the I-10 as he was trying to help crash victim: DPS
DPS officials have released details about a rollover crash in Pinal County that resulted in the death of a good Samaritan. A DPS spokesperson said in a statement that the accident occurred in the eastbound lanes of I-10 at milepost 185. The accident site is located north of Casa Grande. Investigators said the incident began […]
Lake Havasu man accused of trying to kill DPS trooper found guilty
PHOENIX — An Arizona man was convicted of attempted first-degree murder and other charges stemming from a 2022 shootout and chase with DPS officers, officials said Friday. Juan Manuel Rodriguez of the City of Lake Havasu was convicted of a total of 11 counts on July 19. According to a ministry press release. DPS said […]
DPS helicopter locates lost Mt. Graham hikers
A DPS Ranger helicopter like this one found and rescued a missing hiking family. by John Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com Mount Graham – A family of hikers who got lost on their way down Ash Creek to their destination on July 16 were found and rescued by Arizona Department of Public Safety rangers. The couple and their […]
Kingman woman sentenced to 2.5 years for her role in the death of a DPS officer | Local News Stories
A Kingman woman who apologized for her involvement in the death of public security officer Leo Besenti, 54, was sentenced to two and a half years in prison on Friday. The sentence was part of a plea bargain that found Elizabeth Tisdale, 55, guilty of manslaughter and driving under the influence of drugs. Attorney Michael […]
Cottonwood police and DPS pursuit sexual assault suspect across Verde Valley, ending with arrest on I-17
Over the past week, the Cottonwood Police Department has been investigating a crime involving a suspect who allegedly sexually assaulted a young family member over the course of four to five years. Cottonwood Police have not released the suspect’s name. On Friday, July 7, the suspect walked out of his home while detectives were completing […]
Cottonwood police, DPS pursuit across Verde Valley ends with arrest of sexual assault suspect
Over the past week, the Cottonwood Police Department has been investigating a crime involving a suspect who allegedly sexually assaulted a young family member over the course of four to five years. Cottonwood Police have not released the suspect’s name. On Friday, July 7, the suspect walked out of his home while detectives were completing […]
