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Funeral held for trooper-paramedic killed in Flagstaff helicopter crash
1+ hour, 36+ min ago (524+ words) GILBERT, AZ (AZFamily) " The Arizona Department of Public Safety trooper-paramedic who died in a helicopter crash in Flagstaff was laid to rest in Gilbert on Monday. Trooper-paramedic Hunter Bennett, 28, and pilot Robert Skankey, 61, died when their DPS helicopter, Ranger 56, crashed…...
Photo enforcement cameras are back on Phoenix streets
15+ hour, 11+ min ago (219+ words) These speed cameras are placed mid-block " not at intersections. A 30-day warning period is in effect for drivers. Citations will begin March 25 for drivers caught going 11 mph or more over the posted speed limit. Phoenix Police Sgt. Jen Zak said…...
Phoenix installs speed cameras along roadways
15+ hour, 24+ min ago (67+ words) Photo enforcement cameras returned to Phoenix streets Monday, with nine cameras now active along some of the city's busiest roads. Phoenix installs speed cameras along roadways 1 killed in crash into pole overnight in Peoria 2 hurt in small plane crash in…...
Planned ICE facility in Surprise hit with overnight vandalism
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (76+ words) While details remain limited, Surprise police say officers arrived and found the property was owned by the federal government, and transferred the case to the FBI and DHS. Planned ICE facility in Surprise hit with overnight vandalism Abducted Avondale girl…...
Broken window at ICE facility in Surprise under investigation, police say
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (158+ words) SURPRISE, AZ (AZFamily) " Authorities are investigating after someone broke a window at a building owned by the Department of Homeland Security in Surprise early Saturday morning. At about 1:30 a.m., first responders were dispatched to reports of criminal damage at the property…...
Funerals set for DPS crew killed in Flagstaff helicopter crash
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (67+ words) The Arizona Department of Public Safety has announced details on funeral arrangements for pilot Robert Skankey and trooper/paramedic Hunter Bennett, who died in the line of duty while responding to an active shooting situation in Flagstaff. Funerals set for…...
Funeral plans announced for pilot, trooper killed in Flagstaff helicopter crash
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (175+ words) PHOENIX (AZFamily) " The Arizona Department of Public Safety has announced plans to lay to rest the two first responders killed in a helicopter crash in Flagstaff earlier this month. Trooper paramedic Hunter Bennett, 28, and pilot Robert Skankey, 61, were killed on…...
Buckeye Elementary School District celebrates police who keep students safe
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (129+ words) BUCKEYE, AZ (AZFamily) " Students and staff in the Buckeye Elementary School District celebrated those who serve as informal mentors, law educators and law enforcement officers in schools. National ... BUCKEYE, AZ (AZFamily) " Students and staff in the Buckeye Elementary School District…...
Third suspect arrested in disturbing Gilbert sex assault case
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (198+ words) GILBERT, AZ (AZFamily) " A man is in custody after Gilbert Police asked the public for help in identifying a suspect in a disturbing sex assault case. The suspect was arrested Wednesday and is facing four counts of sexual assault. His…...
Police widow frustrated after gun destruction bill killed in Arizona Legislature
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (471+ words) PHOENIX (AZFamily) " A bipartisan Arizona bill that would have allowed victims to request the destruction of firearms used in crimes was abruptly pulled from consideration this week, angering the widow of a slain police officer. The measure, House Bill 2861, backed…...