Arizona

Five Army soldiers die in helicopter crash during training exercise

APACHE JUNCTION, AZ – Five members of the U.S. Army, including a soldier from Apache Junction, Arizona, lost their lives in a training exercise gone wrong over the eastern Mediterranean Sea on Friday, November 10. The Black Hawk helicopter, carrying the soldiers crashed during a routine refueling mission between Cyprus and Lebanon. Arizona native, 27-year-old Sergeant Andrew Southard, was one among those who perished in the tragic incident. Having acquired his early education at Cactus …

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Wife accused of poisoning Air Force husband’s coffee with bleach amid divorce

TUCSON, AZ – A shocking incident involving a U.S. Air Force airman and his wife has come to light, with the wife accused of attempting to murder her husband by poisoning his coffee with bleach. The accused, Melody Felicano Johnson, 39, was arrested in August in Tucson, Arizona, on charges of attempted murder. The alleged poisoning attempts took place both in Germany, where the couple was stationed, and in Arizona. The husband, Roby Johnson, reportedly …

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Husband shot dead in bed by estranged wife amid divorce proceedings

PRESCOTT, AZ – A 62-year-old woman is currently being held in custody after allegedly shooting her estranged husband in his bed. The incident occurred in Prescott, Arizona, where local police responded to reports of a shooting that took place at a residence on Thoroughbred Drive. The gunfire broke out shortly after midnight on Wednesday. Upon arrival, authorities discovered an 80-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his wrist. The victim was transported to a local …

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CVS store manager shot dead by alleged shoplifter

MESA, AZ- A CVS Pharmacy employee tragically lost his life after being shot multiple times inside the store in Mesa, Arizona, on Thursday evening. The victim, identified as 49-year-old store manager Michael Jacobs, was found by police officers responding to the incident around 8 p.m. near Brown Road and Mesa Drive. The suspect, 38-year-old Jared Sevey, was described by witnesses as behaving strangely before the shooting occurred. A 911 caller was able to provide a …

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Kidnapped woman passes “help” note to customer at gas station

A woman who was allegedly kidnapped at a car dealership in Phoenix was rescued at a gas station in northern Arizona after she discreetly passed a note to a customer, seeking assistance. The incident took place on Tuesday evening at a Chevron station in Seligman, located approximately 170 miles north of Phoenix. The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) swiftly responded to the call for help and successfully located the suspect’s vehicle, leading to the arrest …

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Motorcyclist fatally shot in road rage incident

A tragic incident unfolded in Glendale, Arizona, on July 27, resulting in the death of a 23-year-old motorcyclist. Glendale Police officials reported that the victim was found with a gunshot wound along a roadway in the West Valley city. The incident is believed to be connected to a road rage incident that occurred near 67th Avenue and Greenway. As the investigation continues, authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward. Glendale Police responded to …

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Arizona woman arrested for allegedly killing cousin with claw hammer

A 30-year-old woman from Arizona has been arrested for the alleged murder of her 33-year-old cousin, who was beaten to death with a claw hammer last year. Brianna Elise Zerth was taken into custody on Friday after being indicted on charges of second-degree intentional murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and tampering with physical evidence. The arrest comes after Zerth was initially charged but later released due to a lack of evidence. However, new …

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Mom accidentally runs over 13-month-old daughter with her car, toddler dies

A devastating incident in Cottonwood, Arizona, has left a family in mourning after a 13-month-old girl lost her life. The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) reported that the child’s mother accidentally ran over her with her car. The heartbreaking accident occurred as the mother was maneuvering her vehicle out of a tight space near their residence. Despite immediate medical attention, the infant succumbed to her injuries at the Verde Valley Medical Center. The YCSO is …

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Hiker found dead in Arizona after not coming to work

Tragedy struck in the mountains of Sedona, Arizona after a 38-year-old man was discovered dead. He was following a hiking trip. Yavapai County Sheriff Officers believe the hiker slipped and fell in a treacherous section of the Bell Rock trail. The man’s absence from work prompted a welfare check, leading to the grim discovery. This incident serves as a reminder of the risks associated with outdoor activities and the importance of safety precautions. Authorities were …

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Arizona truck driver arrested for causing fatal pileup crash while using TikTok

A truck driver in Arizona has been arrested and is facing multiple charges after causing a deadly pileup earlier this year. The driver, identified as Danny G. Tiner, was allegedly using the popular video-sharing app TikTok while driving, resulting in a fiery collision that claimed the lives of five people. Danny G. Tiner, a truck driver from Arizona, has been taken into custody and charged with multiple offenses following a tragic accident that occurred earlier …

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