Jury Finds Man Who Shot Phoenix Cop Guilty of Murder
In 2010, Phoenix Police Officer Travis Murphy was gunned down with an AR-15-type rifle. He was only 29 and had been an officer for over four years. He left a wife, daughter and infant son behind. Now, reports show that a jury has convicted his killer of murder. The defendant, Danny Martinez, was found guilty…
14-Year-Old Detained for DUI
Phoenix police have reported that a 14-year-old boy has been detained on suspicion of DUI-related offenses following a traffic accident. Reports show that the teen was driving a Volkswagen Passat when he ran a red light and hit a white SUV. Several victims were injured, including the three occupants of the SUV and a 17-year-old…
Car Rolls Into Home in Phoenix
Officials reported that a vehicle recently rolled into a Phoenix home, causing extensive damage. Early Friday morning, a driver crashed the vehicle into a home near 80th Avenue and Osborn. Luckily, no one was in the house at the time of the crash. Police currently believe impairment may have been a factor in causing the…
Suspect Arrested After Shooting Death
Police have reported that a shooting in Phoenix has left one dead and another in custody. According to reports, a 911 call from the suspect came in about 11 a.m., asking for assistance in the area of 29th Avenue and Dunlap. When police arrived, they found a man who admitted to shooting someone. According to…
Crimes Against People and Property
Though financial crimes are much more common than violent offenses, most people think of crimes against people and property when they think of “criminal charges.” Most of these crimes are classified as misdemeanors, which means they are minor. Misdemeanors usually do not result in jail time, although a judge can order an offender to spend…
Repeat DUI Offenses in Arizona
According to statistics from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), around one-third of all drivers arrested for or convicted of drunk driving are repeat DUI offenders. Another 50 to 75 percent of convicted drunk drivers continue to drive, even on a suspended license. Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control state that an average drunk driver…
Man Arrested for ‘Extreme DUI’ After Driving the Wrong Way
Authorities have confirmed that a Phoenix man has been arrested for driving the wrong way on Interstate 17. He was stopped and arrested just north of Black Canyon City. According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety Damian Ballesteros, 39, was arrested for driving southbound in the northbound lane on I-17. His actions resulted in…
New Arizona Statistics Reveal Changes in DUI Numbers
The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety has recently released new statistics that show a large increase in the number of DUI arrests in Arizona from the years 2008 to 2011. Other data from the Arizona Department of Transportation shows that from 2007 to 2014 the number of fatal crashes has decreased by 33 percent. This…
Dog Attacks 4-Year-Old, Dad is Arrested When He Kills It
Reports show that a Phoenix father has been arrested after shooting a dog that attacked his 4-year old daughter. Nevaldo “Chris” Ford stated that he and his family were in the backyard when he heard a scream. He ran to find his dog biting his daughter’s head. Ford wrestled the dog off her and was able…