Human remains found in AZ l Morning Headlines Nov. 26
Human remains were found by a hiker in White Tank Mountain Regional Park; family members are mourning the loss of their loved ones who died in a mobile home fire; and more – here's a look at some of our top stories for the morning of Tuesday, November 26.
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Charges dropped against former ASU PD chief
Former Arizona State University Police Chief Michael Thompson will not be charged over his actions during anti-war protests on campus. Thompson resigned from his post in May. Over 70 arrests were made for trespassing during the protests.
DOJ: AZ father, son ran large drug trafficking ring
A father and son duo from Phoenix allegedly led the Monarrez Drug Trafficking Organization, moving fentanyl and meth from Mexican suppliers throughout the United States, and are now facing the rare "Kingpin" charge. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum reports.
Former Arizona Coyotes player assaulted in Scottsdale
Former Arizona Coyotes player, podcaster and TNT hockey analyst, Paul Bissonnette, was assaulted by six men at a Scottsdale restaurant on Sunday night, the police department said. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas has the details.
Loop 202 reopens after police situation
Both directions of the Loop 202 Santan in the East Valley are back open after a police situation shut down the freeway for several hours on Monday, the Arizona Department of Transportation said.
Human remains found in White Tank Mountain Regional Park
Human remains were found by a hiker in White Tank Mountain Regional Park on Sunday, the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office said.
Human remains found in the White Tanks
Human remains were found by a hiker in White Tank Mountain Regional Park on Sunday, the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office said.
K-9 deputy in northern Arizona makes drug bust
In northern Arizona, a K-9 deputy sniffs out a big load of drugs during a traffic stop. Investigators say a driver was pulled over early Monday morning along Highway 89 in the Doney Park area. A K-9 with the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office, Dex, was deployed to sniff the car.
Kingpin: Arizona father and son ran large-scale drug trafficking ring, DOJ says
A father and son duo from Phoenix allegedly led the Monarrez Drug Trafficking Organization, moving fentanyl and meth from Mexican suppliers throughout the United States, and are now facing the rare "Kingpin" charge. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum reports.
Former Coyotes player assaulted; scary moments on Phoenix roller coaster | Nightly Roundup
From an assault involving a former Arizona Coyotes player to a police situation that shut down a major Valley freeway for some time, here's a look at some of your top stories.
Man suspected of killing Mercedes Vega appears in court
Detectives say Mercedes Vega's burned body was found inside a car that did not belong to her along I-10 in Tonopah. An autopsy shows Vega had been shot and there was bleach in her throat. Authorities say she died from smoke inhalation. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen has more on the person police say killed her.
Labor Dept. officials asking for more time as fraud prosecution deadline looms
For years, we have covered the massive unemployment fraud that took place in Arizona during the COVID-19 pandemic, but now, federal prosecutors fear a looming deadline might stop criminal investigations.
Deadline looms for unemployment fraud probes
For years, we have covered the massive unemployment fraud that took place in Arizona during the COVID-19 pandemic, but now, federal prosecutors fear a looming deadline might stop criminal investigations in their tracks. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen reports.
Grant will help fund Scottsdale PD holiday gift giving
Scottsdale Police officers who are giving back this holiday season no longer have to foot the bill. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas explains why.
Serial sex offender in Arizona back in custody, accused of trying to meet minor for sex
A man with previous legal issues involving sexual misconduct with minors is back in custody once again, after he allegedly fell for a social media decoy who he thought was a minor.
Arizona serial sex offender arrested again
A serial sex offender in Arizona is behind bars once again. The man, who was released only weeks prior to the incident, allegedly fell for a social media decoy whom he believed to be a minor. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum has more.
Menendez brothers won't be home for the holidays as judge delays hearing
Erik and Lyle Menendez won't be home for the holidays.
Trump cleared: Jack Smith drops election case, DOJ ends classified docs probe
Special Prosecutor Jack Smith has filed to dismiss all felony charges against President-elect Donald Trump in the federal election interference case.
Witness says there were clues nearby after discovering human remains in north Phoenix desert
The discovery of human remains near the Deer Valley Airport have detectives stumped as to the identity of the person whose remains were found and how the body got there.