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.

Arizona missing persons cases - 2024

Information was supplied by law enforcement and describes current, active reports of missing persons in the Phoenix-metro area and other cities in Arizona.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.