East Valley Tribune - Today's Top Stories

Supervisor questions deputies' response times

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:50:31 -0700

At least one member of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors wants to learn more about Sheriff Joe Arpaio's operations.

Q.C. residents concerned about 911 mix-ups

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:06:40 -0700

Imagine placing a 911 emergency call and being put on hold or even juggled within different agencies that aren't sure what jurisdiction area the call falls under.

Death penalty sought for serial predator suspect

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:58:50 -0700

Prosecutors announced Wednesday they plan to seek the death penalty against Mesa’s accused serial predator, Trent Benson.

Suspect ID'd in rape of 73-year-old Tempe woman

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:17:18 -0700

Police have identified a suspect in the Sunday rape and robbery of a 73-year-old Tempe woman, but they are asking the public’s help in locating him.

Valley mortgage executive's death ruled suicide

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:01:28 -0700

The death of Scott M. Coles, the chairman of Mortgages Ltd., has been ruled a suicide by the Maricopa County Medical Examiner.

Dog's death result of animal, not human, attack

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:38:10 -0700

A 6-month-old Chihuahua that was found dead and torn in half on July 5 in Phoenix was the victim of an animal attack and not animal cruelty as investigators initially thought, police said Wednesday.

Scottsdale urges proper disposal of toxic trash

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:42:03 -0700

Two separate hazardous-waste incidents that sent Scottsdale employees to the hospital have prompted the city to urge residents to properly dispose of toxic chemicals.

Valley housing market continues to dive

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:41:14 -0700

Down, down and down.