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ABC15.com - Local News Headlines

PD: Hospital worker arrested for molesting teen patient
Officials said staff members at St. Luke's Hospital alerted police to the alleged incident last week.

Mesa councilman, residents fired up over 'brownout'
Officials say they are adjusting the budget to make sure no more fire trucks are pulled out of service.

Valley’s record-setting rain enough to beat the drought?
SRP officials say they have been releasing water in state reservoirs to make room for even more rains expected to hit.

All Scottsdale propositions to pass? Election results are in
Preliminary results show a much-debated bed tax increase looks to be passing, though not by much.

PD: Stolen school computer tracked to substitute teacher
Surprise police reportedly teamed up with a software tracking company to locate the woman.

PD: Woman arrested, fooled by Glendale police bait car
Video taken from inside the vehicle shows the woman on the phone with a friend saying she planned to sell the car.

Game and Fish employee suspended in jaguar capture, death
It was the only known wild jaguar in the United States.

Sheriff: DMX arrested for probation violation
Earl Simmons was on probation after serving a sentence for animal cruelty, drug possession and theft.

Scottsdale PD employees get perks for Haiti relief donations
Employees donated over $3,100 to the American Red Cross.

Health & Wealth Raffle challenges determined dribblers
Bounce your way to a trip on a private jet with your Phoenix Suns.

PD: Handcuffed man escapes officer, loose in Scottsdale
Police said the man had his hands handcuffed behind his back when he fled on foot.

Is wet weather helping some find jobs in stormy market?
Experts say you can be a bright spot in the employment pool when the weather is dark.

Valley students back home after devastating Chile quake
"I thought, well this could be it."

6-year-old boy dropped off by school bus at wrong stop
A district spokesperson says it's not the bus driver's job to make sure students get off at the right location. SOUNDOFF INSIDE: Is it anyone's fault?

Man with 4-year-old son in car arrested after police chase
Police say the suspect punched the boy with his fists when the chase ended.

Forgery suit forces Phoenix restaurant to close for 2 days
According to the County Attorney's Office, the business knowingly hired an employee with a forged identity.

PD: 2 arrested in connection with escaped female prisoner
Officials said the woman was found Monday night after fleeing from an officer in Tempe.

Gilbert student suspended after knife found at school
Police were called to Ashland Ranch Elementary School on Friday to investigate the incident.

Judge OKs sale to keep East Valley Tribune open
The paper went from a daily to a four-day-a-week, free publication in 2009. It was then supposed to shut down in December.

Day of family fun raises awareness for adoption, infertility
Participants will be walking in support of the 7.3 million Americans dealing with infertility.

Phoenix mayor says city still strong despite challenges
Phil Gordon said state and federal budget failures "represent two of the most significant challenges."

Surprise neighbors work together to nab burglary suspect
The teen suspect was caught breaking into a vehicle.

Mom in missing Tempe baby case a no-show in court
Elizabeth Johnson refused to come out of her jail cell, forcing the judge in the case to delay the hearing.

Tempe's tallest towers face auction, will they ever open?
The future of the unfinished Centerpoint Towers condo project is unclear.

Phoenix renter gets shock as roommates traffic loads of pot
Police say one of the suspects pointed a gun at the victim and said, “Get back in your room.”

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Investigator appointed to review Thomas may have conflict
The attorney appointed by the State Supreme Court may have conflicts of interest of his own.

Formal complaint filed against bus company after I-10 crash
One of the company's buses crashed near Phoenix last week, killing 6 and critically injuring nearly a dozen more.

Gila County Attorney taking over Wilcox, Stapley prosecution
A judge disqualified Andrew Thomas' office from prosecuting Wilcox last month and dismissed the indictment against her.

Special prosecutor issue now before Yuma County judge
A new ruling leaves the door open for Maricopa County Andrew Thomas to appoint an independent special prosecutor to investigate county supervisors.

Planes found exposed, vulnerable at small Valley airport
UPDATED WITH FULL STORY: "You have direct access to an opening in a fence that needs to be closed."

Judge dismisses Wilcox indictment, disqualifies Thomas
At the center of the argument was a federal civil racketeering lawsuit. NEW: Complaints are also being dropped against Stapley and Donahoe

Judge: ‘Intense’ controversy not reason to disqualify Thomas
A number of criminal defense attorneys argued the on-going dispute involving the Maricopa County Attorney's Office and the Superior Court created a conflict of interest.

East Valley roofer sits on job, charges for work NOT done
What if your contractor charged you for work he didn't do. How would you know?

Judge considers arguments to pull County Attorney from case
The attorney for indicted Maricopa County Supervisor Mary Rose Wilcox argues Andrew Thomas shouldn't be able to prosecute the case.

2nd woman arrested for luggage theft at Sky Harbor
Officials say the suspect helped a Mesa woman steal at least 30 bags worth nearly $17,000.

Look familiar? Pictures show stolen luggage at Sky Harbor
ABC15 has obtained hundreds of crime scene pictures that show personal items stolen during a huge theft. INSIDE: See 350 of the photos right now

Do you drive on one of the most deadly Arizona roads?
The ABC15 Investigators look at the highway and the surface street with the most deaths.

Airport employee: Sky Harbor luggage security ‘a big joke’
Despite promised improvements, an ABC15 investigation has found little is being done.

Why work-at-home jobs can actually cost YOU big bucks
Earn thousands! That's what one ad promises, but what do you really get in return?

PD: License plate cameras helped catch airport luggage thief
Last week, Sky Harbor officials said license plate surveillance cameras had nothing to do with security.

Phoenix councilman calls for security review at Sky Harbor
He's asking the mayor and city manager for a full review of security following an ABC15 Investigation.

Arizona to implement a new sex offender tracking program?
HEAR ME OUT: Despite expired deadlines, a law intended to protect the public from sex offenders has yet to take effect in Arizona. Why?

State faces millions in penalties over sex offender tracking
Arizona is one of 49 states not in compliance with the Adam Walsh Act - and it may never be.

Breakdown: Sky Harbor security cameras face big problems
READ THE FULL INVESTIGATION: A network of the surveillance cameras are under the microscope. City, state and federal officials are now demanding answers.

How insurance fraud is costing businesses AND consumers
Surveillance video recently captured a man trying to defraud a Valley store for the insurance money.

Who will handle prosecution of Maricopa county supervisors?
After a ruling by a former Arizona State Supreme Court Chief Justice, it still remains unclear.

Supreme Court: CityNorth $97M tax incentive deal stands
Both sides in the lawsuit are claiming victory based on different aspects of the ruling.

'Free' ringtone companies may owe you money
A new $63 million lawsuit involving some of the biggest cell phone carriers may mean money for you.