TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — When Sandra Day O'Connor was a member of the Arizona Senate in the 1970s and needed to get business done, she would bring folks from both sides of the aisle to the adobe house she and her husband built, serve Mexican food and beer and work things out, civilly.

Last year, four people in Maricopa County were killed by trains: Two while trying to cross the tracks in their cars, two trespassing on foot.

April 1, 2005

April 1, 2005

Police are seeking felony fraud charges against a Chandler woman they said faked terminal cancer to gain sympathy and cash from family, friends and acquaintances.

March 30, 2005

A 30-year-old man was shot multiple times Tuesday by Mesa police officers investigating a report of a break-in.

A Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community man was in critical condition at a hospital Tuesday morning after being shot multiple times by Mesa police officers investigating a report of a break-in.

As Doug Matteson stood behind the podium Monday night, he couldn’t help but reflect upon another day nearly 10 years ago.

March 26, 2005

After 13 months of living in the 3600 block of East Sheffield Street, Gilbert resident Chris Loyd finally met the neighbor behind him.

March 25, 2005

March 24, 2005

March 24, 2005

A Mesa man suspected in a Wednesday morning slaying has turned himself in, police said. Cleveland Yarrow Cook walked into the Mesa Police Department around 4:30 a.m. today and turned himself in, said Mesa detective Tim Gaffney.

Mesa police investigating reports of a man acting bizarrely have found the body of a homicide victim and are looking for a man they call an “investigative lead” in the case.

March 23, 2005

If Arizona Law Enforcement Academy Class 401 thought Day 2 was going to be easier than Day 1, they were wrong. Monday, March 14, started out with five guys doing push-ups.

If Arizona Law Enforcement Academy Class 401 thought Day 2 was going to be easier than Day 1, they were wrong. Monday, March 14, started out with five guys doing push-ups.

Prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty for a 30-year-old east Mesa man accused of beating a 3-year-old girl to death last month, Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas announced Tuesday.

Four out of 10 homes in the United States don’t have smoke alarms.

March 16, 2005

After 25 years with the same paint scheme, Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office cars are getting a makeover.

March 14, 2005

At least Jose Rangel and Blake Fairclough don’t have to worry about one thing: They know how to get to the Arizona Law Enforcement Academy.

March 12, 2005

When state Sen. John Huppenthal, R-Chandler, heard about a Tucson family that had spent tens of thousands of dollars investigating the murder of a loved one, it struck a deep chord.

March 11, 2005

March 11, 2005

Phoenix police are asking for the public's help in finding an "investigative lead" in the slaying of a Mesa man.

March 10, 2005

Two drivers involved in a fiery crash that killed three people on Loop 101 probably won’t face criminal charges, the Arizona Department of Public Safety said Wednesday.

Sex crimes detectives distributed fliers Tuesday night in a Chandler neighborhood to inform residents of the arrest of a 63-year-old man they suspect molested a 6-year-old girl.

A 20-year-old Mesa man died Tuesday night after being thrown from his motorcycle.

A 20-year-old Mesa man died Tuesday night after being thrown from his motorcycle.

Two Phoenix toddlers are clinging to life today after they were found floating in the family’s backyard pool.

March 8, 2005

When he was shot, he barked out orders — get a towel, call police, call his parents. When he woke up, he demanded his breathing tube be removed.

March 5, 2005

A teenager accused of causing a lunchtime crash that killed two Dobson High School students will not face criminal charges.

March 4, 2005

A Pinal County jury deliberated three hours before finding a 30-year-old Apache Junction woman guilty of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit kidnapping.

March 3, 2005

Last school year, David Butler was an excellent teacher, a fine new addition to the staff at Mesa’s Shepherd Junior High School.

Robert Nafe is surrounded by a jungle. The weeds on properties around his Mesa business near Stapley Drive and Broadway Road are 2 to 3 feet high — and growing daily.

February 28, 2005

Whenever Rod Covey hears about a police officer being arrested for drunken driving, he remembers the officer caught stealing a $3 tube of toothpaste.

February 25, 2005

February 20, 2005

February 20, 2005