Drug Crime

Feb. 27, 2026

Two Men Sentenced for Phoenix Teen's Drug Deal Murder

Agel Chan Ring and Nathan Da Ron James pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the 2024 killing of 17-year-old Aidan Apel.

Feb. 26, 2026

Suspected Cartel Scout Arrested in Remote Arizona Mountains

Arrest disrupts smuggling surveillance, limits cartel's ability to track Border Patrol operations

Feb. 26, 2026

Alleged Cartel Smuggling Scout Apprehended in Arizona Mountains

Authorities say the individual was arrested in the Sierra Pinta Mountains near Yuma.

Feb. 25, 2026

Phoenix Woman Vows to Stay in Mazatlan Despite Cartel Violence

Christi Gibson plans to remain in Mexico despite recent unrest following the death of a top drug lord.

Feb. 24, 2026

Nogales Stays Calm Amid Cartel Violence Flare-Up in Mexico

Border cities of Nogales, Arizona and Nogales, Sonora remain safe despite surge of cartel violence elsewhere in Mexico.

Feb. 24, 2026

Arizona Couple Trapped in Puerto Vallarta Amid Mexico Cartel Violence

Tourists caught in the chaos as cartel members block roads and attack businesses in response to the killing of a notorious drug lord.

Feb. 23, 2026

Amber Alert suspect admitted smoking meth

Woman accused of abducting 3-year-old girl in Avondale, Arizona

Feb. 21, 2026

Mexican Man Sentenced to 7 Years for Arizona Drug Conspiracy

Jesus Guillermo Valenzuela-Ramirez convicted of plotting to distribute nearly 100 pounds of meth

Feb. 21, 2026

Private Investigator Claims Cartel Link in Nancy Guthrie Abduction

Bill Garcia believes the 84-year-old mother of 'Today' host Savannah Guthrie was taken in a 'money-making venture' north of Tucson, not to Mexico.

Feb. 10, 2026

Driver in Fatal Phoenix Hit-and-Run Admits to Fentanyl Use

Eric Hodge allegedly veered into bike lane, struck and killed cyclist Hannah Henry, then bought more drugs

Feb. 9, 2026

Influencer Arrested on Felony Charges in Arizona

Clavicular, known for 'looksmaxxing' content, accused of using fake ID, drug possession

Feb. 8, 2026

Underage 'Looksmaxxing' Influencer Clavicular Arrested in Arizona Nightclub

Clavicular, 20, charged with fake ID use, prescription drug possession at Scottsdale club

Feb. 7, 2026

Seattle Man Sentenced for Role in Transnational Drug Trafficking

Bryce Hill received 35 years in prison for his involvement in the Monarrez Drug Trafficking Organization.