A 61-year-old Casa Grande man expressed surprise Monday afternoon when he was sentenced to 20 years in prison for shooting at police officers. Read more about why he was surprised about the outcome of his plea agreement.
Also, a Maricopa Police officer has been cleared in the shooting death of a man earlier this year. Officers responded to the man’s home in March after he called 911 and threatened to harm himself with a gun. An officer shot and killed the man after he threatened officers.
And finally, a 40-year-old Casa Grande man is accused of assault after allegedly punching another man in the face, pushing him to the ground and threatening to kill him.
Pinal County agencies are conducting an investigation into financial misconduct allegations against former Central Arizona College women’s basketball coach Denise Cardenas, including that she took financial aid from players.
Authorities are now in control of the vehicle and gun thought to be involved in the killing of two teenagers in Casa Grande, but plenty of questions remain.
Quick thinking coupled with extensive emergency trauma treatment training has led to Casa Grande Police Officer Andrew Wilcox making lifesaving differences in the community.
After overcoming a decades-long struggle with drugs and alcohol, former Denver Broncos linebacker Vance Johnson is now on a mission to help others overcome addiction and take back their lives.