Crime

Tempe Police: Man steals car, hides marijuana in Pringles can

The man had an orange Pringles container in his possession that had been filled with a bag of marijuana, according to a police report

By Aimee Plante | January 14, 2016

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Tempe Police: Unidentified body found in Tempe Town Lake

Two eyewitnesses crossing Scottdale Road Bridge saw an object in the lake that appeared to be a body, according to police.

By Aimee Plante | January 14, 2016

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Tempe Police: Man attempts to return stolen items to Walmart

Officers arrested the man after investigation revealed that he had entered Walmart with an existing receipt and picked up several items listed on the receipt to return.

By Aimee Plante | January 13, 2016

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Tempe Police: Belligerent man with handgun pees on bathroom floor

Police say the man entered the bar with the gun on his person, then went to the bathroom where he urinated on the floor and wall.

By Aimee Plante | January 12, 2016

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​Tempe Police: Man spray paints ex’s new boyfriend’s car

Police arrested the man after he had spray painted a phrase accusing a man of having herpes onto another man’s car.

By Aimee Plante | January 11, 2016

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Police investigate 'suspicious' package at Phoenix light rail station

Phoenix Police Department investigated a suspicious package located at the intersection of Central and Van Buren in downtown Phoenix Tuesday night.

By Aimee Plante | December 8, 2015

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ASU Police investigate 'suspicious' package outside Coor Hall

ASU Police evacuated Coor Hall on Friday morning due to reports of a suspicious package.

By Megan Janetsky | December 4, 2015

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Tempe Police: Man smokes marijuana at School of Rock

The manager of School of Rock contacted offices saying the man needed to be removed because he was smoking marijuana inside the facility, officers reported.

By Kelcie Grega | December 2, 2015

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Tempe Police: Woman steals almost $500 worth of sunglasses

A San Diego woman stole two pairs of sunglasses despite being able to afford them, according to a police report.

By Kelcie Grega | December 1, 2015

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Tempe Police: Nervous man is suspicious with firearm

A 25-year-old convicted felon was arrested for possession of a loaded firearm, dangerous drugs and for delay and obstruct. 

By Kelcie Grega | November 30, 2015

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New start-up looks to fill gap in campus safety some students feel exists

Safety on college campuses has become a contested issue, with students, faculty and third parties all throwing their hat in the ring to ensure the safety of those on campus.

By Joshua Bowling | November 29, 2015

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Tempe Police: Man keeps fully loaded, unregistered gun in his waistband

Officers pulled the man over after he had made a wide turn and began to search the vehicle with the man’s consent, police reported.

By Aimee Plante | November 23, 2015

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Tempe Police: Woman steals underwear at Walmart, hides meth pipe in bra

The woman had stolen numerous bras, panties and makeup from Walmart that totaled to $160.43, police reported.

By Aimee Plante | November 22, 2015

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Tempe Police: Man threatens officer with gun he hasn’t bought yet

Members from Target loss prevention called police to report a man who they believed to have been involved in several shoplifting cases, police reported.

By Aimee Plante | November 19, 2015

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Tempe Police: Woman gestures at skateboard shop manager in stabbing motion

Although the woman left the store, she returned to stand in front of the business only to continue being loud and was told to leave once again, police reported.

By Aimee Plante | November 18, 2015

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Tempe Police: Man pretends to be unconscious before kicking an officer

After Tempe Fire Department arrived, the man became combative and kicked an officer in the head, police reported.

By Aimee Plante | November 17, 2015

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ASU Police introduces body cams for added transparency

ASU police are now using body camera as of Nov. 6.

By Jesse Stawnyczy | November 16, 2015

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Tempe Police: Woman bites officer when he tries to take away pipe

During a confrontation by police, the woman was recognized as someone who frequents the area, police reported.

By Megan Janetsky | November 15, 2015

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Tempe Police: Woman smokes marijuana, but only a little

The woman was contacted in her vehicle with her two friends for having open containers of alcohol in a parking lot, police reported.

By Megan Janetsky | November 9, 2015

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Tempe Police: Woman hides from police under mom's bed after stealing cigarettes

A woman stole six packages of cigarettes and fled the scene to hide under her mother's bed, according to a police report.

By Isabella Castillo | November 8, 2015

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