Crime

Tempe Police: Man tries to swallow heroin from penis after arrest from traffic stop

A 38-year-old Scottsdale man was arrested Feb. 10 at a traffic stop before attempting to swallow heroin from under his penis.

By Jessica Suerth | February 25, 2015

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Tempe Police: Man's lies about name foiled by his name tattooed on his back

A 37-year-old Phoenix man gave officers a false name, only to be identified by his tattoo on his back.

By Jessica Suerth | February 24, 2015

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Tempe Police: Man tries to flee on bicycle after being approached by officers

A 35-year-old Tempe man was stopped by officers while holding a sign near the Loop 202 and Priest Drive off ramp.

By Jessica Suerth | February 23, 2015

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Tempe Police: Employees call police after man found bathing in Taco Bell sink

Police were contacted by Taco Bell employees when a 29-year-old Scottsdale man was found bathing in a Taco Bell sink.

By Jessica Suerth | February 22, 2015

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Tempe Police: Man punches two civilians before cursing at an officer

A 21-year-old Phoenix man was starting fights on Mill Avenue when police were called to take care of the situation.

By Jessica Suerth | February 19, 2015

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Tempe Police: Man steals from car to please girlfriend

A 28-year-old Tempe man said he broke into cars and removed clothing items and a pair of Beats headphones to make his lady happy.

By Jessica Suerth | February 18, 2015

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Tempe Police: Woman stopped for driving poorly, found drunk with child in car

A 40-year-old Chandler woman was stopped after committing several traffic violations.

By Jessica Suerth | February 17, 2015

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Proposed change would make campus bike theft felony offense

A proposed change would increase the penalty for bike theft from a fine to possible probation.

By Corina Vanek | February 16, 2015

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Tempe Police: Police stop man with meth for jiggling car door handles

The man said he had smoked from a glass pipe twice and that he had been smoking marijuana in an attempt to quit meth.

By Aimee Plante | February 15, 2015

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Body found on ASU's Tempe campus

A body was found early Friday morning near the Barry M. Goldwater Center for Science and Engineering building on the Tempe campus, according to multiple reports.

By State Press Staff | February 13, 2015

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Tempe Police: Man kicks officer in groin after instigating bar brawl

A drunk man started a fight at the Mill Cue Club and struck an officer during arrest.

By Aimee Plante | February 12, 2015

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Tempe Police: Teen injures two friends during hit-and-run

A Phoenix teen drove into a tree and attempted to run from the scene.

By Aimee Plante | February 11, 2015

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Tempe Police: Man hit in the face with rock after original target ducks

A man was rushed to the hospital with facial fractures and lacerations after a Tempe man threw a rock in his direction.

By Aimee Plante | February 10, 2015

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Tempe police: Man accidentally shoots neighbor’s pillow

A man accidentally shot into his neighbor's room while cleaning his gun.

By Aimee Plante | February 9, 2015

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Tempe police: Sex offender watches woman sleep

An unregistered sex offender in a blue coat watched a woman sleep in her apartment.

By Kelcie Grega | February 8, 2015

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Tempe Police: Man tries hiding cocaine from officers

Man sits on park bench and tries to hide his cocaine.

By Kelcie Grega | February 5, 2015

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Tempe Police: UA student wanders through Tempe residences calling for his made-up dog

A UA student was trespassing inside the homes of Tempe residents.

By Kelcie Grega | February 4, 2015

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Tempe Police: Drunk man walks on light rail tracks to find way home

A 24-year-old Tempe man was walking on the light rail tracks to find his way home after a night of drinking.

By Kelcie Grega | February 3, 2015

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Tempe Police: Man shoplifts from Home Depot, lies to officers about identity

A Phoenix man lies about identity after shoplifting from Home Depot, police reported.

By Kelcie Grega | February 2, 2015

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Tempe Police: Man swallows drugs at The District

A 26-year-old man was trespassing at the District Apartments, where he swallowed drugs when contacted by police.

By Kelcie Grega | February 1, 2015

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