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Police: Man hiding in park denies owning backpack with marijuana

Tempe Police arrested a man in a park after he dropped a backpack containing marijuana and attempted to hide from police.

| September 2, 2013

Police: Woman stashes shoplifted nail polish, lotion, coloring books in purse

Police arrested a woman after store employees observed her hiding cosmetics in her purse.

By Shelby Slade | August 29, 2013

An ASU student narrowly rides by a pedestrian on the Tempe campus. Tempe police officers were out this week passing around warnings and giving out advice on how to ride safely around ASU and on the streets in Tempe. (Photo by Dominic Valente)

Back-to-school operations continue in Tempe with bike and pedestrian safety education

Tempe Police officers spent Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday giving out information instead of citations to pedestrians and bicyclists committing violations in an effort to prevent accidents and keep people safe.

By Mark Remillard | August 28, 2013

Police: Man points gun at passers-by

A Tempe man pointed a gun at people walking by his car while he looked for his son.

By Shelby Slade | August 28, 2013

Police: Man with fake ID used brother's name

Police arrested a man attempting to use a fake driver's license with his brother's name to rent a hotel room.

| August 27, 2013

Police: Broken light on car leads to marijuana possession arrest

A broken license plate light on a man's car lead police to find marijuana and drug paraphernalia in his possession, according to a police report.

By Mark Remillard | August 26, 2013

Police: Convicted felon found in possession of firearm

Tempe police arrested a man convicted of a felony earlier this year after finding him in possession of a handgun and marijuana during an investigation.

By Mark Remillard | August 25, 2013

Man tries to enter bar with false ID, marijuana in pockets

A man was arrested Aug. 16 after attempting to enter a Mill Avenue bar with a false identification card.

By Dulce Paloma Baltazar Pedraza | August 22, 2013

Tempe PD Crackdown #2: Detective Jeff Lane with Tempe Police Department's Crime Prevention Unit talks to animal psychology major Abby Howard about the different measures and precautions to help ensure ASU students are safe on and off campus. The Tempe Police Department's Crime Prevention Unit tabled at the Freshman move in on Aug. 17 and 18. (Photo by Hector Salas Almeida)

Tempe Police begin back-to-school operation

Tempe Police have launched operation Safe and Sober, coinciding with the start of fall semester. The operation will increase patrols looking for alcohol-related crimes, DUIs, minors in consumption, and traffic violations.

By Mark Remillard | August 21, 2013

Naked man trashes hotel restroom

A Phoenix man locked himself in a bathroom at the Quality Inn in Tempe and refused to leave, according to a police report.

By Mark Remillard | August 21, 2013

Tempe Police: Remains found in Apache Junction belong to missing Tempe woman

The Central Regional Crime Lab confirmed Thursday that a set of remains discovered in Apache Junction earlier this month belong to Adrienne Salinas, a 19-year-old Tempe woman who has been missing since June.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | August 15, 2013

Police: Man arrested for protecting prostitute, holding her marijuana

A man was arrested on suspicion of providing security to a prostitute and holding her marijuana while she entered a hotel to commit prostitution.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | July 30, 2013

Man unable to get marijuana, huffs paint

A man was arrested on Mill Avenue after an investigation revealed that he was inhaling spray paint.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | July 16, 2013

Rick Salinas, father of Adrienne Salinas, holds up a picture of his daughter who went missing over three weeks ago. So far the people of Tempe have raised over 8,000 for a reward if anybody finds her. (Photo by Dominic Valente)

Family of missing girl 'heartbroken' as search nears one month

Adrienne Salinas, a 19-year-old Tempe woman, vanished after an argument with her boyfriend and an early morning car accident. Nearly a month later, police have no leads.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | July 9, 2013

Hospitalized man assaults nurses, threatens their families

A man was hospitalized for alcohol consumption and subsequently arrested on suspicion of assaulting two nurses.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | June 25, 2013

Woman arrested after kicking ex-boyfriend in groin

A woman was arrested on suspicion of assault after breaking two iPhones, kicking her ex-boyfriend in the groin and assaulting his new girlfriend.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | June 18, 2013

Football players face consequences of off-field decisions

Andres Garcia and Junior Onyeali have both had recent issues involving their girlfriends and the Tempe police.

By Josh Nacion and Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | June 18, 2013

Police find man with bicycle, bolt cutters, marijuana

A man was arrested for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia after being stopped on suspicion of stealing a bicycle.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | May 28, 2013

Rebecca Kasper holds her cat as she poses for the camera. Kasper was murdered by her boyfriend earlier in May, and the case is still ongoing.
(Photo Courtesy of the Kasper family)

Family, friends reflect on life of slain student

Family and friends of murdered ASU student Rebecca Kasper find solace in talking about her life.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | May 28, 2013

A view of a bulldozer near Apache Drive. The now empty lot which houses nothing but construction equipment was once the mecca of fraternity activity in Tempe. (Photo by Dominic Valente)

Fraternity mishaps prompt reaction from city, University

A rash of recent fraternity- and alcohol-related issues has forced city officials to propose new ordinances in an attempt to quell the problem.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | May 21, 2013

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