David Martinez

1 month ago | hoodline.com | David Martinez

A fire broke out at a Phoenix scrapyard on Tuesday morning. The Phoenix Fire Department responded at approximately 11:30 a.m. near 23rd Avenue and Broadway Road. Officials reported that the fire started in a vehicle-crushing machine and spread to nearby cars. Crews used ladder trucks and hand lines to control the fire. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation, according to FOX 10 Phoenix.

1 month ago | hoodline.com | David Martinez

Buckeye City Manager Dan Cotterman has resigned amid a criminal investigation. According to FOX 10 Phoenix, the inquiry began after the Department of Child Safety reported allegations to officials last Tuesday. The Buckeye Police Department requested the Glendale Police Department to take over the investigation to ensure objectivity and avoid conflicts of interest. During an executive council session last Friday, Cotterman was placed on administrative leave.

1 month ago | hoodline.com | David Martinez

Residents in the Phoenix area can anticipate a series of pleasantly warm days ahead, with partly sunny skies and mild winds defining the weather for the week. According to the latest data from the National Weather Service, Phoenix will see a high near 92 degrees today with calm winds shifting to the west in the afternoon. As the sun sets, the clear skies will usher in a comfortable low around 64 degrees. The following days, Phoenix locals should expect similarly agreeable conditions.

1 month ago | hoodline.com | David Martinez

Marcus Freiberger, a yoga teacher from Phoenix, was found dead last Wednesday at a rock quarry near 15th Avenue and Broadway Road after being missing for over a month. According to FOX 10 Phoenix, he was last seen on February 21 near the Biltmore area before going to a blind date downtown. The Phoenix Police Department is investigating his disappearance and death. Friends and family expressed concern, describing his absence as unusual.

1 month ago | hoodline.com | David Martinez

Interim Phoenix Police Chief Michael Sullivan suspended three officers for 24 hours without pay and required de-escalation training for two of them following an incident involving a deaf man with cerebral palsy. The incident occurred last August when Tyron McAlpin was mistakenly identified as a suspect and arrested. Video footage of the arrest later surfaced.