Katherine Patterson

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Jana Giron sentenced to nearly 16 years in prison for deadly Oro Valley crash

1 week ago | kold.com | J.D. Wallace |Katherine Patterson

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Jana Giron will spend nearly 16 years in prison for a deadly Oro Valley crash. A jury found Jana Giron guilty on two counts of negligent homicide and one count of endangerment on Friday, May 2. In court this afternoon, June 16, a judge sentenced Giron to 80 months for each count of negligent homicide and 30 months for endangerment. The sentences were ordered to be served consecutively. Giron was given 45 days’ credit for time served.
UPDATE: Father of construction worker killed in accident charged with making threats

2 months ago | kold.com | Katherine Patterson |Valerie Cavazos

The PCSD said the accident happened near Thoryndale and Lambert around 8 a.m. Thursday.
Tariffs impacting beef industry in southern Arizona

Mar 11, 2025 | kold.com | Katherine Patterson

The broad tariffs on Canada remain a new adjustment that consumers and businesses are navigating around.
Pima County Sheriff’s Department warns of cryptocurrency scams

Nov 18, 2024 | kold.com | Katherine Patterson

Cryptocurrencies of all kinds are hitting record highs, but the unregulated currencies have become a target for scammers here in Pima County.
Family mourns daughter killed in motorcycle crash on Mount Lemmon

May 13, 2024 | kold.com | Katherine Patterson

A family is grieving after losing their 21-year-old daughter, Mia Valencia in a motorcycle accident Friday night.
‘There was a bunch of screaming and commotion’: Security footage shows people running after shooting that killed college student

May 1, 2024 | wlbt.com | John Macaluso |Katherine Patterson

The video shows several people running while gunshots can be heard.
Neighbors discuss shooting that killed University of Arizona student

Apr 29, 2024 | kold.com | John Macaluso |Katherine Patterson

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Security video obtained by 13 News shows the aftermath of a house party shooting that left a woman dead and three others injured in Tucson early Sunday, April 28. The video, which can be watched below, shows several people running while gunshots can be heard. The shooting happened at a house party in the 3200 block of East 5th Street around 1:40 a.m. Sunday. The home is near Country Club and Alvernon.
Road-rage shooting suspect now facing manslaughter

Apr 29, 2024 | kold.com | Michael Cooper |Katherine Patterson

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The man accused in a fatal road-rage shooting in the Tucson area last month is now facing a manslaughter charge instead of second-degree murder. Jason Jameson, 41, was in court on Monday, April 30, for his arraignment. That is when it was announced he would be facing a lesser charge. Authorities said James fatally shot Jeffrey Honer, 47, near Houghton and Snyder in Pima County on Friday, March 15.
Woman fatally shot during house party at vacant home in Tucson

Apr 16, 2024 | kold.com | Jack Cooper |Katherine Patterson

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Authorities have identified the suspect and victim in a fatal shooting in Tucson early Tuesday, April 16. The Tucson Police Department confirmed the shooting happened at a vacant home in the 300 block of North Indian House Road, which is near Broadway and Wilmot. The TPD said officers found 20-year-old Marissa Jones Anderson dead. Several people gathered at the home before the shooting, according to the TPD.