Mike Cruz
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Texas woman died from COVID-19 after Spirit flight was diverted to Albuquerque in July
The Garland, Texas, woman, who was in her 30s, was dead on arrival when her flight from Las Vegas to Dallas was diverted to Albuquerque in late July. → Read More
Dad who killed wife, children over suspected affair said God told him it was OK, police say
The shootings appeared to involve a domestic dispute that may have been the result of an extramarital affair, Phoenix police said. → Read More
Jaguar attacks woman taking a photo at Wildlife World Zoo in Arizona
The attack reportedly took place about 6:40 p.m. Saturday at the Wildlife World Zoo in Litchfield Park, Arizona. → Read More
Woman attacked by jaguar while taking photo at Wildlife World Zoo in Litchfield Park
The attack reportedly took place about 6:40 p.m. Saturday at the Wildlife World Zoo in Litchfield Park. → Read More
Cindy McCain steps back from her report of human trafficking at Sky Harbor airport
McCain alerted police after she saw a woman with a boy of "a different ethnicity." She claimed it was "trafficking" but police found nothing wrong. → Read More
Man arrested on suspicion of killing woman the same day he was released from prison
David James Bohart, 34, was arrested Friday on suspicion of committing second-degree murder the day he was released from prison. → Read More
Crash lands woman's car in tree, and she survives 6 days before being rescued
A woman who was injured after she drove off a highway in Arizona and landed in a mesquite tree survived for six days before she was rescued. → Read More
Crash lands woman's car in tree, and she survives 6 days before being rescued
A woman who was injured after she drove off a highway in Arizona and landed in a mesquite tree survived for six days before she was rescued. → Read More
Pomona police investigate man’s shooting death
The circumstances of the shooting were not immediately known, according to Pomona police. → Read More
Woman arrested in fatal hit-and-run collision in San Bernardino that killed pregnant pedestrian
The driver is expected to appear Thursday in San Bernardino Superior Court, according to online jail records. → Read More
Pair suspected of using children in retail robberies in Moreno Valley, other inland cities
Both suspects are scheduled to make a court appearance Tuesday at Riverside Hall of Justice. → Read More
Man fatally shot in northeast Pomona
Nathan Ware, 34, of Pomona, was shot several times by a group of suspects. → Read More
Man killed in Rancho Cucamonga crash
The crash occurred shortly before 6 p.m. Thursday, coroner officials said. → Read More
Freight train derailment reported near Needles, Highway 95 closed
No injuries were reported. → Read More
Gray fire burns 12 acres of vegetation near Muscoy
The fire west of the 215 Freeway is 40% contained. → Read More
Skeletal remains found in trashcan in Victorville, 4 arrested
Detectives believe the human remains were at the location for more than a year. → Read More
Rancho Cucamonga man suspected of abusing infant girl is released on bail
Forensic pediatricians determined the infant’s injuries were consistent with suspected child abuse, according to authorities. → Read More
Storms hamper fire crews working on Valley fire near Forest Falls
Fire officials still have more than 600 firefighters fighting the Valley fire. → Read More
Fatal 2017 officer-involved shooting at Ontario Stater Bros was justified, DA says
The man walked into the supermarket carrying a shotgun. → Read More
Man fatally stabbed near a Redlands thrift store
Suspects are in custody, according to police, though it’s unclear how many. → Read More