FBI data show increases of crime in the West in 2012

 Violent crimes have been falling nationally year after year, but preliminary data released by the FBI show that trend reversed in 2012. Crime increases were most apparent in the Western United States.

Report: West Phoenix blight improving

City officials report progress combating violent crime, vandalism and prostitution in West Phoenix.

Man allegedly tries to open emergency exit door on in-flight airplane

An Arizona man is in federal custody after allegedly attempting to open the emergency exit door on an Alaska Airlines plane as it was landing in Portland, Ore.

Officers arrest two at border on smuggling charges

A Mexican national has been arrested by Customs and Border Protection officers at Nogales, on drug smuggling charges.

High-tech hotel thieves sought by police

Phoenix police are asking for help in finding two suspects involved in a string of "high-tech" hotel burglaries.

Two husband-and-wife teams arrested for metal theft

Four people are in custody, after a series of metal thefts at one Peoria location.

Arizona Senate approves two gun bills

The Arizona Senate approved a pair of gun-related bills Tuesday.

Abuse of fireworks could mean petty offense

The punishment for the abuse of Arizona's fireworks laws would be reduced, under a bill approved by the state House. 

Man uses hostage in bank robbery attempt

The FBI is looking for a man who allegedly tried to rob a local bank.

U.S. Treasury trying to hit cartel leaders where it hurts

The U.S. Department of Treasury is extending efforts to punish a leader of the Mexican Sinaloa Cartel -- financially.

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