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Woman's body found in a residential alleyway in Phoenix
The Brief The body of an unidentified woman was found in a residential alleyway in Phoenix on June 1. Police say she had possible signs of injury and that the medical examiner's office will conduct a post-mortem exam. PHOENIX - A woman's body was found in a residential alleyway in Phoenix early in the morning on Sunday. What we know The woman, who police say is likely in her 40s to 50s, was found near Glendale and 31st avenues around 6:30 a.m. on June 1. "When officers arrived, the body of a dead woman was found on the ground with possible signs of injury. Officers secured the area around the scene and detectives were called to assist," Phoenix Police Sgt. Phil Krynsky said. Detectives processed the scene, spoke with neighbors and searched for evidence. The medical examiner's office picked up the woman's body and will conduct a post-mortem exam. "Detectives await the findings from the exam. Any further information remains part of an ongoing investigation," Sgt. Phil Krynsky said. What we don't know Police did not release the woman's name. We don't know what type of injuries the woman had to her body. What you can do Anyone with information can call Phoenix Police at 602-262-6151 or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS.
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Phoenix police officer hospitalized with broken bones after fight with suspect
A Phoenix police officer was hospitalized May 30 following an altercation in south Phoenix that left her with broken bones. The officer responded to reports of a person banging on the windows of a business near 19th and Southern avenues, scaring patrons inside, Sgt. Brian Bower, a Phoenix police spokesperson, told reporters at a news conference. The man began an "active fight" with the officer when she informed him that police were investigating the incident, Bower said. The man struck the officer in the head, and she fell to the ground, "not very responsive and bleeding," Bower said. She was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. Bower described the officer as "young" with six years of service in the department and said she was being treated for broken bones in her lower leg. The man was taken into custody. Neither the officer nor the man was identified by police. Shooting: Woman shoots intruder found in her west Phoenix home, police say This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Phoenix officer hospitalized after fight with suspect
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Phoenix PD seeks tips in May 27 deadly hit-and-run
The Brief The Phoenix Police Department needs help figuring out who struck and killed a woman who was walking near 30th Avenue and Van Buren Street on the night of May 27. The woman was identified as 32-year-old Celeste Gomez. Phoenix Police released photos of the alleged suspect vehicle, which appears to be a light-colored truck. PHOENIX - The Phoenix Police Department needs help figuring out who is responsible for a May 27 deadly hit-and-run. What we know At around 10 p.m., officers responded to a crash near 30th Avenue and Van Buren Street. On their way there, they found an unresponsive woman in the road. She died at the scene, and was identified as 32-year-old Celeste Gomez. "Detectives responded to the scene and learned Gomez was attempting to cross Van Buren Street outside of any marked crosswalks when a vehicle driving west struck her. After the collision, the vehicle continued to drive west on Van Buren Street fleeing the scene," Phoenix Police Sgt. Brian Bower said. Police shared photos of the alleged suspect vehicle that hit Gomez. It appears to be a light-colored truck. What you can do Anyone with information about this crash is asked to call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS or 480-TESTIGO for Spanish speakers. Tips will remain anonymous, and you could be eligible for a $2,000 reward.
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Man sentenced to 174 years in prison for prostituting a runaway teen
The Brief Leroy Ellis Jr., 32, was sentenced to 174 years in prison for forcing a runaway teen into prostitution, the Maricopa County Attorney's Office said on May 29. The teen was commended by county attorney Rachel Mitchell for testifying in the suspect's trial by jury. MARICOPA COUNTY, Ariz. - A 32-year-old man was sentenced to nearly two centuries in prison for forcing a runaway teen to work as a prostitute, the Maricopa County Attorney's Office said. What we know Leroy Ellis Jr. was sentenced to 174 years in prison after a jury found him guilty of child sex trafficking and committing a dangerous crime against children. "In 2022, the victim – who was 15 at the time - traveled from California to Arizona after meeting Ellis on Facebook. After she arrived in Phoenix, Ellis groomed her to start working for him as a prostitute right after her 16th birthday," the county attorney's office said on May 29. "The victim testified that over the next several months she gave everything she earned from sex to the defendant. On at least two occasions, she had sex so Ellis would have money to pay for his son's birthday party and buy presents." MCAO says texts between the victim and Ellis show that he would approve her "dates" and the prices. The office also says she was "branded" with tattoos of Ellis' name and nickname in large letters. Those tattoos were seen in photos he'd post online for "sex advertisements." "This woman showed incredible bravery by testifying about how she was manipulated and victimized by the defendant," said Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell. "Thank you to the Phoenix Police detectives who rescued her from a life of prostitution, and to the prosecution team in my office for finding justice for this woman who has been so horribly abused." What you can do Click here to learn more about resources in Arizona for trafficking victims.
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Stolen semi-trucks recovered by officers in Phoenix; 4 arrested
The Brief Four people were arrested in connection to two semi-trucks being stolen in Phoenix on Monday, May 26. No names have been released in this case, and it's unknown what was inside the trucks. PHOENIX - Two stolen semi-trucks were recovered by authorities in Phoenix on Monday afternoon, the police department said. What we know Officers first responded to reports of a stolen trailer at a warehouse near 32nd Avenue and Broadway Road around 2 p.m. on May 26. Officers then found two stolen semi-trucks with trailers attached driving away. "One of the stops took place on the I-10 and Avondale Blvd. where officers took the suspect into custody. The other truck was stopped in the area of 35th Avenue and Buckeye Road and the driver for the truck was also taken into custody," Phoenix Police Sgt. Brian Bower said. A total of four people were arrested in connection with the thefts, Sgt. Bower said. Westbound lanes of I-10 at Avondale Boulevard were closed for a short period during the investigation, but have been reopened. What we don't know There's no word on what was inside the trailers, if anything. Police haven't released any names in connection with this incident.
