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Apache Junction Police Department officials say one of its officers was injured in a shooting in the East Valley Monday morning.
"It is heartbreaking to see one of your strong, tough officers in a very dire situation," said Apache Junction Police Chief ...
The Apache Junction Police Department worked in tandem with the Arizona Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and police departments from Mesa, Chandler, Tempe, Queen Creek and Casa Grande.
Kathleen Stowers, age 82, of Apache Junction, AZ (formerly Shepherd), passed away on January 8, 2025. Kathy was born on August 11, 1942, in Kalamazoo, MI, daughter of Lawrence and Bertha Dumas.
If you’re planning a trip to Arizona this winter, you’ll want to allot a few days of your itinerary to exploring the rugged beauty and rich cultural history of Apache Junction. Conveniently ...
APACHE JUNCTION, AZ (AZFamily) — A suspect is in custody after police say an Apache Junction man was found murdered at his home last weekend. Chester Lee Rugel, 51, is jailed in connection with ...
Residents of Apache Junction are seeking a mayor who will serve as a voice for them and will confront current issues that the city is facing. The next mayor of Apache Junction will have to deal ...
APACHE JUNCTION, AZ (AZFamily) — Should cell phones be banned in the classroom? Starting next month, the Apache Junction School District won’t let students use their phones in class.
Charlotte, NC — Arizona’s Apache Junction Unified School District (AJUSD) today announced a new collaboration with global edtech leader Discovery Education supporting innovative teaching and learning ...
APACHE JUNCTION, AZ — The Department of Defense says a soldier from Arizona was one of five killed in a helicopter crash late last week. A military aircraft crashed over the eastern ...
PHOENIX — An 18-year-old Apache Junction man has died after receiving a gunshot to the head Sunday afternoon. According to police, the 17-year-old suspect and three other people arrived at the ...