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Human remains were found inside a truck recovered from a popular Scottsdale lake. The vehicle was previously connected to a missing persons case from New Mexico in 2015, involving Andrew Montoya. Detectives are working to identify the remains and determine the cause of death.
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A 21-year-old salesman recounted how a search for his lost wallet led to him being shot in the back by an 80-year-old homeowner in North Scottsdale. The incident occurred after the homeowner ordered him off the property, and he returned to look for his missing wallet.
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Despite recent shootings in Old Town Scottsdale, the Scottsdale Police Chief noted a significant drop in violent crime over five years. He stated that the city's 2025 homicide rate was 2.9 per 100,000 residents, which is less than half of Phoenix's rate.
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The Scottsdale City Council voted Tuesday night to move up a mayoral request for discussion regarding automatic license plate readers by police. The city plans to take possible action on the use of this technology in early October, with the review scheduled for October 6th. Concerns about the controversial tech were raised by Eric Fowler, chair of the Maricopa County Libertarian Party.
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Distracted driving, speeding, impaired driving, failure to yield, and running traffic signals are among the most common causes of car accidents in Scottsdale. Drivers should remain alert due to the area's mix of roads and high-traffic zones. Reviewing these risk factors can help encourage safer driving habits for motorists.
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