On Sunday, five hikers on Linda Vista Trail in Oro Valley were attacked by a swarm of bees.

Northwest Fire District firefighters responded to 2002 W. Gardner Lane at 0100 after 9-1-1 calls were received reporting a mobile home on fire. Deputies from the Pima County Sheriff’s Department on patrol in the area arrived just before fire crews and attempted to make entry into the mobile home to check for the victim, but were driven back by the heavy smoke and fire.

The Oro Valley Police Department would like to inform the public about a telephone scam involving the impersonation of a police officer.

A Tucson climber was found dead, hanging from a southern Arizona cliff in his climbing gear and covered with bee stings.

Northwest Fire District firefighters responded to the Honey baked Ham store located at 7090 N. Oracle road at 0538 after an automatic fire alarm activation was received. The first arriving engine company arrived within 6 minutes to find an audible alarm sounding, flooding from the front door from the automatic sprinkler systems that had been activated and smoke also coming from the entry way. A full alarm was requested which brought three additional engine companies, a ladder company and support units to the scene.

Northwest Fire District firefighters and paramedics were called to the 8200 block of North Equator Loop just before midnight after receiving a 9-1-1 call indicating that a small child had been found in the backyard swimming pool. The home is near Cortaro Farms and Oldfather Roads. The initial 9-1-1 call was received at 11:43pm. Bystanders reported that the child was pulled from the pool where CPR instructions were given from 9-1-1 dispatchers until Northwest Fire crews arrived 4 minutes later.

Pima County

On March 18, 2013, at approximately 10:00 p.m., deputies with the Pima County Sheriff’s Department Foothills District responded to the Bank of America near Thornydale Road and Linda Vista Boulevard. The initial report indicated that a female victim had been robbed at knifepoint.

On April 14, at approximately 1:42 a.m., deputies with the Pima County Sheriff’s Department Foothills District responded to the Circle K at 5365 North La Cholla Boulevard reference a theft report.

During the past few days, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department has received multiple reports about attempted fraud where the caller tells the victim they are with the police.

Oro Valley

Oro Valley 

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is currently hosting a class of recruits who are looking to become police officers. The public recently got an up-close look at the driving and shooting portion of the class.

According to Pima County Sheriff's spokesman Tom Peine, the Foothills Mall has been evacuated due to a bomb threat.

 Marana 

Yesterday afternoon, shortly before 4 p.m., the Pima County Sheriff's Department was contacted regarding a bomb threat at the Walmart located near the Foothills Mall plaza.

In 2012, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department collected a total of 1,553 pounds of unused or expired prescription drugs. Why is proper disposal of these substances so important? There are several factors that should be taken into account.

Anothony Valdez, 31, has been charged with manslaughter after being suspected of DUI in a collision that occurred on La Cholla Boulevard, Wednesday night.

Marana Police Officer Brad Clifford and Sgt. Will Hess are teaming with Pima County Deputy Sergeants Joe Knipp and Terry Staten to ride in the Police Unity Tour on May 9.