The , The board of directors of local nonprofit United Food Bank recently announced Jason Reed has been hired as the organizations new president and CEO after a nationwide selection process. 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It's the organization's first event fundraising for children who don't have anywhere else to go. The boy called police at around 8 p.m. on June 12, telling officers that his father just shot his mother multiple times at a home near Tomahawk Road and Superstition Boulevard. The Apache Junction Police Department is one step closer to identifying a 29-year-old Jane Doe with the help of DNA Doe Project. Arizona State Route 88, following the route of the old Apache Trail, leads northeast from Apache Junction through the Superstition Mountains 45 miles (72km) to State Route 188 at Theodore Roosevelt Lake. 17220 N Boswell Blvd Detective Akey believes she then walked home, changed her clothes and proceeded to walk outside. Apache Junction first appeared on the 1970 U.S. Census as an unincorporated village. "This is the biggest lead we've had in this case to have the name of somebody," Cpl. Allison Vanario said she saw the post and came out to help. Theft of property, reported at 8:26 a.m. Feb. 10 in the 2900 block of South Whitetail , The Apache Junction Police Department took the following reports of a burglary and thefts Feb. 9-15: Best 30 Auto Body Shops in Apache Junction, AZ with Reviews - Yellow Pages The mayor serves a two-year term. The lecture will be at the , The Apache Junction High School Prospectors (0-0-1) hosted the ALA Eagles (3-2) on Feb. 28. It's been 29 years since police found her body and now with the help of genealogy research, investigators have identified a close relative they need help locating. Bus Tours. In the northeast region of Phoenix, Apache Junction is a town surrounded by wildernessideal for travelers seeking the scenic route to discover historic towns or tour a nearby lake aboard a steamboat. The body was found in the 900 block of East Junction Street around 2:30 p.m. and later identified as Cheryl Beeter. Unfortunately, the 3-year-old boy's respiratory system shut down after issues of brain swellings and stroke symptoms, and he ultimately was put on life support before he died, Apache Junction Police said. Our top crime stories for the week of Dec. 12: More than half a million dollars of drugs, guns seized in Arizona bust; an Amazon warehouse shooting in Chandler; an adoptive mother arrested in connection to Jesse Wilson's 2016 death; a road-rage shooting in Apache Junction; and a 'Seusspicious-looking' passenger causes an HOV driver to be cited. "It's mysterious. One of the largest events of its kind in the U.S., this special event is a place , The Lost Dutchman Days Rodeo, a rain-or-shine event to be held Feb. 24-26 with all proceeds donated back to local childrens organizations, will draw thousands to the city of Apache Junction , I Love Mesa Day is back on Saturday, Feb. 25, with a full day of family fun. Wed. 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. For the latest local news, download the FOX 10 News app. Apache Junction Police: Child dies after ingesting fentanyl. "We can see all of the matches that are in GEDMatch, instead of just those that have opted in, so when that happened, we got some really solid new matches for Apache Junction Jane Doe and those have led us to find some people that we suspect could be in her close family," Binder said. APACHE JUNCTION, Ariz. - A new lead has been discovered in the case of an unidentified girl known as Apache Junction Jane Doe. "I was thirsty, but not anymore," Abbotts said. So far, there have been no signs of her. She initially left with her boyfriend after the two got into a fight. Authorities say Salinas called for taxi from her cellphone at about 5:05 a.m. on June 15, but the arriving driver never found her, and her phone was soon turned off. Apache Junction Police Department The town and its historic buildings were revived as a tourist attraction. One person was also rescued in their home after floodwaters trapped them inside. Last year about 60 Goldens attended and , The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising drivers to plan for alternating lane restrictions on State Route 79 as work progresses on the building of the new Gila River bridge. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. APACHE JUNCTION, Ariz. - A new lead has been discovered in the case of an unidentified girl known as Apache Junction Jane Doe. It was my turn to be her support, to get her out. It formally incorporated as a city in 1978. Apache Junction was incorporated as a city on November 24, 1978. Top sights: Albuquerque Restaurants, Alexandria Restaurants, Burlington Restaurants, Castles in Arizona, Arizona Resorts with Waterparks. I swallowed a lot of water, Abbotts said as Kellogg finally reached him. ABC15 spoke exclusively with the lead investigator in the case, Detective Alan Akey. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 35.1 square miles (91km2), of which 0.01 square miles (0.03km2), or 0.03%, were listed as water. APACHE JUNCTION, Ariz. - Arizona fire crews say a body was found in a mobile home fire near Signal Butte and University Drive west of Apache Junction on Tuesday morning. Suite 230E ABC15 spoke. Since 2018, Apache Junction Police Department teamed up with DNA Doe Project, a non-profit dedicated to identifying John and Jane Does. You only think about the case. 115 , A Celebration of Life was held for Jim in his backyard at Pebblebrook GC with a Military Honor from Luke AFB on February 17, 2023. WATCH:Body cam captures rescue of elderly man found clinging to fence in Apache Junction floodwaters. It is located just southwest of the site of the ghost town of Goldfield. Weekend festivities will , With home games for the Chicago Cubs spring training taking place Feb. 25-March 29 at the nearby Sloan Park, Mesa Riverview, an open-air shopping center in Mesa invites the community to enjoy , The Gilbert Police Department submitted charges to the Maricopa County Attorneys Office related to the December collision thatkilled family members of Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb, , Jurassic Quest a dinosaur exhibition is at Bell Bank Park, Fieldhouse C at 1 Legacy Drive in Mesa, Friday, Feb. 24-Sunday, Feb. 26. She was found wearing a pair of blue denim cut-off short pants (Levis brand; no size can be determined.) The Apache Junction resident apparently grabbed onto the fence as he was being swept away in the moving water after getting caught in a wash behind his home near 4th Avenue and Vista. The Tour at Mesa Arts Center Sunday, Lost Dutchman Days Rodeo pays out more than $37K, 1 burglary, 4 thefts reported in Apache Junction Feb. 9-15, 1983 class reunion planned for Apache Junction High School, CAC students make All-Arizona Academic Team, 4th Annual Gathering of Golden Retrievers Saturday in Mesa, Gila River bridge project causes traffic delays in Florence, Shoppers Supply to celebrate Gilbert store's grand opening, Mesa Riverview offers free shuttles to Cubs home games, Gilbert Police submit charges in sheriff's family's deaths, Jurassic Quest Friday-Sunday at Bell Bank Park in Mesa, Lost Dutchman Days Rodeo starts Friday in Apache Junction, Free concerts, movies, family fun Saturday in downtown Mesa, Tractor, engine show March 11 in Apache Junction, Start a digital subscription to YourValley.net, Powered by Creative Circle Media Solutions. Teders granddaughter posted about the ordeal on social media, urging the community to participate in the search. They didnt want me to even look for the dog because of what was happening outside. Arnold Freeman said the body was unidentifiable. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. One victim was found dead on the property, but their identity has not been released. 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Thank you. Three people were badly hurt after a stabbing broke out at the Dog Run Saloon in Apache Junction, authorities said on July 23. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.85. Specialties: Choosing a collision center doesn't have to be stressful after an accident. Police will contact residents who live in homes in the area about whether they heard or saw anything suspicious or had surveillance video. 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The 19-year-old's murder remains unsolved four years later. But you dont know that the dog could still be out there. [11] The current mayor is Chip Wilson, Vice Mayor Christa Rizzi. Harshman said. [14], The Lost Dutchman Mine, located in the Superstition Mountains, The Audie Murphy Barn on the grounds of Superstition Mountain Museum, moved there from the Apacheland Movie Ranch, A 19th-century windmill located on the grounds of Superstition Mountain Museum. Zeus, a chihuahua-pug mix, was attacked by a coyote in Apache Junction earlier this week and somehow managed to survive the encounter. "So we're currently looking for those people, and it's hard because we're doing a little international search right now.". Superstition Mountain, the westernmost peak of the Superstition Mountains, is to the east. Let's try to get a little more strength and once we get over were good., RELATED: Emergency crews rescue man stranded on truck in flooded wash in Tonopah. Sat. Apache Junction is located along U.S. Route 60. They stopped on the side of the garage as Kellogg tried to figure out the best way to get through the water. When the mine vein faulted, the grade of ore dropped and the town eventually became a ghost town. list price. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Neumann is simply a close relative.