The tractor and engine show is 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at the Apache , Line dances consist of a short sequence of steps that are repeated throughout the , Singer, songwriter, television personality, and philanthropist Amy Grant is coming , In Crane Dance - Gentle Tai Chi, stationary crane, qigong, and tai chi moves are , Free Pancake Breakfast! The city is governed by a collection of elected officials, clerk, and nine boards and commissions. Take a stroll along the Native Plant Trail or hike the challenging Siphon Draw Trail to the top of the Flatiron. They were there as quickly as they could go and I know they had other rescues to deal with, Teders said. Great Price. Get breaking news alerts in the FOX 10 News app. 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. Pinal County Sheriffs officials said the body of 70-year-old Myra Lewis was located during the afternoon of July 8after an extensive search and there were no signs of foul play. Through her DNA profile, Apache Junction Jane Doe is believed to be half black and Hispanic. Several trails lead from the park into the Superstition Wilderness and surrounding Tonto National Forest. It was nice enough out that I figured I wouldnt die doing it, Vanario said. The City of Mesa and Downtown Mesa Association are partnering to bring free concerts, movies and mostly free activities , The Arizona Early Day Gas Engine and Tractor Association is hosting a one-day show in Apache Junction March 11. She had packed a bag and told them she was headed to her boyfriend's home in Scottsdale. Apache Junction Police: Child dies after ingesting fentanyl. He took a minute to catch his breath and sat on what appears to be a jet ski trailer. 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: I know she is little, but we got to look., Teders said her car got stuck in mud after the rain. The Apache Junction Police Department is looking into the death of a person at Four Peaks Elementary School Saturday night. Goldfield was a mining town established in 1893 next to the Superstition Mountain. Read the latest Daily Independent print edition here. 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If you have any information or think you know someone who could know anything about Neumann, please contact Apache Junction Police. She was born on May 7, 1929, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to , I am hosting the 4th Annual Gathering of Goldens again this year. The two officers laughed. Apache Junction is located along U.S. Route 60. The next day, police found Salinas' car about a block from her apartment. Then, she said suddenly, the wash nearby was filled by a flash flood, and the water quickly surrounded her, pushing her car backward. She had brown hair in a ponytail, which contained a light-colored elastic hair band. Wed. 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Owner-run and operated, we're your one-stop shop for collision and auto repairs. Tickets for the , Janie, 89, of Sun City West, passed away February 18, 2023. Website. 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. At around 5:15 p.m., a "male subject". Detective Akey told ABC15 that they have no suspects at this time. Gray exterior, Black interior. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. It is FREE! RECAP: First day of fall brought thunderstorms, heavy rain, and possible tornadoes. Active Cases. (7) BBB Rating: A+. The Apache Junction Police Department received a grant of $500 to help fund DDP expenses. It was my turn to be her support, to get her out. Sign up for FOX 10 email alerts, newsletters. On August 6, 1992, the body of an unidentified female was located in a desert area south of US Highway 60 and west of Idaho Road in Apache Junction, Pinal County, Arizona. Reed , Shoppers Supply, a local family-owned and operated retailer, is celebrating the opening of its third Valley location at 8454 S. Power Road in Gilbert, March 3-5. 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. 17220 N Boswell Blvd There were 15,574 households, out of which 19.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.8% were non-families. Status His mother was named Else Maria Neumann, and his father's name was unknown, but he was an African-American believed to be a service member stationed in Germany. An autopsy failed to determine the cause of death but investigators believe Apache Junction Jane Doe had been here for nearly five weeks before her body was discovered. Apache Junction is in northern Pinal County at 332454N 1113246W / 33.415035N 111.546025W / 33.415035; -111.546025. 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. Harshman said. 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 19-year-old's murder remains unsolved four years later. 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The city confirmed at least five people had to be rescued and more swept away in the vehicles. 14. [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. APACHE JUNCTION The body of a 77-year-old woman with dementia was discovered in Apache Junction on Sunday. Kellogg and another man eventually helped Abbotts into calmer waters where another officer arrived to assist with the rescue. For the latest local news, download the FOX 10 News app. You only think about the case. Smith said Claire was 11 weeks old. 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. The car had front-end damage and two flat tires. The racial makeup of the city was 89.5% White, 1.2% Black or African American, 1.1% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 4.9% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. The boyfriend showed investigators he had 11 missed calls from Salinas around 4:15 a.m. the day she vanished, along with a text message that indicated she was on her way to his home, according to a police report. 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. Copyright 2022 KTVK/KPHO. The latest Arizona headlines, national news events of the day + sports and weather updates. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. She said she pulled over and attempted to approach the vehicle, but the driver sped off. 623-972-6101 Bus Tours. Daniel Abbotts clung to a metal fence as floodwaters created by Monday's massive rainfall in Apache Junction moved swiftly around him. The Gateway Community College student was seen by her roommates leaving their Tempe apartment in the early morning hours of June 15. 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I dont know if I want you sitting on this though because if this goes you go, Kellogg tells Abbotts. The Eagles were looking to get back on track after a tough loss to the Sunnyside Blue Devils the game , A desert survival and safety class being offered at the Superstition Mountain Museum might be one of the most important classes that you have ever taken. She married the late Gary Buseburg in 1957, and they lived together in Springfield , Winners of the Feb. 24-26 Lost Dutchman Days Rodeo in Apache Junction shared a combined payout of more than $37,300, according to official results from the Grand Canyon Professional Rodeo , The Pinal County Sheriffs Office took the following reports of thefts in Gold Canyon Feb. 9-15. LIKELY TO SELL OUT*. I want to get where there's no more flowing water, once we get past these logs were golden, Kellogg says. He found Abbott clinging to that fence. The breathtaking journey is safe for visitors of all ages, young and old. So far, there have been no signs of her. It formally incorporated as a city in 1978. About 7.3% of families and 11.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.4% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over. In the city, the population had 19.9% under the age of 20, 4.5% from 20 to 24, 20.4% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 26.2% who were 65 years of age or older. - Email: https://unidentified.wikia.com/wiki/Pinal_County_Jane_Doe_(1992), http://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMU/1184132, https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/6349. It's been 29 years since police found her body and now. Among the exhibits on the grounds of the Superstition Mountain Museum are studio sets and other Western paraphernalia that were saved from the Apacheland fire of 1969. 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. 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Rural Metro Fire, Mesa Fire, and Superstition Fire and Medical had responded to reports of a fire in the area and found flames and smoke engulfing multiple buildings. APACHE JUNCTION, Ariz. - APACHE JUNCTION, Ariz. (AP) An Apache Junction woman reported missing has been found dead, authorities said. 2017-2022 DNA Doe Project. One victim was found dead on the property, but their identity has not been released. Apache Junction first appeared on the 1970 U.S. Census as an unincorporated village. Her age at death is estimated between 16- and 18-years-old. My dog was still on my lap at this moment, but it started going and going, and I was hitting tree trunks, Teders said. Mon. Born in 1953 near Darmstadt and Eberstadt, Germany. "That's why most of us grow up wanting to be cops, for stuff like that, situations like that.". Apache Junction is not served by local buses. https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/6349. Until the body was found, police had little go on, other than cellphone records showing calls she made to her boyfriend and a call to a taxi company. The free event will be at a new location since attendance has grown over the last few years. I didnt know what was happening outside, but they did., Rescuers pulled Teders out of her back passenger window. The Apache Junction Police Department has made an arrest after a shooting that killed a 28-year-old woman. per adult (price varies by group size) Happy Cactus Tour to Apache Trail & Superstition Mtn. Download forApple iOSorAndroid. top story. The door is fixed, and I . "This is the biggest lead we've had in this case to have the name of somebody," Cpl. "When you have a case like this there will be nights and nights and nights that you don't sleep. All proceeds from the tournament , Dancing with the Stars: Live! "I think most people have the feeling as we do that she should be laid to rest properly, that she should be identified and somebody should recognize that she lived and that she mattered," said Cpl. Multiple rescues were done on Thursday night as people were caught up in the rushing water. They're treating this as a homicide investigation, but there are no suspects at this point. Anyone who hikes or camps should be , Mary Shaughnessy (Ellis), 72, of Surprise, Arizona, passed away on February 26, 2023, after a long battle with heart and lung disease. asked Detective Akey. New body camera video released exclusively to Arizonas Family shows one of those rescues. [5] The O'odham Jewe, Akimel O'odham (Upper Pima), and Hohokam people all have tribal ties to the area.[6]. Pooley said investigators believe the body likely was dumped in another location and was later washed downstream. APACHE JUNCTION, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) - Residents in Apache Junction woke up Friday to the aftermath of extensive flooding in the area.The city confirmed at least five people had to be rescued and more . Jim , Six Central Arizona College students have been selected to the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society All-Arizona Academic Team. It's the organization's first event fundraising for children who don't have anywhere else to go. Not too far in her drive, Salinas wrecked her car. APACHE JUNCTION, Ariz. - The Apache Junction Police Department is looking into the death of a person at Four Peaks Elementary School Saturday night. Stephanie Bourgeois, Crime Scene Technician If you know anything about Salinas and the night in question, call Tempe Police. Police say they are investigating a string of gunfire incidents at an Apache Junction RV resort, including one where a man was almost shot. Beeter was reported missing the day before after she reportedly wandered from her family home in the 900 block of East . But is Neumann alive? http://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMU/1184132 Rely on Walt's Body & Paint for quality collision repairs. One person was also rescued in their home after floodwaters trapped them inside. New body camera video released exclusively to Arizonas Family shows one of the flash flood rescues. More Article Links for Apache Junction Jane Doe.