Exploring Maricopa County, Arizona
The Goodyear Police Department in Arizona detained a man accused of stabbing someone with a pitchfork. The altercation took place between two landscapers near Watkins Street and Canyon Trails Boulevard.
Oscar Garnett, 56, is facing a charge of aggravated assault for the incident reported on Wednesday morning.
Garnett allegedly stabbed the other landscaper with a pitchfork during the altercation, resulting in non-life-threatening injuries. The injured person was promptly taken to the hospital for treatment.
Discover the Phoenix Metropolitan Area, known as “The Valley”
The Valley is a region in Arizona comprising major cities like Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, and more. East and West Valley divisions are based on proximity to Phoenix.
The Valley’s total population is 4,845,832, making it the 11th largest metropolitan area in the U.S.
Get to know Maricopa County
Maricopa County, the 4th most populous county in the U.S., is home to 4,485,414 people and spans 9,224 square miles. It boasts a vast park system with 120,000 acres of open space parks.
Phoenix serves as the county seat and state capital, with the county named after the Maricopa Native American Tribe.