Weekend wrap: Here are the biggest Arizona news stories from May 8-10

PHOENIX — From an Amber Alert for a 5-day-old boy that was canceled to and more, here are some of the top Arizona news stories from May 8-10.

Amber Alert canceled after infant last seen in Phoenix was found

The Amber Alert that was issued for an infant in Phoenix has been canceled and the child has been found, authorities said.

The Phoenix Police Department issued the alert for Ollie Olson, a 5-day-old white male, who is 18 inches tall and five pounds, because the infant had been taken from a medical clinic by his parents without being medically cleared.

18-year-old drowns after trying to swim across Canyon Lake cove

An 18-year-old man drowned at Canyon Lake northeast of the Valley on Friday after he was seen struggling to swim across a cove, authorities said.

Jaysyn Robles was located underwater by a Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Dive Team after Lake Patrol deputies responded to the incident near the Boulder recreation site around 12:45 p.m. on Friday.

Plea talks ongoing in Laura Owens ‘Bachelor’ fraud case; trial is next step

The Laura Owens case could be heading to trial as so far, Owens has not yet accepted a plea offer, according to the Maricopa County Attorney’s office.

Owens, a 34-year-old Scottsdale woman, is facing two sets of felony charges in Maricopa County after prosecutors say she faked pregnancies to pursue men for child support, including former “The Bachelor” star Clayton Echard.

Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell was asked about the case on KTAR News 92.3 FM’s Outspoken with Bruce & Gaydos.

“Yeah, that’s the next step,” Mitchell said when asked whether the case would go to trial. She declined to share details of the plea offer.

Gov. Katie Hobbs supports Transwestern Desert Southwestern Pipeline expansion

Governor Katie Hobbs announced her support on Friday for Transwestern Pipeline’s Desert Southwest Pipeline expansion, according to a news release.

The expansion will enhance Arizona’s energy landscape, drive economic growth across the Grand Canyon State and help to deliver a reliable energy future through the transformative infrastructure project.

“Ensuring reliable and affordable energy for Arizona’s families and businesses is a top priority for my administration,” Gov. Hobbs said. “With existing pipelines fully subscribed, securing additional natural gas capacity is critical to supporting Arizona’s long-term prosperity. The Desert Southwest Pipeline will significantly increase our state’s energy capacity and diversify our energy resources. Arizona’s all-of-the-above energy strategy is ensuring we have the energy we need to expand our economy and deliver for working people in this state.

“Arizona continues to grow. And our growth will only further increase energy demand. Desert Southwest ensures that during periods of high demand, we have the energy we need to meet it.”

5 people arrested for series of shootings in Scottsdale

Five adult males have been arrested and booked into jail for their actions in a series of shootings and violent incidents on Wednesday, authorities said.

The five suspects have been booked on a variety of felony arrests, including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, misconduct involving weapons, unlawful discharge of firearms and resisting arrest, according to a Scottsdale Police Department.

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