Woman arrested in weekend killing near Picacho

A woman was arrested has been arrested in connection with the killing of a woman near Picacho, officials say.

Pinal County Sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of a fight and possible hit-and-run Saturday on East Turquoise Trail and North Sierra Drive. The area is about 15 miles north of Picacho, the department said.

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Peggy O’Neil, 53, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Chanda Eckert, 33, was arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder, the department said.