Dave Biscobing
Chief Investigative Reporter at KNXV-TV (Phoenix, AZ)
@ABC15 Chief Investigative Reporter | [email protected]
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2 weeks ago |
abc15.com | Dave Biscobing
PHOENIX — The Department of Justice has frozen all police reform actions across the country under President Trump's administration, including the potential federal oversight of the Phoenix Police Department that seemed imminent just a year ago. The DOJ released a damning report on Phoenix PD last year, with federal officials making it clear at the time that the department needed federal oversight.
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4 weeks ago |
abc15.com | Dave Biscobing
The Phoenix Police Department lacked oversight and control over officers’ overtime, allowing some cops to rack up “extreme” amounts, according to a city audit report. The audit was released in late January and it laid out a long list of issues inside the department. RELATED: ABC15 investigates huge overtime payouts to Phoenix officersSome of the key findings:Overtime costs have more than doubled in recent years.
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1 month ago |
abc15.com | Dave Biscobing
PHOENIX — The Supreme Court of Arizona has released the written opinion supporting its unanimous decision to uphold the suspension of a former prosecutor who worked with police to falsely charge protesters. The 29-page decision states that April Sponsel “knowingly” violated her duty to act in good faith. Video in the player above contains previous coverage as the State Bar sought discipline against Sponsel.
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1 month ago |
abc15.com | Dave Biscobing
SURPRISE, AZ — The City of Surprise has announced the upcoming retirement of police Chief Benny Pina and will begin the search for its next law enforcement leader. Pina took the job in 2021 and will leave in May. His retirement comes months after the controversial and unconstitutional arrest of a woman at a city council meeting.
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1 month ago |
kgun9.com | Dave Biscobing |Ford Hatchett
One of Arizona’s most notorious prisoners was able to kill three fellow inmates last week because of significant security failures and missed warning signs, according to a union leader and an advocate. Ricky Wassenaar is the “sole suspect” in the April 4, 2025 deaths at the Tucson prison complex, according to a statement from the Arizona Department of Corrections. Wassenaar is infamous for his role in a 2004 hostage crisis that lasted two weeks.
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What an honor! Our Policing Phoenix investigation just won the @PeabodyAwards — one of the highest honors in all of television (not just news). Special shoutouts to @MelissaBlasius and @KelsieBlazier. https://t.co/VILuqFBlBt
We're proud to announce winners for the 85th Annual #PeabodyAwards, representing the most captivating and inspiring stories released in broadcasting and streaming media during 2024. ✨ 🏆 https://t.co/FSpFEwzGLp #StoriesThatMatter #Peabody85 https://t.co/iw7CCCHkY9
RT @EWScrippsCo: Two local television stations owned by Scripps have won prestigious @PeabodyAwards for their high-impact local investigati…
RT @KelsieBlazier: Honored to be among the finalists for the @SH_Awards alongside colleagues I immensely admire and respect @DaveBiscobing1…
