Ford Hatchett

Phoenix, Winston-Salem

Multimedia Journalist at KNXV-TV (Phoenix, AZ)

Journalist at @abc15 in Phoenix. Raleigh born. A proud Syracuse Orange 🍊. Have a story idea or just want to say hi? [email protected]

Articles

Phoenix man facing cockfighting charges

2 weeks ago | abc15.com | Ford Hatchett

PHOENIX — The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office filed a direct complaint against 60-year-old Victor Espinoza, accusing him of cockfighting. Court paperwork alleges Glendale police officers were executing an armed robbery and aggravated assault on April 18 when they discovered more than 70 hens and roosters on a property near 5th Avenue and Buckeye Road in Phoenix.
More suspected murders in Arizona prisons, 5 deaths in past two weeks

4 weeks ago | abc15.com | Ford Hatchett

Earlier this month, ABC15 reported on inmate Ricky Wassenaar being the sole suspect in the killing of three inmates at an Arizona Department of Corrections (ADCRR) prison in Tucson. Now, ABC15 has learned two more inmates died this week and their deaths are being investigated as potential homicides. On Tuesday, ADCRR announced 36-year-old Daniel Montoya had died while living in Lewis Prison.
Tempe PD looking for suspect putting child porn up along canal

1 month ago | abc15.com | Ford Hatchett

TEMPE, AZ — Tempe police tell ABC15 they are actively looking to identify a suspect in connection to a spree of child pornography stickers that have been placed along the Western Canal in Tempe.
How one of Arizona’s most notorious prisoners was able to kill three fellow inmates

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.
How one of Arizona’s most notorious prisoners was able to kill three fellow inmates

1 month ago | abc15.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.
Man sentenced in Arizona for selling plane parts to Russia at height of Ukraine war

1 month ago | abc15.com | Ford Hatchett

PHOENIX — Oleg Patsulya was sentenced to 70 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit international money laundering and conspiracy to export items from the United States without a license in violation of the Export Control Reform Act. Patsulya admitted to orchestrating a scheme using a shell company in Turkey to get around American sanctions on selling parts to Russia after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.
Glendale police using drones as first responders

1 month ago | abc15.com | Ford Hatchett

GLENDALE, AZ — Glendale police gave ABC15 a first hand look at their Drone First Responder program, utilizing a drone to get to a potential crime scene before patrol officers to get an idea of what is happening. “We don’t know what that call for service is, we don’t know what’s going on,” said Ryan Enos with Glendale Police.
House Bill 2704 advanced by Senate Finance Committee

1 month ago | abc15.com | Ford Hatchett

PHOENIX — In a 4-3 vote, the Arizona Senate Finance Committee passed House Bill 2704 which would divert sales tax revenue from Chase Field and income tax revenue from the team to a fund that would pay for fixes and upgrades to the ballpark. During the meeting on Monday, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego voiced her displeasure saying she felt the city did not have a seat in the table for negotiations.
Man charged with stealing identity of Idaho man who had been in prison

2 months ago | kivitv.com | Ford Hatchett

A direct complaint from the Maricopa County Attorney's Office alleges 29-year-old Luis Carlos Rivero Martines committed felony forgery and aggravated taking identity of another by stealing a man's identity to gain employment in the Valley. The victim in this case had been in prison in Idaho and applied for government assistance benefits after he was released. "He wasn't able to get the benefits because it showed employment that was current that wasn't accounted for," said Sgt.
Man charged with stealing identity of a man who had been in prison

2 months ago | abc15.com | Ford Hatchett

A direct complaint from the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office alleges 29-year-old Luis Carlos Rivero Martines committed felony forgery and aggravated taking identity of another by stealing a man’s identity to gain employment in the Valley. The victim in this case had been in prison in Idaho and applied for government assistance benefits after he was released. “He wasn’t able to get the benefits because it showed employment that was current that wasn’t accounted for,” said Sgt.