Stacey Barchenger
State Politics Reporter at The Arizona Republic
Reporter covering Arizona’s @GovernorHobbs and @AZAGMayes for The Arizona Republic | @azcentral. Story ideas welcome. [email protected]
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2 weeks ago |
azcentral.com | Rey Covarrubias Jr. |Perry Vandell |Stacey Barchenger
Apache Junction police officer Gabriel Facio, 46, died June 8 from injuries sustained in a June 2 shooting. Facio was shot in the face by Roger Nunez, 37, after responding to reports of Nunez brandishing a firearm. Nunez, who used a "ghost gun," was also injured in the exchange of fire and will face homicide charges. Facio was a 3-year veteran of the department and the first Apache Junction officer killed in the line of duty.
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3 weeks ago |
yahoo.com | Stacey Barchenger
A man walking his dogs off leash near Tempe Town Lake was left with minor injuries after an encounter with a homeless man on the early morning of June 6, according to Tempe police. Officers responding to a stabbing report at about 5 a.m. near Rio Salado Parkway east of Mill Avenue said two men were on a walking path when Paul Frazer, identified by police as being homeless, confronted the other man over his two unleashed dogs, according to Officer Rhey Williams.
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3 weeks ago |
yahoo.com | Stacey Barchenger
The boyfriend of an undocumented immigrant was facing federal charges after he followed and revved his pickup engine at agents who had detained the woman in Chandler, according to a federal court filing. The woman’s brother was also facing charges after he chased an agent in another vehicle, leading the agent to think they would be run off the road, according to a complaint written by an FBI agent and authorized by a federal prosecutor.
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3 weeks ago |
yahoo.com | Stacey Barchenger
Prosecutors have offered plea deals to four people charged with assaulting former Coyotes hockey player Paul Bissonnette at a Scottsdale restaurant last year, recent court filings show. The four were indicted on charges of aggravated assault and disorderly conduct related to the Nov. 24, 2024, incident.
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3 weeks ago |
azcentral.com | Stacey Barchenger
Former Phoenix acting Police Chief Michael Sullivan has been selected to lead the U.S. Capitol Police. Sullivan withdrew from consideration as Phoenix's permanent chief after union opposition. The Capitol Police Board highlighted Sullivan's role in navigating the DOJ investigation in Phoenix and his experience with police reform. Former Phoenix acting Police Chief Michael Sullivan has been hired to lead the U.S. Capitol Police.
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Rep. Andy Biggs said Musk was "not wrong." Biggs is one of the Arizona congressmen who sided with Musks' criticisms of the Trump-backed federal budget bill. https://t.co/ssvGOS4HOn By @lauragersony via @azcentral
Very excited that @AZPressClub has brought back our most sarcastic award: The Brick Wall, "honoring" gov't bodies and politicians who stand in the way of the public's right to know. The Sledgehammer goes to journalists that break through. Details here: https://t.co/DKz3otJYJV https://t.co/7xsVzcVGU3
Another #azgov poll out today from @NoblePredictive: Of 426 registered GOP voters (surveyed May 12-16, MOE 4.76%), @KTaylorRobson has the lead over @andybiggs4az.
Karrin Taylor Robson currently leads the GOP gubernatorial primary field with 24%, while Andy Biggs and Charlie Kirk were tied at 17% each. However, Kirk announced his endorsement of Biggs just as the May AZPOP exited the field – a development that could significantly reshape the https://t.co/fGtcgcBFaa
