The Community News

Drug Trafficking Organization Members Indicted

by on August 12, 2022 0

Phoenix police detectives have dismantled a drug trafficking operation based in Mexico. The year-long investigation into drug activity has led to the indictments of 14 member of the drug trafficking organization. The investigation began in 2021 and targeted an international drug trafficking organization responsible for the importation and distribution of large amounts of fentanyl...

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Beverage Can Manufacturer To Close Phoenix Plant

by on August 11, 2022 0

Colorado-based metal-container manufacturer Ball Corporation reported Wednesday, on a U.S. GAAP basis, a second quarter 2022 net loss attributable to the corporation of $174 million on sales of $3.46 billion in 2021. Second quarter segment comparable operating earnings were down year-over-year and include the impact of higher manufacturing and inflationary costs. Segment volumes were flat in the...

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Former Wilson Elementary School District Budget Accounting Specialists Accused of Fraud Schemes, Theft, and Forgery

by on August 10, 2022 0

Two former Wilson Elementary School District budget accounting specialists have been indicted for allegedly appropriating district checks into their own bank accounts. Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced Tuesday that Ryan Mariano, former budget accounting specialist with the Wilson Elementary School District, has been indicted for a fraud scheme alleged to have occurred between August...

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Scottsdale Incumbents Win Reelection, One Open City Council Seat Will Be Filled in November

by on August 9, 2022 0

With nearly all ballots tabulated by Maricopa County in Scottsdale’s Aug. 2 primary election, it appears that incumbents Kathy Littlefield and Solange Whitehead will retain their seats on the City Council. One council seat remains open to be decided at the Nov. 8 general election. Maricopa County reports there are approximately 7,500 uncured early ballots countywide....

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MLK Awards Program Accepting Nominations

by on August 9, 2022 0

If you know someone, including youth, who has made an impact on the quality of life of Phoenix residents, we urge you to nominate them for an award. The Living the Dream Award recognizes individuals who embody the ideas of Dr. King through their continued personal commitment to human relations and social justice. The...

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Congressman Stanton and MCCCD Leaders Announce New Funding for Bioscience Program Expansion

by on August 9, 2022 0

On Monday, Congressman Greg Stanton and Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) leaders gathered at the Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation (CEI) LabForce to announce the $1 million in federal Community Project Funding secured in a House Appropriations bill for bioscience program development at the Maricopa Community Colleges. In April, MCCCD submitted a proposal for...

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Applications Open for Partner With a Principal Program

by on August 9, 2022 0

Business and community leaders will be on their way back to school for the Partner with a Principal program. During the weeks of Sept. 19 through Oct. 14, local corporate executives and community leaders will work alongside Phoenix public, charter and private school principals to actively participate in the school’s administration for one day....

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Detectives Recover Stolen Vehicles and Arrest Suspect Following Vehicle Theft Investigation in Phoenix

by on August 8, 2022 0

On Monday, August 1, 2022, Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Vehicle Theft Task Force (VTTF) detectives served two residential search warrants and arrested one suspect in Phoenix following a month-long vehicle theft investigation. The suspect, Brandon A. Jones, 37, was arrested after VTTF detectives observed him operating and transporting multiple stolen vehicles and a trailer...

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