Mitchell Koch
- News Analyst, Dataminr
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Casa Grande man sentenced for threats against Donald Trump, Kamala Harris
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A man from Casa Grande has been sentenced for threatening to kill both major 2024 United States presidential candidates. A judge sentenced 56-year-old Rene Ortiz to 38 months in prison on Tuesday, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona. A federal jury convicted Ortiz in June on two counts of making threats against successors to the presidency and one count of threats against former presidents. Prosecutors said on Nov.
Police ID man killed in suspected road rage shooting in Mesa
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — Police have identified a man killed in a suspected road rage shooting along an East Valley freeway Wednesday afternoon. Just before 2 p.m., multiple people called 911 to report a shooting near US 60 and Alma School Road in Mesa. Police say Miguel Rodriguez, 33, was shot and rushed to the hospital, where he later died. Investigators say others involved stayed at the scene and were cooperating with police. No arrests have been made.
Shooting investigation closes major road in Mesa
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — A police response to a shooting has closed Alma School Road in Mesa on Wednesday afternoon. Details are still limited. Mesa police officers were called to the reported shooting near Alma School Road and U.S. 60 just before 3 p.m. Footage from Arizona’s Family news chopper at the scene showed a black pickup truck behind a blue pickup truck that was towing a trailer. A police response after a shooting has closed Alma School Road in Mesa on Wednesday afternoon.
Why Charli XCX canceled her Glendale tour stop Original
GLENDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — Pop fans looking forward to seeing Charli XCX perform in the West Valley on Wednesday are getting some disappointing news. The popstar announced Tuesday evening that she is canceling her Music, Fashion, Film Tour stop at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale due to feeling sick and losing her voice. “I put absolutely everything I have into my performances, both physically and emotionally, and it breaks me that I can’t be with you tomorrow,” the singer posted on social media.
Family says Mesa police force caused man’s death, files $2M claim Original
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — The family of a man who died after a police encounter is preparing to sue the City of Mesa for officers’ actions that they say led to his death. Eric Baker, 52, died in April after being detained by Mesa police officers near Dobson Road and University Drive. Officers reported pulling him over on his bicycle for riding in the road without a light. After a brief struggle, Baker was handcuffed and arrested for aggravated assault on a police officer.
Mesa serial rapist sentenced to nearly 30 years in prison Original
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — A Mesa man who was convicted of multiple sexual assaults in the East Valley has learned his sentence after entering a guilty plea earlier this year. James Estep was sentenced to nearly 30 years in prison for a total of four sexual assault crimes, with credit for time served, according to court records. Estep’s prison sentence expires July 31, 2055, and he’ll also receive lifetime probation.
Phoenix Symphony to suspend season, lay off musicians Original
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The Phoenix Symphony will suspend its season at the end of the month due to financial hardships, the organization announced Tuesday. Symphony organizers said operations will be suspended after the performance scheduled for Nov. 1, and musician layoffs will begin the next day. Organizers said the symphony no longer has the financial ability to continue the current season, despite a reported increase in ticket sales and revenue.
4-year-old boy dies after being hit by family’s SUV in driveway, police say
QUEEN CREEK, Ariz. (KPHO/Gray News) — A 4-year-old boy has died after police said he was hit by his family’s car in an Arizona driveway last week. Around 8 a.m. Friday, first responders were called to a home in Queen Creek. The family was getting ready to leave home when the boy was hit by the family’s SUV, according to Queen Creek Police Chief Randy Brice. Police said neighbors rushed over to help before first responders arrived.
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