🌱 Phoenix Man Sentenced For Supplying Firearm + Drop In Home Values

Hello, neighbors. Miranda Fraraccio here with your fresh copy of the Phoenix Patch newsletter, filled with everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 104 Low: 83.

Here are the top three stories in Phoenix today:

1. A Phoenix man, 51-year-old Dwayne Keith Anderson, was sentenced to six months in prison on Monday for supplying a firearm to Essa Williams, the alleged assailant of Officer Tyler Moldovan, using false identification. Though the weapon provided wasn't used in the attack, Anderson facilitated Williams in bypassing a background check by exploiting a woman's details. Officer Moldovan, shot multiple times, has been in recovery since the 2021 incident. (12news.com KPNX)
2. Phoenix witnessed a significant 6.1 percent decrease in home values in July, ranking it second in the nation for the most substantial dip, according to the Zillow Home Value Index. This decline, outpaced only by Austin, Texas at 10.1 percent, stands in contrast to the broader U.S. trend, where the average home value increased by 0.9 percent from June to July. Despite this drop, the national housing landscape indicates a typical late-summer cooldown, suggesting Phoenix's market may also be influenced by larger seasonal trends. (Arizona Big Media)
3. In an accident in north Phoenix on Wednesday, a dialysis patient crashed into a clinic near 19th and Dunlap avenues, injuring three people, and igniting calls for increased safety measures at treatment centers. The incident has resurfaced painful memories for Jacinda Contreras, whose mother was involved in a fatal crash after dialysis treatment in 2021, leading Contreras to blame the clinics for not taking patient concerns seriously. Amid concerns over patients driving post-treatment, she is urging the centers to prioritize safety to prevent further tragedies, insisting that the consequences of ignoring patient feedback can be fatal. (Arizona's Family)
   

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Today in and around Phoenix:

Saturday, August 12

• Hype - Max Flow At Sutra Studios (9:00 AM)
• Kokedama Workshop At Dig It Gardens (10:00 AM)
• National Bowling Day At Mavrix, Scottsdale (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• 12 Arizona restaurants and breweries, including multiple spots located here in Phoenix, were highlighted on Yelp's "Top 100 Dog-Friendly Places to Eat" list. Click the link to view the full list. (ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix)
• Yesterday, Ellie, the Phoenix Police Department's 911 operator therapy dog, celebrated her second birthday! Click the link to view photos of the birthday girl during her celebration. (Phoenix Police Department via Facebook)
• The Arizona Humane Society is aiming to find homes for 300 deserving pets this weekend! All adoption fees will be waived for pets today, Aug. 12, and tomorrow Aug. 13. (Arizona Humane Society via Facebook)
• Congratulations to 16-year-old Elliana Tenenbaum, who will make history next Thursday as Arizona State University's youngest nursing school graduate! (ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix)

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— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where she earned degrees in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or practicing film photography.