🌱 Phoenix Officers Not Charged + Arizona Lottery Winners + Closures

Hello, everybody! Miranda Fraraccio here with your fresh copy of the Phoenix Daily. Keep reading to find out all the local information you need to know right now.

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Here are the top three stories in Phoenix today:

1. Two officers involved in a violent arrest at a Valley QuikTrip in October have not been charged. Video of the incident (trigger warning), which occurred on Oct. 27 of last year, shows the two officers hitting and kicking a suspect inside of the convenience store near 59th Avenue and Buckeye Road. The Phoenix Police Department recommended that the Maricopa County Attorney's Office charge Officers Eddie Becerra and Nicholas Beck following the incident. However, a grand jury declined to indict Becerra, according to The Maricopa County Attorney's Office (MCAO); charges were not pursued against Beck. (ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix)
2. Three Arizona Lottery players won big over the weekend, including somebody who bought a ticket in Phoenix! The Phoenix winning ticket, worth $40,000, was sold at the Grab N Go/Arco, just off 16th Street. The ticket was for the Mega Millions draw, matching four out of five numbers with the Mega Ball; the winning numbers were 4, 43, 46, 47, 61 and Mega Ball 22. (Arizona's Family)
3. Beginning tomorrow, Feb. 1, the Arizona Department of Transportation will be temporarily stopping complete freeway closures in Phoenix. The pause comes as the city and surrounding area braces for two special events, the WM Phoenix Open and Super Bowl LVII. The pause will last until Feb. 15; smaller roadwork projects and enhancements will continue as scheduled. (Arizona's Family)

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Today in Phoenix:

• Metro Phoenix Hearing Health Seminar With Lou Ferrigno At Marriott Pheonix Airport (4:00 PM)
• Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night At Thunderbird Lounge (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you looking to welcome a new furry friend into your family? These animals are searching for forever homes in the Phoenix area. Click the link to view photos and information about each adorable, adoptable pet. (Phoenix Patch)
• The deadline for public input on the Phoenix Police Department’s proposed draft "Use of Force" policy is today, Jan. 31! Visit phoenix.gov/police to review the proposed Use of Force policy, and submit your comments. All of the info can be found at the top of the website. (Phoenix Police Department via Facebook)
• Look to the Phoenix Public Library’s eLibrary for more possibilities! Explore online resources for free, right from home with your Phoenix Public Library card. If you don’t have a library card, sign up for an eCard to access resources instantly. (Phoenix Public Library via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you around!

— 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.