🌱 Neighbor Leads To Sex Trafficking Rescue + Record Cars At Car Show

Hey, everybody. Sean Peek here with your fresh copy of the Scottsdale Daily, full of everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny, nice and warm. High: 76 Low: 48.

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Here are the top three stories today in Scottsdale:

1. A Scottsdale neighbor called local police when they noticed something off at the home next door and heard the man threaten someone followed by screaming. The call led to police rescuing a human trafficking victim and arresting a man who is now being charged with multiple counts, including sex trafficking. According to court documents, Steven Hurry hired the victim as a housekeeper and convinced her to make a prostitution advertisement. (ABC 15 Arizona)
2. A record amount of cars are expected to be up for auction at the 2023 Barrett-Jackson Car Show and auction. More than 1,900 cars signed up and another 200 cars were turned away. The show will kick off on Jan. 21 at WestWorld in Scottsdale and is the largest car show and auction in the U.S. (Arizona Family)
3. The upcoming Super Bowl is expected to bring a huge boost to the Scottsdale economy. Local businesses involved in planning and preparing for parties talked about the increase in hiring and bookings to keep up with the demand for the tourists expected to come to the area next month. (Fox 7 Austin)

Today in Scottsdale:

• Scottsdale Rising Young Professionals: Morning Mixer & Guided Desert Tour At Gateway Trailhead (7:30 AM)
• In Conversation: Michele McGuinness, Gardening In The Southwest At Taliesin West (7:00 PM)
• Seussical, Jr. At Desert Stages Theatre (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you in the mood for a great concert to go to this weekend? Check out this list of live musical experiences in and around Scottsdale, including performances by George Clinton, Tim Kasher, a Pixies Tribute Show, and more. (Phoenix New Times)
• If you're planning to be out and about this Sunday, be prepared for street restrictions. The Rock 'n' Roll Arizona marathon will be running through southern Scottsdale from 6:30 a.m. through around 1:00 p.m. Check out the map at the link to know where you may want to avoid when planning your weekend travels. (Scottsdale Police Department via Facebook)
• If you're looking to clean out old photos, pamphlets, photos, yearbooks or more, look no further than the Scottsdale Public Library! The library is looking for donations of documents and items related to the area's history, culture, and traditions. (Scottsdale Public Library via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.