🌱 Man Arrested In Series Of Hit-And-Runs + Short-Term Rental Shooting

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Here are the top three stories in Scottsdale today:

1. The Scottsdale Police Department has arrested Spencer Stant, 47 years old, for a series of hit-and-run crashes that occurred on Sunday morning. The crashes began when Stant's white Chevy Tahoe struck a patrol car. He proceeded to strike two other vehicles. He has been booked on various charges that include Extreme DUI and Failure to Stop for Police Vehicles. (12news.com KPNX)
2. The Scottsdale Police Department has arrested two individuals for a shooting that occurred at a local short-term rental. Aaron Melvin, 24 years old, and Sincere Hooks-Lilly, 23 years old, were arrested for allegedly shooting a woman after being invited back to the home from a nightclub. According to the department, Hooks-Lilly was the driver and Melvin was the shooter. (FOX 10 News Phoenix)
3. The Arizona Cardinals have some new fans: the sea lions at Scottsdale's OdySea Aquarium. The aquarium shared a video on social media of sea lions Hondo, Magoo, and Ella celebrating the return of Cardinals football. The sea lions were playing with a Cardinals football while practicing their cheers. Click the following link to watch the adorable video. (12 News)

Today in Scottsdale:

• Tango Individual Instruction At Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place (1:00 PM)
• Yelena Golberg Piano Studio At Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place (4:30 PM)
• Human Relations Commission At Community Design Studio (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Consider this list of the latest Scottsdale properties to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Scottsdale Patch)
• If you're interested in a new career, Casino Arizona and Talking Stick Resort will be hosting a Job Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 27 between 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) members can join the job fair earlier, from 11:00 a.m. to noon.(Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community via Facebook)
• The Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a meeting discussing the impact of widening Loop 101 on Tuesday, Oct. 4 at Scottsdale Airpark Forum. Those interested in attending can register online. (Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.