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Phoenix PD Fires 2 For Social Media Posts, Viral Arrest Video
More Phoenix PD officers are fired: one for racist social media posts, another for his part in a dollar store theft arrest caught on video.
Sharon Hess, Patch Staff
Sharon Hess, Patch Staff
- Tucson, AZ
Sharon Hess is a contributing editor for Patch Media, covering Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona. While she has worked in other fields, journalism is the only career she ever really loved. She worked several years as a freelance journalist and copy editor for the community-based SanTan Sun News, and as a technical magazine editor at OpenSystems Media. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University.
Contact Sharon at Sharon.Hess@patch.com.
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Phoenix PD Sgt. Daniel Jones Fired After Internal Investigation
The Phoenix PD said Tuesday Sgt. Daniel Beau Jones was fired after an internal investigation. A criminal investigation is still underway.
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Get Feline Cuddles, Do Yoga With Cats At New El Jefe Cat Lounge
El Jefe Cat Lounge brings Tucson no-commitment cat cuddling and meditation classes with cats. Adoptions are possible too.
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Walmart ‘Great Value’ Meats Sold In Phoenix Might Have Salmonella
The USDA recently announced a recall of possibly-salmonella-tainted Walmart "Great Value" meat patties. Some were sold at Phoenix stores.
Sharon Hess, Patch Staff
Tucson|News|
Walmart ‘Great Value’ Meats Sold In Tucson Might Have Salmonella
The USDA recently announced a recall of possibly-salmonella-tainted Walmart "Great Value" meat patties. Some were sold at Tucson stores.
Sharon Hess, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Local Church Aids Moms Trapped In Alleged Petersen Adoption Fraud
A Phoenix church is stepping up to help the scared Marshallese mothers trapped in Paul Petersen's alleged baby-trafficking scheme.
Sharon Hess, Patch Staff
Tucson|News|
Arizona Sen. McSally’s Book ‘Dare to Fly’ Lands In Stores In 2020
Arizona Sen. Martha McSally's book "Dare to Fly" hits stores in 2020, melding "inspiring power" and "soulful honesty," the publisher says.
Sharon Hess, Patch Staff
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Sheriff On 'Very Active' Lookout For Tucson Restaurant Shooter
The sheriff's department is conducting "a very active investigation" for a shooter who fired several rounds into a Tucson restaurant Sunday.
Sharon Hess, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Governor Ducey Inducts 22 Into Arizona Veterans Hall Of Fame
Governor Ducey honored 22 community-serving Arizona veterans who were inducted Friday into the Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame.
Sharon Hess, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Accused Gunman At Phoenix Women’s Clinic Arrested
A man accused of pointing a gun at anti-abortion protestors at a Phoenix women's clinic Oct. 10 was arrested Friday.
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Tucson|News|
12 Family-Friendly Halloween 2019 Events In Tucson
With the Halloween season upon us and the 31st rapidly approaching, Patch presents our top 12 Tucson Halloween activities for families.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
Arizona’s Barbara Barrett Confirmed By Senate As USAF Secretary
On Wednesday, the Senate confirmed that Arizona's Barbara Barrett will serve as the USAF's new secretary.
Sharon Hess, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
9 Halloween 2019 Family-Friendly Events In Phoenix
With the Halloween season upon us and the 31st rapidly approaching, Patch presents our top 9 Phoenix Halloween activities for families.
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Tucson|News|
Pima Animal Care Center Holds ‘5 Bucks A Cluck” Adoption Special
With a "managed intake" of 60 owner-surrendered hens and chickens underway, PACC is offering a '5 Bucks a Cluck' chicken adoption special.
Sharon Hess, Patch Staff
Tucson|News|
‘Great Arizona ShakeOut’ On 10/17 At 10:17 Preps For Earthquakes
The Great Arizona ShakeOut held 10/17 at 10:17 a.m. gives earthquake prep to Arizonans, who might not know the state has 100 'quakes a year.
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Tucson|News|
TFD Puts Out 2 Residential Fires Inside Of 2 Hours
The Tucson Fire Department kept busy Monday night, putting out two residential fires within a 2-hour timeframe. One required TPD assistance.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
MCSO Upgrades Judy Kay Tanzer Search Status To Silver Alert
Judy Kay Tanzer, 78, went missing Monday, after telling her daughter she was going shopping around 9 a.m. She hasn't been heard from since.
Sharon Hess, Patch Staff
Tucson|News|
Estee Lauder’s Son Gives $5M To U Of A To Fight Cancer
Estee Lauder's son Leonard recently gave $5M to the U of A Cancer Center in Tucson to fight what killed Lauder's wife: ovarian cancer.
Sharon Hess, Patch Staff
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McSally, McCain's Widow And Daughter Decry Violent Trump Video
A spoof video of President Trump killing his enemies, including the late AZ Sen. John McCain, was denounced by Sen. McSally and the McCains.
Sharon Hess, Patch Staff
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Dog Buried Alive At Phoenix Dump Is Found, Rescued
Workers at a Phoenix dump near Lower Buckeye Road and 27th Avenue found a dog buried alive Thursday. "Oscar" was rescued and is now in care.
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