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Unreported Phoenix traffic stop triggers firing and arrest of two officers
us-crime-and-justice1 day ago

Unreported Phoenix traffic stop triggers firing and arrest of two officers

Two Phoenix police officers, Antonio Felix and Luis Vasquez, were fired and arrested after an Aug. 5 unreported traffic stop in which they assaulted a man and a woman and tasered them; there is no body-worn-camera video, but investigators say probable cause exists and the officers face aggravated assault and kidnapping charges. Vasquez was released on bond while Felix remained jailed as the investigation continues. Tempe police later learned the car involved was linked to the victims, and Phoenix officials noted prior policy violations by the officers. The case has a court date scheduled and the investigation is ongoing.

via CNN|
#aggravated-assault#phoenix#police-officers
Unreported Stop Sparks Arrests and Firing of Phoenix Officers
us-news1 day ago

Unreported Stop Sparks Arrests and Firing of Phoenix Officers

Two Phoenix police officers, Antonio Felix and Luis Vasquez, were fired and arrested after a violent Aug. 5 traffic stop that was not reported and reportedly lacked body-camera footage. Investigators say the officers assaulted a man and a woman, smashed the car window, and used a Taser during the stop; the victims described being punched and shocked. The officers face charges including aggravated assault and kidnapping, and the case proceeded to a special investigations unit after discovering probable crime evidence despite no video. Vasquez has been released; Felix remains jailed as they await court proceedings.

via New York Post|
#arizona#phoenix#police-misconduct
Swift Call Signs Save Two American 2482 Flights From Collision
us-news10 days ago

Swift Call Signs Save Two American 2482 Flights From Collision

A Phoenix air-traffic controller averted a potential disaster by distinguishing two American Airlines jets both designated as 2482—one arriving from Chicago, the other departing Phoenix—keeping them at safe distances as their flight paths overlapped. The controller labeled the planes as “American 2482 on the arrival” and “American 2482 on the departure,” ensuring clear instructions. Both flights landed safely; the FAA and American Airlines will investigate how the duplicate flight number occurred. An aviation-safety expert noted the system's safeguards prevented a collision, while suggesting a dispatcher may have missed the overlap.

via HuffPost|
#air-traffic-control#american-airlines#aviation-safety
Two AA2482 Flights Share Callsign on the Same Phoenix Frequency
aviation11 days ago

Two AA2482 Flights Share Callsign on the Same Phoenix Frequency

Two American Airlines flights using the same callsign AA2482 ended up on the same Phoenix air traffic control frequency at roughly the same time, effectively heading toward each other. The outbound ORD–PHX leg and the return PHX–ORD leg were operated by possibly different aircraft, and while callsigns are usually unique, operators can reuse flight numbers; it’s unclear who should enforce distinct callsigns. The Phoenix controller calmly clarified the situation as both crews paid extra attention. Described as a rare near-miss in 25 years on the job, the incident highlights gaps in how flight numbers and callsigns are managed when flights swap planes or operate in both directions. The Chicago-to-PHX leg was delayed, while the return leg operated on time with a different airplane.

via One Mile at a Time|
#aa2482#air-traffic-control#aviation
Brand New Day Finale Channels Phoenix in Spider-Man’s Climax
entertainment17 days ago

Brand New Day Finale Channels Phoenix in Spider-Man’s Climax

Director Destin Daniel Cretton and stunt designer Peng Zhang explain that Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s climactic fight against The Hand ninjas was choreographed to evoke Jean Grey’s Phoenix, using a phoenix-like formation of twenty ninjas and a grounded, martial-arts-infused fight set in a real Dorset prison. Tom Holland performed many stunts as the sequence blended alien-tech visuals with traditional choreography to feel both authentic and epic.

via Yahoo|
#brand-new-day#entertainment#jean-grey
Spider-Man: Brand New Day's Climactic Fight Echoes the Phoenix
film17 days ago

Spider-Man: Brand New Day's Climactic Fight Echoes the Phoenix

Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s climactic battle is built around a phoenix motif, with stunt choreographer Peng Zhang uniting 20 ninjas from The Hand into a phoenix-like formation around Spider-Man as Tom Holland performs many stunts. The sequence blends “alien technology” with martial arts and was shot on location at Dorchester Prison, requiring careful rigging and long takes over roughly 12 days of filming.

via Variety|
#brand-new-day#film#jean-grey
Arizona water future hinges on diversification as Colorado River cuts loom
environment21 days ago

Arizona water future hinges on diversification as Colorado River cuts loom

The Interior Department is poised to impose large Colorado River cutbacks—potentially up to 40%—on Arizona, California and Nevada, which could hit Phoenix-area water supplies hard. Officials say taps won’t go dry because cities are diversifying with groundwater, Salt River supplies, and programs like the Secure Water Arizona Program (SWAP) and water transfers. Cities are also pursuing storage projects, groundwater banking, and even potential desalination deals to weather a long-term shift to a drier baseline, with final cut sizes for 2027–2028 to be announced soon.

via KJZZ|
#arizona-water#colorado-river#environment
Arizona’s Powdered-Fentanyl Turn Fuels Southwest Overdose Surge
health1 month ago

Arizona’s Powdered-Fentanyl Turn Fuels Southwest Overdose Surge

National overdose deaths have fallen in recent years, but Arizona bucked the trend with a drug-death rate now nearly twice the national average—the only state above its post-Covid peak—driven by a shift from counterfeit blue oxycodone pills to powdered fentanyl in Phoenix, where extreme heat, widespread meth use, and homelessness amplify the danger; the Southwest is emerging as a new epicenter even as national numbers edge toward pre-Covid levels.

via The New York Times|
#arizona#fentanyl#health
Alaska Airlines adds three seasonal routes from Sonoma County airport
business3 months ago

Alaska Airlines adds three seasonal routes from Sonoma County airport

Alaska Airlines will launch three seasonal nonstop routes from Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport starting Nov. 1, linking Santa Rosa to Boise, Phoenix and Salt Lake City through mid‑April 2027. Phoenix flights will operate daily through April 21, 2027, while Boise and Salt Lake City will run daily during peak periods through April 19–21, 2027, with off‑peak schedules varying. The expansion reinforces Alaska’s long‑running presence at the airport and expands options for travelers in the North Bay.

via The Press Democrat|
#alaska-airlines#boise#business
Timonium attorney killed in domestic incident; son-in-law charged with first-degree murder
criminal-justice3 months ago

Timonium attorney killed in domestic incident; son-in-law charged with first-degree murder

A 74-year-old Timonium attorney, Robert W. MacMeekin of Fine, Kelly & MacMeekin, was killed in a domestic-related shooting at his home in the Millgate neighborhood of Phoenix, Baltimore County. His son-in-law, 41-year-old Mark Thomas Ryan of Bel Air, has been charged with first-degree murder and the use of a firearm and is being held without bond; Ryan appeared in court, with a bail review and a preliminary hearing scheduled for this month.

via thebanner.com|
#baltimore-county#criminal-justice#domestic-violence