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Top Phoenix news: After viral video, PD gives out more body cameras; fireworks ignite brush fire

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Published on June 21, 2019
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Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in Phoenix.

Phoenix-area man accused of molesting, impregnating teens

Samuel Duncan's DNA was allegedly linked to the baby of his girlfriend's 16-year-old daughter. He also may have impregnated the woman's 14-year-old.

Read the full story on 12NEWS.

Another young black man says Phoenix cop from viral video attacked him

Dante Patterson says Officer Meyer pepper-sprayed him as he walked away. Meyer charged Patterson with aggravated assault, but the charge was later dropped.

Read the full story on phoenixnewtimes.

After viral video, Phoenix PD gives out more body cameras

The city has approved the purchase of 2,000 body cameras for the Phoenix Police Department.

Read the full story on 12NEWS.

Phoenix facility where woman was raped losing Medicaid funds

PHOENIX (AP) - Federal officials have told the long-term care facility where an incapacitated woman was raped and gave birth last year that it will lose Medicaid funding. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services told Hacienda Healthcare this week its participation in the program will end July 3.

Read the full story on Houston Chronicle.

Teens playing with fireworks ignite brush fire near Phoenix, police say

Three Arizona teenagers are accused of setting off fireworks that sparked a brush fire in north Phoenix, police said.

Read the full story on Boston 25 News.


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