Phoenix/ Community & Society
Published on January 16, 2020
Top Phoenix news: Ex-NHL player trains to be cop; man sentenced in fatal smuggling attempt; morePhoto: Alan Stark/Flickr

Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Phoenix.

Former NHL player trains to be Phoenix police officer

Deron Quint, who played five seasons with the Coyotes, is hanging up the skates and going into law enforcement.

Read the full story on 12NEWS.

Police investigate after fire extinguisher discharged into Phoenix apartment

Phoenix Fire said the residents were home at the time. At first, it was unknown what the white substance was.

Read the full story on 12NEWS.

Phoenix Suns sign forward Tariq Owens to 2-way contract

The 24-year-old rookie out of Texas Tech is averaging 9.0 points on 55% shooting, 7.7 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game.

Read the full story on MySanAntonio.

Phoenix man sentenced in fatal smuggling attempt

A Phoenix man who rolled his truck during a high-speed chase trying to escape law enforcement with 11 immigrants on board was sentenced to 6.5 years in federal prison in the death of one migrant, the U.S. Attorney's Office in Arizona said Wednesday.

Read the full story on Houston Chronicle.

College football: Edwards’ contract extended at Arizona State

Herm Edwards spent Tuesday morning with his wife looking at high schools for his daughters in the Phoenix area.

Read the full story on Monterey Herald.


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