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Meg O'Connor

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Meg O’Connor was a staff writer for Phoenix New Times from April 2019 to April 2020.

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UPDATE: Ex-Scottsdale Prosecutor ‘No Longer’ at County Attorney’s Office

By Meg O'ConnorOctober 31, 2019

Close left the Scottsdale prosecutor’s office amid revelations she badly bullied her employees. Now, she works for the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office.

AZ Patriots Leader Arrested for Identity Theft, Tells Cops She’s ‘Above the Law’

By Meg O'ConnorOctober 28, 2019

Harrison “booked a hotel room in California using the name of her ex father-in-law and utilized 45,000 of his “reward points,” Surprise police said.

Trial Begins for ‘Human Chop Shop’ Accused of Selling Body Parts

By Meg O'ConnorOctober 28, 2019

Federal agents found a cooler full of male genitalia, buckets of heads, and a woman’s head sewn onto a man’s torso during the 2014 raid.

Phoenix Police Union May Try to Oust Chief Williams Over Firings

By Meg O'ConnorOctober 25, 2019

The Phoenix police union may initiate a vote of no confidence against Chief Williams for firing officers Christopher Meyer and Dave Swick.

Could Goodyear Police Chief Be Under Investigation for Internal Affairs Misuse?

Could Goodyear Police Chief Be Under Investigation for Internal Affairs Misuse?

By Meg O'ConnorOctober 24, 2019

“Certain officers would get investigated and get nothing more than a slap on the wrist because they were buddies with [deputy chief Justin] Hughes.”

Phoenix Police Fires Officers From Viral Video, Facebook Post Incidents

Phoenix Police Fires Officers From Viral Video, Facebook Post Incidents

By Meg O'ConnorOctober 22, 2019

Chief Jeri Williams fired three officers this week, including the one at the center of the viral video involving a family accused of shoplifting.

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‘Cum Dumpster’ Cop Beau Jones Fired, Criminal Investigation Continues

‘Cum Dumpster’ Cop Beau Jones Fired, Criminal Investigation Continues

By Meg O'ConnorOctober 22, 2019

Sergeant Daniel Beau Jones has been fired, but the criminal investigation remains ongoing.

Fired Phoenix Cop Wants His Job Back

By Meg O'ConnorOctober 18, 2019

Fired Phoenix cop Tim Baiardi would like his job back, please. In July, Baiardi pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct for slapping a handcuffed man.

Allister Adel Promises Change, Avoids Specifics at First Press Conference

Allister Adel Promises Change, Avoids Specifics at First Press Conference

By Meg O'ConnorOctober 17, 2019

“I’d need to dive further into those issues to answer,” Adel said when asked about the viral video of a Phoenix cop and racist Facebook posts.

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Mesa cop calls people ‘idiots’ for asking about Daniel Shaver shooting

By Meg O'ConnorOctober 17, 2019

On a post calling for recruits, someone asked if “making innocent civilians crawl down a hotel hallway” was “taught at the academy?”

At Least Two Phoenix Cops to Be Disciplined Over Facebook Posts

By Meg O'ConnorOctober 14, 2019

Some officers are bemoaning their perceived lack of free speech, applying for jobs elsewhere, and even suing the city for trying to discipline them.

Missing Phoenix Woman Returns Home, Found in Mexico and Freed from Houston

Missing Phoenix Woman Returns Home, Found in Mexico and Freed from Houston

By Meg O'ConnorOctober 11, 2019

“I’m so happy I’m finally coming home,” Lopatofsky said on Thursday as she and her mother waited at the airport for their long-overdue flight to Phoenix.

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Phoenix Cop Sues Chief Over Facebook Post Investigation

By Meg O'ConnorOctober 10, 2019

“The most common name for a convicted gang rapist in England is…Muhammed,” reads a Facebook post made by Phoenix Police Sergeant Juan Hernandez.

Goodyear Police Chief, Deputy Chief Placed on Administrative Leave

Goodyear Police Chief, Deputy Chief Placed on Administrative Leave

By Meg O'ConnorOctober 8, 2019

Goodyear Police Chief Jerry Geier and his deputy chief, Justin Hughes, have been placed on administrative over allegations of impropriety.

What We Know About Allister Adel, New Maricopa County Attorney

By Meg O'ConnorOctober 7, 2019

Here’s everything we know about Maricopa County’s first female county attorney, Allister Adel.

Missing Phoenix Woman Found in Cancún, Mexico, Now Detained in Houston

Missing Phoenix Woman Found in Cancún, Mexico, Now Detained in Houston

By Meg O'ConnorOctober 6, 2019

A severely mentally ill woman who has been missing since April following a violent run in with Phoenix police has been found in Cancún, Mexico.

Allister Adel Is the New Maricopa County Attorney Until January 2021

By Meg O'ConnorOctober 3, 2019

Allister Adel is now County Attorney for the remainder of Bill Montgomery’s term, improving her shot at winning the county attorney’s race in 2020.

Phoenix Police ‘United in Christ’ Event Sparks Backlash

By Meg O'ConnorOctober 2, 2019

“UNITED IN CHRIST A CALL TO PRAYER,” reads a peculiar flyer showing Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams with her head bowed and hands folded.

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City to Approve $125,000 Settlement for Woman Who Says Phoenix Cop Stalked Her

City to Approve $125,000 Settlement for Woman Who Says Phoenix Cop Stalked Her

By Meg O'ConnorOctober 2, 2019

On Wednesday, the Phoenix City Council is set to approve a $125,000 settlement to a woman who says a Phoenix police officer stalked her.

New FBI Data: Crime Has Dropped, but Arizona Cops Aren’t Solving Violent Crimes

By Meg O'ConnorOctober 1, 2019

Violent crime is in decline, but clearance rates are still low. Phoenix Police Department’s clearance rate for rape is just 11 percent. For murder, it’s 45 percent.

La Paz Cop Pulls Black Man Over for Air Freshener

By Meg O'ConnorSeptember 26, 2019

“So there’s no marijuana or anything like that in the car I need to know about, no cocaine … no heroin?”

Juan Martinez Reassigned After Misconduct Complaints

By Meg O'ConnorSeptember 25, 2019

Juan Martinez will no longer be handling death penalty cases, according to a statement released by acting Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell.

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