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Sean Holstege

Sean Holstege is a former editor of Phoenix New Times. He’s been a print news reporter for 35 years. He was an investigative reporter at The Arizona Republic and the Oakland Tribune. He won a Sigma Delta Chi award for investigative reporting. He’s covered transportation, terrorism, the border, disasters, child welfare, courts, and breaking news.

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Ex-Sheriff Is a No-Show for the Joe Show, but the Case Edges Closer to Sentencing

By Sean HolstegeAugust 3, 2017

Much of the hearing was about whether Arpaio was present on the phone as ordered and if he wanted to waive his rights to attend. He was not present to hear Bolton rule that lawyers for him and the government have until Sept. 29 to submit all the written materials needed before sentencing.

Diamondbacks versus Taxpayers: Nine Stadium Issues That Will Determine If the Team is Out

By Sean HolstegeAugust 1, 2017

Team says Chase Field is antiquated and needs $185 million in repairs or its out of its lease. The ball is now in Maricopa County Superior Court.

U.S. Judge: Joe Arpaio is Guilty of Criminal Contempt of Court

U.S. Judge: Joe Arpaio is Guilty of Criminal Contempt of Court

By Sean HolstegeJuly 31, 2017

Federal judge rules Arpaio was guilty of criminal contempt of court for ignoring a court orders in civil rights case.

Hot Nights, Cold Cases, Part 2: Homicide Detective Can Be ‘Loneliest Job in the World’

By Sean HolstegeJuly 30, 2017

The trail goes cold quickly if a murder isn’t solved in the first 48 hours, experts say That’s what happened in the investigations of the 2007 deaths of Gina Guthrie and Sandra Jakubowski.

Hot Nights, Cold Cases: Why is Phoenix a ‘Capital’ of Unsolved Murders?

By Sean HolstegeJuly 26, 2017

Two women, last seen on the same night 10 years ago, have become among hundreds of unsolved murders in Phoenix. Could they also have been victims of another serial killer?

Mesa’s Joe McCool and the Gang Indicted in $10 Million Ponzi Scheme

Mesa’s Joe McCool and the Gang Indicted in $10 Million Ponzi Scheme

By Sean HolstegeJuly 20, 2017

Joe McCool and the gang guaranteed that investors would make 15 percent a month, but said 5 percent would be plowed back in to buy insurance on the original investment. The plan couldn’t fail.

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Out of Hell, Into the Blaze: These Women Firefighters Are Like No Other Crew in Arizona

By Sean HolstegeJuly 12, 2017

An extraordinary crew of 20 women find redemption in fighting fires.

Sammantha Allen’s Defense for Murdering Ame Deal: ‘That’s All She Knew,’ Attorney Says

By Sean HolstegeJuly 10, 2017

Trial began today to decide if Sammantha Allen should get the death penalty for the murder of her 10-year-old cousin, Ame Deal, who was locked in a footlocker.

Sheriff Joe’s Trial Concludes: What Did He Know and When Did He Know It?

By Sean HolstegeJuly 6, 2017

Criminal contempt trial of former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio comes to an end; the case is now in the hands of Federal Judge Susan Bolton

Seven Nagging Questions in the Case Against Serial Street Shooter Suspect

By Sean HolstegeJuly 5, 2017

Caution? Not enough evidence? Why did the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office take so long to indict the suspect in the Serial Street Shooter case?

How to Celebrate Independence Day Outside of Jail (and Where the Cops Will Be)

How to Celebrate Independence Day Outside of Jail (and Where the Cops Will Be)

By Sean HolstegeJune 30, 2017

Last year 507 drivers were busted for DUI during this period; police will be out in force this year.

Serial Street Shooter Suspect Will Be in Court July 6 Facing Eight More Murder Charges

By Sean HolstegeJune 30, 2017

If guilty, the 23-year-old Phoenix man would equal the worst serial killer in city’s history

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Teen Robbery Crew, Including Girls 12 and 14, Blamed for Pedestrian’s Death

Teen Robbery Crew, Including Girls 12 and 14, Blamed for Pedestrian’s Death

By Sean HolstegeJune 29, 2017

A getaway car in a purse-snatching case hit a bus, an SUV and caused the death of a pedestrian Thursday morning, Phoenix police say.

Arpaio Trial Day 1: Sessions Subpoenaed, Witness Dead, Joe’s Lawyer Testifies Against Him

By Sean HolstegeJune 27, 2017

Prosecutors say former Sheriff Joe Arpaio deliberately thumbed his nose at court orders, arresting 170 illegal immigrants and, counter to the order, turning them over to federal authorities for deportation. Arpaio’s defense is that the order was unclear.

Defense Subpoenas Jeff Sessions as First Day of Arpaio Trial Comes to a Close

By Sean HolstegeJune 26, 2017

Former Maricopa County Sheriff is on trial for disobeying federal judge’s order; defense team denies charges

The Monocle Owners Dissolve Partnership, “Opening Soon” Sign is Gone

By Sean HolstegeJune 22, 2017

The new restaurant’s troubles began before it could open as reports of one co-owner’s felony conviction of sexual conduct with a minor was reported in New Times.

Father’s Day Special: Naked Man With Son in Car Drives Wrong Way, Attacks Trooper

Father’s Day Special: Naked Man With Son in Car Drives Wrong Way, Attacks Trooper

By Sean HolstegeJune 19, 2017

California man definitely not a candidate for Father of the Year

Arizona’s Burning: Fire Season Is Here, Residents Near Payson Evacuated

By Sean HolstegeJune 16, 2017

Right now, only three of 16 fires in the state are larger than 10,000 acres. But a fire doesn’t have to be enormous to be deadly or destructive. The 2013 Yarnell Hill Fire, which killed 19 firefighters and destroyed 129 homes, started as an insignificant lightning strike and grew to an 8,500-acre conflagration.

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Juan Martinez Gets More Time to Mull Death Penalty for Serial Street Shooter Suspect

Juan Martinez Gets More Time to Mull Death Penalty for Serial Street Shooter Suspect

By Sean HolstegeJune 16, 2017

Prosecutors filed a possible witness list in case against Aaron Juan Saucedo. Defense lists reasons it will challenge that case.

Waiting for The Monocle to Open? Bar Co-Owner Has Felony Conviction, So It May Be a While

Waiting for The Monocle to Open? Bar Co-Owner Has Felony Conviction, So It May Be a While

By Sean HolstegeJune 15, 2017

State laws indicates that Arthur Bachelier’s felony conviction for having sex with a minor in 2013 would prohibit the restaurant from receiving a liquor license. Last month, police took him back to jail.

Another Wrong-Way Crash Prompts ADOT to Say It’s Ready to Install Detection System

By Sean HolstegeJune 12, 2017

A wrong-way driver entered Loop 101 in Scottsdale early Monday morning. Drivers got a warning on ADOT signs.

Arizona DPS Finds That Its Troopers’ Actions in Fatal Pursuit Were “Reasonable”

Arizona DPS Finds That Its Troopers’ Actions in Fatal Pursuit Were “Reasonable”

By Sean HolstegeJune 9, 2017

DPS released a report Thursday clearing its officers of misconduct in a fatal 110-mile chase in January, despite problems and procedural irregularities.

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