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Dave Mann

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Phoenix, Arizona. Love animals and democracy, not fascists or cops. Also Jazz, Film Noir, motorsports, mountain bikes, and firearms. #ACAB

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Dave Mann @dave-mann.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
This has to be the most thoroughly-researched legal document I’ve ever read. Fact-based and brutal. Thanks for sharing it with us, Tony.
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Dave Mann @dave-mann.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Finally. #NancyGuthrie www.abc15.com/news/region-...
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Pima County Board of Supervisors declines to remove Sheriff Chris Nanos from office
The Pima County Board of Supervisors voted to take no action against Sheriff Chris Nanos but called on him to rebuild community trust.
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Dave Mann @dave-mann.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
This will be an interesting case to follow. Meet Boston cop Nicholas O’Malley. This isn’t the first time a cop has shot someone who was driving away and then claimed that they tried to run him over.
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Dave Mann @dave-mann.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Here’s an excellent overview of the #Afroman lawsuit. It’s also a great example of how a lot of cops think, and why so many of us don’t trust them or respect them. www.billboard.com/pro/afroman-...
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Afroman Wins Verdict Rejecting Lawsuit Filed by Ohio Cops Over Mocking Music Videos
Afroman won a jury verdict rejecting a lawsuit from police officers who claim the rapper defamed them by mocking them in social media music videos.
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Dave Mann @dave-mann.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
“Despite tens of millions of dollars spent on the technology, the Phoenix Police Department does not track how often officers’ body cameras fall off during use-of-force incidents.” “[Axon] did not respond to repeated emails and a phone call seeking comment.“ www.abc15.com/news/local-n...
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Officers' body cameras all fell off during violent arrest. Phoenix doesn't know how much it happens
While arresting Israel Devoe in late 2024, all three of the main officers involved had their body cameras fall off early in the process.
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Dave Mann @dave-mann.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Here’s Dave Biscobing’s latest report about the Phoenix Police: “The Arizona NAACP is responding to the violent arrest of Israel Devoe, a Phoenix man who was acquitted of all charges stemming from a 2024 traffic stop in which officers punched, kneed, and elbowed him.” www.abc15.com/news/local-n...
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Arizona NAACP responds to ‘Simon Says’ case, calls for police accountability
The Arizona NAACP is responding to the violent arrest of Israel Devoe, a Phoenix man who was acquitted of all charges stemming from a 2024 traffic stop in which officers assaulted him.
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Dave Mann @dave-mann.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Here’s an interesting follow-up that’s worth watching. m.youtube.com/watch?v=3D8_...
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Will possible Nancy Guthrie accomplice be tempted by reward money? Day 29 on the scene
YouTube video by Brian Entin
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Dave Mann @dave-mann.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
Meet former Phoenix police officer Michael Feliciano Martinez. www.abc15.com/news/local-n...
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Former Phoenix Police Department officer pleads guilty to on-duty sex crimes
A former Phoenix police officer has pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual abuse involving crimes he committed in 2022 while on duty.
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Dave Mann @dave-mann.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
New from ABC15’s Dave Biscobing: “During a Nov. 3, 2024, traffic stop for alleged speeding, [a Phoenix Police] officer gave Devoe a string of rapid-fire commands without giving him a chance to comply, according to body camera footage reviewed by ABC15.” #ACAB www.abc15.com/news/local-n...
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Phoenix man to file lawsuit after dangerous game of ‘Simon Says’ with police
When Israel Devoe was first pulled over by a group of Phoenix officers, he didn’t know he would end up caught in a violent version of a childhood game. But that’s what happened, his attorney says.
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Dave Mann @dave-mann.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
Here’s his website: www.jamesrfitzgerald.com
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James R. Fitzgerald | FBI Retired | Criminal Profiler
James R. Fitzgerald, now FBI retired agent and former criminal profiler, most noted for The Unabomber Case, has released his 1st book. Read more...
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Dave Mann @dave-mann.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
Many of us in Arizona are aware of the bizarre abduction of Nancy Guthrie — a case with many more questions than answers. Brian Entin interviewed former FBI profiler James Fitzgerald, whose experience enabled him to provide some insight into who is likely responsible. m.youtube.com/watch?v=ovX4...
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Is kidnapper punishing Savannah? FBI profiler breaks down who he suspects took Nancy Guthrie
YouTube video by Brian Entin
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Dave Mann @dave-mann.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
I’ve been a Costco member for years, and have always enjoyed shopping there. One thing I’ve noticed is that the employees tend to be happy to be there too, like we also see at Trader Joe’s. Treat your employees well, and things tend to run smoothly.
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Dave Mann @dave-mann.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Same here, but it’s ironically funny. And now we know how women sometimes feel.
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Dave Mann @dave-mann.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Occasionally, justice still exists. www.thetrace.org/2026/02/sony...
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Cops Who Shoot Civilians Are Rarely Punished. But One Verdict in Illinois Stands Out.
Some hope the sentencing of Sean Grayson, who shot and killed Sonya Massey in 2024, might signal a shift.
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Dave Mann @dave-mann.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
You reminded me of this meme:
“If they posed guys for gun pictures the way they pose women.”
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Dave Mann @dave-mann.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
“An attorney for Javier…has filed a notice of claim against the City of Phoenix and the Maricopa County Attorney's Office, alleging gross negligence, false arrest, false imprisonment, negligent infliction of emotional distress, defamation and constitutional violations.” www.abc15.com/news/local-n...
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Man ‘falsely arrested’ for cold case with facial recognition threatens $3 million lawsuit
A Mexican man who spent nearly a year in jail after being wrongfully arrested for a 1998 murder is threatening to sue Phoenix and Maricopa County for $3 million unless officials agree to settle.
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Dave Mann @dave-mann.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
"Several niche, left-leaning gun advocacy groups said that since the killing of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis, they can hardly keep up with the surging demand for firearms training." www.cnn.com/2026/02/01/u...
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Leftist and liberal gun groups are seeing an influx of new members | CNN
Several niche, left-leaning gun advocacy groups said that since Alex Pretti was killed, they can hardly keep up with the surging demand for firearms training.
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Dave Mann @dave-mann.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
"The City of Prescott and several top area officials will face a lawsuit unless they settle with a man who claims he was arrested and maliciously prosecuted based on false allegations from a local fire chief." www.abc15.com/news/local-n...
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(in)Defensible: Prescott area officials likely to face lawsuit in controversial self-defense case
The City of Prescott and officials will face a lawsuit unless they settle with a man who claims he was arrested and maliciously prosecuted based on false allegations from a local fire chief.
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Dave Mann @dave-mann.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
"The Department of Homeland Security recently purchased a large warehouse near the intersection of Waddell and Dysart roads in Surprise." "According to Maricopa County records, DHS paid more than $70 million in cash for the 418,000 square foot property." www.abc15.com/news/local-n...
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Department of Homeland Security buys large warehouse in Surprise
The Department of Homeland Security recently purchased a large warehouse near the intersection of Waddell and Dysart roads in Surprise.
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Dave Mann @dave-mann.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
"The case also generated a U.S. Justice Department inquiry that was settled when the county agreed to implement more de-escalation training; collect more use-of-force data; and forced the sheriff who hired Grayson to retire."
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Dave Mann @dave-mann.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
"Sean Grayson, 31, was convicted in October in a police brutality case that prompted protests over systemic racism and led to a U.S. Department of Justice inquiry. Grayson, who is white, received the maximum possible sentence." apnews.com/article/sony...
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A former Illinois deputy is sentenced to 20 years in prison for killing Sonya Massey
A former Illinois sheriff’s deputy has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for fatally shooting Sonya Massey, a Black women who dialed 911 asking for help.
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Dave Mann @dave-mann.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
The latest from ABC15's Dave Biscobing: "The Phoenix Police Department and the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office did not agree to interviews to discuss the case and would not state whether they believed investigators targeted, arrested, and charged the wrong man." www.abc15.com/news/local-n...
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'ABOUT FACE’: Police used facial recognition to make a big cold case bust. The case quickly fell apart.
Less than a year after Phoenix police touted an arrest in a cold case murder, prosecutors quietly dropped charges.
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Bolts @boltsmag.org · 26/01/2026
NEW in Bolts: With roughly 2,400 elections for prosecutor and sheriff in 2026, Bolts reviews the map and early hotspots that will shape criminal punishment and law enforcement practices.
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In Criminal Justice Elections This Year, ICE Contracts Are on the Hot Seat
With roughly 2,400 elections for prosecutor and sheriff in 2026, Bolts reviews the map and early hotspots that will shape criminal punishment and law enforcement practices.
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Dave Mann @dave-mann.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
"The Mesa Police Department has taken control of the city’s park ranger unit following an internal investigation into allegations of racial slurs, aggressive enforcement targeting Black and homeless individuals, and a failure to report a seized handgun." www.fox10phoenix.com/news/mesa-po...
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Mesa Police take over park ranger unit after 'goon squad' misconduct probe
The Mesa Police Department has taken control of the city’s park ranger unit following an internal investigation into allegations of racial slurs, aggressive enforcement targeting Black and homeless in...
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Dave Mann @dave-mann.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
No idea what this is about, but I remember back when Sheriff Joe Arpaio was in office, and about eighty guns that had been confiscated just disappeared. www.abc15.com/news/region-...
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Investigation opened into Goodyear police's evidence handling
Goodyear PD confirmed to ABC15 on Tuesday that their department has asked for an independent investigation into their Property and Evidence Bureau after concerns about their management of evidence.
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Dave Mann @dave-mann.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
"Records show Arizona's Department of Child Safety is falling short on key reforms meant to protect children in state care, despite a 2020 settlement agreement that gave the agency five years to fix major problems." www.abc15.com/news/local-n...
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Arizona's child welfare agency still failing to meet key reforms five years later
Records show DCS is falling short on key reforms meant to protect children in state care, despite a 2020 settlement agreement that gave the agency five years to fix major problems.
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Dave Mann @dave-mann.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
This is a very strange case. "ABC15's Ashley Holden sat down with Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell to discuss why charges have not been filed against the two suspects in the killing of Ben Anderson. The 41-year-old was murdered on New Year's Eve back in 2021." www.abc15.com/news/state/a...
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MCAO on why no charges have been filed in Ben Anderson murder
ABC15's Ashley Holden sat down with Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell to discuss why charges have not been filed against the two suspects in the killing of Ben Anderson.
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Dave Mann @dave-mann.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Thanks for all you do.
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Dave Mann @dave-mann.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
"She criticized the city’s attorney during public comment, violating a long-standing policy that prohibited speakers from badmouthing employees at council meetings." www.abc15.com/lawsuit-agai...
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Lawsuit against Surprise for arresting woman at public meeting will move forward
A federal judge ruled that key portions of a lawsuit will move forward against the City of Surprise for wrongfully arresting a woman at a public council meeting.
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Pacific Antifascist Research Collective @pacantifa.is · 08/01/2026
A thread of ICE and CBP sex offenders and credibly accused sex pasts. Content-warning descriptions of abuse Yuma Sector CBP agent Ramon Marquez, 31, was arrested in May 2025 and has been charged with 15 felonies including 14 counts of sexual conduct with a 16-year-old between Dec 2024 and Apr 2025.
Ramon Marquez mug shotRamon Marquez in his CBP Honor Guard uniform
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Dr. Nunya Bizness @notyabizz.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Police lie and ICE, hiding behind masks like worthless thugs, always lie. Remember, this was the initial statement released following George Floyd's murder.
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404 Media @404media.co · 07/01/2026
NEW: At least four videos show what really happened when ICE shot a woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday. DHS has established itself as an agency that cannot be trusted to live in or present reality. Our latest:
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DHS Is Lying To You About ICE Shooting a Woman
At least four videos show what really happened when ICE shot a woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday. DHS has established itself as an agency that cannot be trusted to live in or present reality.
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Radley Balko @radleybalko.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Interesting. This is definitely not consistent with that initial DHS statement.
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ABC15 Arizona @abc15.com · 07/01/2026
Officials say they have terminated one of the Glendale police officers involved in the shooting death of Dillon Siebeck last year.
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Wrongful death lawsuit filed after officers killed wrong man in Glendale park in 2025
A civil lawsuit has been filed on behalf of the family of a man who was wrongfully shot by Glendale Police Department officers last year.
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Dave Mann @dave-mann.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
"It was an abuse of power, violation of public trust, and a felony" www.abc15.com/news/local-n...
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A fire chief embezzled $39K, officials helped him keep his pension and the case quiet
Assistant Chief David Tharp was able to embezzle $38,800 out of an obscure account inside the Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority over a three-year period.
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Dave Mann @dave-mann.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
"Albert Rivera, a community organizer in West Phoenix, says the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office hasn’t fully complied with court orders in the Ortega Melendres case." www.abc15.com/news/local-n...
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'They only care about the money': Community organizer slams move to end federal oversight of MCSO
Maricopa County has asked a judge to end federal supervision of the sheriff’s office, saying the oversight is no longer needed, but a West Phoenix community organizer disagrees.
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Dave Mann @dave-mann.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
"The City of Mesa has released an external investigation into the misconduct of Mesa Park Rangers, finding claims of excessive force, unsafe training exercises, and possible policy violations spanning more than a year." www.abc15.com/news/local-n...
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Mesa park leaders resign after investigation finds misconduct by Rangers
Two Mesa park leaders have resigned after an investigation into the Park Rangers found misconduct, according to a city press release.
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Dave Mann @dave-mann.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
Yikes.
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Dave Mann @dave-mann.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
The report that Alex put together is incredibly detailed and thorough. You have to see this! Where would we be without Alex and Tony? Thank you both.
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Dave Mann @dave-mann.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
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(in)Definsible: Prescott PD detective investigated deputy fire chief’s case despite decades-long connection
Despite “false allegations”, Massucci and his defense attorneys believed the case was pushed forward by Prescott police because of the chief’s status in the community.
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Dave Mann @dave-mann.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
You did an excellent job of explaining everything about this very unusual case, and keeping us informed. Thank you. Go drink more eggnog!
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Phoenix New Times @phoenixnewtimes.com · 09/12/2025
Phoenix police shot and killed 14 people in 2024. Eleven people have died after police encounters so far this year.
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Everyone who was killed by Phoenix cops in 2025
Phoenix police shot and killed 14 people in 2024. Eleven people have died after police encounters so far this year.
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Dave Mann @dave-mann.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
"A grand jury recently indicted John Romero on two counts of felony aggravated assault for allegedly slamming a handcuffed man to the ground in October 2022." www.abc15.com/news/crime/f...
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Former Williams Police officer criminally charged following ABC15 reports
A former police lieutenant in a northern Arizona city now faces criminal charges after an ABC15 Investigation uncovered concerns about his role in a violent arrest.
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Dave Mann @dave-mann.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
"The day after an ABC15 investigation, Prescott’s police chief sent a defensive email to city leaders attempting to discredit the news report that revealed how her department arrested a man based solely on statements from a local fire chief and his family." www.abc15.com/news/local-n...
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‘Cover up’ and ‘damage control’: Attorneys respond to Prescott chief’s email about ABC15 investigation
Prescott’s police chief sends defensive email to city leaders attempting to discredit the news report that revealed how her department arrested a man based on statements from a fire chief.
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Dave Mann @dave-mann.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
"When a south Phoenix family called 911 for help about their suicidal father, they didn’t think he’d be killed by police. Now, the family plans to sue the Phoenix Police Department and the City of Phoenix." www.abc15.com/news/local-n...
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Family of suicidal man killed by police plans to sue Phoenix PD and City
When a south Phoenix family called 911 for help about their suicidal father, they didn’t think he’d be killed by police. Now, the family plans to sue the Phoenix Police Department.
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Dave Mann @dave-mann.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
"The Phoenix Police Department has not named the officer or said whether that officer is still with the department." www.abc15.com/news/local-n...
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Phoenix officer charged with aggravated assault, endangerment following March crash
On Wednesday, the Phoenix Police Department announced one of its officers was involved in an on-duty crash at the Interstate 17 and Buckeye Road freeway access.
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Dave Mann @dave-mann.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
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Dave Mann @dave-mann.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
"For every Freedom Series pistol sold, SIG SAUER will donate $50 to Turning Point USA to help ensure the fight continues." That company has issues with integrity and prioritie. Here are images I saved from the company's post on X back on March 7, 2025:
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Dave Mann @dave-mann.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
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(in)Defensible: Fire officials spent public money for ‘crisis’ PR help after ABC15 investigation
After ABC15 exposed how a top Prescott-area firefighter falsely accused a man of a serious crime, the department spent public tax dollars to hire a firm to handle “crisis management," records show.
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Dave Mann @dave-mann.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
That toxic weirdo. I'm glad I left the platform he ruined, and also happy that we don't hear about him as much these days.
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