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Tempe Police: Man possessing drugs tells law enforcement he intended to use them all

Police approached the man as he was riding his bicycle along Mill Avenue, disregarding the signs that prohibited it, police said.

By Isabella Castillo | July 31, 2015

Neal Lester and Yvette Johnson hosted a privilege and bias workshop for the Tempe Police Department, where the group discussed how the perception of any given situation could vary based on one’s own biases. (photo courtesy of Neal Lester)

ASU humanities leader hosts privilege workshop for Tempe Police

The workshop, called “The Perils and Perks of Privilege,” taught how the perception of any given situation could vary based on one’s own biases.

By Aimee Plante | July 30, 2015

The meeting drew a diverse crowd ranging from hardcore Bernie supporters to more neutral citizens simply looking to stay informed.

ASU student hosts gathering to support Bernie Sanders

Political activists and interested citizens gathered in Tempe in one out of over 3,300 meetings nationwide to support presidential candidate Bernie Sanders.

By Isabella Castillo | July 30, 2015

Tempe Police: Man commits armed robbery over PlayStation 4

Tempe police reported the following incidents Wednesday: A 17-year-old Tempe man was arrested July 16 after he was identified as a suspect in an armed robbery, according to a police report. The robbery took place on June 24 in a parking lot on the 3000 block of Mill Avenue in Tempe, police reported. The subjects in the offense had arranged a deal on the app OfferUp in which they planned to buy a PlayStation 4 from the victim in the parking lot, according to the report. Upon meeting, the suspects pointed a pellet style pistol that resembled a real firearm at the victim and demanded the PlayStation 4 and charging cord, police reported. When officers arrived at the scene, they located one of the suspects as he was trying to escape and placed him under arrest, according to the report. The suspect then identified the other two offenders, one of which was the Tempe man, and one was a man who goes by the nickname “Ceno,” according to the report. Police were familiar with Ceno and had a known photograph of him, which the suspect picked out of a lineup of photographs, according to the report. Ceno he was quickly located and placed under arrest, according to the report. Police were advised by the suspects that the PlayStation and get away vehicle, a 2004 Cadillac, were still located in the parking lot, police said. Both suspects admitted to their involvement with the crime, according to the report. A search warrant was issued on the OfferUp app for the Tempe man and he was eventually located and placed under arrest, according to the report. The man was booked into MCDH and held to see a judge, police said. Reports compiled by Isabella Castillo Reach the reporter at icastil3@asu.edu or follow @isabella_m_cast on twitter Like The State Press on Facebook and follow @statepress on Twitter

By Isabella Castillo | July 30, 2015

Tempe Police Headquarters (Photo illustration by Emily Johnson/The State Press)

Tempe Police: Man assaults victims with metal pole for masturbating to his photo

Police responded to a deadly weapon call and located the man standing on the sidewalk waving a five foot metal pipe in the air, police said.

By Isabella Castillo | July 28, 2015

Tempe Police: Exotic dancer resists arrest, grabs officer's groin

A woman was arrested for assaulting police officers, and a man was arrested for hiding marijuana in a thermos.

By Isabella Castillo | July 27, 2015

Tempe Police: Man tries to smoke blunt on 'A' Mountain with girls

The man said he and a group of friends had planned to hike up A Mountain with some girls to smoke the blunt.

By Aimee Plante | July 26, 2015

Social justice advocate and anti-racist writer Tim Wise speaks to at Phoenix College about racial inequality and white privilege on Thursday, July 23, 2015.

Tim Wise talks about an economic system fundamentally rooted in racism

Tim Wise spoke at a lecture sponsored by the Center for the Study of Race and Democracy about racial discrimination in the US.

By Isabella Castillo | July 24, 2015

Tempe Police: Woman and friend caught making a U-turn with ‘baby daddy’s’ drugs

An officer had been traveling northbound on Rural Road when he noticed a white Toyota Cordova make a U-turn where a sign said “no U-turns."

By Aimee Plante | July 23, 2015

Tempe Police: Drunk driver uses twin brother’s name to avoid records check

During a routine records check, officials discovered that the man’s ID had been revoked in Virginia due to a previous DUI charge.

By Aimee Plante | July 23, 2015

ASU offers lab tests in first university partnership with Theranos

ASU has partnered with Theranos Inc., an innovative organization that was involved in passing the Direct Access Law, to offer lab tests at the downtown clinic.

By Isabella Castillo | July 22, 2015

Tempe Police: Man sells marijuana with unverified medical marijuana card

Police contacted the man after a complainant allegedly witnessed the man pass an item back and forth on the corner in what appeared to be a drug deal.

By Aimee Plante | July 21, 2015

Tempe Police: Man calls Goodwill employee fat, flees on bicycle

Goodwill staff contacted police regarding belligerent behavior that included allegations of spitting at an employee.

By Aimee Plante | July 20, 2015

Local tech company set to change cars through 3-D printing

Still a relatively new technology, 3-D-printing has seen growth in its usage over the years. Aeronautics and even hospitals have benefited from the process, and it is slowly taking course as one of leading ideas for materials crafting in the future.

By Damion Julien-Rohman | July 20, 2015

Tempe Police: Gang member attacks officer after sleeping on light rail tracks

As the man stood up, officials immediately moved away as he proceeded to make grunting sounds and stand in a fighting position with his arms slightly bent and hands clenched into a fist.

By Aimee Plante | July 19, 2015

Bernie Sanders speaks about income inequality to his largest audience yet at Phoenix rally

Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders spoke to a massive crowd at the Phoenix Convention Center about income inequality, free college education and more.

By Isabella Castillo | July 18, 2015