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Tempe Police: Sex offender runs from police, saying he doesn't have time for this

A man was arrested on suspicion of failure to register as a sex offender, failure to carry ID as a sex offender, failure to produce ID and resisting police, according to a police report.

By Megan Janetsky | June 7, 2015

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Panelists discuss possible 2016 ballot initiative for marijuana legalization

The Morrison Institute for Public Policy hosted a forum on Thursday to consider the pros and cons of legal cannabis in Arizona.

By Aimee Plante | June 4, 2015

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Tempe Police: Woman slaps police officer in face

A Tempe woman was arrested after she entered the cap of a man's truck without his permission and later slapping an officer in the face.

By Megan Janetsky | June 4, 2015

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Tempe Police: Man breaks into house, attacks babysitter

A man was arrested on suspicion of assault and criminal trespass, according to a police report.

By Megan Janetsky | June 3, 2015

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Tempe Police: Man attacks officer, grabs gun, testicles

A man was arrested on suspicion of assault, aggravated assault on a police officer, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct, according to a police report.

By Megan Janetsky | June 2, 2015

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Tempe Police: Man caught with drugs after trying to return stolen vacuum

A man was arrested on suspicion of theft, shoplifting, removal of a theft detection device, trafficking stolen property, dangerous drug possession and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to a police report.

By Megan Janetsky | June 1, 2015

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Tempe Police: Man steals charger, found with methamphetamine

A man was arrested on suspicion of shoplifting, removal of goods and dangerous drug possession, according to a police report.

By Megan Janetsky | May 31, 2015

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Anti-Muslim protest draws counter-protest, ends without violent incident

An "anti-Muslim" protest organized in Phoenix Friday night drew in a massive crowd of counter-protesters, which ended without any violent eruptions.

By Jessica Suerth | May 30, 2015

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Tempe Police: Man pawns items taken during burglary

A 19-year-old Guadalupe man was arrested on suspicion of trafficking stolen property with a juvenile.

By Megan Janetsky | May 28, 2015

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Suspended ASU football linebacker Davon Durant pleads guilty to one misdemeanor count

Sentencing will be on June 15, according to the Maricopa County Superior Court.

By Fabian Ardaya | May 28, 2015

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Tempe Police: Juvenile sets fire to high school bathroom

A juvenile was arrested on suspicion of endangerment, aggravated criminal damage, arson of an occupied structure and interference with use of an educational structure, according to a police report.

By Megan Janetsky | May 28, 2015

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Tempe Police: Woman holds middle finger out at traffic

A 29-year-old Tempe woman was arrested on suspicion of marijuana possession and obstruction of a public thoroughfare, according to a police report.

By Megan Janetsky | May 26, 2015

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ASU to crack down on tobacco-free policy

ASU will begin taking new enforcement measures for its tobacco-free policy, including fines on those in violation starting this June.

By Isabella Castillo | May 24, 2015

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Engineering schools to raise teaching assistant stipends

The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering will be doubling the undergraduate teaching assistant stipend to $1000 starting this fall.

By Isabella Castillo | May 22, 2015

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Students fight childhood obesity with specialized solutions

The groups participated in a university-wide competition this spring that offered grants to groups with creative solutions for the modern obesity crisis.

| May 21, 2015

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Tempe police: Man falls asleep between light rail tracks on way to work

A 52-year-old Avondale man was arrested after he fell asleep on the light rail tracks, according 

By Kelcie Grega | May 20, 2015

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ASU offers early-start program for former foster care youth

The Bridging Success Early-Start program will provide 50 former foster care students an opportunity to participate in activities that will promote success while they attend school.

By Aimee Plante | May 20, 2015

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Michael Crow: University Provost to leave post for medical reasons

Provost Robert Page will be leaving his post for medical reasons, according to an email sent out by ASU President Michael Crow.

By Kelcie Grega | May 19, 2015

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Tempe Police: Men conduct organized theft at Target

Two men were arrested after they both conducted an organized theft at a Target, according to a police report. 

By Kelcie Grega | May 19, 2015

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Tempe Police: Woman sets fire to ex-boyfriend’s home

A Tempe woman set fire to a residence located on South Dennis Drive after breaking a bedroom window to gain entry, according to the report.

By Kelcie Grega | May 18, 2015

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