Glendale Star: 02-07-2019

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Mountain Ridge football coach arrested BY DARRELL JACKSON Glendale Star Staff Writer

FEATURES .... 10 Katy Engels shines in first two years managing downtown

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ARTS ............. 21 Antique Tractor and Engine Show drives into Sahuaro Ranch

OPINION.................... 8 FEATURES .............. 10 SPORTS ................... 14 RELIGION ................ 16 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ................................... 21 YOUTH .................... 24 BUSINESS .............. 26 CLASSIFIEDS ......... 28

February 7, 2019

Mountain Ridge head football coach Vince Ciliberti was arrested by Tempe police last week after allegedly luring a minor for sexual exploitation. According to a police spokesperson, a Tempe Police Internet Crimes Against Children Unit undercover officer communicated with Ciliberti on an instant messenger app. According to the spokesperson, Ciliberti believed he was communicating with a 14-year-old boy, telling him he wanted to have a sexual relationship. Ciliberti, 35, was booked and released from jail February 1. Ciliberti was released from jail without any charges being dropped

and he is due in court February 14 and February 21 in Mesa. Tempe police confirmed the arrest came after an investigation by its InterCrimes Mountain Ridge head football net coach Vince Ciliberti. (Photo courtesy Against ChilTempe Police Department) dren Unit. “At this time, there is no indication that Ciliberti had any physical contact with a

Scooters to be removed from Glendale

minor,” Sgt. Ronald Elcock said in an email. “We have been in contact with Deer Valley Unified School District to make them aware of the arrest.” According to the charges, the law states suspects charged with luring a minor for sexual exploitation “by offering or soliciting sexual conduct with another person knowing or having reason to know that the other person is a minor” is a class 3 felony. Deer Valley Unified School District sent a letter to parents informing them of the situation and that they were also investigating. “There is some information that we feel is important to share with you to maintain transparent communication as we work toSEE COACH PAGE 2

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Birds are slowly flying out of the West Valley as Glendale joins Peoria in banning the electric scooters. The move comes three days after council gave staff direction to research electric scooters in the city. City Attorney Michael Bailey sent Bird Rides Inc. a cease and desist letter January 25, telling the company to remove all scooters from city property. Otherwise, the company could be charged up to $250 an hour per scooter. SEE SCOOTERS PAGE 2

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