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Vol. 77 No. 36
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This Week THE VOICE OF BUSINESS
BUSINESS .... 20 Delta Dental of Arizona appoints new CEO
Daughter targeted by family for years BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
Glendale Star Executive Editor
Six people were arrested in Peoria, Glendale and Yuma for kidnapping and beating a 20-year-old pregnant family member after years of threats, Peoria police said. Goodyear, Tolleson, Avondale, Phoenix, Peoria and Yuma police departments worked together to arrest the suspects. Those arrested were: • Zahraa Alfartousi: kidnapping (domestic violence), aggravated robbery, threats, disorderly conduct. • Yaser Alfartousi: kidnapping (domestic
Glendale Star Staff Writer
Arizona Broadway Theatre returns with ‘Chicago’
OPINION..................... 14 BUSINESS.................. 20 SPORTS ...................... 24 FEATURES.................. 26 RELIGION ................... 28 YOUTH........................ 30 CLASSIFIEDS ............. 31
violence), aggravated robbery, disorderly conduct. • Fares Alfartousi: kidnapping (domestic violence), aggravated robbery, disorderly conduct. • Bashir Alfartousi: kidnapping (domestic violence). • Ali Alfartousi: kidnapping (domestic violence), aggravated robbery, threats. • Souad Alfartousi: kidnapping (domestic violence), aggravated robbery. The multijurisdictional investigation involves multiple crimes including kidnapping and aggravated assault in the last two years.
Council redistricting begins in Glendale BY MADISON PERALES
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September 2, 2021
The city of Glendale is redrawing the city council districts after the 2020 census data was released on Aug. 12. “Section 15-2 of the city code requires the council to redistrict once every 10 years based on the U.S. decennial census,” Glendale City Clerk Julie Bower said. The redistricting goal is to have close to 41,388 people in each of the six districts. They must also consider community interest, voters’ choice,
growth and the preservation of the core of existing election years. The city is required to submit a council-adopted plan to Maricopa County by Dec. 15, according to the National Demographics Corporation. Glendale City Councilmember Jamie Aldama of the Ocotillo District said he doesn’t expect big changes to be made. “Citizens should be aware of upcoming community meetings where they can share their concerns,” Aldama said. “I recommend citizens stay
In May, Peoria police received a call from a man’s family saying his pregnant girlfriend’s family was threatening him. They said they would kidnap a young family member if the girlfriend wasn’t returned. Peoria detectives said the pregnant woman, her boyfriend and his family filed more than 20 police reports with various Arizona police agencies. The reports ranged from complaints of disorderly conduct and harassment to an escalation of aggravated assault and kidnapping. The victim’s brother, Bashir, was arrestSEE DAUGHTER PAGE 3
Homecoming
Retired gymnast MyKayla Skinner will participate in the Athleta Presents Gold Over America Tour, flipping into Gila River Arena on Wednesday, Sept. 22. SEE MORE ON PAGE 24
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