Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of May.
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🚨 Crime
Laura Owens was indicted on seven felony counts for fraud after she falsely accused former The Bachelor contestant Clayton Echard of impregnating her—court documents show she altered an ultrasound image and provided false testimony.
The DEA broke up a fentanyl network linked to Phoenix by arresting 16 people and seizing over 400 kilograms of drugs in raids across five states (Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada, and Oregon) and set a record seizure (most of the drugs were taken in New Mexico).
🏛️ Government
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has asked APS to investigate the death of a woman after heat was named as a contributing factor—she said the power shut off may have increased the risk.
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