July 29, 2015 • Vol. 13, No.30
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MCSO investigating fatal stabbing in New River NEW RIVER – One man is dead of stabbing wounds after a deadly fight last weekend. The Maricopa County Sheriff ’s Office is investigating his death. About 1 a.m. on July 26, MCSO officers answered an emergency call regarding an injured man at the Roadrunner Saloon. “Sheriff ’s Deputies arrived on scene and discovered the male, later identified as Roman Fernandez Sr., was down in the parking lot,” noted MCSO Deputy Joaquin Enriquez. “Deputies immediately rendered first aid until relieved by the Daisy Mountain Fire Department.” Despite the efforts of the first responders, Fernandez died at the scene. “It was later reported to Sheriff ’s deputies that Roman
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Pictured: MCSO on-scene at the Roadrunner Saloon in New River on July 26. Deputies say a bar fight led to a fatal stabbing.
had been in a fight located on the outside patio area of the bar and later found bleeding in the parking lot, where deputies found him,” Enriquez noted. Homicide detectives are currently gathering evidence and investigating the stabbing.
Parkside announces open recruitment for Community Manager Position ELIZABETH MEDORA STAFF
ANTHEM – The Anthem Parkside Community Association is now recruiting for the full-time position of Community Manager. Anyone interested in applying can see job requirements on the Career Builder Web site at http:// cb.com/1fhNUOz. Résumés and cover letters can be sent to Angelique Artiaga-Lopez, HR Generalist, via email at aartiaga@AssociatedAsset. com, fax (602) 870-8220, or mail to: AAM, LLC,
MCSO: Man severely burned after suicide attempt
1600 W. Broadway Road, Phoenix, AZ 85282. The Parkside Community Manager will report directly to the Parkside Board of Directors. The position is on-site in Anthem. The Community Manager hired will be responsible for providing community management and effective customer service to the Parkside Community Association and its residents through in-depth knowledge
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TRUCK FIRE: Small fire caused by
“This case is being investigated as a homicide, and we do not have any suspects in custody as of yet,” Enriquez said. Anyone with information on this case should call the MCSO Crime Stop line at (602) 876-1011.
ANTHEM – A tragic suicide attempt resulted in a man being severely burned. On the evening of July 21, Maricopa County Sheriff ’s Office Deputies were called to Anthem home due to a reported domestic dispute. “After arriving on scene, they (deputies) spoke with one of the parties involved, who was parked down the street from the residence,” said MCSO Deputy Joaquin Enriquez. “She stated she and her boyfriend were involved in a physical altercation and that he was suicidal.” Deputies then went to the home to make contact with the man. “As they arrived at the home, Deputies heard him tell them he was in the backyard,” Enriquez said. “Upon entering the backyard, MCSO Deputies,
along with Phoenix Police Officers, saw the man sitting in a chair and pouring gasoline over himself. He was flicking a lighter with one hand and held a cigarette in the other.” Law enforcement officers pleaded with the man to reconsider what he was doing. Sadly, the man’s body caught fire. The deputies on-scene worked as fast as possible to save him and were able to put out the flames. The man was transported by air to the burn unit of Maricopa Medical Center with severe injuries. “MCSO’s District IV Detectives were called to the scene and took over the investigation,” Enriquez said. Editor’s note: While the name of the man involved has been released, in consideration of the family, The Foothills Focus is not printing it.
Back to school roundup NORTH VALLEY – It’s that time of year again – the beginning of a new school year is right around the corner. Following is a list of local schools’ information, including meet-the-teacher nights. LOCAL DVUSD SCHOOLS
The first day of school in the Deer Valley Unified School District will be Monday, Aug. 10. Anthem School (623) 376-3700 anthem.dvusd.org Meet the Teacher night: Aug. 6, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Anthem’s supply lists are on the school Web site.
D-BACKS:
New signs for a new school year: like many DVUSD schools, New River Elementary is sporting a new digital sign this year.
Boulder Creek High School (623) 445-8600 bchs.dvusd.org
31, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.; Freshmen, Aug. 3, 8-10:30 a.m. and 12-3 p.m.; Juniors, Aug. 4, 8-10:30
Jump Back Days will be held for each grade level: Seniors, July
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