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Democratic Senator Navarrete arrested
A Democratic state senator was arrested on suspicion of molestation Thursday evening, Phoenix police confirmed.
Phoenix Police communications director Donna Rossi said that Sen. Otoniel “Tony” Navarrete, a Phoenix Democrat, was arrested and said more information about charges likely won’t be available until Friday, after he’s fully booked.
“We did make an arrest for molestation tonight, and as soon as we get more information we’ll make it available,” she said.
The Senate Democratic caucus also released a short statement, saying they were aware of the arrest but knew little else.
Read more: https://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2021/08/05/dem-senator-navarette-arrested/