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Hi there, Phoenix! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Pulled over on I-17? How to spot a fake cop.
  • See what a $23.5 million Arcadia estate actually includes.
  • Phoenix neighborhood rattled after brutal shooting and home invasion near Mission Lane.

Also on today's calendar: The18th Annual Gospel Explosion Out of Africa Prophetic Conference and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 102 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Sunny, hot and less humid, temps: high: 104, low: 76.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 101 and low of 78 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Man accused of impersonating officer during I-17 traffic stop in north Phoenix (azfamily.com) — Drivers in north Phoenix are being warned after a man allegedly used red and blue dashboard lights on an older gray Chevrolet pickup to pull over a Tesla on I-17 while pretending to be an officer. He was arrested, but DPS believes there may be other victims and is urging Phoenix-area motorists to report any similar traffic stops.
   

2. Newly built luxury estate in Arcadia listed for $23.5 million (ktar.com) — A record-setting luxury home in Phoenix's Arcadia neighborhood just hit the market for $23.5 million, with sweeping Camelback Mountain views and resort-style amenities. The 9,388-square-foot custom estate includes indoor sports facilities, multiple courts, a speakeasy-style office, and a six-car climate-controlled garage, and is available for private showings through the owner-agent.
   

3. 'You ready to die?' Ex-con on drugs breaks into woman's Phoenix home after shooting her in the leg, cops say (fox10phoenix.com) — Phoenix police say a California man on probation is jailed on a $1 million bond after a woman was shot, beaten, and chased into her home near 12th–13th Street and Mission Lane. The victim's 911 call reportedly captured the attack and break-in, and officers recovered a handgun and drugs before the suspect's upcoming Maricopa County court appearance.
   

4. Heavy Rain Floods Phoenix Area, Disrupts Flights to Palm Springs (nbcpalmsprings.com) — Severe midweek storms flooded roads across the Phoenix area, stranding vehicles, prompting water rescues, and forcing temporary ground stops at Sky Harbor International Airport. Parts of the region saw nearly four inches of rain in six hours, closing crossings in Mesa and Scottsdale before drier air moved in and flood risks eased heading into the weekend.
   

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Ok Phoenix! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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