FRIDAY: 4 stories to watch in Arizona 11/16/12
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Posted: 11/15/2012
So you can stay ahead of the news, here's a quick look at some of the stories ABC15 will be keeping an eye on Friday, November 16.
DUMP TRUCK WRECK SENTENCING
Michael Jakscht, found guilty of manslaughter, aggravated assault, and endangerment charges, is scheduled to be sentenced. He was driving a dump truck on Carefree Highway in North Phoenix that ran through a group of motorcyclists stopped at a red light, killing four. 8:30 a.m., Maricopa County Superior Court, Phoenix.
SEX WITH DOG AD SENTENCING
Craig James Naylor, who pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge, is scheduled to be sentenced. He was accused of posting a Craigslist ad for sex with a dog. 8:30 a.m., Maricopa County Superior Court, Phoenix.
SHRED-A-THON
The Maricopa County Attorney's Office is hosting a shred-a-thon for the public to safely destroy unneeded documents and prevent identity theft. 6 a.m.- 6 p.m., International Paper, Phoenix.
OPERATION SANTA CLAUS KICKOFF
ABC15 and Sanderson Ford kick off the annual Operation Santa Claus on Friday, collecting food, toys, and money for families in need this holiday season. The project, which runs through December 20, benefits St. Mary's Food Bank, Phoenix Children's Hospital, Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center, and Military Assistance Mission.
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