Ford Hatchett joined the ABC15 team as a multimedia journalist in January of 2023. Ford consistently breaks news, focusing on public safety and crime developments.
He made the cross-country drive from his home state of North Carolina to move to Phoenix. Prior to joining ABC15, Ford worked at WXII 12 News in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
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Ford grew up playing ice hockey in Raleigh and continued with the sport at a prep school in northern Massachusetts.
He went on to attend Syracuse University, where he graduated with degrees in Broadcast & Digital Journalism, Political Science, and a minor in Finance.
An avid sports fan, Ford cheers on his hometown Carolina Panthers and Hurricanes, along with the Syracuse Orange and NC State Wolfpack.
In his free time, you can likely find Ford playing hockey or tennis, at a concert, or home playing Mario Kart. He’s always looking for new books and music, so send recommendations or story tips his way to Ford.Hatchett@ABC15.com
