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Following the disturbing sexual misconduct allegations against NY Gov. Cuomo, another Democrat is in major trouble over alleged sex crimes.
Democratic Arizona lawmaker Otoniel “Tony” Navarrette has been arrested in Phoenix on sex charges involving a minor.
This news was confirmed by AzFamily.com as well as other outlets. Navarrette works as a state senator in Arizona.
Donna Rossi, communications director of the Phoenix Police Department, said, “We did make an arrest for molestation tonight, and as soon as we get more information we’ll make it available.”
AZ SENATOR ARRESTED: #ABC15 has confirmed through multiple sources that Sen. Tony Navarette (D) was arrested tonight for “sexual misconduct with a minor”. The alleged incident happened in 2019. pic.twitter.com/BuyTYGqgxY
— Nicole Valdes (@NicoleValdesTV) August 6, 2021
Police released the following statement:
— “On August 4th, 2021, The Phoenix Police Department received a report of sexual conduct with a minor that occurred in 2019.”
— “Detectives interviewed a juvenile victim and witnesses, and on August 5th, developed probable cause to arrest the suspect.”
— “The suspect was arrested and is currently in the process of being booked into jail for multiple counts of Sexual Conduct with a minor, among other charges. The suspect’s name and booking number will be provided when the booking process is complete.”
Just before that came out though, I was back and forth with @PhoenixPD trying to get more information on this arrest.
Here’s their media advisory sent at 9:38PM ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/JRiTufPA4k
— Nicole Valdes (@NicoleValdesTV) August 6, 2021