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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Health
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Man charged in deadly Goodyear group home stabbing once spent time in prison for manslaughter
The Brief We sat down with the family of a Native American man who was stabbed to death in a group home. Reno Caddo was 24 when he was killed at a facility in Goodyear. The suspect, Glynn Peaches, was Caddo's roommate at the facility. GOODYEAR, Ariz. - For two years, we've extensively covered the Sober Living Scheme that led to a $2 billion Medicaid scandal, with tribal members used as assets to bill the state for addiction treatment rarely provided. The Sober Living Scheme made national headlines in 2023, after people went missing and even died in certain facilities due to a lack of oversight and regulation by state agencies, stemming back to a time before the COVID-19 Pandemic. It's a scandal with repercussions still being felt by vulnerable people fighting addiction not just within Arizona, but from reservations across the country, as a majority of them are members of native tribes. In this latest report, we hear from family members of a Native American man who was stabbed to death in a group home, as they demand accountability. The backstory The deadly stabbing happened in Goodyear, at a behavioral health residential facility that looks like any other house. The three-bedroom, two-bathroom house, located near Indian School Road and Falcon Drive, now sits seemingly empty. It was there on April 12, 2025 when 24-year-old Reno Caddo was killed. According to Goodyear Police, Caddo was stabbed more than 10 times by his roommate, Glynn Peaches. Peaches said he and Caddo were drinking, and Caddo was being disrespectful. Caddo, according to Peaches, later pulled a kitchen knife on him, which led to a fight for the weapon. Peaches, who is accused of first-degree murder, had previous run-ins with the law. Dig deeper According to records from the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR), Peaches, who is 45, served two decades in an Arizona prison for manslaughter. Per the records, Peaches was given the sentence on March 13, 2003. While in prison, Peaches was disciplined several times for possessing a weapon, assaulting an inmate, and disorderly conduct. He was released from prison in September 2023. As for charges filed against him in connection with Caddo's death, Peaches has pleaded not guilty. He is represented by a public defender, and the Maricopa County Office of the Public Defender has issued a statement that reads: "This is a deeply unfortunate situation that unfolded in the context of a severely mismanaged and ill-equipped group home – an environment that failed in its responsibility to protect vulnerable individuals. We look forward to receiving full discovery to better understand the circumstances leading to these charges, and to ensure that Mr. Peaches' rights are safeguarded throughout the legal process." As for the Goodyear address, officials with the Arizona Department of Health Services have it listed under "His Mercy Assisted LLC." The license was closed in November 2024. We reached out to "His Mercy Assisted," and was told the provider left the home several months ago. Days before AZDHS updated the AZ Care Check profile for this address, we saw it listed under "The Academy Behavioral Health & Wellness," an unlicensed sober living home. The owner said his company placed clients in the home on April 2, but moved out after Caddo's death. We reached out to officials with AZDHS regarding the name change, and they said there was a "data entry error and the entry has been corrected." By the numbers According to the City of Goodyear, police have received 184 calls for service related to group homes from January 2024 through May 2025. During that same timeframe, the city documented 75 unlicensed homes. However, neither the City of Goodyear nor its police department can tell us exactly how many of these properties are sober living homes or behavioral health residential facilities that are unlicensed. A spokesperson said facilities frequently change names, which makes it a challenge to classify the type of homes operating. The city currently recognizes three licensed sober living homes within the area. Meanwhile, Goodyear Police officials say there has been no increase or decrease in calls for group homes. Department officials said they are trying to improve how calls are categorized between mental health, substance abuse and other issues. It has been over a month since Caddo was killed, and his family is still searching for answers. "I was told that he got murdered," said Caddo's sister, Nekeshia. Nekeshia still has questions about the brutal attack. What Nekeshia Said "That night, I just heard they were drinking," said Nekeshia. "I don't know who got the liquor, but they were both drinking because they were in the same room." Caddo's oldest sister, Shamira, was unaware that Caddo was staying in a residential facility for behavioral health. What Shamira Said "It was a shock, definitely. I think I was still in the state of denial, and I feel like I still am in this state of denial," said Shamira. "I've seen a lot of the stories being covered, but I think I sort of came at it with an arrogant mindset of, like 'oh, that only happens to people who allow themselves to be vulnerable to that system.'" We also asked Shamira for her reaction to finding out that her brother was sharing a room with a convicted felon who spent time in prison for manslaughter. "That is reckless, you know, and it's sad because my brother paid that price for their recklessness, and there should be some justice held on their end, too," said Shamira. Shamira just wants justice for her brother, and accountability from the provider that she believes was supposed to keep him safe.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Yahoo
Shreveport police crackdown on squatters with operation blue
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—Mayor Tom Arceneaux proposed, and the city council approved a new ordinance on squatting, which went into effect in April 2025. The mayor said, 'I am pleased with the way that this is working, and I think it has in fact given police a new tool to help with people who are in houses where they don't have a right to belong.' Shreveport police have begun enforcing it with Operation Blue. They have arrested over a dozen squatters. Police say some of the crimes committed by squatters have included unauthorized entry, burglary, trespassing, property damage, theft, drug activity, and even armed threats. Caddo Commissioner John-Paul Young says the city needs to aggressively go after the owners of blighted property. Blighted properties are handouts for squatters. He told us, 'Owning a blighted property has been a crime in Shreveport for twenty-one years. It's long past time the mayor kept his main campaign promises to restore our neighborhoods to safety and livability by enforcing this law against absent owners.' Young says he is talking about ordinance 58-207 (Penalty for maintaining blight), which is a criminal misdemeanor punishable by a five-hundred-dollar fine or thirty days in jail per day until the issue is corrected. In response, the mayor said, 'I'm not going to debate Commissioner Young in the media. I think there are lots of tools that have, and we're looking at all those tools to see what are the most effective tools for enforcement.' If you suspect squatters on a property, you can contact Shreveport Police through the Port City 311 App or call them at 318-673-6950. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Hamilton Spectator
09-05-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
‘Not financially possible': Tariff-related tax deferrals not recommended, staff advise Burlington council
A City of Burlington staff recommendation not to offer tax deferrals to residents and businesses impacted by tariffs is 'extremely short-sighted' according to the local chamber of commerce. A staff report to the May 12 committee of the whole meeting states 'implementing a property tax deferral program for all property classes is not financially possible because of cash flow requirements, resourcing and system constraints.' According to the report, legislation requires the city to collect and pass on property taxes to Halton Region and two school boards by set due dates. 'Without these due dates being modified, the city has very limited opportunity' to defer property taxes, the report states. The report states the city's cash flow cannot support a broad property tax deferral program under current legislation. 'A negative cash flow position indicates the city will not have sufficient cash to meet its operational needs, financial obligations and potentially requiring drawing on investment funds (and) delay capital investments,' the report states. 'A negative cash flow position is not an option for the city.' Staff also do not recommend adjusting or deferring user fees and license fees for anyone impacted by tariffs. 'Without financial support from other levels of government … doing so could negatively impact the approved budget at year-end and may require drawing on reserve funds to cover the shortfall,' the report states. Staff reviewed a possible targeted tax deferral program for the industrial and manufacturing sector. The report states council could direct staff to proceed with a six-month industrial property tax deferral for industrial property owners impacted by U.S. tariffs. But the report states: 'Staff do not recommend implementing a tax deferral program for industrial properties due to the potential lost municipal revenues … cash flow risk and possible policy implications. Adopting such a program could set precedent that extends beyond the municipal funding model and may overlap with senior government programs.' Review of potential interest-free development charge programs will be included in a report to the June 2025 committee of the whole. In March, city council directed staff to report on potential interest-free deferrals of property taxes, development charges and other city fees to 'individuals, companies or organizations' impacted by American tariffs. At that time, Burlington Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Terry Caddo said the organization strongly supports tax deferrals 'as there are numerous companies already seeing the impact of the tariff threat.' In response to the staff report, Caddo said companies that are affected by tariffs 'need to find new clients, perhaps change products they manufacture and retool. This takes significantly longer than six months.' The full report is available on the City of Burlington website .
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Louisiana sample ballots: March 29, 2025
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—Louisiana voters, it is almost time to decide whether to change the state's taxation power, try juveniles as adults, change the spending limit to essential services, and create specialized trials. March 29 is Louisiana's municipal primary election. The vote to change Louisiana's state and income tax According to the Louisiana Secretary of State, early voting is March 15 – 22 (excluding Sunday, March 16) from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Locations can be found at The deadline to register to vote through the GeauxVote Online Registration system is March 8. Below are sample ballots for parishes throughout northwest Louisiana. Bienville-Sample-AVC-Ballots-for-03-29-25-Louisiana-Secretary-of-StateDownload Bossier Sample AVC Ballots for 03-29-25 (Louisiana Secretary of State)Download Caddo Sample AVC Ballots for 03-29-25 (Louisiana Secretary of State)Download DeSoto Sample AVC Ballots for 03-29-25 (Louisiana Secretary of State)Download The Louisiana Secretary of State has yet to send us the Natchitoches and Webster Parish sample ballots. However, citizens can find them by visiting their website and inserting their parish, ward, and precinct. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
