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PHOENIX – Arrest made in “Penis Man” graffiti incidents; powerful late-season monsoon storm pummels the Valley; and more – here’s a look at some of your top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for Friday, September 26, 2025.
1. Late-season monsoon storm batters Phoenix area 
Monsoon: Powerful storm leaves mark on Phoenix
Friday was a day of very active weather for the Phoenix area, as a late-season monsoon storm moves through the area, leaving a trail of damages in its wake. We have team coverage of today’s severe weather.
What we know:
Just four days before the monsoon season comes to a close for the year, a powerful storm brought high winds, hail, and flooding to various parts of the Phoenix area.
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2. “Penis Man” graffiti suspect arrested 
What we know:
Tempe Police say they have arrested the person they believe is responsible for a number of graffiti that feature the words “Penis Man.”
What they’re saying:
Police have identified the suspect as Tanner Ballengee (pictured).
“Graffiti is not a harmless act — it costs property owners money, hurts local businesses, and affects the look and feel of our neighborhoods,” read a portion of Tempe Police’s statement on the arrest.
3. Latest on the Epstein files 
What we know:
The latest batch of Jeffrey Epstein (pictured) files mention prominent names like Elon Musk, Steve Bannon, Peter Thiel and Prince Andrew.
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Within the documents, there is evidence that Peter Thiel and Steve Bannon had scheduled meetings with Epstein, as well as evidence of a pending trip by Elon Musk to Epstein’s island.
4. New laws going into effect in Arizona 
What we know:
Today marks 90 days since the end of the 2025 legislative session, and that means several new laws go into effect.
Big picture view:
Some of the new changes to Arizona law include requiring adult websites to verify the age of its users, a higher minimum age to purchase and possess tobacco products, and a new law that enhances animal cruelty protections.
5. Did they or didn’t they? 
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What we know:
A source close to one of the two people involved in a highly publicized incident at a Coldplay concert earlier this year says the controversy was misrepresented.
The backstory:
51-year-old Andy Byron and 53-year-old Kristin Cabot were shown embracing on a jumbotron in July. A viral video showed the duo ducking out of view, which prompted Coldplay frontman Chris Martin to joke about their reaction.
Now, People Magazine is reporting that according to a source close to Cabot, that viral moment was not entirely what it seemed.