{"id":106404,"date":"2025-07-31T02:28:21","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T02:28:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/106404\/"},"modified":"2025-07-31T02:28:21","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T02:28:21","slug":"va-councilmember-set-on-fire-restaurant-in-phoenix-targeted-by-would-be-thieves-nightly-roundup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/106404\/","title":{"rendered":"VA councilmember set on fire; restaurant in Phoenix targeted by would-be thieves | Nightly Roundup"},"content":{"rendered":"

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PHOENIX<\/strong> – City councilmember in Eastern U.S. set on fire inside his workplace; new details on Mesa man accused of killing his infant child; and more – here’s a look at some of your top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for Wednesday, July 30, 2025.<\/p>\n

1. City councilman set on fire at workplace office \"\" <\/p>\n

What we know:<\/p>\n

A Virginia city council member was rushed to a burn center after a man poured gasoline on him and set him on fire inside his workplace.<\/p>\n

Dig deeper:<\/p>\n

While authorities have yet to release the suspect’s name publicly, the victim, identified as Lee Vogler, did identify the suspect, who is now in police custody.<\/p>\n

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2. Massive fire near Chandler <\/p>\n

What we know:<\/p>\n

Crews battled a massive fire at an RV storage facility near Chandler on July 30.<\/p>\n

Big picture view:<\/p>\n

The fire happened near Loop 202 and Kyrene Road. The area is reportedly part of the Gila River Indian Community.<\/p>\n

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3. New details in Mesa infant death \"\" <\/p>\n

What we know:<\/p>\n

Court documents are giving us new details surrounding an infant’s death at a Mesa apartment.<\/p>\n

The backstory:<\/p>\n

Investigators say the suspect, 19-year-old Andrew Barney (pictured) admitted to slapping the infant multiple times, and “expressed regret for his actions and understood that they were wrong.”<\/p>\n

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4. Arizona woman accused of animal abuse \"Litchfield <\/p>\n

What we know:<\/p>\n

Officials with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s office say a 68-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly leaving 11 dogs abandoned at a Litchfield Park home for weeks.<\/p>\n

What they’re saying:<\/p>\n

“It was beyond deplorable,” said Dave Evans, who leads MCSO’s Animal Cruelty Unit. “I mean, these dogs were stuck in, like, a three-by-five crate, standing in their own feces and urine.”<\/p>\n

Read More<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

5. Mexican restaurant in Phoenix targeted twice \"\" <\/p>\n

What we know:<\/p>\n

A popular Mexican restaurant near 16th Street and Indian School Road in Phoenix was hit by would-be thieves twice in two days this week.<\/p>\n

What they’re saying:<\/p>\n

“First with the window, it was Monday, and Tuesday was the back,” said Cristina Ramirez, who works at the restaurant. “It’s a person who knows the place.”<\/p>\n

Read More<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

A look at your weather for tomorrow\u00a0<\/strong> \"Evening <\/p>\n

Get the Full Forecast<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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