Arizona state senator arrested on charges of sexual conduct with a juvenile, police confirm
Published at : August 11, 2021
Democratic State Sen. Otoniel “Tony” Navarette was arrested Thursday night on charges of sexual conduct with a minor, a police source with knowledge of the case told 12 News.
The arrest comes two days after Navarette revealed he had tested positive for COVID-19, despite being vaccinated. Navarette said he was experiencing mild symptoms while isolating at home
Navarette, a 35-year-old Phoenix native, is serving his second two-year term at the state Senate, representing District 30 in West Phoenix. He was elected to the House in 2016. A Legislature biography shows he has worked for several political campaigns and with community groups over the last decade.
The arrest comes two days after Navarette revealed he had tested positive for COVID-19, despite being vaccinated. Navarette said he was experiencing mild symptoms while isolating at home
Navarette, a 35-year-old Phoenix native, is serving his second two-year term at the state Senate, representing District 30 in West Phoenix. He was elected to the House in 2016. A Legislature biography shows he has worked for several political campaigns and with community groups over the last decade.
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