🌱 Jubi Is Still Missing + Piling Trash + Bat Attacker Update

Morning, neighbors! It's me again, Geoff Campbell, your host of the Scottsdale Daily.

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First, today's weather:

A warming trend: Plenty of sun today with a high of 86, and a low of 57.

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Here are the top stories today in Scottsdale:

1. Najib "Jubi" Monsif, a 20-year-old man with autism, was last seen in his Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard and Via Linda neighborhood three weeks ago, according to a report on KPNX. The search efforts have included both the Scottsdale Police Department and the Maricopa Sheriff's Department. Family and friends have also worked tirelessly to find the young man. "I'm asking everyone to help find our angel," Najib Monsif Sr., Jubi's dad, said when the search began. If you have seen or heard something about this case that will aid the authorities in finding Jubi, please get in touch with the Scottsdale Police Department at 480-312-5000. (12news.com KPNX)
2. Scottsdale brush and bulk trash pickup is behind schedule due to recent weather causing detritus, fewer employees to do the work, and citizens anxious to clean up their yards and homes. A City press release goes on to say, "The city is doing everything it can to get materials picked up as soon as possible." The goal is to make sidewalks clear before Halloween trick-or-treaters take to the neighborhood in search of candy. Things should be back on track in November; in the meantime, according to the release, "Crews will be picking up curbside only in Area 2 the week of Oct. 11, Area 3 the week of Oct. 18, and Area 4 the week of Oct. 25." Regular trash and recycle roots are not affected. For more, go to ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search "brush and bulk." (Press Release Desk)
3. The bat-wielding attacker at the Gateway Trailhead Monday was high on acid and meth, according to a KNPX report. Wesley Abeita, 23, arrested Tuesday by SPD, vandalized several cars, and attached a woman in her car at the trailhead parking lot. The report claims that Abeita told police that he was on a "bad trip" and that the "devil got in his head." He was booked for attempted second-degree murder, aggravated assault, vehicle burglary, disorderly conduct, and criminal damage. The human victim of the attack, an older woman, received "severe fractures to the left side of her face, two broken bones in her leg and a severe concussion," according to the report. (12news.com KPNX)

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Today in Scottsdale:

• Council — Public Notice - Exchange Club of Scottsdale's 20th Annual Officer and Firefighter of the Year Luncheon. (12:15 p.m.)
• More Than Modeling — Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place. (5:30 p.m.)
• Million Dollar Quartet — Fountain Hills Theater. (7:30 p.m.)
• Varsity Football @ Brophy — Chaparral High School. (8 p.m.)

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Scottsdale Patch Notebook

• Scottsdale Police Department congratulates: "Today at Headquarters we congratulated Dave Jansen on his retirement after serving 20 years as an officer with Scottsdale Police. Dave joined Scottsdale PD in 2001 after already serving 7 years with the Wauwatosa Police Department in Wisconsin." (Facebook)
• Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community announces: "SALT RIVER JOB BOARD ACTIVELY HIRING! Employers have different application and on-boarding requirements. Contact us so we can assist you. Call the Job Connection Line at 480-362-7870." (Facebook)
• Scottsdale Public Library reminds: "It is the spooky season! Stop by Mustang Library and see all of our Halloween displays. Why not check out a few scary books and movies too! #ScottsdaleReads." (Facebook)
• The city of Scottsdale - Government announces: "Scottsdale is hosting a free follow-up, walk-in vaccination event, and additional community pop-ups are planned through December. Those who received their first dose Sept. 23 at our pop-up event can get their second dose from 1:30-5:30 p.m." (Facebook)
• Scottsdale Police Department posts: "Too often, unused prescription drugs find their way into the wrong hands. It can be dangerous and often tragic. This weekend's DEA National Take Back Day is the perfect opportunity to safely dispose of any unused prescription drugs." (Facebook)
• Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce: "Start Your Day the AM Connect Way! Join us Thursday, Oct. 21 at Aiden by Best Western — Scottsdale North for breakfast networking at its best! Like the Aiden itself, this will be cool, edgy, and chic! Register today." (Facebook)

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— Geoff Campbell

About me: I live in Scottsdale; I am a freelance writer, published both in print and on the web. Following a 40-year career as a teacher, administrator, and coach, now committed to education in the broadest sense possible.

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