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Good morning RJ,

Hopefully, this morning’s commute on State Route 347 is smoother than yesterday’s afternoon commute. In case you missed it, the Arizona Department of Public Safety reported a crash around 5 p.m. at Riggs Road and State Route 347.

Also, a 17-year-old Casa Grande man has been indicted by a grand jury and is being charged as an adult for allegedly taking part in a drive-by shooting.

And a couple of Arizona organizations held an event in Coolidge on Saturday to help people who have marijuana convictions get their records expunged or set aside as part of a change in the state law.

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Casa Grande man arrested for kidnapping, aggravated assault

A 37-year-old Casa Grande man has been arrested for kidnapping and assaulting a woman.
Rueben Bia, according to Casa Grande police, committed the crimes of kidnapping, aggravated assault and threatening the woman on March 27.

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