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A group of Mesa park rangers are under investigation. Here's everything we know

At least three Mesa park rangers were placed on paid administrative leave and one was fired following a police investigation that found allegations of misconduct, including targeting Black or homeless people with violence, which they called "gooning," the city confirmed to The Arizona Republic.
AZ Family on MSN.com · 8d

Mesa park rangers harassed homeless, used racial slurs, new report says

Several Mesa park rangers are on paid leave while another resigned after police found out they were harassing homeless people and using racial slurs as part of a special squad, a new report said, which Arizona’s Family obtained on Tuesday.
ABC15 Arizona · 8d

Mesa park rangers allegedly targeted homeless, used racial slurs, shared a ‘Goon Squad’ patch

The City of Mesa confirms it has placed several park rangers on administrative leave pending a criminal investigation into allegations of misconduct while on duty.
USA TODAY · 8d

Mesa investigates 'Goon Squad' park rangers accused of targeting homeless with violence

Several Mesa park rangers were placed on administrative leave after an investigation found allegations of widespread misconduct.
azcentral.com on MSN.com · 7d

'Gilbert Goons' inspired park ranger goons to terrorize Mesa | Opinion

Once again, a city is asleep at the wheel while 'Goons' beat up people. But instead of a gang of Gilbert teens, it's a gang of Mesa park rangers.
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Video: Reacting to reports of Arizona park rangers being part of ‘Goon Squad,’ targeting homeless

Several Mesa park rangers have been put on paid leave ... McCain joins Outspoken with Bruce & Gaydos Mondays at 5. Arizona’s Morning News host LaDona Harvey has the three stories to start ...
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Suspect shot by park rangers after ramming into patrol vehicle during stop at Glen Canyon

At approximately 8 p.m. on Saturday, law enforcement rangers withtPAGE, Ariz. – On May 3, at approximately 8:00 pm, an officer-involved shooting occurred on Hi
AZ Family · 8d

Mesa park rangers reportedly part of 'Goon Squad' targeting homeless

Several Mesa park rangers are on paid leave while another resigned after police found out they were harassing homeless people and using racial slurs as part of a special squad, a new report said, which Arizona’s Family obtained on Tuesday.
Icon for www.abc15.comABC15 Arizona · 9d

AM Roundup: Rain chances, Mesa rangers allegedly targeted homeless, Stronghold Fire burns 2K acres

One of the park rangers provided a patch to a Mesa police ... with the words “Ranger,” “Goon Squad,” and “Mesa, AZ” embroidered in black. The report goes on to say the patch has ...
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Yosemite National Park’s most dangerous animal might surprise you

Park rangers at Yosemite are saying to stay away from “one of the most dangerous animals” in the park. When one thinks of dangerous wildlife, they might think of a bear, a coyote, a fox ...
Icon for www.sacbee.comSacramento Bee · 24d

Dangerous heat leaves 1 dead, 33 hikers needing rescue at Lake Mead, rangers say

A hiker died on Arizona Hot Springs Trail in Lake Mead ... and the significant strain these emergencies place on park resources,” rangers said. “Temperatures in the canyons are expected ...
Icon for www.azcentral.comAZ Central · 5d

A group of Mesa park rangers are under investigation. Here's everything we know

In 1998, the city had 24 part-time park rangers who largely moved around with bikes, according to previous reporting by The Arizona Republic. By 2009, the team was down to four park rangers.