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Helen Cooper

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Raised in Surprise, Arizona, Helen Cooper is a Phoenix contributor for Times Media Service. Cooper covers real estate and local news in Phoenix, including housing, development, local government, schools, public safety and community life across the Valley of the Sun. Cooper holds a master's degree in investigative journalism.

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  1. November 2025

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    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Tempe Tavern Bust: 249 Arrested in Underage Drinking Sting

    A major police operation at Tempe Tavern on November 20, 2025, resulted in 249 arrests for underage drinking, marking the second such incident this year.