Glendale’s Community Newspaper
Vol. 79 No. 30
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July 27, 2023
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Jason Nuttall a familiar face in PUSD BY JOE McHUGH
Glendale Star Staff Writer
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BUSINESS ......... 9
Unical Aviation moves headquarters to Glendale
ason Nuttall began his career in education in 2000 with the Peoria Unified School District. Now, 23 years later, he has returned as the district’s chief student services officer. Nuttall said he easily picked up the district’s inner workings since he started July 1. “I’ve just tried to fall in line with that and see how I can contribute to what’s already been put in place,” he said. “People will ask me what my thoughts are — and hopefully I have a prepared opinion to contribute to the organization — but it’s been a lot of learning systems and things of that sort, to try and integrate myself into.” Nuttall spent the first 11 years of his career with PUSD, but then went on to other ventures across the Valley. He served as an as-
sistant principal and athletic director in the Tolleson Union High School District. After further climbing the ladder — serving as an administrator and director of compliance — he spent the past five years as the assistant superintendent of support services for the Liberty Elementary School District. His career until this point though never came as a surprise. As with each position, he learned new skills that would apply to the next. Nonetheless, he is still excited to be back in the district closest to his family. “I think every position prepares you for the next one,” he said. “I have lived in this community for 25 years,” he said. “My three children have gone through the Peoria school system. To this point, we have a combined 33 years of education for SEE NUTTALL PAGE 4
Jason Nuttall returns to the Peoria Unified School District after a decade away and is looking to inspire positive work in the district. (Peoria Unified School District/Submitted)
Glendale man arrested, accused of killing ex-girlfriend FEATURES ....... 16
Child Crisis Arizona gifts pool fences to 9 families
OPINION ......................6 BUSINESS ....................9 SPORTS ......................12 CALENDAR..................15 FEATURES.................. 16 RELIGION ................... 18 YOUTH ....................... 20 CLASSIFIEDS ............. 22
BY JOE McHUGH
Glendale Star Staff Writer
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he Glendale Police Department arrested 58-year-old Victoriano Alejo for allegedly killing his ex-girlfriend and roommate, 43-year-old Alma Escobar, after he is said to have stabbed her four times in their house near 86th Drive and Pasadena Avenue. The mother of three was rushed to a local hospital after the incident and later died from her injuries. On July 15, officers responded to a residence after being notified by Escobar’s chil-
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dren that their mother had been stabbed and that they were rushing her to the hospital to receive possible lifesaving treatment. According to investigators, the children told officers that Alejo had stabbed their mother and threatened them, saying “that they would be ‘next.’” Officers located Alejo after surrounding the residence and took him to a local hospital after observing a laceration to his throat. Upon investigation, detectives found a large, decorative knife with blood on it in the residence. On the couch, there was a large blood stain next to the knife and sev-
eral cans of beer. Alejo was arrested after receiving medical attention. “Alejo stated he had known Escobar for approximately one year before they started dating,” police reports said. “They had been dating for approximately five months, and had moved in together with her three children. “However, as his feelings for Escobar grew, she began to lose interest in him. Approximately two weeks ago, they decided to end their romantic relationship, but they would SEE ARRESTED PAGE 4
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