>> 12news at 10:00 with mark, vanessa, caribe, and coop starts now. >> 12news at 10:00 tracking the big picture night. >> tim tebow. >> clown sightings on the rise across america. >> more in the valley as well. >> and mcdonalds is making changes. >> criminal charges coming for joe arpaio. will he spend time behind bars? team 12 coverage tonight. >> decision 2016. trump targeting mccain and billy push is feeling the fallout from that interview.

four cancer survives and his treatment could save others. >> a dog food warning before you feed fido. >> and a high speed chase and a suspect's brush with death. 12news at 10:00 starts right now. 12news at 10:00 tracking breaking news. take a look in phoenix and the scene of an officer involved shooting. team 12 is at the scene east >> officers opened fire on a suspect. right now, they are not telling us however what led to the situation or the extent of the suspect's injuries. again, authorities are only telling us right now, again, officers fortunately are okay. an officer involved shooting happened near 36th street and thomas. team 12 working to get more details. we will bring them to you as soon as we get them.

tim tebow to the rescue. many tonight calling the former football star a miracle maker comforting a fan who had a seizure. now, tebow is in the valley trying to jump start his baseball career in the arizona fall league. but, his actions off the diamond are melting hearts tonight. >> team 12's trisha hendricks joins us live from scottsdale stadium with those who witnessed this act >> reporter: tim tebow had a great first day of the fall league. but tonight he comforted a fan in distress and it is getting a lot of attention. the game ends in glendale the first day of fall league and tebow's first game. he heads out to join the bus joining a long line of autograph seekers when a fan in his 30s collapsed. >> he reached down, comforted the fan.

in distress having a seizure. as they awaited the paramedics. >> tim would not leave him and i'm pretty sure he said a prayer for him. when it first happened and tim just sat there with him, kept reassuring him. and as he gained consciousness, he was able to respond and then i think the fan realized who it was. and, tim wouldn't leave him. he just kept patting him on the leg. trying to keep him company reporting this video. >> tebow sat there on the railing next to this young man for a good 15 to 20 minutes talking with him and consoling him and asking him if he was okay. and, took off his wristbands and autographed his wristbands and gave them to brandon. it was amazing. i have never seen anything like it in pro sports. at the end of it, he tapped the young man on the leg and said

>> it is very personable and compassionate. that is the tim tebow we know. >> reporter: after all of that, he jumped on the golf cart and joined the rest of the teammates on the bus. according to phoenix fire, sounds like that fan is going to be all right. we are so thankful for that. live in scottsdale, trisha hendricks, 12news at 10:00. all right, thanks trisha. developing now, the clown craze. neighborhoods across america including several here in arizona on edge after a series dressed as clowns. the sightings are terrorizing children and the number of cases in the valley are on the rise. >> this is a weird one for sure. team 12's monique griego joins us live from downtown phoenix where from the clowns have been spotted. monique? >> reporter: hey guys, well, these creepy clowns have been spotted simply out on the streets and various valley cities. while you are probably thinking

dress as a clown. more and more of them are accused of committing some serious crimes. from hanging onto the back of a city bus in detroit to standing on a bridge with a bibi gun in new york, creepy clowns are freaking people out across the country and here in the valley with people reporting suspicious sightings to various agencies. >> check out this person's social media. how can we protect our kids against this? >> reporter: officer brandon shepherd police says. >> if he crosses the line, makes any threats. going to school where you can cause disruption. >> reporter: police in michigan say someone dressed as a clown grabbed a boy and cut him with a butter knife. and another committed armed robbery and made threats against violence toward students and schools. >> it is not something to mess around with. there are consequences.

consequences to being arrested. >> reporter: on facebook, there is now a page to track phoenix clown sightings. this one alleged to have been spotted near a school in surprise. >> if there is anybody acting suspiciousings call us, we would rather check it out and have it be nothing. >> reporter: and police also said parents should be checking their kids' social media sites because they want to make sure they are not posting or engaging in any activity that could get them in trouble. reporting live in phoenix, monique griego, 12news at 10:00. >> very disturbing. joe arpaio says the criminal contempt charge against him is the result of a political vendetta. federal prosecutors announced the charge in court today. arpaio is accused of blatantly ignoring an order from a judge

bars, but first, political insider brahm resnik joins us from the news room with what this means for arpaio. brahm? >> reporter: he faces criminal contempt charges and possibly more serious obstruction of justice charges. all this coming as early voting starts tomorrow on the sheriff's bid for a seventh term in office. he calls himself america's toughest sheriff. in days, joe arpaio will be there are criminal contempt charges for ignoring a judge's order to stop racially profiling latinos and a trial on the charges set to start december 6. separately, u.s. department of justice prosecutorsed told bollton they are investigating him for possible instruction of justice. >> he did all of these things in office and has to be held accountable. >> reporter: his deepening legal problems are connected to a finding in august that the sheriff intentionally ignored

immigration patrols. >> he has racially profiled people. >> reporter: he won't have to enter a plea in court. his attorney will enter a not guilty plea for him. brahm resnik, 12news. thank you brahm, the judge had the option to have arpaio arrested and book. he faces a maximum of six months in jail if he is found guilty. a penalty some opponents say would be poetic justice. joe arpaio once famously said this in the show. >> it is amazing what i say, and what i do, and what i get away with. it is amazing. >> reporter: opponents of arpaio now hope that statement proves false. wanting a guilty verdict and jail time for the 84-year-old county sheriff. >> the question is really difficult to determine. >> reporter: valley criminal defense attorney scott halbernon said that would be up to suzanne bolton. >> judge bolton is a strong

under a court order. >> what hurts him most of all is his bragging before the national news media. >> i'm not going to give it up. i'm going to continue. >> i don't report to the president. >> nothing will change. >> there's a lot of evidence. a lot of evidence accumulated over the past several years. >> now again, trial is set for december. arpaio said he didn't fully understand the court orders against him. him are purely political. now, to decision 2016. and, the race for the white house. we are now 27 days away from one of the most polarizing elections we have ever seen. and tonight, hillary clinton is maintaining a nine-point overall lead over donald trump among likely voters in a four hi way presidential matchup. the nbc wall street journal polls are from after sunday

paining for her. former vice president al gore telling voters in florida that every vote counts and president obama unleashing a blistering trump takedown tonight in a college rally in greensboro, north carolina. >> and tonight, donald trump blasting senior senator john mccain. trump tweeting the foul mouthed senator john mccain begged for my support during my primary. i gave, he won. and then dropped me over room remarks. trump referring to mccain pulling his support after trump's recorded crude conversation about women. that video is likely going to cost former access hollywood host and current today show host billy bush his job. multiple agencies are now reporting that nbc is negotiating bush's exit. is his firing the right move? and is it fair that he is losing his job while trump continues to run for president? i have been hearing a lot from

page. ed, for example, says guess is nbc has a code of conduct, but the electoral system has no ethics at all. it is ams and oranges. meanwhile, jana doesn't think that bush should lose his job and trump should stay in the race. she says the tape was saved until hillary felt she might lose the election. this conversation is red hot. you can find facebook.com/vanessaruse news. a chase lead to a guy dodges cars on a highway and falling into an active traffic lane. what happens next makes this tonight's omg video. >> the drastic decision samsung makes in the wake of its exploding devices. >> a man diagnosed with stage four cancer. he survives and his experimental treatment could save others. >> one dog food that could make your dog choke. >> and we are playing would

and cardinals. >> kevin hart is here with the game would you rather? and we have music from james bay. do not change the channel. it's good. >> tomorrow, only on 12news at 10:00, on weight loss wednesday, genetics and dieting, how you could be derailing your weight loss without knowing it tomorrow on 10:00 will be back in 60

if you're told you have cancer, explore your treatment options with specialists who treat only cancer. every stage... every day.... at cancer treatment centers of america. learn more at cancercenter.com/experts >> here are three of tonight's headlines. samsung is pulling the plug on the galaxy note 7. after recalling millions of the smartphones, the company is ending production of it altogether. is comes to a lot of reports of replacement galaxy note 7s catching on fire. still no word on if the

original model. mars pet care is recalling some wet dog food because of hard white pieces of plastic in the food your dog can choke on. it affects a limited number of cesar classics filet mignon wet dog food sold by itself and multipacks. you can return it for a full refund or exchange. it is really kind of scary. >> and now, only on 12news, a valley man, his name is beating the odds surviving after getting the diagnosis that no patient wants to hear. doctors telling him he had pancreatic cancer. the third largest cancer killer in the u.s. but as team 12's stacia naquin shows us, phil's treatment could mean a breakthrough for future patients. >> it is really kind of scary. >> reporter: researchers say most pancreatic cancer patients only have a five year survival rate.

>> i started having symptoms in april of 2014. the pancreatic cancer is so hard to diagnosis that it literally took the doctors six weeks to figure out what it was i had. >> reporter: by the time doctors discovered the tumors in phil's body, they had grown so large, it ruled out the possibility of surgical removal. this can mean life for death for anyone with the cancer. >> once it actually starts to become evident and once it is diagnosed, people generally only live about s months after they are diagnosed with it. >> reporter: phil's wife kathy, a medical librarian discovered a treatment with life changing. >> it takes ten to 14 years to have a drug approved by the fda. >> reporter: dr. hen is in charge of the basic research

treatments. >> so, this is the most lethal form of pancreatic cancer. that is what we have researched the most. >> reporter: for phil, this was a ray of hope and his cancer was nowhere to be found. >> i think there are a lot of reasons for hope. when you get a diagnosis like pancreatic cancer you start living for today. >> reporter: stacia naquin, 12news. and that can only mean one thing. it is time for another session of would have could have should have. bruce cooper joins us now. coop, a lot of discussion revolving around a freshman quarterback for asu. dylan sterling cole. would you have burned his red shirt putting him into saturday's game after brady white got hurt? >> reporter: given is circumstances, i absolutely would have burned his red shirt no doubt. the plan was to red shirt him

year, but there were six minutes left to play. asu is hosting a three person lead. and sterling cole is the only quarterback who can play. it is likely he will have to suit up for colorado even if manny wilny s is automobile to return, he is your backup. one play away from being on on the field player. you no choicto this man ready to play. >> a tough situation. let's move onto could have. could the coyotes be in for a long season given that five rookies made their 25 man opening night roster? >> well joe, they could be in for just the opposite. a surprising playoff bound season for this team. look, four rookies impacted last year's team. don't need a player. and of the five rookies on this

major contributions. no doubt, the coyotes have a young roster but it is a very talented roster. one that could very well be a playoff team joe. >> finally, coop, the cards have a monday night game against the new york jets coming up at university of phoenix stadium. the cardinals strength is turning out to be the running of david johnson, but the jets have one of the worst pass defenses in the league. so, should the cards run or throw more against the jets? >> well, i would say they should run more. but given the jets' horrible secondary and the ne carson palmer and the need to get back on the passing for the attack, they should pass more against the jets common night. the cardinals have been unable to connect on the deep ball. no team in football gives up more passing plays for the jets. >> carson palmer, let's hope he is ready. >> all right, thank you very much gentlemen. well the tonight show

>> and the guests include james bay and kevin hart. kevin heart what now hits theaters this friday. it is a new concert film about his most recent comedy tour. the 37-year-old comedian turned actor also now has a star on the hollywood walk of fame. and, he recently admitted that he messed up his marriage with his first wife tori because he was young and not ready for marriage. >> scariest part is >> well, we know many of you are watching the hit show this is us right along with us. you can continue the emotional journey right now by visiting 12news.com/thisisus and check out our online series. it is called this was u.s. >> it is a show from the creator and the show's past.

our house for a week. right? having told the girls who he is. they think he is daddy's friend from work. his 70-year-old friend from work who never goes to work. [ laughter ] >> and likes sleepovers. >> it is like a gigantic sleepover. he knows he has cancer so, this person he has waited such a long time to have back into his life could literally be gone at how close do you allow yourself to this particular individual? how close do you allow your family to get close to someone they could call in love with just to have them go away? so it is a real sort of debate. his wife asks him, like, what's the plan? like, how long is he going to be here? and it is like, i just want to get him to the doctor's appointment and see if he is going to make it past thursday. then, we will take it from there. >> okay, so, if you already haven't, check out the show and share your comments with us.

you. >> absolutely. and remember to watch a new episode of the show every tuesday night at 8:00. right here on 12news. all right, so, we have got some active weather happening in the midsection of the country. overall, the nation looks pretty good. but we look the best here in the valley. >> i know. >> so let's head to the graphics and show you what is going on out there. 97 was the high today out at phoenix sky harbor. another above average day. tomorrow will be very much the same. it is october. and, we have snow falling right now in portions of south wyoming and some areas there in colorado. meanwhile, the western u.s. still looking pretty dry and you can see other than a few high clouds moving in off the west coast, it is completely quiet. meanwhile, off the coast, in the pacific, it is very active. a series of low pressure systems will be sliding on into the nation the next couple of days. it will take us to the north of

a few high clouds and a slight dip in our temperatures. 61 to 68 tonight across the valley. clear skies tomorrow. 90 to 95. so, another pretty warm day. sun will be up about 6:30 in the morning. an overall, just really nice conditions. so, we are down a little bit. 92-degree theres on thursdayment then over the weekend, things still hanging onto the mid 90s or so. plenty of sunshine. and next week, not much change. we will stay dry all the way through tuesday. joe? make a difference day is just a couple of weeks away. and, 12news is proud to team once again with the be a leader foundation. and its community event taking steps toward college success. parents and students will be able to learn about organizations, programs, and scholarships available to arizona students. and, then meet with more than 200 universities. this is an incredible opportunity. best of all, it's free. check out 12news.com/makeadifference for more details and to sign up. the secret to looking

back the clock. >> you have never seen a police chase like this. wait until you see how this

>> welcome back everybody. coop, i love to say this. he is here with the scoop.

>> hello vanessa, i'm acknowledging the good deeds of the washington redskins and owner daniel snyder. two members of the washington redskins traveled to a team to deliver much needed medical supplies to haiti which was hit hard by hurricane matthew last week killing at least 900 people and leaving thousands more homeless. wide receiver pierre garcon and defensive francois delivered. my mvp of the night. and the giants were just three outs away, but the cubs rally for four runs in the night to pull out a thrilling win advancing to the nfc east will they will meet the dodgers nationals winner. >> all right, well, it is turn back the clock tuesday here on 12news. tonight, three foods that can help your skin and make you look younger.

broccoli. they increase production of collagen meaning fewer eyes around your eyes and mouth. >> number two, can't go wrong with this. wild salmon helps to maintain moisture. >> and blackberries and raspberries can protect against uv rays and prevent wrinkles. >> so, you see salmon pop up in every one of these. there are so many different benefits. >> is it a supe >> you crowd call it that. >> it is my super food. >> salmon and kale. ew. >> i don't know about the kale. >> all right guys. >> kale is not that bad. okay, here we go. a chase leading to a guy dodging cars on a freeway. and then falling into an active traffic lane. what happens next? it is tonight's omg video. >> and don't go away. kevin hart is joining jimmy fallon in six minutes and you

>> tonight's omg video involves a high speed chase caught on camera. take a look. police in the dallas area chasing the theft suspect in a pickup truck going the wrong way along the freeway at one point. the guy then jumps out on foot. running across a busy freeway. >> oh my goodness. cops there zapping him with a stun gunment he falls into a traffic lane. look at this. with cars and trucks breezing

obviously, narrowly missing the suspect, police though, they managed to stop the traffic. and hauled the guy into custody. wow. go to 12news.com and watch this video again and remember, you can share it with your friends. >> great work by officers. >> no kidding. somebody could have really gotten hurt. it is like the stuff of movies right? >> absolutely. hey, 12news is always on. get the latest news as it happens no matter where you are on 12news.com. >> we are very active on social a twitter, and instagram. >> join us for 12 today. it starts at 4:30 in the morning. thanks everybody. we will see you back here

i learned as a police officer and a businessman you should never abuse people's trust. unfortunately, today too many politicians either serve their party or themselves, and arizona families suffer.

for using public money to promote himself. o'halleran: i'm tom o'halleran, and i approve this message, because you deserve leaders you can trust. [ cheers and applause ] ?? >> steve: from studio 6b in rockefeller center in the heart of new york city, it's "the tonight show starring jimmy fallon." tonight, join jimmy and his guests -- kevin hart,