State Glance

Tucson police officer accused of off-duty domestic violence

TUCSON — A Tucson police officer has been arrested in connection with an off-duty domestic violence incident involving a weapon.

Police officials announced Monday that Michael Sauber has been placed on imposed leave with pay.

They say Sauber is a probationary employee with a hiring date of April 2016.

Police say the department began both criminal and administrative investigations into Sauber’s conduct in the incident that allegedly occurred Friday.

They say Sauber was taken into custody on suspicion of domestic violence/ aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and disorderly conduct.

He was booked into the Pima County Jail on Sunday.

Police say their investigation is ongoing and they didn’t release any details of the alleged incident.

It’s unclear if Sauber has a lawyer yet for his case.

Mesa Community College assistant football coach dies after bar fight

PHOENIX — Authorities say a Mesa Community College assistant football coach has died after a fight outside a Phoenix sports bar.

Phoenix police say 44-year-old Benjamin McIvor was involved in an altercation with a 47-year-old man outside the bar around 10 p.m. Saturday.

They say McIvor fell and hit his head on the ground during the fight.

McIvor was taken to a hospital, where police say he died.

Police say the other man involved in the fight left the scene, but later was contacted by authorities.

They say he’s cooperating in the investigation. The man’s name hasn’t been released yet.

Mesa Community College officials say McIvor was the defensive line coach and special teams coordinator and was entering his third season with the team.