Chloe Jones

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Multimedia Storyteller | Photojournalist | Writer

I am a Phoenix-based journalist reporting for PBS Newshour as a Roy W. Howard Fellow. I graduated with a M.A. in investigative journalism in Dec. 2020 and a B.A. in journalism, minor in Spanish and minor in philosophy in May 2019.

Passionate about connecting with and amplifying community voices and holding power to account. 

View my most recent stories below:

PBS NewsHour •

What is the 25th Amendment and what could it mean for Trump?

Following the siege of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday by a violent pro-Trump mob, a number of Democratic lawmakers, including soon-to-be Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and some Republicans have called for the president to be removed from office, either through impeachment or use of the 25th Amendment after they say he incited the violence perpetrated by his supporters on Jan. 6. The 25th Amendment has rarely been used since its ratification in 1967, following John F. Kennedy’s assa
The Arizona Republic •

Man arrested after road rage incident where he hit another man with his car

Man arrested after road rage incident where he hit another man with his car A man has been arrested and charged with four counts, including aggravated assault, following a "road rage" argument Saturday where he intentionally hit a person, according to a statement from the Phoenix Police Department. Phoenix police said officers were called to the intersection of 43rd and Peoria avenues around 12:45 p.m. to respond to an aggravated assault over a traffic dispute between two men. A video shared
The Arizona Republic •

Man dies after argument leads to shooting on New Year's Eve in west Phoenix

Man dies after argument leads to shooting on New Year's Eve in west Phoenix A man died after an argument ended with gunfire on New Year's Eve in west Phoenix, police officials said. Officers responded to a report of a shooting near 87th and Glenrosa avenues shortly before 9 p.m. on Thursday. They found a man with a gunshot wound, and Phoenix fire personnel pronounced him dead. Police said the man had arrived at the suspect's house with a gun. The man and the suspect had an argument, and durin
The Arizona Republic •

Person dies after running onto Interstate 17 in north Phoenix near SR 303; traffic diverted

Person dies after running onto Interstate 17 in north Phoenix near SR 303; traffic diverted A person died after running onto the southbound lanes of Interstate 17 in north Phoenix early Friday morning, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety. DPS officials said troopers responded to a report of a pedestrian running onto the freeway near the State Route 303 interchange around 2 a.m.. The person was hit by a car and was pronounced dead at the location. Information about the person
The Arizona Republic •

'A very nice day': Phoenix wakes up to light showers Christmas morning

'A very nice day': Phoenix wakes up to light showers Christmas morning Light showers woke up Phoenix on Christmas morning, but the sun should be shining by the afternoon. The high on Friday will reach nearly 70 degrees, but a cold front will drop temperatures to 50-degree highs by Tuesday, the National Weather Service in Phoenix said. Mark O'Malley, a meteorologist with the weather service in Phoenix, said the rainfall was not measurable, but that sprinkles fell above west and central Phoenix
The Arizona Republic •

Phoenix police shoot man during domestic violence call Christmas morning

Phoenix police shot a man fleeing a domestic violence scene early Friday morning, according to a statement from the department. Police responded to a domestic violence and aggravated assault call near 51st Avenue and Osborn Road around 1 a.m. The caller said the man tried to run over someone with his car. When the police arrived, the man had already hit a parked van and fled the scene in his car. Officers saw the man drive over a curb toward people standing in a front yard when they arrived. O
The Arizona Republic •

Man dead after ejecting from car Christmas morning

A man is dead after he lost control of his vehicle early Friday morning and crashed into a median, the Phoenix Police Department said. Officers responded to the scene near 67th Avenue and the I-10 off-ramp around 1:30 a.m. Edward Martinez, 21, was driving a pickup while exiting the I-10 westbound freeway at 67th Avenue, where he lost control of his car, detectives determined. Martinez hit the median and metal traffic poles and was ejected from his car. The Phoenix Fire Department pronounced hi
The Arizona Republic •

Jackknifed Amazon truck blocking I-10 lanes near Chandler Blvd.

A jackknifed Amazon semi-truck crashed near Chandler Boulevard and the I-10 freeway around 11 a.m. on Friday, according the Arizona Department of Transportation. The crash is currently blocking two westbound lanes, including the HOV. There were multiple vehicles involved, but no injuries, the Arizona Department of Public Safety said. Get in touch with breaking news reporter Chloe Jones at Chloe.Jones@arizonarepublic.com and find her on Twitter at @chloeleejones
The Arizona Republic •

1 child dead, many people injured in 4-vehicle crash on I-10 near Eloy

1 child dead, many people injured in 4-vehicle crash on I-10 near Eloy A four-vehicle crash near Eloy left one child dead and multiple people injured on Thursday evening, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety. Around 7 p.m. a man driving a car with a woman and two children crossed over from the I-10 eastbound lanes to the westbound lanes and crashed with three cars at milepost 211 between Eloy and Picacho. All four people in the car that crossed over were taken to the hospital,
The Arizona Republic •

Man found shot dead Christmas morning in Phoenix roadway

A man was found shot dead in a roadway near Indian School Avenue and 83rd Avenue on Friday morning, the Phoenix Police Department said. Phoenix police responded to the scene around 6:30 a.m. where they found a man in the middle of Glenrosa Avenue with a gunshot wound. The Phoenix Fire Department pronounced the man dead at the scene. Officers do not have a suspect or motive at this time. The investigation is ongoing. Phoenix police ask anyone with information to call the department or Silent Wi
The Arizona Republic •

Maricopa County Sheriff's Office deputy reports his car stolen with weapon inside

Phoenix police said they responded to a carjacking of an off-duty Maricopa County Sheriff's Office deputy early Monday. Police responded to an armed robbery call near 16th and Campbell avenues around 4:15 a.m. The caller, an off-duty MCSO deputy, told police a man pointed a gun at him and took his personal vehicle. The car has some MCSO property in it, including a handgun, according to police. Reach breaking news reporter Chloe Jones at Chloe.Jones@arizonarepublic.com and on Twitter at @chloel
The Arizona Republic •

Arizona State University workers join UA in historic decision to unionize

Arizona State University workers announced Thursday that they are forming a union, joining University of Arizona workers in their efforts to advocate for employees in higher education. The union is “wall-to-wall,” meaning that it represents every employee of the university, from student workers to faculty and staff. The local chapter, University Campus Workers of Arizona 7065, was started by UA workers in September and is meant to represent higher education workers across the state. It’s a part
The Arizona Republic •

4 charged in Arizona with committing fraud to receive COVID-19 assistance

4 charged in Arizona with committing fraud to receive COVID-19 assistance Four people have been charged with multiple crimes by the U.S. District Court of Arizona in connection with fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program loan applications, according to a court documents. The program is a part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act to help small businesses pay their employees amid the COVID-19 pandemic. There has already been outcry across the country after large public compan
The Arizona Republic •

After 21 years at 2 homes, famous Ahwatukee Christmas lights display enters final season

The Taylors' Ahwatukee front yard, a Christmas light staple for the past 18 years, is adorned this year with wooden paintings of characters from favorite films like "The Peanuts Movie" and "Frozen," a handmade sleigh to take photos in and interactive games. Thousands of lights can be seen from half a mile up Kachina Drive. The family tradition started in 1999, 21 years ago. It became a popular attraction once the family moved to Ahwatukee, but 2020 will be the display's last year. The Taylors a
The Arizona Republic •

Arizona State University cancels spring break in effort to slow spread of COVID-19

Arizona State University cancels spring break in effort to slow spread of COVID-19 Arizona State University will not be having a spring break in 2021, according to an email Provost Mark Searle sent Thursday. Searle said the adjustment to the calendar is to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Traditionally, many ASU students travel to Cabo San Lucas or Rocky Point, Mexico through travel agencies such as Just College, a travel agency geared toward college spring breakers. ASU canceled fall bre
The Arizona Republic •

Goodyear police officer among 2 injured in crash on I-10 near 43rd Avenue

Goodyear police officer among 2 injured in crash on I-10 near 43rd Avenue Two people, including a Goodyear police officer, are in the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a crash on Interstate 10 near 43rd Avenue on Thursday evening, according to a statement from the Arizona Department of Public Safety. About 9 p.m., a Goodyear Police Department car and at least one possibly disabled car crashed on I-10 in Phoenix, the department said. I-10 westbound lanes shut down for about 20
The Howard Center for Investigative Journalism •

Two cities tried to fix homelessness, only one succeeded

HOUSTON — Nearly a decade ago, two U.S. cities with large homeless populations tried to solve their problem by adopting a strategy that prioritized giving people housing and help over temporary shelter. But Houston and San Diego took fundamentally different approaches to implementing that strategy, known as Housing First. Houston revamped its entire system to get more people into housing quickly, and it cut homelessness by more than half. San Diego attempted a series of one-off projects but was
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