I saved my elderly neighbor from her apartment fire, then Evicted and Retaliated against.

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"I Went In, to Get Her Out"

January 7, 2026

A little before dawn, a desperate cry for help shattered the early morning quiet. What I initially mistook for a distant cat’s cry was suddenly unmistakable:

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“HELP! MY MOM'S STILL IN THERE!”

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As a formally educated and trained full-time Engineer/Firefighter/EMT from the Chicagoland area years back, I Instantly was moving on Pure Instinct at the Cry for Help in the Night.

*Snap!*

I was up-n-out my front door of Unit 103 before I was awake.

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*Thick Smoke having a Bitter chemical taste to it, pushing out from the eaves, from around the windows, and from under the front door of Unit 101.*

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"This house is completely charged."

At that point I'm operating purely on adrenaline, at the very tip of a wing on a prayer, as I blindly execute an interior rescue, into an unknown structure, with unknown source, location, or duration of active fire that's completely charged the structure to the floor with Blinding, Choking, Toxic Thick Smoke having a Bitter Chemical taste to it. No SCBA (breathing apparatus), No Turnout Bunker Gear (fire suit) and No idea the location of 'Mom', nor Who "Mom” even is, though only two doors away, we having not met yet.

None of that mattering in the moment.

My sole focus was clear:

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"Mom" is still in there(!), and I'm going in, to get her out.

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We got Lucky. We got Very-Lucky(!).

I located Danalynne “Dannie” Miller in the Toxic Smoke-Filled Darkness, Alive(!). Successfully extracted her to Safety, and before a second thought, tending to be Reason, I immediately executed a 'Second' Blind interior rescue, going back in for the dogs.

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Grudgingly, I had to turn back in the hallway as stars exploded across my rapidly closing tunnel vision. I hands-n-knees-low on the floor, shoving my nose against the baseboard, and crawling desperately in search of any breathable air while pushing back through the thick, toxic smoke produced by burning lithium-ion electric bicycle batteries — something I would only learn later.

As in that particular moment I was simply struggling to survive, this 'After' I finally pushed through the darkness which was literally only the shallowest of another toxic breath or two away from I succumbing to and being consumed by the Darkness.

I was Out(!), looking up towards the heavens, tears flowing Freely, and uncontrollably, from my bloodshot red eyes burning like HELL(!),

Chest Heaving, trying desperately to throw my lungs up that were on Fire, my nose draining profusely like a faucet, a thick slimy slug reaching from my brain, out my nose, three feet to the ground, before snapping off, triggering another round of vicious coughing and violent projectile vomiting so bad I thought I was going to turn inside out.

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Phoenix Finest arrived, duly did the job with Excellence as they do. Yet Sadly soon revealed, tragically the dogs did not survive.

*Gut Punch!*

"Took it..."

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"Risk, Reward, and Consequences."

The consequences of that rescue were immediate and severe. I had inhaled a substantial amount of toxic smoke and lithium battery fumes. In the days that followed, my lungs felt as though they were on fire, like I smoking a whole carton of Lithium cigarettes in one shot.

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No. No I didn't go to the hospital that morning of the fire to be treated for smoke inhalation.

I later being informed that they put Dannie in a medically induced coma to treat her smoke inhalation for, 'Three-Weeks(!?).'

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My breathing continued to deteriorate, leading to missed work, significant income loss, and mounting financial hardship.

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I was recently hospitalized at St. Joseph’s for worsening respiratory symptoms, which caused a secondary injury to my left lower leg. I also experiencing loss of consciousness with accompanying seizure activity at times.

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Despite my actions as a trained first responder and Good Samaritan — Literally SAVING THE LIFE of another Volte tenant - VOLTE RESPONDED WITH EVICTION PROCEEDINGS(!?). t

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Eviction proceedings were initially filed by Volte Property Owners without Full knowledge, awareness, and understanding of the extenuating facts and circumstances of the Jan. 7th fire, rescue #101, and subsequent medical and financial hardship incurred thereof at 2333 W. Glenrosa Ave. #103 While that initial filing might have been understandable, and excuded. The continued pursuit and actual execution of eviction—despite full knowledge and awareness of the extraordinary mitigating facts and circumstances by then—is both egregious and unconscionable.

This action has forced me to disclose sensitive personal details concerning my involvement in Dannie’s rescue, thereby compromising her privacy and peace. It has also compelled me to reach out awkwardly to others, in support of, seeking support, accountability, and justice as I work to recover my health, reclaim my property, and secure stable housing.

I would far rather endure significant personal hardship than burden others with an issue that should never have been made public in the first place. In pursuing this eviction, Volte is disregarding my well-being and, more importantly, disrespecting Dannie by dishonoring the privacy and dignity of her rescue.

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KEY EVIDENCE & COMMUNITY SUPPORT: A handwritten letter from Shawnella Miller, daughter of the rescued tenant Danalynne “Dannie” Miller, confirms my actions that night, attached to my Story and shown in my video reads:

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“HELLO, THIS IS SHAWNELLA FROM #101. I WANTED TO SAY THANK YOU!!! FOR EVERYTHING YOU DID THE NIGHT OF THE FIRE, YOU WERE THE TRUE HERO, NOT THAT COP!”

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This letter was provided to AZ Family shortly after the incident. Whereby Kim Meader-AZ Family News Desk stated intent of airing a follow-up story correcting a false narrative AZ Family aired Jan. 7th of the fire.

AZ Family has since Ghosted me, blatantly refusing to acknowledge, much less aire or print the correction, thereby inflicting real significant injury severely limiting the ability to effectively raise funds as would've been had AZ Family aired or printed correction as per their common practice and Kim Meader voiced promise.

AZ Family refusal to run correction also inflicting substantial loss inthat their refusal significantly hinders any hope of raising any funds remotely near amount

of funds that would have been raised had AZ Family ran correction as Kim Meader stated/promised.

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COMMUNITY SUPPORT:

I have reached out to, and received guidance from, several respected organizations and leaders in the Phoenix community:

-BISHOP JOHN P DOLAN, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix and.

-DEEDEE GONZALES, his Executive Administrator, (who personally recommended I contact 3 On Your Side).

-ERIK STAUBER, CATHOLIC CHARITIES, AZ

- CURTIS NAMINGHA and

-KATHERINE LOPEZ of U.S. VETS

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Despite this high-level support network, I have

RECEIVED NO MEANINGFUL REMEDY OR RELIEF TO DATE.

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RECENT DEVELOPMENT:

On the morning of May 15, 2026, Volte Property Solutions maintenance crew removed all of my personal property and furniture from Unit #103 without notice. My Good Neighbor witnesses visually observed and have video footage that captured the crew throwing my belongings into a trailer with apparent disregard for their condition, causing visible damage. When contacted, Volte refused to disclose the location of my property or means for retrieval.

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STORY ANGLES:

This case raises important public concerns including:

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-The growing dangers of lithium-ion battery fires in residential housing.

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-POTENTIAL RETALIATION AGAINST A GOOD SAMARITAN ACT.

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-Tenant rights and protections under Arizona law. - Housing instability facing veterans and seniors in Maricopa County

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-Real-world health and financial impacts of toxic smoke exposure.

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FACT SHEET & TIMELINE:

CASE:

Keith B. Newton vs. Volte Property Solutions / Wetboard LLC

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COURT:

Encanto Justice Court,

Case # CC2026 104131EA

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INCIDENT DATE:

January 7, 2026

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KEY TIMELINE:

Jan 7, 2026 (Approx. 5:00 AM):

Fire breaks out in Unit #101. Resident KEITH B. NEWTON (Unit #103) enters the burning unit and successfully rescues neighbor DANALYNNE "DANNIE" MILLER.

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During the rescue, Keith inhales toxic chemicals from burning lithium bicycle batteries.

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Jan 7 - March, 2026

Keith suffers ongoing respiratory issues from the fire. Medical complications lead to missed work and a significant loss of income.

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April 2026: Financial strain results in Keith falling behind on rent. Landlord (Wetboard LLC) begins eviction proceedings.

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April 21, 2026: Keith is served a summons for Case No. CC 2026 104131EA.

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April 22, 2026: Keith speaks with Kim Meader (AZ Family News Desk). She acknowledges the story correction potential and suggests Keith start a GoFundMe for a "follow-up" story to help him stay housed.

Which Keith provides to Kim by end of same day.

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April 23 – April 30, 2026:

Keith attempts to follow up with Kim Meader and General Manager Debbie Bush but is "ghosted" with no response.

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April 28, 2026:

Eviction hearing occurs. Judgment is entered against Keith due to LACK OF FUNDS.

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May 4, 2026 (Upcoming Monday): Deadline for Keith to pay the $4,000 outstanding rent balance or be physically removed from his home by the Constable.

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May 7th, 2026 Constable serves Writ of Restitution upon Keith, who is thereby physically Evicted from his home, then-and-there.

As a direct result of Literally Saving-The-Life of his elderly neighbor, a Volte tenant as well.

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Dannie Lives!

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May 12th, 2026 (5:44am email)

Good Morning Lauren, I would like to move my belongings and furniture out of #103 today. There's not alot, and most of it I'm giving to the neighbors.

Please let me know what works for you.

Thank you,

May 12th, 3026 (8:54am email)

Good morning Keith! Thank you! We can meet you the unit between 1&3pm today and you will have 1 hr to remove your belongings. Prior to access, as discussed and posted, there is a storage charge of $50/day that will be assessed. That means that prior to accessing your unit, you will need to pay $250 in either cash or money order. If the fee is not paid, you will not have access to the unit.

Kindly confirm and we will let you know when on the way.

Thank you!

VOLTE Property Solutions Team

480.720.4531

May 12th, 2026 (9:16am email)

Ouch! Lauren I will probably have to wait until tomorrow then to get my furniture. As I don't have the $250.00 at the moment.

But no worries, as I reply to you I'm in communication with Bishop John P. Dolan, the current Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix (which includes Scottsdale, AZ).

I was told they may be able to provide the funds needed.

As I spoke to the Congregation for Catholic Charities 91st Anniversary Mass

**My Neighbor’s and I (we in #105) saw maintenance truck pull up next door (#103), assuming it Lauren with them as usual, I walked over, door already open, went inside to greet Lauren, door closes, locksmith states he tried to ‘pick the lock’, I hear the ‘Jimmying’ of lock, open door for him, again expecting to see Lauren. “Things snowball out of control”

I'm accused of trespassing.**

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**NOTE: IF I WAS GOING TO TRESSPASS, WOULD I SEND EMAIL TO LAUREN AND WAIT UNTIL MAINTENANCE/SHE ARRIVED TO WALK OVER FROM #105 AND ‘TRESSPASS RIGHT IN FRONT OF THEM?!”**

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I simply went back to #105. Was physically sick due to my lung injury not being able to breathe from the fire rescue and fell out in the bathroom (which my friends and neighbors witnessed me falling out on a few occasions). When later I was told that police may have knocked on the door. However, Noone bothered looking out the window or answering the door.

May 12th, 2026 (9:33am email)

Lauren, Please don't have me arrested for just getting a couple bags of clothes. When the door was already open and a truck out front which I assumed was maintenance and yourself.

I'm doing everything in can to get that money for you.

Which is $5,783.00

Please!

I saved our elderly neighbor, I lost my health doing so, lost my job, lost my apartment ....

Please don't have me lose my liberty by being arrested.

**After I recovered from falling out due to not being able to breathe…*

May 12th, 2026 (10:20am email)

Lauren, The police left. I hope that's because you called them off me. Thank you.

As messed up as things may have gotten, I hope you feel I Respected you regardless.

Because I have always had Respect for you. That's one of the things that weigh so heavy on my heart.

In some way, I feel like I let you down.

I save our elderly neighbor, lose my health, lose my job, lose my apartment...

It's almost like I want to say "sorry" for saving 'Dannie'. Like I almost wish I hadn't bothered to save her. Because of all that I have lost, in turn what you have lost, in rent money, etc

Isn't that Crazy?

Well, things may have gone to hell for me, but Dannie's alive, that's what matters.

I may have let you down by not covering the rent yet, but I refuse to Fail you, by just walking away without paying you the outstanding balance. I'm getting you that rent.

I will keep you posted as usual on my progress.

Thank you,

May 14, 2026

OMAR VARGAS of Volte Property Solutions FRAUDULENTLY issued an official Arizona Association of REALTORS® “NOTICE OF 2 DAY ACCESS” form to my neighbor and fellow tenant, MIKE WILLIAMS (**** W Glenrosa Ave #105, Phoenix, AZ 85015). The notice FRAUDULENTLY CLAIMING a “PROPERTY INSPECTION ” (Section 7) for May 17, 2026.

May 17th, 2026

According to Mr. Williams, OMAR used the FRAUDULENT notice to MANIPULATE AND TRICK Mike, in Omar GAINING ACCESS into Mike's home under FALSE PRETENSES at which point Omar began THREATENING AND INTIMIDATING Mike telling him not to have any contact with me, 'or else', their LEASE AGREEMENTS will be TERMINATED. This is part of an ongoing pattern of ESCALATION by Volte Property Solutions, now including THREATS AND INTIMIDATION directed at my Good neighbors. All of whom are Firsthand Eyewitnesses to my Fire Rescue of Dannie unit#101, the medical and financial hardship incurred thereof. Volte maintenance removing and damaging my personal property and furniture from Unit #103, etc

May 19th, 2026

I emailed two independent Investigative Journalists at “Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting” and “Arizona Republic / azcentral.com Investigations Team”...requesting their assistance in addressing my eviction, Volte unlawfully withholding my property, and Omar Vargas Fraudulently using “Property Inspection” claim to gain access into my neighbor's house where he thereby threatened and intimidated my neighbors telling them if they had any contact with me, their lease agreements would be terminated.

May 19th, 2026

A few hours after I sending those emails to Investigative journalists, and Omar reading copy, “coincidentally” I am contacted by Phoenix Police stating Omar filing Fraudulent trespass complaint against me, OBVIOUSLY ESCALATING RETALIATION ATTEMPTING TO TO HAVE ME ARRESTED, for me exposing him FRAUDULENTLY USING OFFICIAL 2 DAY NOTICE, FRAUDULENTLY CLAIMING PROPERTY INSPECTION.

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KEY EVIDENCE:

HANDWRITTEN LETTER:

From fire victim Shawnella Miller, stating: "Thank you for everything you did the night of the fire, you were the True Hero, not that cop!"

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MEDICAL RECORDS:

Documenting smoke inhalation and respiratory distress consistent with the Jan 7th fire.

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EMAIL, TEXT, PHONE, RECORDS:

Extensive supporting material regarding All parties, available upon request.

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COURT SUMMONS, JUDGMENT, WRIT OF RESTITUTION: CC2026 104131EA

Detailing the Eviction of Keith - direct result of Saving The Life of his elderly neighbor, a Volte tenant as well.

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Keith remains available at the convenience of Any in support of this Travisty in whatever capacity they so wish.

**Dannie - Lives!**