Tempe police arrested and jailed a man known for feeding people in city parks, an escalation of legal actions the city has taken against him in connection with his aid to the homeless.

Tempe officials said 78-year-old Ron Tapscott failed to obtain a special event permit at a park and his group was warned it would be cited.

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Tempe officials said 78-year-old Ron Tapscott failed to obtain a special event permit at a park and his group was warned it would be cited. advertisement Then police cited him.