Sex Crimes — Phoenix, AZ — reported 2026-06-30
SUMMARY
A Maricopa County judge heard testimony from opponents and supporters of former teacher Joshua Jacobsen's petition to have his lifetime sexual offender probation terminated.
KEY FACTS
- Incident type: Sex Crimes
- Location: Phoenix, AZ
- Date reported: 2026-06-30
- Suspect: not stated
REPORTED DETAILS
- Joshua Jacobsen pleaded guilty in 2006 to sexual abuse and luring a minor.
- He served nine months in jail and received lifetime probation, which prohibits him from contacting Kayleigh Kozak.
- Jacobsen also was required to register as a sex offender.
- The Maricopa County probation department recommended termination of Jacobsen's probation.
- Arizona law would still require Jacobsen to register as a sex offender if his probation is terminated.