Former Bodyguard Faces Charges for Alleged Damage to Senator Sinema’s Home; New Arrests Reported
Matthew Ammel, former bodyguard for Senator Kyrsten Sinema, is facing charges after allegedly trashing her Cave Creek home causing $200,000 in damage. A psychologist described his behavior as potentially delusional and stuck in the past. Ammel has since been arrested…
Phoenix, AZ, October 2, 2026 — A former bodyguard for U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema is facing significant charges related to alleged destruction of property at the Senator’s Cave Creek residence. The individual, identified as Matthew Ammel, is accused of causing approximately $200,000 in damage to the home.
Details surrounding the incident leading to the initial charges were not fully provided in the summary. Following the alleged damage, a psychologist reportedly described Ammel’s behavior as potentially delusional and indicative of someone who is “stuck in the past.” The exact nature of this assessment and its context was not specified.
In a subsequent development, Ammel was arrested again in Phoenix. This new arrest involves allegations of making threats and attempting to procure firearms. The specific details of these new allegations were not provided.
Furthermore, Ammel reportedly missed a scheduled court hearing. The reason for his absence from the court proceeding was not stated.
The contractor responsible for assessing the damage or performing repairs was not named. The timeline for the alleged destruction and the subsequent arrests was not detailed. Information regarding the specific permits related to the property or any inspection outcomes pertaining to the damage was not made available.
As of the reported information, the outcomes of the new allegations in Phoenix, the status of the court hearing Ammel missed, and any further legal proceedings remain unstated. The fine amounts, if any, associated with the initial or subsequent charges were not provided in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Micaela Marshall on www.azfamily.com, see more information here.
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