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Suspect Arrested in Gila River Indian Community Homicide Investigation

Suspect Arrested in Gila River Indian Community Homicide Investigation

Mar 28, 2026
Steven Johns was taken into custody March 27 in connection with the January homicide of Ronald Enos on the Gila River Indian Community.
Gila River Police Sets Officer ID Rules for ICE, All Agencies

Gila River Police Sets Officer ID Rules for ICE, All Agencies

Mar 21, 2026

The Gila River Police Department has outlined officer identification requirements…

Apache Junction Walmart Shooting Under Investigation

Apache Junction Walmart Shooting Under Investigation

Mar 21, 2026
Apache Junction police responded to an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound at a local Walmart. According to police, the isolated incident posed no threat to the public.
40 Sex Crime Cases Mishandled by Maricopa Police, State Investigation Confirms

40 Sex Crime Cases Mishandled by Maricopa Police, State Investigation Confirms

Mar 19, 2026

40 sex crime cases spanning a decade were mishandled by…

Gila River Police Arrest Fugitive Wanted for Homicide, Recover Missing Juvenile

Gila River Police Arrest Fugitive Wanted for Homicide, Recover Missing Juvenile

Mar 18, 2026
The Gila River Police Department's Special Investigations Unit arrested a fugitive with a U.S. Marshals homicide warrant and safely recovered a missing juvenile during the same operation.
Eloy Fire District Responds to Two-Vehicle Crash Near Frontier and Tumbleweed

Eloy Fire District Responds to Two-Vehicle Crash Near Frontier and Tumbleweed

Mar 6, 2026
Eloy Fire District crews responded to a two-vehicle crash near Frontier and Tumbleweed, evaluating three patients and transporting one with non life-threatening injuries.
San Tan Valley Sheriff’s Report: Crime, Group Homes, Policing Costs

San Tan Valley Sheriff’s Report: Crime, Group Homes, Policing Costs

Feb 20, 2026
Sheriff Teeple's San Tan Valley crime overview reveals 93 group homes drive 62% of county juvenile cases. Policing costs remain under study.
Casa Grande Shooting: Flock Safety Cameras Help Police Track Suspect From Wonder Bar

Casa Grande Shooting: Flock Safety Cameras Help Police Track Suspect From Wonder Bar

Feb 18, 2026
Casa Grande police responded to a shooting outside the Wonder Bar on Feb. 16, using Safe City camera footage and Flock Safety technology to identify and track the suspect vehicle.
Officer-Involved Shooting in Apache Junction Under Investigation by Mesa PD

Officer-Involved Shooting in Apache Junction Under Investigation by Mesa PD

Feb 16, 2026
An officer-involved shooting in Apache Junction on Feb. 14, 2026, left one man dead near Shiprock St. and Main Dr.; Mesa Police are leading the investigation.
ADOT OIG How to avoid being a potential title and registration victim

ADOT OIG How to avoid being a potential title and registration victim

Feb 14, 2026

ADOT Fraud Hotline easy online way to submit incident complaints…

San Tan Valley Crash Leads to Queen Creek Police Shooting

San Tan Valley Crash Leads to Queen Creek Police Shooting

Feb 11, 2026
A Queen Creek officer-involved shooting left an armed suspect dead Tuesday evening. One officer sustained minor injuries during the incident.
Arizona Police Association Calls for Support After Officers Shot, Two Troopers Killed

Arizona Police Association Calls for Support After Officers Shot, Two Troopers Killed

Feb 6, 2026
The Arizona Police Association urges public support after four officer-involved shootings and two DPS trooper deaths rocked Arizona law enforcement in just 48 hours.
Queen Creek OIS Briefing Released Amid New Coolidge Shooting

Queen Creek OIS Briefing Released Amid New Coolidge Shooting

Feb 6, 2026
Queen Creek released a critical incident briefing on an October OIS as a new officer-involved shooting in Coolidge is under investigation.
Eloy Homicide: Police Seek Tips in Maria Lupita Acuna Case

Eloy Homicide: Police Seek Tips in Maria Lupita Acuna Case

Feb 5, 2026
Eloy police investigate the homicide of Maria "Lupita" Acuna on Dec. 21, 2025. Silent Witness offers up to $1,000 for tips.
Casa Grande Police Warn of ‘Jugging’ Crime Trend Near Banks

Casa Grande Police Warn of ‘Jugging’ Crime Trend Near Banks

Feb 3, 2026
Casa Grande Police are investigating jugging incidents where suspects follow bank customers to steal cash; learn warning signs and how to protect yourself.
AJPD Finds No Credible Gun Threat During Student Protest

AJPD Finds No Credible Gun Threat During Student Protest

Jan 31, 2026
Apache Junction Police investigated a reported gun threat during a student walkout and determined no firearm was pointed at protesters after witness interviews found no credible evidence.
Anna Marie Justin Homicide: $2,000 to Help Find Answers in Sacaton

Anna Marie Justin Homicide: $2,000 to Help Find Answers in Sacaton

Jan 29, 2026
Silent Witness offers a $2,000 reward in the Anna Marie Justin homicide in Sacaton. The 2015 case remains unsolved.
Firearm Found at Legacy Traditional Pre-K–8 School; Father, Son Arrested

Firearm Found at Legacy Traditional Pre-K–8 School; Father, Son Arrested

Jan 17, 2026
A firearm discovered at Legacy Traditional School in Casa Grande led to the arrest of a 10-year-old student and his father, Matthew Ozorkiewicz, following threats.
Casa Grande Police Seek Suspects in Catalytic Converter Theft

Casa Grande Police Seek Suspects in Catalytic Converter Theft

Jan 15, 2026
Casa Grande police seek suspects in a catalytic converter theft on West Gila Bend Highway. Contact Sgt. McCabe with information.
Gila River School Bus Accident: No Children Injured, Police Urge Driver Awareness

Gila River School Bus Accident: No Children Injured, Police Urge Driver Awareness

Jan 15, 2026
A school bus accident in Gila River prompted police to issue a distracted driving warning. No children were aboard during the collision.
Gila River Police Seize Illegal Firearms

Gila River Police Seize Illegal Firearms

Jan 8, 2026

Illegal firearms recovered by the Gila River Police Department. (GRPD)…

Temporary Non-Emergency MPD Phone Number in Effect on January 7

Temporary Non-Emergency MPD Phone Number in Effect on January 7

Jan 6, 2026
Maricopa Police non-emergency phone number changes to 520-568-4554 on January 7, 2026, from 6–10 a.m. during scheduled electrical inspections at the ECC.
Coolidge Shooting: Police Ask Residents for Video

Coolidge Shooting: Police Ask Residents for Video

Jan 6, 2026
Police investigate a Coolidge shooting after multiple shots were fired at a home early Tuesday. Residents with video should contact detectives.
Eloy Homicide Investigation: Police Seek Public Assistance at East Hopi Circle

Eloy Homicide Investigation: Police Seek Public Assistance at East Hopi Circle

Dec 30, 2025
Eloy Police Department requests public assistance in the homicide investigation at East Hopi Circle; residents of Picacho Heights and La Grande urged to share tips or footage.
Eloy Police Department Receives Arizona Highway Safety Grant Funding

Eloy Police Department Receives Arizona Highway Safety Grant Funding

Dec 13, 2025
Eloy Police Department awarded over $20,000 in Arizona GOHS grants for DUI enforcement, traffic safety patrols, and accident investigation equipment.
AJPD Discover Explosives During Mental Health Crisis Response

AJPD Discover Explosives During Mental Health Crisis Response

Dec 11, 2025
AJPD officers responding to a mental health crisis at Axiom Care discovered dynamite in a vehicle; Mesa EOD safely seized the explosives with no injuries reported.
Police Seek Man Who Splashed Coffee on Eloy Cashier

Police Seek Man Who Splashed Coffee on Eloy Cashier

Nov 30, 2025
Eloy police seek help identifying a man involved in a Circle K incident on Toltec Rd. Call with tips.
Komatke Market Burglary Prompts Call for Community Assistance

Komatke Market Burglary Prompts Call for Community Assistance

Nov 25, 2025
Gila River Police Department requests community assistance identifying suspects involved in the Komatke Market burglary on November 25, 2025.
Casa Grande Suppression Detail: 27 Arrests, $70K Drug Seizure

Casa Grande Suppression Detail: 27 Arrests, $70K Drug Seizure

Nov 25, 2025
Casa Grande Police completed a two-day drug suppression detail resulting in 27 arrests, seizure of fentanyl and methamphetamine worth $70,000, and enhanced roadway safety.