
April 15, 2026
Governor Hobbs has signed SB1503 into law, officially recognizing Arizona Department of Public Safety pilots as first responders. The move honors aviation personnel like Robert Skankey and aims to ensure equal recognition with ground-based troopers.
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April 13, 2026
An early morning road rage incident in Phoenix resulted in gunfire and two cars crashing off Interstate 10. Police arrested an 18-year-old suspect who now faces multiple felony charges.
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April 8, 2026
Six people were arrested by Arizona Department of Public Safety detectives after an investigation into suspected drug trafficking in Phoenix. Authorities seized fentanyl powder and an AR15 rifle during the operation. Most suspects are alleged transnational gang members.
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April 4, 2026
A woman suspected of causing a triple-fatal crash near Congress, Arizona in December 2024 has been arrested by authorities with help from federal marshals after fleeing to Utah. Officials say she now faces multiple charges related to the deadly incident.
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March 22, 2026
A traffic stop north of Lake Havasu City led to the arrest of Gilberto Mendez III, suspected in multiple Bullhead City shootings. Authorities say proactive enforcement helped remove a violent offender from the community.
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March 22, 2026
A Patagonia man was arrested after a lengthy investigation into a fatal incident on State Route 77 in Tucson. Authorities say Jack Crawford failed to stop after Michael Stewart fell from his pickup truck and died. The Arizona Department of Public Safety credits its detectives' persistence for making the arrest.
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March 22, 2026
An Arizona Department of Public Safety trooper seized over $12 million worth of cocaine during a routine traffic stop near Kingman. The driver and passenger face multiple charges after authorities found hundreds of pounds of drugs concealed in their vehicle.
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March 11, 2026
The Arizona Department of Public Safety is investigating an officer-involved shooting that took place on February 27 following a police pursuit in Phoenix. The driver was fatally shot after failing to comply with commands, while a passenger was released after questioning.
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March 10, 2026
Detectives from the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) State Gang Task Force arrested Parketta Allen, 27, of Laveen, on February 18, 2026.
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March 9, 2026
At around 2:13 a.m. on January 19, 2026, troopers from the Arizona Department of Public Safety responded to a two-vehicle collision near eastbound Interstate 10 and State Route 51 in Phoenix.
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