Cops will be on the lookout on Super Bowl Sunday for drunks behind the wheel.
According to Tempe police spokeswoman Katie McDevitt, a task force made up of East Valley police departments from Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, DPS, Tempe and Scotsdale, will be patrolling from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. during the heightened festivities of the Super Bowl.
“We’re being proactive and doing our part to ensure a safe weekend,” McDevitt said. “We want people to come down to Tempe and enjoy themselves, but we just ask that they do so responsibly and lawfully.”
Archive for the 'Gilbert' CategoryDUI patrols rolling on Super SundayJanuary 30th, 2009, 9:59 am by Gary GradoMotorcyle, cop car in minor crashJanuary 30th, 2009, 9:57 am by Gary GradoA 45-year-old motorcyclist was cited Thursday after crashing into the side of a Gilbert police car. Chase, crash of stolen truck ends with 3 arrestsDecember 22nd, 2008, 11:27 am by Mike BranomA weekend theft – and crash – of a pickup truck ended with the arrest of three men from the Gila River Indian Community, Mesa police said. FBI releases photos, asks for help on bank lettersOctober 23rd, 2008, 1:40 pm by Nick R. Martin
The FBI has released a photograph of one of the letters that helped ignite a bioterrorism scare at financial institutions and banks yesterday nationwide, including at two banks in the East Valley. “Steal tens of thousands of people’s money and not expect repercussions,” said the letters. “It’s payback time. What you just breathed in will kill you within 10 days. Thank (unreleased) and the FDIC for your demise.” All the letters were mailed from Amarillo, Texas, according to the FBI. In total, some 50 letters were sent to banks, the FDIC and the U.S. Office of Thrift Supervision. The language in each is identical, the FBI said. The photographed letter was sent to a Chase Bank in Colorado. The FBI is asking anybody with information about the language or letters to call (800) 225-5324 or (800) CALLFBI. UPDATE (2 p.m.): In a news release sent out this afternoon, the local office of the FBI says the powder sent to the Chase Banks in Arizona has been tested and was found to be non-hazardous. Photos courtesy FBI. Missing Gilbert woman returnsOctober 2nd, 2008, 8:14 am by John LeptichGilbert police said that a woman who disappeared early Monday returned home. At about 1:30 a.m. Thursday, Gilbert police were advised that Anne Carver, who reportedly left her home in the area of Queen Creek and Greenfield roads with her dog about 5 a.m. Monday, was home. Police said they don’t have information on how Carver, 34, got back to her residence or what has occurred. They said she appears to be in good physical condition. She was taken to a Valley hospital for evaluation. Police thought the disappearance seemed suspicious when neirhbors said that they found Carver’s dog wandering near her home still wearing its leash. Police said they are investigating Carver’s disappearance and return. They said they have not ruled out foul play in the incident. Mesa police arrest suspected motorcycle robberSeptember 26th, 2008, 11:27 am by John Leptich
Police booked 22-year-old Ryan K. Worman of Gilbert on one count of robbery, two counts of theft, one count of theft of a credit card, and four counts of fraudulent use of a credit card. Police learned Worman’s identity after he used one of the victim’s credit cards at an electronics store. Worman admitted using a stolen credit card at three Wal-Marts and a Best Buy store. He confessed to taking the victim’s purses in the parking lot of the Fry’s at 1915 S. Power Road in Mesa. A police report shows that Worman, who is unemployed, had prior arrests on suspicion of shoplifting, trafficking in stolen property and drug possession. Police: Car thief falls asleep behind wheelSeptember 24th, 2008, 11:11 am by Devon HersomTwo men accused of stealing a vehicle in Apache Junction were found passed out in the car at a red light early Wednesday in Gilbert, according to police. Edgar Rios, 19, was driving the vehicle at 3 a.m. when he came to a stoplight at Ranch House Parkway and Germann Road. He then fell asleep waiting for the light, according to Gilbert police Sgt. Mark Marino. Authorities were called after a passer-by noticed Rios asleep at the wheel. When police arrived, Rios and his back seat passenger Sabino Perez, 21, were found sleeping, Marino said. Both men were booked on suspicion of possession of a stolen vehicle, DUI and possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia, Marino said. The vehicle was reported stolen from Apache Junction on Tuesday, Marino said. Armed man robs Gilbert gas stationSeptember 17th, 2008, 4:51 pm by Devon Hersom
According to Sgt. Mark Marino of the Gilbert Police Department, the unidentified man entered the 7-11 store at 8:30 p.m. near the intersection of Gilbert Road and Houston Avenue. He then removed a black gun from his clothing and demanded money from the store clerk. Marino said the man was able to escape with an unknown amount of cash. A detailed description of the suspect was not available and pictures of the suspect from the store’s video surveillance system were unclear and blurred. Police: Teen chokes officer after attempted arrestSeptember 16th, 2008, 5:12 pm by Devon HersomA 14-year-old boy, who police believe has an outstanding felony warrant, choked a Gilbert police officer Monday while authorities were trying to handcuff him, police say. The teenager was spotted near the intersection of Gilbert and Elliot roads at 3 p.m. by an officer who recognized him as having a felony warrant, according to Gilbert police spokesman Sgt. Mark Marino. After the officer confirmed the warrant, he attempted to handcuff the boy. The teen fought with the police officer and resisted arrest, eventually breaking free to perform a “choke hold” on the officer, Marino said. The officer, who only received minor injuries, was able to regain control of the situation and placed the teen in handcuffs. According to Marino, the boy was booked for charges relating to the warrant, aggravated assault of a police officer and resisting arrest. The boy’s father attempted to help his son during the altercation, but he did not become involved with the fight. No charges were placed against the boy’s father for attempting to interfere. No information regarding the details of the 14-year-old’s warrant were immediately available. ATV hits gas meter, Gilbert home evacuatedSeptember 10th, 2008, 8:17 pm by Eddi TrevizoA Gilbert home was evacuated by authorities Tuesday afternoon after a driver lost control of his ATV and collided into a gas meter. The driver was driving his ATV through the area near Penrose Drive and Canyon Creek Drive when he lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a gas meter, said Gilbert police. The home was temporarily evacuated while Southwest Gas repaired the resulting gas leak. The driver was thrown off the vehicle in the collision but received only minor injuries, according to police reports. |
