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PVPD takes steps in recruiting, training officers

2/16/2024
Paradise Valley Police Department’s recruiting services with Epic Productions of Phoenix launched last week. The recruitment website, joinparadisevalleypd.com, and social media platforms …

Police: 'Misinterpretation' of social post led to …

2/16/2024
The supposed threat against Riggs Elementary School in Gilbert stemmed from a misinterpretation of what was said on a social-media post, Gilbert Police Chief Michael Soelberg said.   …

Gilbert police looking for more public help on teen …

2/16/2024
Gilbert police are up to 40 arrests this year in cases connected to group teen-on-teen violence and have 12 active cases they are investigating, but Chief Michael Soelberg continued his call for the …

Alleged threat against Riggs Elementary in Gilbert …

2/15/2024
An alleged social-media threat against Riggs Elementary School in Gilbert was investigated and dismissed, Gilbert police said.   However, the principal of the school, Jamie Lander, is on …

SUSD board looks at change in policy for police …

2/14/2024
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board is considering a change to a policy designed to encourage police officers to contact children at home, rather than at school. The board …

More than 150 arrested during human trafficking …

2/14/2024
The City of Scottsdale Police Department announced that 158 people were arrested during a 12-day, multi-agency operation targeting human trafficking in Scottsdale. Between Jan. 23 and Feb. 10, …

Chandler Council member: ‘Investigation’ is only a …

2/14/2024
The idea of the FBI investigating a Chandler City Council member is only a rumor, according to that council member. In a media report published earlier this month, an email communication from …

Paradise Valley Police Department hosts public meeting …

2/14/2024
The Paradise Valley Police Department held a public meeting yesterday Feb. 13 to update residents about the recent burglary trend in and around the Valley while providing tips about improving home …

Peoria Police arrest suspect in officer-involved …

2/9/2024
As a member of the West Valley Investigative Response Team, the Peoria Police Department has assumed the investigation into a Surprise Police Department officer involved shooting that occurred on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024.

Gilbert police chief: Progress made on whether group …

2/9/2024
The investigation into whether perpetrators of teen violence in the East Valley can be classified as members of a gang is making headway, Gilbert Police Chief Michael Soelberg said Feb. 8.   …

Gilbert police arrest two, submit charges on third in …

2/7/2024
Gilbert police made two more arrests Wednesday and submitted charges on a third related to teen violence in town.   The suspects all were connected to an alleged assault from Dec. 17, 2022, …

Paradise Valley Police Chief: Dinner time burglaries …

2/7/2024
Paradise Valley Police Department has provided more details on what to look  out for with the “dinner time” residential burglaries that have risen across town and throughout the …