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Mitchell pushes ‘swarming’ legislation to stem …

9/11/2024
Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell has announced a proposed statutory change to address teen violence. The change would create a new category of crime called “swarming.” …

Tempe adopts brass knuckles ordinance

9/6/2024
Tempe City Council voted unanimously at its Sept. 5 meeting to adopt a brass knuckles ordinance prohibiting the public possession and sale of the weapon to minors in the city, taking a step to quell concerns for teen violence.

East Valley city pilots private security patrols in …

8/9/2024
The town of Gilbert will contract with private security for its free Heritage District parking garages for the next six months.   The security will operate 6 p.m.-2 a.m. …

Chandler's unruly gathering, brass knuckles laws in …

6/29/2024
As a pair of new ordinances went into effect this week, the city of Chandler issued a news release covering some ordinance details and parts of the city's rollout plan. The "unruly gathering …

Brass knuckles, unruly gathering ordinances made law …

5/24/2024
In the wake of the beating death of Preston Lord and an increased focus on teen violence in the southeast Valley, the Chandler City Council has passed into law two ordinances intended to stem teen …

Three ‘Gilbert Goons’ enter plea deals in 2 …

5/14/2024
Three alleged “Gilbert Goons” have pleaded guilty to criminal charges in Maricopa and Pinal counties. None of the defendants are charged in the October murder of 16-year-old Preston Lord …

Chandler Council could decide on teen safety …

5/7/2024
Months of work by Chandler council members and city staff will be put on display in a pair of ordinances scheduled for discussion and a potential vote on Thursday evening. The 6 p.m. regular …

'Gilbert Goons' are gang, but no added charges …

5/2/2024
The Gilbert Goons are a criminal gang, a multiagency investigation has concluded, but there is insufficient evidence to submit additional charges of participating in or assisting a criminal street …

Chandler schools principal reassigned after lawsuits …

5/1/2024
An educator who was named in a lawsuit against her school district has been reassigned after being placed on leave. Jamie Lander was placed on leave in mid-February, shortly after a lawsuit was …

Queen Creek summit starts process of listening to …

4/29/2024
In the aftermath of the beating death of 16-year-old Combs High School student Preston Lord during a house party in Queen Creek, adults have been flooding into council meetings in towns throughout …

Andrettis racing ahead along Loop 202 in Chandler

4/24/2024
​After a luncheon and tours of its recently opened Cooper Road go-cart track, arcade and restaurant facility on April 22, six members of the Andretti racing family sat down to sign autographs and …

Teen violence report scheduled for April 16 Gilbert …

4/16/2024
Gilbert Town Council will discuss the council’s teen violence subcommittee report at its April 16 regular meeting.   Subcommittee updates have been a regular part of the meetings …