Welcome to The Blotter
We will keep you as informed as possible regarding law enforcements efforts to reduce crime and bring law-breakers in our precinct to justice. This page will be updated as information becomes available.
NEW!! Starting August 2024, we also post excerpts from Transit Detail bulletins.
The officers of the Cactus Park Precinct and Phoenix Police Transit unit actively work to address criminal activity together and with other agencies within our community. Regularly, the showcased examples start from a call for service from an engaged community member like you.
In an Emergency or to report suspicious activity 911 | To report a crime or non-emergency 602-
- Transit Unit
- Gang Enforcement Unit
- Traffic Bureau
- Adult Probation
- Human Exploitation and Trafficking Unit
- City of Phoenix Parks
- Office of Homeless Solutions
- Neighborhood Services Division.
Transit Unit arrests – 95
Week 3 update to Joint Crime Suppression efforts amongst Cactus Park Precinct / Desert Horizon Precinct / and Transit:
Week 3 total arrests =176 individual people
Running total 279 (weeks 1 and 2) + 176 (week 3) = 455 total individual arrests
Highlights:
-3 day collaborative effort with Phoenix PD, Phoenix PD HEAT, Grand Canyon PD, Glendale PD, Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, Maricopa County Detention, Arizona Department of Public Safety, Phoenix Family Advocacy Center, and Maricopa County Attorney’s Office: 47 total prostitution arrests (this number is included in the above total)
-Cortez Park Enforcement — 8/13/25 — 22 arrests (number included in the above total)
Last 2 weeks of the crime suppression project is coming up. Looking forward to strong weeks ahead.
Thanks all for the collaboration and support throughout this project!
The collaboration across the Cactus Park Precinct/Desert Horizon Precinct has been wildly successful thus far. With the immense help of the Transit Unit, HEAT, Gang Enforcement Unit, Traffic Bureau, and our partners with Parks/Rangers/NSD/OHS, we have seen improvements in the traditional hot spots in and around the 19th Ave and 27th Avenue corridors and various parks spanning both precincts.
8-4-25 — Parks and ATA enforcement — 28 arrests in 900
8-6-25 — Transit / NET/ Patrol Crime Suppression team — 32 arrests in 900
8-7-25 – Ongoing HEAT enforcement
8-8-25 – Ongoing HEAT enforcement
Total count week 2 (across 600 and 900) : 279 individual arrests
Cactus Park Precinct, Criminal Damage, 6800 North 39 Avenue
Arrest Update: On 10/14/2024 an adult suspect committed criminal damage by throwing a large boulder at the rear window of a city bus, destroying the window. The suspect fled and was later identified by Transit Unit detectives.
On 1/14/2025, Transit Unit detectives located the suspect at a city park and effected an apprehension plan which resulted in the suspect’s arrest without incident. The suspect was interviewed and confessed to the crime before being booked.
Cactus Park Precinct, Aggravated Assault, 3500 West Peoria Avenue
Transit Unit detectives conducted follow-up on a complaint of illegal activity at the bus stops near 3500 West Peoria Avenue. Investigators developed probable cause to arrest subjects for obstructing and using drug paraphernalia. Subjects were found to have felony warrants and drug paraphernalia.
On December 2, 2025, officers responded to a shots fired call in the area of 35th Avenue/Dunlap Avenue. Upon arrival, officers learned the driver of the suspect vehicle fired rounds at a person in the parking (one of these rounds went through an adjacent business window). With a suspect vehicle type and color identified, patrol officers located a possible suspect vehicle/suspect. Investigators were able to positively identify the suspect (which coincided with the information patrol officers uncovered). The suspect was apprehended with the assistance of police tactical teams. The incredible investigative work by our patrol officers and investigative teams led to the expeditious arrest of this suspect. Great Work!
Updates from PD Transit Unit:
On 12/2/2024, Transit Unit investigators conducted follow-up on community complaints of illegal activity adversely impacting the public’s access to the bus stops in the area of Metrocenter. Probable cause was developed for the arrest of 12 adults for drug possession, resisting arrest, and obstructing, in addition to felony and misdemeanor arrest warrants.
On 12/4/2024, the Transit Unit contacted subjects at 2800 W Bell Road, 3500 W Union Hills, and 12400 N 28th Drive reference drug complaints that impact mass transit. Six subjects were arrested for dangerous, narcotic drug possession, felony and misdemeanor warrants. Bus stops were then returned to full use.
On 11/26/24, Transit Unit personnel conducted enforcement along 19th Avenue between Union Hills and Montebello. Probable cause was developed for the arrest of 6 adults for misconduct involving weapons, possession of dangerous and narcotic drugs for sales and felony and misdemeanor warrants. The affected bus stops were restored to a useable condition for the public.
On 12/3/24, Transit Unit personnel arrested four subjects at 1900 West Campbell Avenue after they were observed trespassing and engaged in illegal activity. The arrestees were charged with possession of dangerous and narcotic drug, and multiple felony and misdemeanor warrants. Two additional subjects were arrested at 3500 West Peoria for outstanding felony and misdemeanor warrants. The affected bus stops were restored to a useable condition for the public.
On 12/5/2024, Transit Unit personnel conducted enforcement on 27th Avenue between Northern and Indian School Road. Six subjects were arrested for possession of narcotic drugs, possession of dangerous drugs, felony and misdemeanor warrants.
From your Precinct:
On November 22nd, Real-Time Operations Center specialists identified a stolen vehicle travelling in the area of 35th Avenue and Peoria Avenue. Using field technology they were able to guide officers and additional resources to the vehicle. At some point the suspect realized officers were in the area and he attempted to flee. With the police helicopter overhead they were able to guide officers to the stolen vehicle location; ultimately resulting in the driver’s apprehension. Great coordination between the Real-Time Operations Center, patrol officers, air unit, and our tactical apprehension teams.
On Wednesday, 11/20/24, Transit Unit personnel conducted enforcement along the 19th Avenue corridor as well as the 27th Avenue corridor between Indian School Road and Cactus Road. Multiple subjects were contacted. Probable cause was developed for the arrest of 5 adults for misconduct involving weapons, resisting arrest, aggravated assault on officer, possession of dangerous and narcotic drugs, felony and misdemeanor warrants, liquor violation, and obstructing. Cleaning orders were requested for the affected bus.
On 11/19/2024, from 0900-1300 hours, Cactus Park NET/CAO’s teamed with DEB, Transit Unit and Cactus RTOC to conduct a street enforcement operation along the 27th Avenue corridor. The collaboration between these teams produced outstanding results.
Total Arrests- 10
Felony Arrests- 7
Misdemeanor Arrests- 3
Submittal- 1
Firearms – 4
M30 Pills
Methamphetamine
Fentanyl Powder
Heroin
US Currency
On Tuesday, 11/19/24, Transit Unit personnel conducted enforcement along the 27th Avenue corridor between Indian School Road and Northern Avenue to follow up on community complaints at bus stops in the area. Probable cause was developed to arrest 5 adults for possession of dangerous and narcotic drugs, felony warrants, and liquor violation. Cleaning orders were requested for the affected bus stops.
On November 8, 2024, two suspects, armed with knives, robbed a small retail store in the area of 2800 West Peoria Avenue. While fleeing the scene, the victim and witness identified the suspect vehicle’s type and color. Real-Time Operations Center personnel, using field technology, identified a possible suspect vehicle reference this crime. This information led to the identification and apprehension of one of the suspects. Great work by our investigators and our Real-Time Operations Center specialists!
Update from Transit on 11/5
Cactus Park Precinct, Drug Possession, 2700 West Campbell Avenue, 1700 HRS
On 11/5/24, Transit Unit personnel conducted enforcement along the 27th Avenue corridor between Indian School Road and Northern Avenue to follow up on community complaints at bus stops in the area. Probable cause was developed to arrest 8 adults for possession of dangerous and narcotic drugs, misconduct involving weapons prohibited possessor, felony and misdemeanor warrants, resisting arrest, and aggravated assault on officer. Cleaning orders were requested for the affected bus stops.
Update from Transit on 10-25
Cactus Park Precinct, Drugs for Sale, 2700 West Northern Avenue
On 10/23/24, Transit Unit personnel responded to 2700 West Northern to follow up on drug complaints at bus stops in the area. Probable cause was developed to arrest three adult males for possession of dangerous and narcotic drugs for sale, misconduct involving weapons prohibited possessor, felony and misdemeanor warrants. The following items were seized: methamphetamine, fentanyl powder, two handguns, and cash.
Cactus Park Precinct, Drugs for Sale, 10200 North Metro Parkway
On 10/24/24, Transit Unit investigators conducted follow-up on a complaint of illegal activity adversely impacting the public’s access to the bus stops along Metro Parkway. Probable cause was developed to arrest 5 adults for a variety of misdemeanor and felony crimes, including a drug dealer in possession of dangerous drugs and narcotic drugs.
On October 17, 2024, officers responded to a shooting in the area of 2800 West Augusta Avenue where the suspect pointed a firearm at both victims, ultimately shooting one of them in the leg. The suspect fled the area on foot prior to police arrival. Real-Time Operations Center specialists, using field technology, located the suspect fleeing the area on 27th Avenue. Specialists guided officers to the suspect’s location where he was safely apprehended. This was another great example of communication between Real-Time Operations Center personnel and patrol team members. Great work!
On October 19, 2024, Transit Unit officers and Neighborhood Enforcement Team officers were conducting proactive drug enforcement along 27th Avenue when they identified multiple subjects selling illegal drugs. Four individuals were arrested for multiple felony charges and the following items were seized:
8,000+ fentanyl pills
60+ grams fentanyl powder
110+ grams of heroin
3 firearms
Great collaboration and proactive police work by our Transit Unit and Cactus Park Precinct Neighborhood Enforcement Team!
And from the Transit Unit: On October 19th and 20th, the Transit Unit, assisted by the 91X squad, conducted enforcement of subjects selling illegal drugs along the 27th Avenue corridor. Four subjects were arrested for POND for Sale, PODD for Sale, MIW Prohibited Possessor, POND and PODD. The following items were seized: methamphetamine, fentanyl pills, fentanyl powder, heroin, .45 Cal. handgun, 9MM ghost gun, cash and a vehicle.
An update from the PD Transit Unit….
On September 18, 2024, an armed robbery occurred in the area of 2200 West Heatherbrea Drive (Mountain View Precinct) where the suspects robbed the victim at gunpoint, taking a small quantity of cash. The Cactus Park Precinct’s Real-Time Operations Center personnel located the two suspects as they crossed the I-17 traveling west. This information was shared with responding officers who coordinated their approach and contacted these individuals. Both suspects were safely apprehended and found to be in possession of firearms. Great work and coordination by the Real-Time Operations Center personnel and our patrol teams!
On September 23, 2024, Real-Time Operations Center specialists were alerted to an out-of-state stolen Audi A7 travelling along 35th Avenue. Researching the stolen vehicle, RTOC specialists learned the suspects were possibly armed. As they continued to monitor field technology the specialists located the vehicle parked at a business in the area of 35th Avenue/Indian School Road. The location was relayed to responding patrol and K-9 officers who collaborated on an apprehension plan. As the vehicle left the business it was grappled and stopped a short distance away. The occupants were safely apprehended and found to be in possession of a firearm. Great coordination by our Real-Time Operations Center specialists and our responding patrol and K-9 teams!
On September 15, 2024, officers responded to a stabbing in the area of 2700 West Peoria Avenue. Upon arrival officers located the victim who was robbed and stabbed by the suspect. The victim provided valuable information regarding the suspect description and stolen property. This information was shared with officers circulating the area, ultimately resulting in an officer identifying and apprehending the suspect a quarter mile away. Outstanding communication and teamwork by our patrol team members!
On September 1, 2024, officers responded to an armed robbery carjacking in the area of 3200 West El Camino Drive. Within minutes, Cactus Park Precinct Real-Time Operations Center specialists tracked the victim’s vehicle using license plate readers and cameras, which allowed the Air Unit time to get overhead. When enough patrol team members were in place, a high-risk stop was initiated and the vehicle stopped. The suspect was taken into custody and a simulated handgun was located inside the vehicle. Great teamwork and collaboration by the Real-Time Operations Center specialists, Air Unit, and patrol team members!
On Monday, 7/29/24, Transit Unit personnel participated in the Enhanced Light Rail Security Program with Valley Metro fare inspectors at the light rail platform located at 2501 West Mountain View Avenue (near Rose Mofford Park). The program lasted from 0730-0830 hours. The Valley Metro staff reported inspecting less than 10 trains and contacting over 60 passengers while also issuing multiple citations. Several subjects were arrested after being found to have outstanding warrants. Transit Unit provided one sergeant, 3 officers, and 3 police assistants to the program.
Total arrests – Less than 30
Felony warrants – More than 10
Misdemeanor warrants – Less than 10
Vehicle Seizures – Less than 5
Drugs:
– heroin
– M30’s
– methadone tablets
– Fentanyl Powder
On July 24, 2024, in response to community complaints of traffic violations along the 27th Avenue corridor, officers from the Traffic Enforcement Bureau conducted a Traffic Impact Operation between Northern Avenue and Indian School Road. Results of this operation as follows:
During the week of July 22nd, in response to community concerns of drug dealing impacting public transit along the Black Canyon Freeway corridor, members of the Cactus Park Precinct Neighborhood Enforcement Team, Transit Unit and Drug Enforcement Bureau conducted proactive enforcement which resulted in the following:
On July 9, 2024, members of the Cactus Park Precinct’s Neighborhood Enforcement Team were investigating a lead reference multiple suspects with felony warrants at a short-term rental near Black Canyon Freeway/Northern Avenue when they located an occupied stolen vehicle. The driver of this vehicle went to a nearby unit and upon returning to the vehicle was safely apprehended. Neighborhood Enforcement Team officers contacted the occupants of the unit the suspect entered and identified illegal drugs in plain view as well as the felony suspects they were originally attempting to locate. The following was seized as a result of these arrests:
On July 2, 2024, members of the Cactus Park Precinct’s Neighborhood Enforcement Team were investigating a neighborhood narcotics complaint at a short-term rental near Black Canyon Freeway/Northern Avenue when they identified a unit selling drugs. The suspect was safely apprehended and a search warrant was authored and served on the room (and associated vehicle) which resulted in a seizure of the following:
2400 fentanyl pills
3+ grams of cocaine
2+ grams of methamphetamine
$18200+ US Currency
On May 23, 2024, officers responded to a call of gunshots being fired into the air in the area of 4100 West Dahlia Drive. Upon arrival officers located multiple shell casings, obtained a vehicle description, and a license plate. Real-Time Operations Center specialists using License Plate Reader technology and cameras located the vehicle at 28th Avenue/Peoria Avenue. The vehicle was located long enough for the air unit to arrive overhead. When the vehicle left the area the air unit guided officers to its location where a high-risk stop was initiated. All five occupants were detained, and a handgun recovered. One of the occupants was subsequently arrested for the weapons violation.
The week of May 6th the Phoenix Police Department conducted a citywide crime suppression effort focused on apprehending violent offenders. Over the course of this week, Cactus Park Precinct’s Neighborhood Enforcement and Community Action team members collaborated with a variety of enforcement partners focusing in areas along the I-17 corridor. The results of this enforcement operation as follows:
85 Total Arrests (44 Felony/41 Misdemeanor)
5 pounds of psilocybin mushrooms seized
6 firearms seized
On April 10th, a road rage incident which escalated into an aggravated assault shooting at 2600 West Camelback Road. The suspect fled the area; however, through cameras and license plate readers the vehicle was identified. The suspect vehicle was located in the area of 4300 West Mission Lane a few hours later, the vehicle was stopped and the suspect apprehended (evidence of the crime was located inside the vehicle). This was great collaborative work between our Cactus Park Precinct patrol teams as well as Phoenix Police Department investigative units.
On April 18, 2024, Metro Center area security was attempting to remove a trespasser from a hotel property when they were pepper sprayed in the face by the suspect who immediately fled on foot. While officers were responding to the area, Cactus Park Precinct Real-Time Operations Center specialists, using field technology, located the suspect fleeing the area. This information was relayed to responding officers who reoriented to the suspect location and safely apprehended him. More great work and collaboration by our Real-Time Operations Center specialists and officers in the field.
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In September 2014, a homicide occurred in the area of 9800 North 9th Avenue where the victim was shot and killed. The suspect of this crime was identified; however, he evaded capture for a decade by fleeing the country. On April 16, 2024, a decade after this homicide, Cactus Park Precinct patrol team members were conducting proactive trespassing enforcement in the area of 28th Drive/Larkspur Avenue when they encountered several violators. Immediately the savvy patrol officers recognized one of these individuals was behaving irregularly by exhibiting signs of nervousness and slow response to their instruction. Once detained, officers confirmed the subject’s identity and arrested him for his ten-year-old homicide warrant. We appreciate the proactive enforcement focus, experience, and commitment to community safety which ultimately led to the apprehension of this violent criminal.
On April 17, 2024, the Phoenix Police Traffic Bureau conducted a traffic impact program along Grand Avenue from Camelback Road to McDowell Road. This program was in response to community complaints received by the Traffic Bureau as well as the observations of motor officers who witnessed hazardous driving behaviors in the area. The results of the traffic impact program as follows:
33 vehicles stopped
29 citations issues
4 educational stops
3 vehicle tows
Top speed cited: 95-mph in a 45-mph zone.
On April 10th, a road rage incident which escalated into an aggravated assault shooting at 2600 West Camelback Road. The suspect fled the area; however, through cameras and license plate readers the vehicle was identified. The suspect vehicle was located in the area of 4300 West Mission Lane a few hours later, the vehicle was stopped and the suspect apprehended (evidence of the crime was located inside the vehicle). This was great collaborative work between our Cactus Park Precinct patrol teams as well as Phoenix Police Department investigative units.
On March 21, 2024, patrol team members responded to a shooting in the area of 28th Avenue and Peoria Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located the victim who was shot. With limited information, Real-Time Operations Center specialists were able to identify a possible suspect description and relayed that information to responding patrol officers. Within thirty minutes, the suspect was located by patrol officers at Cortez Park. After a short foot pursuit, the suspect was apprehended. Great work bye our Cactus Park Precinct RTOC and patrol teams!
On March 22, 2024, due to community concerns related to trespassing, Cactus Park Precinct’s Community Action Team conducted a bike patrol throughout the Metro Center footprint. Along the northern portion of Metro Center, eight individuals were contacted for criminal violation and arrested (Four of these arrests were felony warrant or drug related).
On March 13, 2024, a burglary smash and grab occurred at a pawn shop in the area of 2600 West Glendale Avenue. While fleeing from the crime scene the suspect dropped his phone which was recovered by responding officers. Investigators authored a search warrant for the phone which led to the identification of the suspect. On April 16, 2024, investigators, working with our Cactus Park Precinct Neighborhood Enforcement Team, located and apprehended the suspect. A search warrant was authored on the suspects apartment which led to the recovery of additional items of evidence. The suspect was booked on multiple charges. This was an incredible example of the seamless teamwork between our investigative details and our precinct Neighborhood Enforcement Team.
On March 6, 2024, the Phoenix Police Traffic Bureau conducted a traffic impact program along Happy Valley Road between Black Canyon Freeway and 67th Avenue. This program was in response to community complaints received by the Traffic Bureau as well as the observations of motor officers who witnessed hazardous driving behaviors in the area. The results of the traffic impact program as follows:
52 vehicles stopped
49 citations issues
3 educational stops
1 vehicle tow
Top speed cited: 73 mph in a 45 mph zone
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On March 5, 2024, Cactus Park Precinct patrol team members conducted trespass enforcement along the I-17 corridor from Bell Road to Indian School Road. During this enforcement operation numerous subjects were contacted and trespassed. One subject was booked on felony warrant charges, and one subject was found unresponsive resulting in NARCAN deployment (this individual was transported by Fire Department personnel to a valley hospital for treatment).
On February 28, 2024, officers responded to an aggravated assault call at an apartment complex in the area of 27th Avenue/Campbell Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located a victim suffering from multiple stab wounds. The victim was transported to an area hospital where they were treated for their critical injuries. One of Cactus Park Precinct’s former Community Action Officers, now a detective, was assigned the case. Working with the victim, Neighborhood Enforcement Team (NET) and patrol teams, the suspect was identified and apprehended. The incredible investigative work and communication between the case agent and our NET/patrol teams ensured the expeditious apprehension of this violent individual.
On January 28th, Neighborhood Enforcement Team officers were working in collaboration with the Human Exploitation and Trafficking Unit to address prostitution along the 27th Avenue corridor. During the collaboration they noticed a suspicious vehicle whose driver was engaging with prostitutes. Neighborhood Enforcement Team officer recognized the suspect as being involved with a Circle K burglary on January 6th. The suspect was stopped and apprehended. Search incident to arrest, officers located a firearm and 700+ fentanyl pills.
On January 31, 2024, patrol officers responded to a call for service of criminal damage at 35th Avenue/Glendale Avenue. Prior to officer arrival, Real-Time Operations Center Specialists, using field technology, located the suspect several blocks from the call location. The specialist guided officers to the suspect’s location and upon contact the suspect fled on foot. The specialist kept eyes on the suspect as he fled, providing updated location information as needed to responding officers until the suspect was apprehended. The suspect was booked for criminal damage and felony warrants.
On January 12, 2024, Cactus Park Precinct patrol officers observed an individual in an alley in the area of 27th Avenue and Camelback Road. Upon contact the subject was determined to have an outstanding felony warrant and was immediately apprehended. Search incident to arrest, the following items were removed/seized from the suspect:
500 Fentanyl Pills
6 Grams Methamphetamine
5 Grams Marijuana
1 Firearm
This is an incredibly example of the proactive work occurring every day by our Cactus Park Precinct patrol teams.
On January 25, 2024, the Phoenix Police Traffic Bureau conducted a traffic impact program along 27th Avenue from Northern Avenue to Indian School Road. This program was in response to community complaints received by the Traffic Bureau as well as the observations of motor officers who witnessed hazardous driving behaviors in the area. The results of the traffic impact program as follows:
43 vehicles stopped
42 citations issues
1 educational stops
1 arrest
Top speed cited: 60 mph in a 40 mph zone
On January 16th, Cactus Park Precinct Burglary Detectives contacted Neighborhood Enforcement Team officers for the apprehension of a known suspect wanted in connection with two burglaries in the area of 28th Avenue/Deer Valley Road. Realizing the suspect was on probation, Neighborhood Enforcement Team officers collaborated with Adult Probation for an apprehension during the suspect’s regular check-in. The suspect arrived for the meeting in the vehicle used to commit one of the burglaries. There were two additional people inside this vehicle who were both found to be in possession of small quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl.
On January 14th, in the area of 35th Avenue/Dunlap, two suspects were involved in an altercation (probably related to a drug transaction) when one of the suspects shot the victim multiple times in the leg. Unfortunately, the suspect didn’t realize the crime was committed in view of a private security camera which captured the incident. On January 17th, Neighborhood Enforcement Team officers were conducting surveillance in the area for this suspect when they located the individual, wearing the exact same clothing from 3 days prior. The suspect was apprehended and found to be in possession of 300+ fentanyl pills.
The Cactus Park and Desert Horizon Precincts work together on the I-17 corridor. Here are some enforcement numbers for the month of January along Interstate17.
As of Monday afternoon January 29th, 44 people have been arrested from Peoria Ave to the Maryland Bridge by our Bike Squad.
Two notable arrests that should enhance neighborhood safety along the I-17:
- a prohibited possessor was contacted with a firearm in his possession along the Maryland Bridge, he was charged with several felonies and taken into custody without incident.
- A street level drug dealer with four outstanding warrants including one from the Department of Corrections for violating parole was located at Northern Ave and charged with possession of narcotic before being transferred back to DOC custody.
We will continue to do enforcement in the area and discourage the criminal activity.
On January 6, 2024, at an apartment complex near 27th Avenue/Indian School Road, two suspects threatened a victim with a machete and robbed him of his personal property. With limited suspect information, Community Action Team members working with apartment management were able to identify possible suspects living in the same complex. This information was shared with robbery detectives who confirmed the identity of the suspects. Detectives shared the suspect information with precinct Neighborhood Enforcement Team members who located and arrested both suspects. Incredible work by our Robbery Detectives and your Cactus Park Precinct Team!
On January 17, 2024, the Phoenix Police Traffic Bureau conducted a traffic impact program along West Grand Ave from 43rd Avenue to 7th Avenue. This program was in response to community complaints received by the Traffic Bureau as well as the observations of motor officers who witnessed hazardous driving behaviors in the area. The results of the traffic impact program as follows:
95 vehicles stopped
91 citations issues
4 educational stops
3 vehicles towed
Top speed cited: 80 mph in a 45 mph zone
The officers of the Cactus Park Precinct actively work to address criminal activity in our community and we like to highlight a small fraction of this work with you, our community and business leaders. Regularly, the showcased examples start from a call for service from an engaged community member like you.
In an Emergency or to report suspicious activity 911 | To report a crime or non-emergency 602-
Here’s the latest update from Cactus Park Precinct:
On December 21, 2023, patrol officers identified a possible drug house in the area of 32nd Avenue/Rose Lane. The information was shared with our Neighborhood Enforcement Team who established probable cause and served a search warrant at the location. The search warrant resulted in one felony drug arrest and seizure of the following:
Fentanyl 11,000 pills
Cocaine 245 grams
Cash $11,000
If you have any questions or concerns in your area or are looking for ways to be more involved in your community, please click on the link below and contact your area Community Action Officer.
On January 3, 2024, the Phoenix Police Traffic Bureau conducted a traffic impact program along Happy Valley Road from the I-17 to 67th Avenue. This program was in response to a community complaints received by the Traffic Bureau as well as the observations of motor officers that witnessed hazardous driving behaviors in the area. The results of the traffic impact program as follows:
41 vehicles stopped
40 citations issues
1 educational stop
1 vehicle towed
Top speed cited: 66 mph in a 35 mph zone
On December 11, 2023, in an alley in the area of 27th Avenue/Bethany Home Road, an adult female was held at knife point and sexually assaulted inside the suspect’s vehicle. Officers/Detectives were able to find a nearby resident with an obstructed camera view of the alley which provided a limited vehicle description (no plate was captured). The case agent reached out to the Cactus Park Precinct Real-Time Operations Center and provided the operator with the limited vehicle information. Within minutes the operator was able to identify a possible suspect vehicle. The operator confirmed the registered owner matched the suspect description and shared this information with the case agent. The suspect was located and apprehended.
On January 1, 2024, officers responded to a “shots fired” call in the area of 39th Avenue and Dunlap Avenue. Upon arrival, officers encountered two victims who were passing through an alley when they were confronted by a suspect who threatened and pointed a firearm at them, firing one round while they fled. Cactus Park Precinct officers conducted an incredibly thorough investigation which led to the identification of the suspect. On January 3, the suspect was located at an apartment in Glendale and apprehended without issue.
On December 14th, Cactus Park Precinct patrol team members conducted a lawful vehicle stop in the area of 35th Avenue and Union Hills Drive. During the course of the stop the driver was detained which prompted the passenger to transition to the driver’s seat in an attempt to flee in the vehicle. Officers were able to subdue this occupant before the vehicle fled leading to the seizure of a pound of methamphetamine, 46 grams of fentanyl powder, and a firearm. Both occupants were booked on various charges.
On November 29, 2023, in order to address community traffic related concerns, a Traffic Impact Program was conducted along 35th Avenue between Cactus Road and the 101 Freeway. The results of this program as follows:
74 Traffic Stops
73 Traffic Citations
1 Educational Contact
Top speed cited – 74 in a 40
If you’d like to report speed/traffic related concerns in your community, please call 602-534-SPEED.
On November 6, 2023, License Plate Readers installed as part of the Community Safety Plan picked up a stolen vehicle traveling from Desert Horizon Precinct into Cactus Park Precinct. This information was shared with Cactus Park Precinct patrol team members who located and attempted to stop the vehicle. The vehicle failed to yield and began speeding through neighborhoods in an attempt to escape; however, by this time the police helicopter was overhead. K9 officers spiked the vehicle twice which caused the vehicle to slow down and encouraged the 2 of the 4 occupants to bail out in the area of 35th Avenue/Peoria. A perimeter was quickly established, and we were able to locate the driver hiding in dense foliage in a residential yard. When the suspect refused to comply the police canine was deployed and encouraged him out of the foliage in into custody. (3 of the 4 occupants were apprehended)
On November 26, 2023, Cactus Park Precinct patrol team members responded to a “shots fired” call in the area of 35th Avenue/Dunlap. As officers arrived a security guard directed them to a possible suspect vehicle which was leaving the area. Officers conducted a high risk stop on the vehicle, which stopped; however, the driver refused to exit the car or comply with police instruction. Officers encouraged the suspect to leave the vehicle using less lethal tactics. The suspect was safely apprehended and patrol officers authored a search warrant on the vehicle where a firearm was seized.
On September 18, 2023, at approximately 0418 hours, patrol officers responded to an injured person at 6600 North 37th Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located the victim lying in the street, suffering from at least one apparent gunshot wound. The Phoenix Fire Department pronounced the victim deceased.
Since the incident, homicide and night detectives canvassed the neighborhood for additional witnesses and surveillance videos. Two investigative leads were identified during the canvass and a crucial video was obtained. Homicide detectives furthered the investigation and located digital evidence that placed the suspect at the homicide scene, which also supported the surveillance video.
On November 29, 2023, Street Crimes, SAU, and 91X executed a search warrant at the suspect’s home and detained him without incident. During a search of the house, incriminating items were located. The suspect was transported to police headquarters, where he was interviewed. The suspect admitted to shooting the victim and provided a self-defense claim that was not supported by witness statements or physical evidence at the scene.
The investigation is still ongoing.
On November 15, 2023, the Traffic Bureau (Motors) conducted a Traffic Impact Program in Cactus Park Precinct along 27th Avenue from Indian School Road to Northern Avenue. The following are the results of the program:
Total traffic stops: 46
Total citation issued: 43
Educational contacts: 3
Vehicle tows: 2
DUI Arrest: 1
Top speed cited: 63 in a 40 mph zone
Also
On 11/15/23 Transit Unit personnel conducted follow-up on numerous complaints of illegal activity and individuals preventing lawful consumers of public transportation from accessing the bus stops along Northern Avenue between 27th Avenue and 19th Avenue. Investigators contacted 12 adults at the bus stops and developed probable cause to arrest 6 males and 4 females on arrest warrants and violations related to the obstruction of the bus stops.
On November 4, 2023, officers responded to a radio traffic call of a stolen vehicle at 35th Avenue/Glendale Avenue. While en route to the call it was determined the vehicle was equipped with tracking enabling officers to quickly locate the stolen motorcycle at a convenience market in the area of 31st Avenue/Northern Avenue. When officers attempted to conduct a high risk stop on the suspect, he immediately fled the area. The vehicle fled to an apartment complex in the area of 19th Avenue/Dunlap Avenue where the suspect was located running from the area. The suspect was successfully apprehended and found to be in possession of the following:
4000+ Fentanyl Pills
250+ Grams Methamphetamine
On October 2nd, there was a car vs pedestrian fatality in the area of 35th Avenue/Bethany Home Road. The suspect vehicle fled the area immediately after impact. With only a basic vehicle description, the Cactus Park Precinct’s Real-Time Operations Center was able to identify the suspect vehicle. This enabled patrol officers to locate and seize a possible suspect vehicle within hours of the incident.
Great work by our Real-Time Operations Center personnel and our patrol teams!
Over the last several weeks, Cactus Park Precinct Resource Team members collaborated with Urban Park Rangers and service navigators in order to address complaints of nefarious activity at Cortez Park. These collaborations resulted in the following:
28 Contacts
13 Arrests Total
10 Drug Related Charges (3 sales cases)
11 Trespassing
3 Firearms seized
Sergeant Reeson, working with MCAO, helped ensure two of the arrestees where non-bondable.
On September 16th a suspect committed aggravated assault when he pointed a firearm at two victims outside a business in the area of 2600 West Indian School Road. The suspect briefly fled the state; however, he returned on October 24th. The Cactus Park Precinct’s Neighborhood Enforcement Team was alerted to his return and immediately established surveillance/apprehension plan to intercept the suspect. When the suspect stopped to conduct a day-to-day errand on his way home, he was successfully apprehended.
Outstanding work by our Neighborhood Enforcement Team officers!
On 10-19-23 at 0900-1200, Transit units worked drug complaints on West Glendale from the I-17 to 35th Ave contacting several adult male subjects who were arrested for drug possession, warrants and drug paraphernalia. One Juvenile runaway was returned to state custody after being taken for medical evaluation due to drug use history.A stolen ATV was located. Parks was called on a damaged fence to John F & Mary P Homestead Park at 2602 W Glendale Ave where numerous drug users are congregating and gaining access to the park. PTD was called to clean the bus stop in front of the park.
Between June 24, 2023, and October 15, 2023, a male suspect committed four armed robberies of Fry’s Grocery stores in Cactus Park Precinct. The suspect would enter the business, wearing a mask and gloves, completely covering his face and hands. Upon entering the business, the suspect would approach the shift manager and tell him the store was being robbed while simulating a weapon. The suspect would direct the store manager to the safe, where he would remove a large sum of money.
On September 20, 2023, surveillance teams were deployed at multiple Fry’s grocery stores. The surveillance teams comprised of multiple undercover units, marked units, and supporting criminal analysts. The plan was to continue the surveillance through October 15, 2023, or the suspect was apprehended.
On October 15, 2023, a male subject matching the suspect’s description entered the Fry’s Grocery store at 4204 West Cactus Road. Surveillance teams were in place and observed the subject enter the store. Undercover units also entered the store to observe the subject. Employees immediately recognized the suspect and began recording him, causing him to flee the store. Once in the parking lot, the subject entered a vehicle and drove away. Surveillance units followed the vehicle away until a traffic stop could be conducted. The male subject was detained while attempting to change his clothes along with the female driver. Both subjects were transported to police headquarters, where they were interviewed by detectives who obtained a full confession. Both suspects were booked into jail.
This investigation involved extensive teamwork and communication, leading to the apprehension of a violent felon.
Over the past several weeks community members in the area of 30th Avenue/Cactus Road relayed potential drug house information to their respective Community Action Officer. Working with these community members, and your precinct’s Neighborhood Enforcement Team, officers in an unmarked capacity established surveillance on a residence near 31st Avenue and confirmed drug sales. On October 11th a search warrant was served at this location which resulted in four felony arrests as well as the following:
2500+ fentanyl Pills
9+ grams fentanyl powder
80+ grams methamphetamine
This was a textbook example of how community members work their Community Action Officers to make their community safer.
9-14-2023 – Our precinct had a great arrest last night which stemmed from a stolen vehicle read at 27th Avenue Glendale. Information as follows:
On September 13th, our Cactus Park Precinct Real-Time Operations Center received a stolen vehicle hit on a vehicle at 27th Avenue/Glendale Avenue. Patrol officers were nearby, locating the vehicle as it crossed east into Desert Horizon Precinct. With the air unit overhead, and officers from both Cactus Park Precinct and Desert Horizon Precinct behind the vehicle, officers initiated a high risk stop at 19th Avenue/Glendale where the driver was apprehended. This was an incredible example of collaboration and coordination between two precincts, the air unit, and our Real-Time Operations Center personnel.
5-31-2023 Cactus Park Precinct patrol teams were conducting on view operations in the area of 31st Avenue and west Paradise Drive. Officers stopped a vehicle observed to be conducting drug sales in an area known for high drug activity. The adult male suspect was found to be a prohibited possessor in possession of a firearm and was arrested. During a search incident to an arrest, the following was found:
1700 m30 fentanyl pills
28 red m30 fentanyl pills
28 oxycontin pills
23 grams of Xanax
45 grams of methamphetamine
Century Arms 9mm handgun
The adult female suspect was also taken into custody and booked on her involvement.
On 05-23-23 The Cactus Park Precinct Resource Unit conducted targeted enforcement on the I-17 off and on ramps, from Union Hills to Glendale Avenue. This program was initiated in response to numerous community complaints of trespassers obstructing the roadway as they unsafely walk up and down the freeway off and on ramps.
Unmarked officers observed individuals who were posted at freeway off ramps and interfered with the flow of traffic as they walked into the roadway.
I-17 and Greenway Rd; 1 individual was issued a CLD for 13-2906A1 as he walked in the roadway to collect money from vehicles (23-780534), 2 individuals were arrested for 13-2906A1 as they walked north bound on the southbound freeway on ramp obstructing the flow of traffic both had outstanding warrants (23-780556). 1 individual was issued a warning for PCC 36-128 stopping and standing in the raised median.
I-17- and Dunlap Rd; 1 individual was issued a warning for PCC 36-128 stopping and standing in the raised median, he was found to have a felony warrant(booked).
I-17 and Glendale Rd.; 1 individual know to have an outstanding felony warrant was contacted and booked; post arrest search reviled he was in possession of 21 Narcotic pills.
TOTALS:
5 arrested, 3 arrested for obstructing 13-2906A1, 1 misdemeanor warrant, 3 felony warrants, 1 OV drug charge.
Also, Neighborhood Enforcement Team officers received information regarding a drug dealer working the I-17 corridor. After several weeks the suspect was identified, located and apprehended in Cactus Park Precinct. At the time of arrest, the suspect was in possession of the following:
$37K+ cash
7+ pounds methamphetamine
6+ pounds of Fentanyl powder
1.5 pounds of cocaine
½ pound + of heroin
23,000 fentanyl pills
45 grams of mushrooms
40+ Xanax pills
30+ suboxone packets
H.E.A.T. Targeted Enforcement (Supported by Cactus Park Precinct Personnel) – March Recap
Total Operations = 12
Arrests = 112
Bookings = 108
Vehicles Towed = 40
Victims Recovered = 2
Firearms = 3
Traffickers Arrested = 1
Motors (Traffic Impact Program) – March Recap
Stops: 127
Citations: 105
Tows: 14
Arrests: 1
On April 5th, Patrol Officers were proactively patrolling the area of 27th Avenue/Peoria when they noticed a suspicious vehicle parked in the Burger King parking lot. They conducted a license plate check on the vehicle and discovered it to be an outstanding stolen vehicle. When attempting to conduct a high risk stop on the vehicle, several of the occupants fled on foot but were quickly apprehended. Officers noticed the driver of the vehicle matched the suspect description for a robbery which occurred less than an hour earlier at 27th Avenue/Butler. A one-on-one identification was set up with the victim who positively identified the driver as the robbery suspect. Great work by our Cactus Park Precinct patrol officers.
On April 11th, Neighborhood Enforcement and Community Action Team members partnered with Community Medical Services on a directed outreach at 28th Drive and Thunderbird/Cactus/Peoria Avenue. 17 individuals were contacted and offered services, 4 were arrested for warrants and other drug charges.
On April 18, Cactus Park Precinct Neighborhood Enforcement Team members apprehended two drug dealers in the area of 2500 West Greenway Parkway. Officers located the following items in their possession:
3000 Fentanyl Pills
Methamphetamine (small quantity)
Heroin (small quantity)
Cocaine (small quantity)
1 Firearm
On April 5, Enforcement by Motorcycle officers along 27th Ave today was a direct result of a request from Washington Elementary School. School staff reported speeding near the school, not stopping for the HAWK signal and not yielding to crossing guards at 27th Ave and Northern. The results are impressive
Total stops: 48
Total citations issued: 28
Educational contacts: 2
Vehicle tows: 2
During the months of February and March, FireFly gunshot detection technology identified dozens of incidents of gunfire in the area of 29th Avenue/Maryland. Gun Crime Intelligence Unit Detectives and patrol officers collected casings determining the incidents were related. Cactus Park Precinct Neighborhood Enforcement Team officers, supported by Homeland Defense Bureau Detectives and our Real-Time Operations Center personnel, were able to identify the suspect. On April 5th the suspect was apprehended.
Motors (Traffic Impact Program) March Totals:
Stops: 127
Citations: 105
Tows: 14
Arrests: 1
On March 20, 2023, Cactus Park Precinct patrol teams conducted traffic enforcement in the area of 35th Avenue and Glendale. One of the occupants was in possession of a firearm and on parole for armed robbery. 13,000 fentanyl pills were recovered from the vehicle. (All three occupants where booked)
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On March 21 and 22nd, Cactus Park Precinct Neighborhood Enforcement Team and Patrol Team officers assisted Human Exploitation and Trafficking Unit detectives on an enforcement collaboration along the 27th Avenue corridor (1 customer apprehension, 1 street enforcement) which resulted in the following:
21 arrests
8 vehicle tows
1 firearm recovered
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On March 7, Neighborhood Enforcement Team officers identified a suspicious vehicle occupied by two individuals in the area of 35th Avenue and Sweetwater. One of the occupants was identified as having multiple felony warrants. They attempted a traffic stop on the suspect vehicle; however, it refused to stop and fled the area. Collaborating with our Fugitive Apprehension detectives the suspects were apprehended in an adjacent city, both occupants were found in possession of several hundred fentanyl pills and were subsequently booked into jail.
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On March 13, Cactus Park Precinct patrol officers responded to a call of a stolen vehicle (KIA) at 3500 West Dunlap. While responding to this location, officers located the vehicle, with two occupants, heading east on Dunlap Avenue. With vehicle GPS’d and air unit overhead, K-9 officers assisted with a successful vehicle grapple. The suspect’s attempted to flee the vehicle on foot; however, they were quickly apprehended.
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On March 15, detectives contacted Neighborhood Enforcement Team officers regarding a recent armed robbery where the female suspect was an escort. Neighborhood Enforcement Team officers conducted a ruse, luring the suspect to a motel near the area of the I-17 and Union Hills Drive. The suspect arrived driving a stolen vehicle and was immediately apprehended. She was in possession of the stolen property, 33 grams methamphetamine and 47 fentanyl pills. She was booked into jail.
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On March 9, Cactus Park Precinct Neighborhood Enforcement Team officers collaborated with Human Exploitation and Trafficking unit detectives on a Customer Apprehension Program along 27th Avenue between Indian School Road and Northern Avenue. The following is the result of this collaboration:
11 arrests
11 vehicle tows
Also on March 9 at 0830 hours the Transit Unit conducted follow-up on complaints of illegal activity near 2700 West Northern Avenue adversely impacting the public’s use of nearby bus stops. Detectives developed probable cause to arrest 6 people, four adult females and two adult males who were arrested for possessing narcotic drugs and drug paraphernalia. 5 subjects were trespassing on private property. One semiautomatic handgun was recovered and the convicted felon possessor of it was charged with misconduct involving weapons.
On March 8, Motor Officers conducted a Traffic Impact Program (TIP) on 27th Avenue between Northern Avenue and Indian School Road. As a result of this traffic program 23 stops were conducted, leading to the following:
Total citations issued: 23
Total charges: 41
Educational contacts: 0
Tows: 5
Top speed cited: 73 in a 40.
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On March 2nd, 8th, Neighborhood Enforcement Team officers supported Human Exploitation and Trafficking Unit detectives on a prostitution enforcement collaboration. These two days of collaboration resulted in 21 prostitution arrests. (There is a CAP occurring today, March 9th)
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On December 27, 2022, an unidentified suspect set fire to a vehicle in the area of 2500 West McLellan BLVD. On March 2, 2023, once the suspect was identified by arson investigators, they collaborated with precinct Neighborhood Enforcement Team officers who quickly apprehended this individual.
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On 03-06-23, Cactus Park Precinct patrol officers responded to a radio traffic call of an aggravated assault at 27th Avenue and Glendale Avenue at the bus stop. Prior to officers arriving the suspect attacked the victim, took the victim’s cane and struck him it. The suspect attempted to flee the area on foot; however, he was spotted by the police helicopter who guided officers to the suspect’s location for successful apprehension.
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On 03-07-23 The Cactus Park Precinct Resource Unit,91F Squad, along with Transit Unit worked collaboratively with navigator teams from Community Medical Services to provide services to community members along the 27th Avenue corridor. This program was initiated in response to numerous community complaints of illegal drug activity and trespassing in the neighborhoods, alleys and the bus stops. This collaboration addressed alleys and private property in the area of 27th Avenue/Glendale and 27th Avenue/Bethany Home Road.
TOTALS:
18 arrested for trespassing/obstructing, 11 arrested for warrants/OV drug charges, 2 accepted services, all were offered resource information.
On 03-06-23, Cactus Park Precinct patrol officers responded to a radio traffic call of an aggravated assault at 27th Avenue and Glendale Avenue at the bus stop. Prior to officers arriving the suspect attacked the victim, took the victim’s cane and struck him with it. The suspect attempted to flee the area on foot; however, he was spotted by the police helicopter who guided officers to the suspect’s location for successful apprehension.
On 03-07-23, Motor Officers conducted a Traffic Impact Program (TIP) on 27th Avenue between Northern Avenue and Indian School Road. As a result of this traffic program 48 stops were conducted, leading to the following:
43 citations issued
99 charges issued
20 hazardous charges
79 non-hazardous charges
5 educations contacts
5 vehicles towed and impounded
1 warrant arrest
Top speed cited: 69 in a 40 mph zone
On 03-07-23 The Cactus Park Precinct Resource Unit,91F Squad, along with Transit Unit worked collaboratively with navigator teams from Community Medical Services to provide services to community members along the 27th Avenue corridor. This program was initiated in response to numerous community complaints of illegal drug activity and trespassing in the neighborhoods, alleys and the bus stops.
Unmarked officers observed the alleys located at 6800 N 27th Avenue, 4400 N 36th Dr, and 6100 N 27th Ave The Rovey Plaza where numerous individuals were contacted for obstructing an alley, trespassing and open-air drug use. 21 subjects were contacted, 2- accepted services, 18- obstructing the alley/trespassing CLD’s, 4- OV drug charges, 10- booked for warrants and OV charges, 2- med releases charges submitted.
Public Works along with NSD assisted in coordinating the immediate clean-up of 6805 N 27th Avenue Alley.
TOTALS:
18 arrested for trespassing/obstructing, 11 arrested for warrants/OV drug charges, 2 accepted services, all were offered resource information.
The bus stop at 2400 W Northern has had several drug complaints. The stop was surveilled, and three subjects contacted this morning at 0835hrs on December 29, 2022. During the contact a fourth subject was refusing to leave the property of the Burger King and Starbucks at the request of a security guard. That subject was contacted and attempted to discard drug paraphernalia, later also found to have narcotics.
Subjects arrested:
1 for a felony probation violation warrant for aggravated assault against police x 2 and charged for false information.
1 for, four misdemeanor warrant and drug paraphernalia.
1 for narcotic drugs and drug paraphernalia, plus a trespass warning
1 for narcotics drugs, drug paraphernalia, misdemeanor warrant and a felony warrant.
The numerous items at the bus stop which were not claimed were called on to have PTD send a crew to dispose of and clean the trash plus fecal matter.
On November 30, 2022, Resource Team officers served two narcotic search warrants at a converted apartment complex near 8200 North Black Canyon Freeway Access. As a result of these search warrants 800+ fentanyl pills, and hundreds of dollars in cash were recovered. Two suspects were apprehended and booked into jail.
Over the past several weeks, Community Action Officers received numerous complaints from community members reference trash, debris, and abandoned property collecting along the sidewalk. PHXCares was advised, and outreach efforts were deployed to the location. On November 30, 2022, Cactus Park Precinct Community Action Officers along with City Streets Department employees conducted a clean-up along the right-of-way west of Cortez Park on 35th Avenue. During the clean-up, officers encountered a surprising number of individuals trespassing on the right of way. 10 individuals were encountered, 9 out of the 10 individuals provided false identifying information to officers, 6 were arrested after being identified as having felony warrants. All 10 were issued trespass warnings and instructed to remove the property from the right-of-way. Once the property was claimed Streets Department conducted a clean-up of the area.
On November 7, 2022, the Human Exploitation and Trafficking Unit, with assistance from the Cactus Park Precinct Neighborhood Enforcement and Community Action Team, conducted a street prostitution enforcement operation in the area of 27th Avenue between Indian School Road and Northern Avenue. This collaboration resulted in six arrests.
On November 4, 2022, Neighborhood Enforcement Team officers, supporting Adult Probation, conducted a compliance check at a vacation rental complex near 8200 North Black Canyon Highway. During the compliance visit a quantity of drugs and cash was located. Neighborhood Enforcement Team officers authored and served a search warrant for this location which led to the following items seized:
2900 Fentanyl Pills
173 Grams Methamphetamine
$7,300 Cash
1 Stolen Firearm
4 suspects were apprehended and booked.
On November 2, 2022, patrol officers from Cactus Park Precinct were in the area of 2700 West Peoria Avenue when they noticed a drug deal near a local convenience market. Officers apprehended the two involved individuals and recovered the following:
2 Handguns
2250 M30 Fentanyl pills
50 Grams of Cocaine
20 prescription Oxycodone capsules
On October 26, 2022 the motor team, supporting our Cactus Park Precinct’s Crime Suppression Plan conducted a Traffic Impact Program along 27th Avenue between Northern Avenue and Indian School Road. This enforcement activity resulted in:
Hazardous speeding / violations: 24
Non-Hazardous speeding / violations: 16
Total charges: 49
Total Citations Issued: 24
No Insurance Tows: 7
Top Speed: 86 mph in 40 mph zone
1 Street Racing report authored
1 Felony arrest
Also on October 21, 2022 a woman was robbed at knifepoint in the area of 8600 North 27th Avenue. The victim fled to a nearby convenience market where she called police. Officers arrived within minutes and obtained descriptive suspect information from the victim which they relayed to patrol officers circulating the area. Patrol officers located the suspect who was apprehended without issue.
October 21, 2022, Neighborhood Enforcement Team members were conducting concentrated enforcement at 27th Avenue/Northern Avenue. The located a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of the Super 8 Motel which was determined to be stolen. The vehicle was stopped shortly after leaving the area, the driver and both passengers were arrested for various charges.
On October 4, 2022, Neighborhood Enforcement Team officers observed a drug deal at an apartment complex in the area of 8200 North Black Canyon Highway. Officers conducted a traffic stop where 2 arrests were made and 700+ fentanyl pills recovered. A search warrant was served on the related apartment leading to additional arrests, drug and firearm seizures. In total, three arrests were made, approximately 2000 fentanyl pills and three firearms were seized.
9-27-2022: The Transit Unit conducted follow up on narcotics complaints along 27th Avenue between Indian School Road and Glendale Avenue. In total, 6 arrests were made (all adults- 1 female and 5 males). A male with dangerous drugs and a misdemeanor warrant was arrested at Glendale Avenue. A suspected drug dealer was arrested near Bethany Home Road and 27th Avenue – had a Department of Corrections Parole Violation warrant. A female with a felony warrant and dangerous drugs was arrested near 27th Avenue and Campbell and three males were arrested for various misdemeanor offenses there as well.
On 09-14-22 The Cactus Park Precinct Community Action Squad along with Desert Horizon Precinct’s Bike Squad worked collaboratively with navigator teams from Community Medical Services to provide services to community members along the I17 freeway overpasses, underpasses, and right of ways between Maryland and Thunderbird Rd. This program was initiated in response to numerous community complaints and at the request of ADOT and the City of Phoenix Neighborhood Services Department. These complainants range from illegal drug activity to congregating and loitering, causing obstruction of the pedestrians using the crosswalks in the City of Phoenix’s areas of maintenance responsibility.
25 individuals were contacted, 15 cited for Obstructing Streets or Public Areas PCC 23-9 8, 3 arrested and charged with felony warrants, 2 arrested and charged with misdemeanor warrants, 1 arrested and charges were filed for possession of dangerous drugs and possession of narcotic drugs, 1 recovered missing juvenile reunited with parents.
21 arrested or cited, 252 Fentanyl pills seized, 4grams of Methamphetamine seized, 1 accepted services, 2 requested services and accepted resource information. Several others were provided with resource pamphlets.
on 9-27-2022
On 9-13-2022
Transit Unit Detectives were conducting follow-up on a complaint of illegal drug activity when they observed the adult male suspect engaging in the use of narcotic drugs while at the bus stop in front of the elementary school at 80xx North 27th Avenue. As detectives contacted the suspect, he fled into the school property while discarding drug paraphernalia and a bag containing nearly 500 synthetic narcotic drug pills onto the playground which was occupied by students. Transit Unit Detectives apprehended the suspect and the school was placed on a lockdown while the suspect was removed from the property and a thorough search was completed to ensure no dangerous materials remained on the property. The adult male suspect was booked for Possession of Narcotic Drugs for Sale, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Illegal Drugs in a Drug Free School Zone, Endangerment, Evidence Tampering, and Interfering with the Peaceful Conduct of an Education Institution, and Criminal Trespassing.
On 09-7-22 The Cactus Park Precinct Community Action Squad assisted City Phoenix Urban Park Rangers with a directed outreach operation. Partnering with navigator teams from Community Medical Services to provide services to community members at Cortez Park. This program was initiated in response to numerous community complaints of illegal drug activity, violation of the City of Phoenix Parks code of conduct, and loitering in park after closure (violation of P.C.C. 23-8B).
Park Rangers contacted 17 individuals for being in the park after hours and issued citations, 4 parking citations were also issued for vehicles illegally parked, CAO ’s assisted by providing identification and records checks and 8 felony warrants were discovered (one arrest led to a possession of narcotic drugs charge when 108 fentanyl pills were discovered.
While at Cortez park several encampments were encountered on SRP/Canal property. SRP/Anderson Security responded and trespassed 6 individuals whom SRP previously contacted on SRP property. Trespass warnings were provided and documented.
In total there were 8 felony arrests, 13 misdemeanor citations, 4 parking citations, 1 accepted services (connected with navigator for after jail release), 2 requested services but turned them down when they arrived, and several others were provided with resource information by CMS.
On August 26, 2022, a security guard working at 27th and Northern Avenue noticed a Silent Witness robbery suspect on the property. The security guard called 911 providing updates of the suspects location. Neighborhood Enforcement Team officers located and apprehended the suspect who also had fentanyl in his possession.
August 23, 2022, Cactus Park Precinct NET/CAO Officers in collaboration with Transit Unit and provider navigators conducted directed outreach at 8114 North Black Canyon Highway. 20 individuals were contacted and offered services (one accepted services), 11 total arrests were made (8 felony arrests), 200 fentanyl pills, 29 grams methamphetamine, and one firearm was recovered.
August 18, 2022, NET officers observed a drug deal at 2700 West Northern Avenue. When contacted, one of the subjects provided information regarding a large quantity of illegal drugs in a room at the nearby Super 8 Motel. NET officers set up surveillance on the room and watched an individual leave the room and area in a vehicle. After a traffic stop was conducted, officers observed drugs in plain view and arrested the individual who was in possession of 2000 fentanyl pills and a firearm. A search warrant was authored for the Super 8 Motel room which resulted in two additional felony arrests and the seizure of 128 grams methamphetamine and 47 fentanyl pills.
Cactus Park Precinct, Homicide Suspect Arrest, 2700 West Indian School Road
On May 6, 2022, South Mountain Precinct Officers and the Transit Unit responded to a call of an unresponsive female on a City of Phoenix Bus in the area of 27th Avenue and Baseline Road. The female victim had obvious signs of trauma. She was transported to the hospital and succumbed to her injures. The Homicide Unit reviewed City bus video footage which revealed that the victim had been strangled by an unknown male. Various investigative measures were used to identify Joshua Bagley as an investigative lead. Additional video evidence traced the suspect’s travel around the Phoenix area. The Public Affairs Bureau distributed the suspect’s image to facilitate the arrest of Bagley. On May 10, 2022, Cactus Park Precinct officers responded to a citizen’s call that Bagley was in the area of 27th Avenue and Indian School Road. Bagley was located in the area of 25th Avenue and Elm Street. Bagley was arrested without incident and booked for one count of first-degree murder. The relentless pursuit and teamwork of the Officers of the South Mountain Precinct, Homicide Unit, Transit, Crime Impact Unit, and Cactus Park Precinct led to the arrest in this case.
Cactus Park Precinct, Narcotic Drugs for sales, I-17 and Northern Avenue
On June 8th, 2022, Officers from the Cactus Park Precinct’s watch squad engaged in heightened enforcement near Northern and I-17. Officers surveilled the area and conducted several subject and traffic stops. During one stop officers arrested an adult male wanted for felony warrant found in possession of 1400 Fentanyl pills various other drugs. During a traffic stop of a suspicious vehicle officers observed drugs in plain sight. This stop led to two arrests and 165 Fentanyl pills.
Cactus Park Precinct, Arson Arrest, 2700 West Indian School Rd
On June 6th, 2022, during a domestic dispute an adult male was observed by several witnesses set a trailer on fire. Witnesses called police and assisted in evacuating the three occupants. As officers arrived witnesses directed them to the suspected arsonist. Witnesses stepped forward and provided statements of their observations. The subject was described to have been seen carrying a red gas can and made com
From Cactus Park Precinct:
On June 1, 2022, Neighborhood Enforcement Team officers were conducting surveillance on suspected drug activity at 27th Avenue and Northern Avenue when they located a vehicle taken in an armed robbery in the City of Glendale. Both occupants matched the description of the suspects from the original robbery. Resources from the Special Assignment Unit (SAU), Air Unit, and K-9 Unit were enlisted for assistance. The vehicle drove to the area of 27th Avenue and Camelback Road where the suspects abandoned the vehicle and were quickly apprehended. At the time of arrest, one of the suspects was armed with a handgun. Both suspects were booked into jail on various charges.
From the Phoenix Police Transit Unit
Cactus Park Precinct, Trespassing , 7000 North 26th Drive , 0800 HRS, Transit Unit personnel conducted follow-up on a report of illegal activity adversely impacting the public’s ability to use bus stops near 2600 West Glendale Avenue. During the investigation, two arrests were made of subjects with warrants.
2 Arrested of Felony Warrants, Felony Flight, Narcotic and Dangerous Drugs for sale and Misconduct involving weapons.
On May 11th, in the area of 35th Avenue and Clarendon the Neighborhood Enforcement Team officers conducted surveillance at a residence reference a wanted person with an outstanding felony warrant. Officers positively identified the male as the wanted suspect, they observed him enter his blue pickup truck and officers initiated a traffic stop. The suspect failed to yield to officers committing felony flight. Officers disengaged from the traffic stop attempt. A week later, the Neighborhood Enforcement Team officers conducted surveillance on the individual and apprehended him while he was on foot. The suspect was found to be in possession of fentanyl pills and crack cocaine. Officers established probable cause for a search warrant at residence nearby. A second subject was discovered also having outstanding felony warrants at this address. The search warrant yielded additional fentanyl tablets, crack cocaine, powdered cocaine, methamphetamines, indicia for drug sales, a loaded handgun, and $925.00 in U.S. currency.
Keen-eyed policing and unit partnership made this Felony Flight Arrest go smoothly for our officers.
In the early morning of May 18th, patrol officers noticed a suspicious empty moving truck at a convenience store at 28th and Cactus. These same officers later observed the same moving truck at another convenience store in the area of 35th Ave and Peoria. The patrol officers attempted a traffic stop on the box truck. Upon the initiation of the traffic stop the box truck failed to yield committing Felony Flight. With safety in mind, the officers disengaged from the traffic stop attempt, the air unit was deployed and a tactical surveillance was initiated. The air unit tracked the truck and observe the suspect/driver exited the vehicle in the area of 23rd avenue and Laurel Lane where he was apprehended by officers.
Drug sales arrest 28th Drive Cactus Road
On May 19th, Transit Unit Detectives conducted follow-up on a community complaint of illegal drug activity, trespassing, and loitering impacting access to public transit along 28th Drive and Cactus Road. This investigation resulted in the identification and apprehension of two adult males for narcotic and dangerous drug sales. Along with these arrest four individuals were arrested for illegal drug activity.
Cactus Park Precinct, Drugs for Sale , 124xx North 28 Drive , 0945 HRS
On Thursday, May 19, 2022, Transit Unit Detectives conducted follow-up on a community complaint of illegal drug activity impacting access to public transit along 28th Drive Near Cactus Road. An investigation was conducted which resulted in the identification and apprehension of Suspects 1 & 2 for selling narcotic and dangerous drugs. 4 additional arrests were made of suspects involved in the illegal drug activity in the area.
On 05-12-22 The Cactus Park Precinct Resource Unit along with Transit Unit worked collaboratively with navigator teams from Community Medical Services to provide services to community members in the area of 2800 W Cactus Rd . This program was initiated in response to numerous community complaints of illegal drug activity and trespassing in the neighborhood and the bus stops.
Unmarked Neighborhood Enforcement and Transit officers identified two vehicles trespassing on 12XXX N 28th Dr. while officers were in observation mode, they identified six subjects engaged in consumption of narcotic drugs in and around the two vehicles. As uniformed marked officers attempted to detain the subjects one of the two vehicles attempted to flee striking a transit officer with the passenger door. The vehicle drove across the street where all three occupants bailed out of the vehicle and ran inside the convenience market. The driver was apprehended as he ran out of the west doors of the market and into the roadway. Two subjects were arrested inside the bathrooms of the market where they had been hiding from police until patrons of the market alerted police to their location. Simultaneously the driver of the second vehicle attempted to flee on foot and was apprehended by a NET officer.
Nine people were arrested for trespassing, among the arrests made were: 8 narcotic drug violations,5 drug paraphernalia violations,1 dangerous drug violation,6 misdemeanor and felony warrants, 1 subject was arrested for reckless endangerment (striking the officer with his vehicle door) 1 subject arrested for possession of $900 dollars in counterfeit US Currency. 2 vehicles impounded.
5-5-2022: PD received a complaint of individuals on the bus stop at 27th Avenue just north of Glendale Ave. There were numerous shopping carts there as well. Transit unit personnel responded to the north east corner bus stop at 27th Ave. and Glendale where they observed a male obstructing the thoroughfare in front of the bus stop. That individual was placed under arrest. A large amount of debris was noted nearby.
Officers conducted outreach to several subjects that were accompanying the debris and those subjects agreed to move their belongings off of the public easement so as not to impede the use of the public transit system. By the time the PD personnel left the area, consumers of public transportation were able to use the bus stop and blight had been removed. None of the subjects contacted accepted resources.
5-4-2022: In the early morning hours of Wednesday, May 4 an officer from the Cactus Park Precinct followed up on neighborhood drug complaint, and recognized the suspected drug dealer with a felony warrant and he was stopped near 3800 W Berridge, arrested and booked on multiple charges.
During the weeks of April 11th and May 2nd, 2022, Cactus Park Precinct’s Neighborhood Enforcement Team and Community Action Team collaborated with the Human Exploitation and Trafficking Unit (H.E.A.T.) on a prostitution enforcement operation between Indian School Road and Northern Avenue. There were 60+ arrests made as a result of this collaboration.
On April 28, 2022, Neighborhood Enforcement Team officers followed up on a narcotic complaint at a local convenience market on Bell Road. Through observations and contacts made at this location, NET officers were able to identify a drug dealer who they traced back to a residence in the area of 35th Avenue/Glendale. When the suspect was apprehended he was in possession of almost 20,000 fentanyl pills, a loaded handgun and $5k cash. A search warrant was served on the residence which led to the seizure of additional firearms, cash and fentanyl.
On 04-27-22 The Cactus Park Precinct Resource Unit and Transit Unit worked collaboratively with navigator teams from Community Medical Services while providing directed outreach to community members in the area of 7800 N 27thAve and 2800 W Thunderbird Rd . This program was initiated in response to numerous community complaints of illegal drug activity and trespassing in the neighborhood.
While providing access to resources to over 30 people, 2 individual accepted services, 4 individuals were given pamphlets with services. Transit officers identified 17 people trespassing at 2800 W Thunderbird Rd. officers observed the behavior of the individuals for a period of time and were able to observe several subjects engaged in consumption of narcotic drugs while trespassing on the property and the bus terminal. Seventeen people were cited or arrested for trespassing, among the arrests made were: 6 narcotic drug violations,7 subjects with felony warrants, 3 subjects with misdemeanor warrants, 1 misconduct involving weapons, 1 missing juvenile was recovered and 1 subject was wanted for questioning reference a homicide.
While at 7800 N 27th Ave, 11 people were given trespassing warnings 2 subjects were arrested for felony and misdemeanor warrants.
On April 27, 2022, Cactus Park Precinct’s Neighborhood Enforcement and Community Action Teams collaborated with Transit Unit Teams and CBI on directed outreach and enforcement in the area of 2700 West Augusta Avenue. In total 11 subjects were contacted for trespassing, 3 were arrested and 1 accepted CBI services.