Karate Instructor Accused of Child Molestation

On June 13, 2012 the Chandler Police Department was contacted regarding an accusation of child molestation by Scott Alan Flood, a 47-year-old Chandler resident.  Mr. Flood has been instructing karate at various pre-school and day care centers throughout the East … Continued

Stay Safe this July 4th

The Chandler Police Department would like to remind everyone that while buying and selling fireworks in the City of Chandler is legal, setting them off inside the City limits is not.  Persons found responsible for setting off fireworks will be … Continued

Heroin Use by Teens on the Increase

Over the past few years heroin has slowly entrenched itself in the community as a drug-of-choice for illicit drug users.  Adding to this disturbing fact are the demographics of these addicts:  Many new heroin users are teenagers.  A local investigation, … Continued

Stay Safe this Cinco de Mayo Weekend

The Chandler Police Department is urging the community to be safe and make smart decisions about the dangers of drinking and driving this Cinco de Mayo weekend.  Cinco de Mayo is often celebrated with a higher than normal volume of … Continued

Chandler Detectives Arrest Walmart Thief

On Wednesday April 18, 2012 detectives from the Chandler Police Property Crimes Unit arrested 34-year-old Jason Dee Draper on multiple counts of burglary and trafficking in stolen property.  Mr. Draper, a Phoenix resident, is accused of stealing large quantities of … Continued

Con Man Arrested – Police Seek Additional Victims

On Thursday April 12, 2012 37-year-old Norman Essary was arrested by detectives from the Department’s Financial Crimes Unit on six counts of fraudulent schemes and one count of theft.  Mr. Essary allegedly conned four separate victims of $130,000 under a … Continued

Chandler Police Celebrates 2011 Award Recipients

The Chandler Police Department recognized the exceptional efforts of its employees during 2011 at our Annual Awards Ceremony.  Department employees gathered on the evening of March 28, 2012 to Celebrate Chandler’s Finest.  Congratulations to the following employees and units who … Continued

Chandler Police Explorers to Host Basic Academy

The Chandler Police Explorers Post will host their first Basic Academy beginning on Friday, April 27, 2012 and running through Sunday, April 29, 2012.  This Academy replaces the Post’s open enrollment for prospective members. The Chandler Police Explorers Post is … Continued