In December of 2017, detectives with the Chandler Police Department’s Property Crimes Unit were advised of a residential burglary involving the theft of jewelry. During the course of their investigation, detectives discovered four additional burglary incidents with a similar M.O.
On January 13, 2018 around 5:30 PM, a male suspect entered the Metro PCS Store located at 375 S. Arizona Avenue and threatened staff with a knife while demanding money. If you have any information regarding the identification of this suspect, please contact Silent Witness at (480) WITNESS (948-6377). Silent Witness is offering a reward up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest or indictment of this suspect.
Annual SHE Half-Marathon in Chandler scheduled for Sunday, February 11th, 2018, from 6 to 11 AM.
In the early afternoon of Tuesday, January 16th 59-year-old Elizabeth Ann Ramirez called 911 to report that she had strangled her mother. Upon arrival, officers found the body of an 80-year-old woman.
On January 8, 2018 a Chandler patrol officer was dragged by a vehicle after trying to arrest a non-compliant driver, 27-year-old Allen Pedro. A second patrol officer on-scene fired multiple rounds at Pedro when he attempted to run him over. Pedro fled to the Gila River Indian Reservation & eluded capture. Two days later, Pedro turned himself in.
On December 19, 2017, 27- year old Jarrell Caleb Moss was arrested by the Chandler Police Department and charged with one count of Sex Abuse, one count of Sex Assault and one count of Child Molestation. Jarrell is accused of … Continued
While buying and selling permissible consumer fireworks in the City of Chandler is legal, setting them off inside the City limits may not be. Persons found in violation of the permissible consumer firework restrictions, or of setting off other than permissible consumer fireworks, will be subject to a criminal citation or complaint.
In the early evening of July 31, 2017, a shooting occurred at the Valero gas station & convenient store located at 2955 East Riggs Road. Jeremy Douwstra was standing at one of two DVD vending machines in front of the Valero when the suspect exited the store & began firing towards the building. Jeremy rescued a 12-year-old child who was in the line of fire.
On November 18, 2017, the Department achieved reaccreditation with the Gold Standard Assessment. A police agency accredited with the Gold Standard Assessment is free of issues which detract from the professionalism of the organization. The Chandler Police Department is honored to have once again earned this prestigious honor.
The Department’s Traffic Section will participate in the annual East Valley Holiday DUI Task Force. The Chandler Police Department will host the East Valley DUI Task Force on two separate evenings; December 7, 2017 and December 30, 2017. Please remember to always wear your seatbelt and either designate a driver or call for a ride when alcohol consumption is part of your holiday celebration.