Police Identify Homicide Suspects

On January 29, 2016, 27-year-old Aaron Yaw was shot and killed inside his residence at 256 S. Springs Dr. during a drug transaction. Three suspects were identified; and one, 23-year-old Bayrd Goudeau, was apprehended by police the following day. During the first few days of the investigation, the identities of the remaining two suspects were unknown.

Convicted Burglars Sentenced

Beginning in April of 2014 through October of that year, a string of residential burglaries was reported in south Chandler. Investigators determined these crimes were being committed by the same group of individuals. It was soon determined this crew was … Continued

Citizens Academy Alumni Association Meeting

The Chandler Departments Citizens’ Academy Alumni Association, is a group of dedicated citizens who have completed the Citizens’ Academy and now are an important part of service to the department. All Alumni Association members must have completed a Chandler Police Departments Citizens’ Academy class.

Tips for Your New Year’s Celebration

As we bid farewell to 2015, the Chandler Police Department would like to offer a few tips for an enjoyable celebration: While buying and selling permissible consumer fireworks in the City of Chandler is legal, setting them off inside the … Continued

Cops ‘n Kids Promotes Literacy

On Monday, November 23, 2015 Cops ‘n Kids delivered approximately 1,000 books to A New Leaf of Mesa, UMOM New Day Centers of Phoenix, and the Chandler Housing Youth Services.  These three non-profit organizations have an assortment of learning platforms … Continued

Jack-in-the-Box Armed Robbery

On Thursday, November 12 around 10:45 pm a male suspect with a light complexion committed an armed robbery at the Jack-in-the-Box restaurant located at 4900 W. Ray Rd.  The suspect is described as between the ages of 16 and 25, … Continued