Suspect Apprehended in Vending Machine Burglaries

The Chandler Police Department has arrested a suspect in connection with a string of burglaries.  Christopher Jon Ash, 32, was showcased by the Department in a January 21, 2014 press release as the suspect in three vending machine burglaries.  Mr. … Continued

Chandler Police Explorers Annual Competition

The Chandler Police Explorers Post will host their 16th annual Law Enforcement Explorer Tactical Competition on Saturday January 18, 2014 and Sunday January 19, 2014.  Saturday’s events will begin at 7:00am and conclude at 9:00pm.  Sunday’s schedule runs from 7:00am … Continued

Citizens Police Academy Begins February 12, 2014

The Chandler Police Department is now accepting applications for its next Citizens Police Academy.  The 12-week academy begins February 12, 2014 and runs through April 30, 2014.  Classes are held on Wednesday evenings from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at … Continued

Arrest Made in 2012 Serrano’s Restaurant Shooting

On January 7, 2014 members of the U.S. Marshals East Valley Violent Offenders Taskforce arrested 19-year-old Michael David Calvin, Jr. for his role in the October 6, 2012 shooting at the Serrano’s restaurant in downtown Chandler.  Mr. Calvin, a Phoenix … Continued

Police Seek Help Identifying Bank Robbery Suspect

The Chandler Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify the bank robbery suspect in the attached photographs.  On January 4, 2014, at about 2:45 PM, the suspect in these photographs robbed the US Bank branch located inside … Continued

Police Traffic Unit Receives GOHS Grants for DUI Enforcement

The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) has awarded the Chandler Police Department’s Traffic Unit two separate grants totaling $54,743.  These grants will fund DUI enforcement and equipment. The $40,000 DUI enforcement grant, which runs through September of 2014, funds … Continued

Police Traffic Unit Receives GOHS Grants

The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) has awarded the Chandler Police Department’s Traffic Unit with two separate grants totaling $47,681.50.  These grants will fund seat belt enforcement and equipment. The $30,000 seat belt grant, which runs through September of … Continued

Police Traffic Unit, Crime Lab Receive GOHS Grants

The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) has awarded the Chandler Police Department’s Traffic Unit and Crime Lab with three separate grants totaling $75,300.  These grants will fund equipment and training, which is directly utilized to aid in the enforcement, … Continued

5th Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Breakfast

“Saving Lives, Celebrating Courage” is the 5th Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Breakfast hosted by the City of Chandler Domestic Violence Commission.  It will take place on September 26, 2013 at the Tumbleweed Recreation Center, located at 745 E. Germann Rd. … Continued

Police Seek Help Identifying Armed Robbery Suspect

Detectives from the Chandler Police Department’s Robbery/ Homicide Unit are asking for the public’s help in identifying an armed robbery suspect.  On August 15, 2013 around 11:00 am a white male robbed the Bank of America branch at 2998 N. … Continued