San Tan Valley
CRIME & SAFETY
'Upset about their complacency': Preston Lord's dad speaks on police inaction
The parents of Preston Lord are upset over the Gilbert Police Department's failure to intervene in "Gilbert Goons" attacks months before their 16-year-old son was beaten to death at a Halloween party. Nick Lord said a newly released report showing Gilbert police had information about gang attacks involving members of the Goons in...
19-year-old sentenced to probation for East Valley teen violence cases
On Monday, Christopher Fantastic was sentenced to three years of probation for his role in two East Valley teen violence cases that occurred back in 2023. The now 19-year-old was one of the first in what would become dozens of arrests for assaults in Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen Creek. Fantastic...
QCPD: East Valley Critical Incident Response Team begins July 1
Starting Monday, July 1, eight police agencies across the East Valley, including the Queen Creek Police Department, will use the East Valley Critical Incident Response Team (EVCIRT) to investigate any critical force incident that occurs within the jurisdiction of participating agencies. EVCIRT includes members from Apache Junction, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa,...
Area fire departments brace for July 4
Though many people in Queen Creek and around the East Valley summarize a fun celebration of Independence Day as “fireworks,” the first part of the word gets the stern attention of local first responders. Firefighters are particularly wary after a wave of wildfires over the last six weeks.
AZ Briefing: Preston Lord's dad speaks on police inaction on 'Goons'; Vote for your favorite Arizona road trip; Valley restaurant closures
Good morning, Arizona. Here's what our reporters are working on and what you should know before you start your day. The parents of Preston Lord are upset over the Gilbert Police Department's failure to intervene in "Gilbert Goons" attacks months before their 16-year-old son was beaten to death at a Halloween party.
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