On Saturday, October 3, 2020, at approximately 9:23 p.m., an Arizona State Gang Task Force detective observed a young female who appeared to be working with prostitutes on a west Phoenix street.
Incident Log
Friday, November 20, 2020
On Thursday, November 26, 2020, at 8:48 AM, the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) received several reports of suspects in a dark-colored car shooting at vehicles on State Route 95, near Parker, AZ. The description of the vehicle and suspects matched an earlier attempt-to-locate provided to troopers regarding a shooting and homicide in Henderson, NV.
Thursday, November 26, 2020
In an effort to save more lives on Arizona’s roadways, the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety is partnering with the Arizona Department of Public Safety and other local law enforcement agencies to enforce Arizona’s seat belt and child safety seat laws.
Friday, November 13, 2020
*Updated Information 11/2/2020*
Deceased driver of the white passenger car - Matthew Haughey, 27, of Mesa.
Passenger (deceased) - Krystin Phillips, 26, of Mesa.
*End of Update*
Saturday, October 31, 2020
On Wednesday, October 21, 2020, the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Vehicle Theft Task Force (VTTF) arrested five suspects following an investigation related to a chop shop operation, stolen vehicles and the sale of illegal drugs in Phoenix.
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
On Thursday, October 15, 2020, at approximately 9:00 PM, an Arizona Department of Public Safety trooper stopped a vehicle in the area of 20th Street and Greenway Road in Phoenix for a traffic violation. The stop resulted in the seizure of 50,000 fentanyl pills (estimated street value $500,000), 35 pounds of cocaine (est. street value $578,000), and 464 pounds of methamphetamine (est. street value $1.5 million).
Thursday, October 15, 2020
On Monday, September 14, 2020, the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) was awarded a $10,000 grant by the DUI Abatement Council to further support increased impaired driver enforcement and training statewide.
Friday, October 16, 2020
The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) has been awarded over $1,494,000 in grant funding from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS). The grants will provide funding for troopers and dispatchers during critical education and enforcement operations such as impaired driving (DUI) details, distracted driving enforcement details, seatbelt enforcement details and the street racing task force.
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
*Updated Information 10-09-2020*
The Department has produced a video with additional footage related to the trooper-involved shooting which occurred in Phoenix on September 17, 2020.
This remains an active investigation. Detectives are still looking for the suspect driver and vehicle. If you recognize the suspect or vehicle, please call 9-1-1. You may also submit a tip online at azdps.gov/tips.
Thursday, September 17, 2020
Multiple arrests made between August 26, 2020 and September 3, 2020 are the culmination of a months-long proactive operation to combat child sexual exploitation and child sex trafficking in Pinal County.
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
