On Tuesday, June 7th, 2022, an Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) trooper initiated a traffic stop on a 2015 Chevrolet Camaro on eastbound Interstate 8, at milepost 20, east of Yuma. During the traffic stop, the trooper observed multiple indicators of criminal activity.
News Releases
Friday, June 17, 2022 - 1:53pm
The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) is pleased to announce a new method of accessing the state’s crime statistics with the introduction of the Arizona Theme-Oriented Public Site (TOPS).
Friday, June 10, 2022 - 3:34pm
On the night of Wednesday, May 18, 2022, an Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) sergeant initiated a traffic stop on a 2017 Volvo commercial motor vehicle with a commercial trailer on eastbound Interstate 8 at milepost 107, west of Gila Bend.
Friday, May 27, 2022 - 1:28pm
Phoenix, AZ — The Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) has awarded the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) a $20,000.00 grant to fund overtime and other expenses for the upcoming “Buckle Up Arizona” enforcement campaign.
Monday, May 16, 2022 - 1:17pm
On Tuesday, May 10, 2022, Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) detectives arrested two suspects near Interstate 17 and Thunderbird Road following an investigation into drug smuggling.
Friday, May 13, 2022 - 2:22pm
On Monday, May 9, 2022, at approximately 5:55 p.m., Colonel Heston Silbert was involved in an injury collision while traveling in his department-issued Chevrolet SUV on eastbound Interstate 10 near 48th Street.
Tuesday, May 10, 2022 - 8:05pm
The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) is proud to announce that Colonel Heston Silbert, Director of AZDPS, has been appointed by U.S.
Friday, May 6, 2022 - 3:34pm
On Wednesday, April 27, 2022, an Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) state trooper initiated a traffic stop on the driver of a Dodge Challenger on northbound Interstate 17 at milepost 265, north of Cordes Junction.
Wednesday, May 4, 2022 - 9:11am
A traffic stop near Central Avenue and Thomas Road in Phoenix on Tuesday, April 12th, 2022, led Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) detectives to the discovery of over 17 pounds of suspected fentanyl pills inside the 21-year-old driver’s vehicle.
Tuesday, April 26, 2022 - 9:26am
On Thursday, April 7, 2022, Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) troopers stopped the driver of a red Nissan pickup truck near 43rd Avenue and Baseline Road in Phoenix for multiple traffic infractions.
Wednesday, April 20, 2022 - 10:23am
