On Sunday, September 6, 2015, at approximately 8:30 p.m., a shooting occurred on westbound SR 202 near 32nd Street. After a disagreement in Tempe, a black Toyota Camry or Corolla with a temporary plate followed the victim vehicle west on SR 202.
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On August 29, 2015, between 11:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., Arizona State troopers investigated two separate shooting incidents along Interstate 10.
The first and probably only interview of Trooper Andersson and his harrowing encounter. Click here to watch his interview.
Maricopa County — On Monday, February 13, 2017, State detectives with the Arizona Department of Public Safety’s (AZDPS) Vehicle Theft Task Force (VTTF) located a vehicle that was stolen during a strong arm robbery – carjacking.
Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Troopers investigated seven fatal collisions statewide over the past week, in which eight people died.
Kaibeto, Ariz. –Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Troopers are investigating a fatal collision involving a commercial vehicle, motorhome, and two passenger vehicles on State Route 98, milepost 332, near Kaibeto, Ariz.
Statewide – Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Troopers have investigated 117 fatal collisions resulting in 145 deaths during 2016. During that same period from January to June 2015, 39 drivers and passengers died not wearing safety restraints.
***Updated*** by Raul Garcia, Public Information Officer, on June 24, 2016, at 1:25 a.m.
Trooper Rodriguez was released from the hospital on June 23, 2016.
Tonopah, Ariz.-Two young ladies died in a horrific collision when a wrong way driver struck them head-on. A third passenger was critically injured with life-threatening injuries. The wrong way driver also died.