On Wednesday, February 17, 2021, just after midnight, troopers were dispatched to the area of southbound Interstate 17 to westbound Interstate 10 in Phoenix for a pedestrian in the roadway. The pedestrian, later identified as 18-year-old Lorenzo J.
AZDPS News
Release Date:
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Detectives are asking the public for information regarding the whereabouts of 23-year-old Michael Floris. On January 28, 2021, a warrant for Floris’ arrest was issued by the Maricopa County Superior Court on charges of assault, aggravated assault and disorderly conduct.
Release Date:
Saturday, July 11, 2020
Video from today's news conference, Thursday, January 28, 2021, regarding the capture of the two escaped inmates. There are three (3) videos available for download.
Release Date:
Thursday, January 28, 2021
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.
Release Date:
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
Release Date:
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.
Release Date:
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*
Release Date:
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.
Release Date:
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.
Release Date:
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.
Release Date:
Friday, October 16, 2020
