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Arrive Alive: The Lasting Impact of Impaired Driving

Jessica Eckersley was a hands-on mom who always had fun activities happening around the house. A chef and mother of three, she had just started her dream job three days earlier when her life was cut short by an impaired driver in September 2020.

Just minutes from home, Jessica was killed when the driver of the vehicle she was riding in lost control and crashed. Unbeknownst to Jessica, he was under the influence of fentanyl at the time.

Jessica was just 28 years old, with two daughters and a son, all under the age of 10.

AZDPS Responding to Trooper-Involved Shooting in Phoenix

AZDPS Responding to Trooper-Involved Shooting in Phoenix

 

- For Immediate Release -

 

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Preliminary Information: June 24, 2026

The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) is responding to a trooper-involved shooting that occurred at approximately 1:51 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, near N. 28th Street and E. Camelback Road in Phoenix. The scene is secure, and there is no ongoing threat to the public. There are no injuries to troopers.

The suspect was pronounced deceased at a hospital.

AZDPS personnel are actively investigating this incident. Additional details are not yet available.

Incident #I26038725

Update: June 30, 2026

AZDPS has identified the suspect as Juan Jose Jimenez, 44, of Wylie, Texas.

Jimenez was formerly a sworn law enforcement officer in New York.

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Witnesses Sought After Troopers Arrest Suspected Police Impersonator on I-40

Witnesses Sought After Troopers Arrest Suspected Police Impersonator on I-40

 

- For Immediate Release -

 

Friday, June 12, 2026

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – The Arizona Department of Public Safety is seeking additional witnesses following a report involving a suspected police impersonator on Interstate 40 in Parks, AZ.

On Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 4:46 p.m., dispatchers received a report of a suspected police impersonator on westbound I-40 near milepost 171. The suspect vehicle was a white Dodge Ram 5500 pickup truck equipped with a black work bed and flashing red and blue lights.

Troopers located the vehicle and arrested one suspect. There is no ongoing danger to the public.

Troopers and detectives ask anyone who witnessed the vehicle or who has information related to the incident to call 1-877-4AZ-TIPS or submit a tip online at azdps.gov/tips. Please reference incident I26035880.

Public Safety Reminders:

  • If you are unsure whether you’re being stopped by a legitimate law enforcement officer, slow down, activate your hazard lights, and drive to a well-lit, populated area.
  • Call 911 to confirm that an officer is attempting to stop you.
  • If something feels suspicious, trust your instincts and report the incident immediately. If possible, note identifying details such as vehicle type, license plate, and badge number.
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