Update - April 8, 2026

 On Thursday, March 5, 2026, at approximately 10:37 p.m., the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) received a report of a shooting on State Route 88 near milepost 203, in the Apache Junction area. A suspect fired a handgun from a vehicle, striking an adult female victim in another vehicle in the head. The victim was treated at a local hospital and later released with non-life-threatening injuries.

An extensive investigation followed, including the execution of a search warrant by AZDPS SWAT personnel at a residence in Mesa. During the search, detectives with the AZDPS Major Crimes Unit (MCU) recovered ammunition and spent shell casings. Continued investigative efforts by MCU detectives ultimately led to the recovery of the firearm used in the assault.

On April 7, 2026, Donald R. Roy, 64, was booked into the Maricopa County Jail on an arrest warrant related to this incident. Charges include aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and drive-by shooting. Roy is currently being held on a $750,000 bond.

Preliminary Information - March 6, 2026

On Thursday, March 5, 2026, at approximately 10:37 p.m., the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) received a report of a shooting on State Route 88 in the area of milepost 203, near Apache Junction. A suspect fired from a vehicle, striking another vehicle and injuring a woman who sustained a gunshot wound. She was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

No arrests have been made at this time, and the investigation is ongoing.

The AZDPS Major Crimes Unit is investigating this incident.

The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office, Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, and the Apache Junction Police Department assisted with the response to this incident.

Anyone with information is asked to call 1-877-4AZ-TIPS or submit a tip online at azdps.gov/tips. Please reference incident I26013754.

PHOENIX — At approximately 2:13 a.m. on Jan. 19, 2026, Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) troopers responded to reports of a two-vehicle collision near eastbound Interstate 10 and State Route 51. Upon arrival, troopers learned that one of the involved vehicles fled the scene after several of its occupants allegedly held the other party at gunpoint and stole items from their vehicle.

The case was referred to the AZDPS Major Crimes District for follow-up investigation. Through investigative efforts, detectives identified Jeremiah E. Davis and Robert T. Gilbert, both 18-year-old males from Phoenix, along with a juvenile female, as suspects in the armed robbery.

On Feb. 17, 2026, investigators learned that Davis was already in custody at the Maricopa County Jail on unrelated charges, and additional charges of armed robbery were filed in connection with this case. The next day, detectives located and arrested Gilbert for his involvement. On March 3, 2026, a 17-year-old female suspect was also taken into custody on armed robbery charges.

These arrests underscore the AZDPS Major Crimes District’s commitment to thorough investigative work and to ensuring that those responsible for violent crimes are held accountable.

At approximately 9:20 a.m. on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, detectives with the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) State Gang Task Force located and arrested a suspect wanted on an outstanding warrant for first-degree murder, armed robbery, kidnapping, theft of means of transportation, and burglary.

The suspect, 27-year-old Parketta Allen, of Laveen, was taken into custody by detectives in Phoenix without incident. She was later booked into the Maricopa County Jail, where she is being held on a $1.7 million cash-only bond.

This arrest reflects the State Gang Task Force’s continued commitment to protecting Arizona communities by identifying, locating, and apprehending violent offenders.

The mission of the Arizona State Gang Task Force is, in collaboration with citizens, partnered agencies, and intelligence resources, to suppress criminal gangs and transnational crime.

PHOENIX — On February 5, 2026, detectives with the Arizona Vehicle Theft Task Force (VTTF) executed a search warrant in Queen Creek, resulting in the recovery of six high-value vehicles connected to a vehicle theft and fraud investigation. Detectives identified one vehicle reported stolen and five others acquired through fraudulent means.

The vehicles include Audis, BMWs, and Mercedes-Benz luxury cars, with an estimated combined value of approximately $700,000.

VTTF officials emphasize that obtaining a vehicle through fraudulent means is treated no differently than traditional vehicle theft. Individuals engaged in these schemes are subject to full investigative efforts and will be prosecuted accordingly.

“The VTTF remains committed to protecting Arizona consumers and businesses from vehicle theft in all its forms,” said Captain Trevor Graff, District Commander of the VTTF. “Fraudulent purchases are not victimless crimes, and we will continue to pursue those who attempt to exploit private sellers, lenders, and dealerships.”

The Arizona Vehicle Theft Task Force serves an essential role on behalf of the Arizona Automobile Theft Authority (AATA) by working proactively to reduce vehicle theft throughout Arizona. Their work is supported by an annual grant from the AATA, enabling them to deter vehicle theft through enforcement, prosecution, and public awareness programs.

The Arizona Commercial Vehicle Safety Partnership (ACVSP) will conduct its annual “Operation Southern Shield” from Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, through Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, on Interstate 10 from Phoenix to the New Mexico state line and on Interstate 19 from Tucson to the international border.

The ACVSP comprises Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Commercial Vehicle Enforcement troopers and Arizona Department of Transportation Enforcement and Compliance Division officers. During this year’s operation, more than 80 commercial vehicle enforcement inspectors from the ACVSP, the Pima County Sheriff’s Office, the Marana Police Department, the Buckeye Police Department, the Goodyear Police Department, and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration are committed to reducing the risk of commercial vehicle-involved collisions. Enforcement efforts will be conducted along I-10 and I-19 with special emphasis placed on motor carrier safety regulations, including driver qualifications, hours of service, and overall safe operations.

Inspectors and enforcement officers will target hazardous moving violations, distracted driving, and seat belt violations while conducting commercial vehicle inspections to ensure commercial drivers and vehicles comply with commercial vehicle regulations and state laws.

The mission of the Arizona Commercial Vehicle Safety Partnership is to ensure safe, secure, and efficient commercial transport across Arizona.