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.