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crime1 year ago

"Rising Teen Violence: Recent Indictments and Arrests in East Valley Cases"

The Maricopa County Attorney's Office has indicted two 18-year-olds, Noah Lee Pennington and William Owen Hines, for their alleged involvement in separate teen violence incidents in the East Valley, including aggravated assault and disorderly conduct. These indictments come in the wake of increased scrutiny on teen violence cases in the area, including the death of 16-year-old Preston Lord, and follow three other recent arrests in connection with similar incidents in Gilbert, Arizona.

crime2 years ago

"Rising Arrests in Gilbert Teen Assault Case Shake Pinal County"

The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office has made a second arrest in the attack of a teen boy in the desert near Queen Creek, with 18-year-old Garrett Bagshaw taken into custody, following the earlier arrest of 20-year-old Jacob Pennington. The sheriff urged other suspects to turn themselves in, as the investigation continues to identify additional individuals involved in the attack. This arrest is part of a series of recent arrests related to teen violence in the East Valley, including an attack at a Gilbert In-N-Out parking lot and a May incident near Val Vista Drive and Pueblo Avenue. The case of 16-year-old Preston Lord, who was attacked and later died in October, remains unsolved.

crime2 years ago

"Gilbert Police Seek Public's Help in Identifying Teen Assault Suspects"

Gilbert police are seeking the public's help in identifying more individuals involved in nine incidents of teen violence in the East Valley, including four reopened investigations and five new cases. The police have released photos and details of the cases, asking anyone with information to contact them. No arrests have been made in the case of Preston Lord, and the investigations are separate from Queen Creek's investigation into his death.

crime2 years ago

"Gilbert Police Seek Public's Help in Identifying Teen Assault Suspects"

Gilbert police are seeking the public's assistance in identifying more individuals involved in teen violence incidents in the East Valley, including four cases of aggravated assault. The cases involve incidents at various locations, and anyone with information is urged to contact Gilbert police or submit tips anonymously. These investigations are separate from Queen Creek's investigation into the death of Preston Lord.

crime2 years ago

"Rising Concerns: Gilbert Police Address Teen Violence Cases"

At least one man has been arrested in connection to a violent group attack on a teenager in Gilbert, with the suspect accused of assault and robbery. The attack, which occurred in August, involved accomplices and resulted in the victim's property being taken. The Maricopa County Attorney's Office expressed concern about the safety of the community and the lasting impact on the victim. Additionally, the Gilbert Police Department is investigating a total of nine teen violence cases, and a 20-year-old man has been taken into custody in connection to an attack on a teenager in San Tan Valley.

sports2 years ago

Coyotes Expanding Arena Options in Arizona, Focusing on East Valley Corridor

The Arizona Coyotes are focusing on the Loop 101 corridor in the East Valley as the primary target for a new arena location. Coyotes President/CEO Xavier Gutierrez mentioned that they have over a dozen potential sites and expect to make an announcement by early 2024. The team wants to avoid another public referendum after a proposed arena in Tempe was voted down in May. Gutierrez emphasized the importance of having multiple solutions and using the same plans from the Tempe arena site. The team's decision is driven by the majority of their fans coming from the East Valley and the area's residential and business growth.