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On January 30, 2019, 29-year-old Austin Holmberg was booked into the Maricopa County Jail for numerous felonies related to forgery.

On Monday, January 21, 2019 around 7:15pm, an unknown white male committed an armed robbery at the Hungry Howie’s Pizza located at 1909 E. Chandler Blvd. Investigators need help identifying the suspect.

The Department’s Citizen Police Academy is a free program designed for citizens of Chandler and members of the business community an inside look at their Police Department and law enforcement operations and is designed to provide participants with an understanding of the operations and resources of our Department.

Registration is now open for the Department’s next Citizens Police Academy.  The 12-week academy begins February 13th and runs through May 8th.  Classes are held on Wednesday evenings from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Department’s Main Station, located at 250 E. Chicago St. 

On Monday, December 3, 2018 around 11pm, 32-year-old Miguel Gomez and 26-year-old Alicia Gonzalez drove a stolen red Dodge pick-up through the front entrance of the Shopper’s Supply located at 2880 S. Alma School Road stealing multiple firearms. After a vehicle pursuit, Gomez and Gonzalez were taken into custody on the Gila River Indian Community and booked into jail on multiple felonies.

Benzo, a Chandler Police K-9, has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K-9s, Inc. The non-profit was established in 2009 to assist law enforcement agencies with this potentially lifesaving body armor for their four-legged K-9 officers. Renee Thomas of Chandler sponsored the vest.

Members of the Chandler Police Department’s Traffic Section will participate in the annual East Valley Holiday DUI Task Force, which begins on Friday, November 23, 2018 and runs through New Year’s Eve. Participating officers are specially trained in DUI detection methods, including the detection of drugs in the human body. Please, get home safe.

The Chandler Police Department is now a participating agency in the Police Foundation’s Police Data Initiative.  Through the Police Data Initiative, the general public can now readily access open data information generated by the Chandler Police Department.

The Chandler Police Department is investigating a possible hate crime at 4607 West Boston Street. A Menorah constructed out of pvc pipe was reconfigured into a swastika. Detectives have been assigned the case.

On December 18, 2016 around 6:30 pm an unknown male exposed himself to an adult female as she was walking along Arizona Avenue south of the Elliot Road intersection. He then fled southbound to an unknown destination.

A 45-year-old Tempe resident was arrested for child molestation and other crimes dating back to 1998 and 2004.

The Chandler Police Department, Chandler Fire, Health, & Medical Department, Safe and Secure, Inc., and Ocotillo Friends recently launched a Distracted Driving Campaign to the Chandler community. The campaign is in response to an increase in traffic collisions due to distracted driving.

When you’re out shopping this year, remember to conceal any items of value in your vehicle. Remember where you parked and which door or store entrance you utilized when shopping at a mall. Park your vehicle in a well-lit area and, whenever possible, avoiding shopping alone.

On October 15, 2016, around 11:30PM, two males committed an armed robbery against a couple outside the Red Robin located at 3420 W. Chandler Boulevard. Detectives from the Robbery/ Homicide Unit are actively searching for these two suspects. Please view the attached video and photographs of the suspects.

Detectives from our Robbery/ Homicide Unit are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at the Massage Envy on September 22, 2016. Click on the Read More link for more information, including video surveillance and photographs of the suspect.

On October 6, 2016, between 5:30 PM and 10:00 PM, two males committed nine vehicle burglaries at various locations on Chandler Boulevard, between Price Road and Rural Road.  During the commission of their crimes, the perpetrators used a dark gray … Continued

With Halloween right around the corner, the Chandler Police Department would like to offer a few helpful safety tips to trick-or-treaters, parents, and motorists: Trick-or-Treaters: Make sure to bring a flashlight and cellular phone on your trick-or-treat outing If the … Continued

The Chandler Police Department’s Traffic Unit has received a $47,000 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) to fund a new DUI enforcement vehicle. This vehicle will be assigned to the DUI enforcement squad for the enforcement of DUI and other roadway impairment.

Beginning April 22, 2016 through September 2, 2016, detectives from the Department’s Property Crimes/ Arson Unit have been investigating a series of arsons on the City’s west side. In all, eight suspicious fires, during this time period, have been identified … Continued

The Chandler Police Department has implemented online reporting as part of its strategic goal to enhance infrastructure by identifying and implementing new technologies to improve policing functions. We believe this will have a significant impact on operations by decreasing calls … Continued

In July of 1987, 22-year-old Donna Mae Jokumsen (Maiden name is Douglas) was living in Chandler with her husband & young children. Around that time, Donna telephoned her father in Washington state & told him she was returning  home to Washington with … Continued

In late January of 2015, Detectives from the Chandler Police Department’s Human Trafficking Unit conducted an undercover sex trafficking operation at a Mesa hotel.  The operation was in conjunction with the Greater Phoenix Human Trafficking Task Force, and its purpose … Continued

The Chandler Police Department’s Traffic Unit will conduct a DUI Task Force over the July 4th weekend.  The task force will run from Friday, July 1, 2016, through Monday, July 4, 2016. On July 1st and July 2nd, Chandler officers … Continued

As we celebrate our Nation’s birthday this July 4th, the Chandler Police Department would like to offer a few tips for an enjoyable celebration: While buying and selling permissible consumer fireworks in the City of Chandler is legal, setting them … Continued

This short video is part of a feature to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness.

In mid-April, detectives from the Department’s Narcotics Unit were conducting an investigation regarding drug sales in the city. During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that the suspects were involved in the “Black Money Scam.” According to the FBI, … Continued

Donation accounts have been set-up at Wells Fargo bank for Officer Pueblo & Officer Calwell.  If you would like to contribute, please visit any Wells Fargo branch & reference the following two accounts: The Officer Joshua Pueblo Donation Fund   … Continued

The goal of the Chandler Police Department Special Victims Unit is to provide the highest level of service to the victims and their families while minimizing secondary trauma .

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On the evening of April 7, 2016 18-year-old Cody Gibson assaulted an unknown Native American female inside the Jack-In-The-Box restaurant located at 955 E. Riggs Rd.  After being assaulted inside the restaurant, the female walked outside towards the parking lot of the … Continued

The Chandler Departments Citizens’ Academy Alumni Association, is a group of dedicated citizens who have completed the Citizens’ Academy and now are an important part of service to the department. All Alumni Association members must have completed a Chandler Police Departments Citizens’ Academy class.