• "Crime Trends and Incidents in Mesa, Arizona: Examining the Week's Notable Events"

  • Feb 17 2025
  • Length: 2 mins
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"Crime Trends and Incidents in Mesa, Arizona: Examining the Week's Notable Events"

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  • Mesa, Arizona, experienced several notable incidents in the previous week. Here are the details:

    - **Murder-Suicide Incident**: On February 11, near Mesa Drive and McKellips Road, a murder-suicide occurred. A 34-year-old man was found with a gunshot wound and later died at the hospital. The suspect, 19-year-old Diego Borquez, was found dead inside an apartment from an apparent suicide. The incident is classified as a domestic violence case where both the suspect and victim knew each other. The case is under investigation.

    - **General Crime Statistics**: Mesa's crime rates are 5.5% lower than the national average, with 2,193 violent crimes and 9,081 property crimes reported in the latest available data. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery, and assault, while property crimes include burglary, theft, and vehicle theft.

    - **Recent Arrests**: On December 21, 2024, 27-year-old Charles Smith was arrested for a reckless social media post involving the spraying of pesticides on produce at a Mesa Walmart. He was charged with introducing poison, criminal damage, endangerment, and theft.

    - **Emergency Contact Information**: For tips or to report crimes, contact the Mesa Police Department. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

    - **Significant Trends or Patterns**: Mesa's year-over-year crime rates have decreased by 7.2%, with a 5.4% increase in violent crimes and a 9.9% decrease in property crimes. The city's crime rate per 100,000 people is within the midrange compared to other cities across the United States.

    - **Additional Information**: For more detailed crime statistics and data, visit the Mesa Data Hub. To report tips or provide information on ongoing investigations, contact the Mesa Police Department directly.
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