• Mesa, AZ Weekly Crime Roundup: Deadly Crash, Standoff, and Trends

  • Feb 10 2025
  • Length: 2 mins
  • Podcast

Mesa, AZ Weekly Crime Roundup: Deadly Crash, Standoff, and Trends

  • Summary

  • Mesa, Arizona, daily crime report digest for the week ending February 10, 2025:

    - **February 3, 2025**: A three-vehicle crash occurred near Val Vista Drive and Southern Avenue. The incident involved a stolen Ford F250 that collided head-on with a Nissan Armada. The driver of the Ford F250 and the driver of the Nissan Armada, identified as Troy Garlock, 42, died at the scene. Two children in the Nissan Armada were taken to the hospital; one later died. The driver of the third car sustained minor injuries. The incident is under investigation.

    - **February 3, 2025**: A suspect allegedly fired at officers in a home near Broadway Road and 32nd Street around 9:20 a.m. The suspect was taken into custody after a standoff that lasted over an hour. No officers were injured, and the suspect was unharmed. The East Valley C investigators are handling the case.

    - **General Crime Statistics**: For the week, Mesa reported a total of 264 crimes on February 7, 248 crimes on February 6, 272 crimes on February 5, and 269 crimes on February 4, according to daily crime records.

    - **Significant Trends or Patterns**: The Mesa crime rates are 5.5% lower than the national average, with a mix of higher violent crime rates and lower property crime rates compared to national averages.

    - **Emergency Contact Information for Tips**: If you have information about any of these incidents, please contact the Mesa Police Department at their non-emergency number or submit tips anonymously through their website. For emergencies, dial 911.
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