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Phoenix Police Bust Suspects in Family Dollar Burglary Spreehttps://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/police/3239Police10/10/2024 4:30:00 PMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/3239/Newsroom_police_familydollar.pngPhoenix Police Bust Suspects in Family Dollar Burglary Spree<div class="ExternalClassED07E788EB744A82B17E1F258B278119"><html>​After months of coordinated burglaries targeting Family Dollar stores across Phoenix and Glendale, authorities have arrested two suspects responsible for stealing approximately $315,000 and causing around $150,000 in property damage.<br><br>The duo, identified as 34-year-old Yosvanys Martinez and 40-year-old Alexei Alvarez, were apprehended following an extensive city-wide investigation involving multiple specialized units.<br><br>Since March 2024, nine Family Dollar locations have been victims of a string of commercial burglaries. The suspects would cut power to the stores, disable video surveillance, and enter through a rear access door. Once inside, they would steal the entire safe or break into it to access the cash.<br><br>The turning point came in mid-September when Phoenix PD's Crime Analysis and Research Unit (CARU) utilized predictive analytics to narrow down likely future targets. This led to identifying several high-probability locations, including a Family Dollar store in west Phoenix.<br><br>On Sept. 27, investigators made a breakthrough when they identified a potential suspect vehicle. Two days later, a vehicle matching that description was observed at two Family Dollar locations, with investigators linking the car to Yosvanys Martinez. The vehicle had also been spotted near several other stores that had been previously burglarized.<br><br>By Sept. 30, surveillance teams were closely monitoring Martinez and Alvarez. The pair was observed casing a Family Dollar store after business hours, but their attempt to gain entry failed.<br><br>On Oct.​ 3, investigators secured digital evidence linking the suspects to all nine Family Dollar burglaries and a February break-in at a local KFC. Later that night it was believed the suspects discarded potential evidence in the Gila River. The Phoenix PD Dive Team recovered two safes believed to be related to the series of burglaries.<br><br>On Oct. 4, Martinez and Alvarez were arrested. Search warrants at their homes and vehicles uncovered $40,000 in cash, burglary tools, security uniforms, and additional evidence linking them to the crimes. Additional evidence believed to be related to other crimes was also located.<br><br>Both suspects were booked on multiple burglary charges, concluding a months-long investigation that spanned several precincts and involved the efforts of numerous specialized teams, including PPD's Crime Analysis and Research Unit (CARU), Tactical Support Bureau (TSB), Dive Team, the Phoenix PD Crime Lab and Desert Horizon Precinct's Real Time Operations Center (RTOC).<br><br>“This is a prime example of internal cooperation department-wide," said Sergeant Michael Hayes. “The resources it took to identify the suspects, locate additional evidence, safely apprehend them, search the various locations and process those scenes."<br><br>"I want to thank everyone involved in this investigation," said Property Crimes Bureau Commander Shane Disotell. "This truly was a department-wide effort to stop a crime trend committed by criminals that thought out how and when they committed their crimes." <br><br>"This was outstanding detective work by the team on this case," Assistant Chief Ed DeCastro said. "The collaboration between all units involved to catch these criminals was extremely impressive to watch."<br></html></div>https://phoenix.gov/policeNewspoliceA picture taken by police of one of the Family Dollar burglariesPolicePolice Main PIO https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/MediaContact/Attachments/36/Police2.pngPhoenixPolice

 

 

Upcoming Changes to Building Codes: Your Input Needed!https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/planning-and-development/3265Planning and Development11/1/2024 7:00:00 PMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/3265/Newsroom Image (1).pngUpcoming Changes to Building Codes: Your Input Needed!<div class="ExternalClassCDA5992151344BD287780B9AA3C59455"><html> <p></p> <p><span style="font-size:17.3333px;"> The Planning & Development Department is currently undertaking a comprehensive review of the 2024 International Codes, the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code, and the 2023 National Electrical Code, with the aim of potential adoption in 2025. This initiative is essential for ensuring that the City’s building standards remain up-to-date and effective in addressing the unique conditions and needs of our community. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:17.3333px;"> To customize these model codes specifically for Phoenix, our dedicated staff committees will propose amendments that reflect local circumstances and priorities. This process is crucial for ensuring that our regulations promote safety, sustainability, and resilience within our built environment. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:17.3333px;"> <strong style="">We Welcome Your Feedback</strong> </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:17.3333px;"> As part of this review process, we invite our development partners and the public to provide feedback on any proposed code amendments. Your insights and suggestions are vital in shaping the future of the City’s building practices. We encourage your active participation in this collaborative effort. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:17.3333px;"> The feedback period will remain open until December 31, 2024. If you are interested in proposing an amendment to any of the aforementioned model codes, please visit our <a href="/pdd/devcode/buildingcode/2024-building-code" target="_blank">website​</a> for further information. </span></p> </html></div>https://www.phoenix.gov/pddNews
Critical Incident Briefing - October 20, 2024 - 3600 W Glendale Avehttps://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/police/3264Police11/1/2024 6:00:00 PMhttps://youtu.be/Zf5HEGiSYCYCritical Incident Briefing - October 20, 2024 - 3600 W Glendale Ave<div class="ExternalClass035DD9E9F8784BD9A3DE666DE6A1697E"><html> <strong>WARNING: The attached video may contain strong language as well as graphic images which may be disturbing to some people. Viewer discretion is advised.</strong> <br> <br>The Phoenix Police Department released a Critical Incident Briefing (CIB) video that includes audio, visuals and information related to an officer-involved shooting (OIS) which occurred on October 20, 2024.  <br><br>This incident began in the area of 37th Avenue and Glendale Avenue when officers were dispatched to a trespassing. The 911 caller told the operator they wanted a man trespassed out of a business. The caller stated the man appeared to be impaired, had a large knife on him and people nearby were scared. <br><br>When officers arrived, an employee of the business pointed out the man and told officers she wanted the man to be trespassed. Officers called out to the man and identified themselves. He continued walking in between aisles then directly to the stockroom.  <br><br>Officers ran into the stockroom and found the man climbing on top of a built-in freezer. Officers pulled out their tasers and directed the man to come down. The man was able to climb down and as officers began to detain him, the man pulled away and ran toward the front of the store. <br><br>The female officer tried to hold onto the man's arm, but she lost her grip and fell into a display shelving which caused her to drop her taser.<br><br>The male officer continued running after the man and tased him. The man fell to the ground but quickly got back up and started fighting the male officer. During the struggle, the male officer's taser fell to the ground as did his body worn camera.<br><br>The female officer reengaged in the arrest and a security guard came to help the officers. The female officer picked up the male officer's taser from the ground and used it on the man. The man took the taser away from the officer and pulled the trigger, causing both officers to feel the effects from the taser. The male officer responded by shooting the man with his firearm.<br><br>After the shooting, back up officers arrived and provided aid to the man until the fire department arrived. The man died from his injuries on scene. <br><br>Both officers were taken to the hospital and were released later that night.<br><br>The large knife reported by the 911 caller was recovered on scene.<br><br>Both officers involved in this incident worked out of the Cactus Park Precinct. They have been with the Department for seven and five years, respectively.<br><br>Conclusions about whether the actions of the officers are consistent with department policy and the law will not be made until all facts are known and the investigation is complete. An internal investigation by the Professional Standard Bureau is currently underway, in addition to a criminal investigation. Once the criminal investigation is complete it will then be reviewed by the Maricopa County Attorney's Office. <br><br>Public records law required redaction of certain personal identifying information before video is released publicly. This is why you may see some parts of Body Worn Camera (BWC) blurred or covered with a black box. Redacted video is released to local media in conjunction with the release of this Critical Incident Briefing for independent review and publication. Complete, unedited versions of the BWC are released to attorneys and the courts as evidence in a criminal case.<br> </html></div>https://phoenix.gov/policeVideo
Phoenix PD Expands Online Crime Reportinghttps://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/police/3263Police11/1/2024 4:00:00 PMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/3263/Newsroom_police_onlinereporting.pngPhoenix PD Expands Online Crime Reporting<div class="ExternalClass850D2B1FCEA54979A01B3506F20B59E5"><html>The Phoenix Police Department is excited to add two new types of incidents to the online crime reporting tool starting Nov. 1: theft from business and graffiti. This addition will save time for the community, businesses and police.<br><br>With the two new additions, online reporting is now available for the following incidents:<br><ul><li><span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;">Theft from business (example: shoplifting with a detained subject present)</span></li><li>Graffiti</li><li>Theft from a vehicle<br></li><li>Criminal damage</li><li>Fraudulent use of a credit or debit card</li><li>Lost property</li><li>Identity theft</li><li>Theft</li><li>Theft from business</li><li>Stolen bicycle</li><li>Harassing or nuisance phone calls<br></li><li>Theft from vending machines</li><li>Supplement additional information or property to an already existing online report</li></ul>The online system will walk the reporting party through a series of questions to place the correct violation code with the online report. Once the online user submits their report, a follow-up email will be sent to the user after the report is accepted and sent to an officer for review. For theft from business, the follow-up email will include a link to upload pictures, videos and other store reports pertaining to the theft of business. This process will allow the business that has been victimized to report the theft more efficiently without wasting critical time waiting for an officer to arrive on scene.<br><br>You can report an incident online by visiting <a href="/police/policereport" target="_blank">phoenix.gov/police/policereport​</a>.<br></html></div>https://phoenix.gov/policeNews

 

 

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