Rise Motorsports Support
Midtown was pleased to have Rise Motorsports join us at the Hardesty Station to show their support.
 ODM Officers of the Month
 This month, ODM would like to highlight the excellent work of Officer Gabriel Lozano (left) and Officer Aiden Harrington (right).
On March 19, 2025, Officers Lozano and Harrington responded to a domestic violence call. The 70-year-old victim had been assaulted by a 55-year-old relative. Investigation led to the development of probable cause to arrest the suspect on felony charges.
While on scene, the officers learned that the victim had left the home at some point before the officers arrived, leaving the front door unlocked. When she returned, she discovered that the front door was now locked. It was probable that the suspect had a key to the home, and may have been inside. Officers cleared the home and the suspect was not located.
Officers contacted on-site maintenance for an emergency replacement of her door lock. Maintenance was unable to replace the lock at that time and the officers felt it may be unsafe for the victim, with the suspect as-yet unaccounted for.
Out of an abundance of concern, Officer Lozano decided to fix the problem himself. He purchased a new door lock with his own personal funds. Officer Lozano and Officer Harrington replaced the lock to the victim’s home, ensuring that the suspect would no longer have unrestricted access to her residence.
The following day, officers returned to the victim's residence to conduct follow-up. When they arrived in the parking lot, the suspect was walking toward the victim's home. He attempted to enter, but was unable to do so, due to the lock having been replaced. TPD was able to arrest the suspect and book him into jail.
Officer Lozano and Officer Harrington both exemplified leadership, teamwork, and service orientation throughout their investigation. They went above and beyond with their service that day. Their actions prevented the victim from being subjected to further criminal acts, providing safety to someone who was in harm's way. Well done!
Crime Prevention Tip
It can be pretty shocking to be the victim of a crime, and difficult to remain focused in the moment. Your first goal is to protect your own safety and that of others, especially children or people who can't look out for themselves. That is absolutely the most important thing.
As soon as you're safe, however, there are things you can do to help police catch the suspect. If you can take a photo or video of the suspect with your cell phone, even from a distance, that can be helpful (again, only if it's safe to do so). After you've called 911, you can make mental notes, then write them down as soon as you can. In recalling what the suspect looked like, it can be helpful to start at the head (hair, facial hair, eyes, glasses, tattoos, hat, etc.) and work your way down from there to shirt/jacket, pants, and shoes. Was there a vehicle? If so, any part of the license plate you recall may be helpful, but also the color, make, and model of the vehicle. Did you see a weapon? What did it look like? What did the suspect say? Which direction did they go when they left? Did they touch anything with their hands?
Don't worry if you can't remember all the details – memory isn't perfect. But taking time to write things down as soon as possible afterward can be helpful, and that's all anyone can ask for.
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April/May Events
4/23 – 5th/Alvernon Coalition meeting
5/13 – AGI meeting
5/20 – Fort Lowell Corridor meeting
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