TPD Patrol Division West Newsletter - June 2025

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Captain Lauren Pettey Operations Division West June 2025   TPD Annual Report Released Check out TPD's 2024 Annual Report on our webpage: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Police. It was an eventful year, with many accomplishments and some terrible losses. Let us know what you think.

ODW Officers Make Follow-up Arrest in Burglary Case

Community Service Officer Chance responded to the 2900 block of North Cherry Avenue in reference to a burglary. Information was obtained and the CSO requested additional assistance from patrol officers for follow-up. Using a phone app, the victim provided information as to the location of their Apple headphones, which had been stolen during the burglary. The headphones were showing at Keeling Desert Park. When officers arrived on scene, the headphones were still showing in the park, near the eastern wall. Officers contacted a female subject in the area who was going through an open suitcase and holding a wallet. The suitcase matched the description of what the victim reported as having been stolen. In the suitcase, officers located indicia that it belonged to the victim. The headphones were also recovered. The total value for the stolen items was $3,730 dollars. The female was booked into the Pima County Jail, and the victim's property was returned to them just hours after having been stolen. Great work by our ODW CSO Chance, LPO Larison, and Officers Molina and Rivera!

ODW Community Response Team Continues to Make Tucson Safe

ODW’s Community Response Team was conducting surveillance on a residence in the Violence Intervention and Vitalization Action (VIVA) area. The residence is a known location that has a history of being involved in trafficking weapons and narcotics. While conducting surveillance, a vehicle was observed leaving the residence. After a brief mobile surveillance, the vehicle was stopped for an equipment violation near Fort Lowell and Mountain. The male driver has a history of being involved in criminal activity and was known to CRT members. The front seat passenger refused to identify himself.

A Counter Narcotics Alliance K9 unit was requested and responded to the incident location to assist. The K9 alerted on the vehicle and a search was conducted. During the search of the vehicle, officers located a 22LR handgun without a serial number and a .762 rifle with a folding bayonet and two high-capacity magazines. Additionally, a military duffle bag with a gas mask, a ballistic helmet, and two combat ballistic vests were located. Officers identified the military gear as having recently been stolen from a TPD investigation.

The front seat passenger continued to provide false information and had hidden his ID card in a Thirst Buster cup full of liquid. He was eventually identified and had two felony warrants for his arrest from Pima County and Pinal County regarding auto theft and narcotics sales. He also had a history of human and narcotics smuggling.

Both subjects were prohibited possessors, and search warrants for their DNA were obtained. They were booked into the Pima County Jail.

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Intermountain Park Cookout Acknowledges TPD

On Saturday, May 24, 2025, a BBQ was provided at Intermountain Park to show appreciation and support for law enforcement. ODW officers and CSOs took part in a spirited football throwing and dance contest. The food was delicious and a BIG THANK YOU to our hosts, the nonprofit Ricardo's Lasting Impact and the Varela family, for their very kind hospitality. We really appreciate it!

ODW in the Community: Cemetery Wash Clean Up

On Thursday, May 15, 2025, a clean up was conducted in Cemetery Wash from Stone Avenue to Castro Avenue. ODW members helped, along with Ward 3 City Councilmember Kevin Dahl and the City's Emergency Manager’s Office and Community, Safety, Health and Wellness (CSHW) Department.

City departments assisted community members in removing a large amount of trash from the wash, which has been in dire need of trash pickup for some time, so we were glad to participate. CSHW thoughtfully provided coffee and doughnuts. Together with our City and community partners, we will continue efforts to make this a cleaner, safer place for residents in and around the area.

Member Highlight

Congratulations to ODW Squad 5 Officer Josh Jenkins and ODW Downtown District Officer Eddie Small, who are each getting promoted to Detective. This advancement reflects their dedication, skill, and outstanding service to the department and our community. Well done!

Crime Prevention Tip

With the 4th of July just around the corner, did you know that improper use of fireworks is not only unsafe – it can also be a crime?

Below are some common consumer fireworks that are illegal to use in Arizona, outside a permitted public fireworks display.

Fireworks that are not consumer fireworks are federally regulated, and even transporting them without the proper license or permit is illegal.

Any fireworks use that causes harm, whether negligent or intentional, can subject the person to criminal and civil liability. Check out these Fireworks Safety Tips from the National Safety Council.

Finally, keep your pets indoors and calm over the holiday. Animal shelters receive the highest number of strays this time of year – dogs and cats who bolted out the door to run away from all the frightening noise.

Enjoy the 4th and stay safe!

Links

Graffiti Removal
TPD Non-Emergency Online Reporting System
Report a Code Violation (weeds, trash, junked vehicles, building or sign violations)
Report a Homeless Encampment
File a Trespass Letter (for businesses)
TPD Website
For emergencies: call 911
For police non-emergencies: call (520) 791-4444