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QCPD announces charges after gun incident at Legacy Traditional School-Queen Creek

QCPD announces charges after gun incident at Legacy Traditional School-Queen Creek

"The safety of our community, schools and children are top priority for the Queen Creek Police Department. As we investigate these incidents, we base all charging decisions on facts and evidence. Bringing a firearm onto a school campus, loaded or unloaded, is against the law. The law also prohibits minors from possessing firearms, unless specific exceptions (as outlined in ARS 13-3111) are indicated," Chief Randy Brice said in an email statement last night.
QCPD reminds motorists to 'Drive to Arrive' this holiday weekend

QCPD reminds motorists to 'Drive to Arrive' this holiday weekend

The town's new police department started its operations Jan. 11, asking drivers to slow down, allow extra time for travel and be courteous of motorists and work crews in the many areas of ongoing infrastructure improvements around town.
QCPD welcomes newest officer

QCPD welcomes newest officer

QCPD Motor Officer Evan Storch honored by MADD

QCPD Motor Officer Evan Storch honored by MADD

Storch has been with the department for a year and has been instrumental in creating and implementing the impaired driver program at the Queen Creek Police Department.
QCFMD's newest fire truck now in service at Fire Station 2

QCFMD's newest fire truck now in service at Fire Station 2

The hose reel located at the rear of the truck is unique to this specific engine. This provides a hose that is pre-connected and used for quick deployment in urban interface/wildland areas.
QCPD investigating series of vehicle burglaries reported in Cortina neighborhood

QCPD investigating series of vehicle burglaries reported in Cortina neighborhood

All reported incidents involved unlocked vehicles
Honoring fallen QCFMD Capt. Eric Tinkham

Honoring fallen QCFMD Capt. Eric Tinkham

He's being remembered today for his heroic service and his fellow firefighters say Tinkman is "gone but not forgotten" today on the anniversary of his death.
QCPD encourages motorists to slow down, avoid distractions as school starts

QCPD encourages motorists to slow down, avoid distractions as school starts

The Queen Creek Police Department reminds residents to slow down, avoid distractions and obey posted signage. As a reminder, Arizona law (ARS 28-857) requires motorists to stop for school buses with flashing lights or an extended stop sign, unless the school bus is stopped on the opposite side of a divided median.
Queen Creek PD to host 'Chillin’ with a Cop' evening of July 27

Queen Creek PD to host 'Chillin’ with a Cop' evening of July 27

“We strategically planned this event during the evening hours as we realized our daytime events were limiting those who have to work from coming out to meet with us. I think it’s extremely important to be accessible to all segments of our community, so we hope those of you who do have to work can stop in, have some gelato, and meet us before heading home,” said Queen Creek Police Chief Randy Brice.
QCFMD goes beyond the call of duty for elderly Queen Creek resident

QCFMD goes beyond the call of duty for elderly Queen Creek resident

After treating the elderly gentleman in the extreme heat, the Queen Creek firefighters decided to grab all of his trash bags and helped clean up the man's property.