Public Safety

QCPD posts on its social media two photos of a vehicle and said they are "seeking assistance from the public in identifying a potential witness to another incident that occurred on Oct. 28, 2023 near the scene of the homicide. This vehicle is believed to have been parked on 194th Street, north of Via Del Oro."

The Queen Creek Police Department stated it remains focused on bringing justice for Preston: "The department is committed to the safety of the community and continues to deploy extra patrols in common areas where teens are known to congregate, utilizing school resource officers in all district high schools and building critical community connections."

Editor's UPDATE: Connor Jarnagan attends high school in Queen Creek. On Feb. 7, the Queen Creek Town Council voted 5-2 in favor of supporting SB 1183. Both Gilbert and Chandler councils unanimously supported the bill on Feb. 6 and Feb. 8, respectively. Jarnagan has asked everyone to go online and support SB 1183 at nobrassknuckles.org.

I'm asking Arizonans to support SB 1183 to ban brass knuckles or, if the bill gets amended, to restrict them. I will do whatever I can to help with this effort and to represent the victims who have been harmed by this dangerous weapon. I believe this is an issue that can bridge our differences and bring our state leaders together for the safety of our community at a time when teen violence is in the spotlight.

This is the 22nd year that the The Thunderbirds – hosts of the WM Phoenix Open – have extended this free invitation as a small gesture of thanks to our nation’s heroes. The 2024 WM Phoenix Open will take place Feb. 5-11 at TPC Scottsdale. “The People’s Open” was named Tournament of the Year at the 2023 PGA TOUR annual meetings, garnering the award for the fifth time to acknowledge the tournament’s legendary status as one the most unique events in golf.

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a program offered through the Queen Creek Fire and Medical Department that educates volunteers about preparedness. The class is limited to 25 attendees and participants must be Town of Queen Creek residents or live within the Queen Creek County Island Fire District. This year's training class begins Feb. 8.

The Queen Creek Police Department released the following statement by Queen Creek Police Chief Randy Brice at 4:20 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023 on its social media outlets.

The Queen Creek Police Department reminds residents that any fireworks that go into the air are illegal. Legal, consumer fireworks are only allowed on private property; individuals who use, discharge or ignite permissible consumer fireworks are responsible and liable for expenses as a result of any emergency response.

"I want to thank those parents and children that have come forward to provide information or details related to this case. However, some parents have actively refused to let their children participate in the investigation. We need people to come forward and stand up for Preston."

Hansen just completed paramedic school and passed his National Registry Exam.