Public Safety

“These grants play a crucial role in our ability to enhance our traffic safety initiatives. Speed, aggressive/reckless driving and DUI/impaired driving are some of the most common factors in injury-related traffic collisions in Queen Creek. The support of these grants is beneficial in helping us meet our goals, which are to keep our roads safe and ensure that everyone in Queen Creek reaches their destination safely,” said Queen Creek Police Chief Randy Brice.

Proper hydration helps your body regulate its temperature, eliminate waste and keep your mind functioning well. Not getting enough water can have real effects on your health – when your body becomes dehydrated, you can begin suffering from heat-related illnesses, and if left untreated, it can even lead to death.

Legal consumer fireworks are only allowed on private property from June 24 to July 6, and include ground and hand-held sparkling devices; any devices that rise into the air and explode/detonate or fly above the ground are illegal. Individuals who discharge or ignite permissible consumer fireworks are responsible and liable for expenses as a result of any emergency response that is required.

Creation of the East Valley Critical Incident Response Team will allow for greater transparency and accountability as East Valley police agencies involved in critical force incidents will not be directly involved in the criminal investigation; however, the involved agency will still conduct its own internal investigations.

Officers arrived and identified the body as a boy between 15 and 16 years old who was 6 feet tall and had brown hair. Police are awaiting autopsy results to release the name of the teen.

The Queen Creek Fire and Medical Department, in partnership with For Our Town – a community initiative between the Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Queen Creek – is currently hosting a bottled water drive. You can drop off cases of bottled water at the QCFMD Administration Building, located at 22350 S. Ellsworth Road, Monday through Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Based on the totality of the facts and evidence gathered during the investigation, today (June 20), the female subject was taken into custody, and charges of identity theft, false reporting and harassment (domestic violence) will be forwarded to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office.

According to the Town of Queen Creek Fire and Medical Department, while each aspect of a monsoon can present different hazards, it is important to know what you can do to protect yourself and your family.

“We extend our deepest sympathies to the family during this incredibly difficult time, the loss of a child is unimaginable,” said Queen Creek Police Chief Randy Brice. “Drinking and driving is a reckless and dangerous choice that endangers the lives of everyone on the road.”

According to the Children Safety Zone, there have been 54 water-related incidents in Maricopa and Pinal counties this year, and sadly 22 water-related deaths.