Public Safety

The Christmas tree is the center of many holiday family traditions. The Queen Creek Fire and Medical Department would like to share some tree safety tips so that you can enjoy the season with friends and family safely.

Yesterday, family friend LaTia McCray created the GoFundMe account. She said Jamiere was her son's best friend. Today, that GoFundMe account for the Jenkins family has reached $10,022.

To date, more than 200 tips have been received and processed, including 29 through the FBI. Each and every tip has to be reviewed, assigned, investigated, and documented. It is important to note not all tips lead to significant breakthroughs in the investigation. However, this does not diminish the importance of the information shared, but reflects the complexity of the investigative process.

According to the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office, the shooting occurred just after 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28 on Cambria Drive, near Ironwood and Ocotillo roads, in San Tan Valley. Jamiere Jenkins, 17, a junior at Combs High School was taken to a nearby hospital, where he later died.

While specific details cannot be released at this time to protect the integrity of the ongoing investigation, significant progress has been made.

When you shop and dine in Queen Creek, you support local jobs, entrepreneurs, the economy and community programs. With the variety of local retail and restaurant options available, shopping Queen Creek has never been easier.

Pouring used cooking oil and grease down your drain can cause backups and overflows, and putting it in your trash or recycling carts can cause fires. By recycling instead, you help keep town sewers working correctly. Plus, your used cooking oil and grease are converted into biodiesel fuel.

According to the National Fire Protection Association, Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires.

Young resident Cole Silva was recognized for his quick thinking and heroic actions in saving the life of his 3-year-old sister after he witnessed her fall into the backyard swimming pool in August. 

QCPD continues to work on balancing the need for prompt results while ensuring a thorough investigation. With the amount of data that is being processed and analyzed, QCPD continues to utilize other local law enforcement agencies, including the Phoenix Field Office of the FBI. In addition to the analysis support, QCPD has partnered with the FBI to provide another tip line and a $10,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and/or conviction of those involved.