Public Safety

“We are so grateful for this support. Our overall goal is to keep our roads safe and ensure that everyone in Queen Creek gets to wherever they’re going safely. Grants like this are crucial to helping our agency get the technology our officers need to be able to do their jobs thoroughly and accurately,” said Queen Creek Police Chief Randy Brice.

Next story time event is scheduled for Oct. 6

As some training days require these firefighters to get their feet wet, flash floods are a real threat during the Arizona Monsoon. With two washes in Queen Creek, flood waters can rise and flow downstream quickly and QCFMD firefighters are prepared to make a rescue if the need arises.

“We are very excited about this partnership with the Pinal County Attorney’s Office. These crimes are extremely difficult to solve and can be traumatic for the victims and their families. We want to keep our children safe, and prevention is the best strategy for mitigating these issues. We really hope to see as many parents and teens as possible at this free educational event,” Queen Creek Police Chief Randy Brice said.

Caleb Rodriguez, 18, was pronounced dead at the scene and a 17-year-old girl has been hospitalized in critical condition.

"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.

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.

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.