Staff Report / Tucsonlocal.org

TUCSON, AZ – Tucson Police reported that officers from the East side Community Response Team (CRT) were addressing violent crime near Broadway and Wilmot when a vehicle fled during a traffic stop. Quick coordination among officers led to the recovery of the vehicle shortly after.

Inside, police found four individuals, including two 17-year-olds. The teens had discarded loaded 10MM pistols equipped with extended magazines. Both 17-year-olds are now facing felony charges, including prohibited possession of firearms.

The Tucson Police Department emphasized its commitment to community safety and accountability for offenders.

Source: Tucson Police

Source Type: Police

Source Location: Tucson

Tucson, AZ

https://www.facebook.com/687352946911556/posts/877678891212293

Phoenix event honors Trooper Hunter Bennett and Pilot Robert Skankey

More than 1,000 people gathered at the Arizona Department of Public Safety headquarters in Phoenix to honor Trooper/Paramedic Hunter Bennett and Pilot Robert Skankey, as the event organized by the Fraternal Order of Police Grand Canyon State Lodge 32 and the Arizona State Troopers Association was followed by planned barbecue fundraisers in Flagstaff, Tucson and Kingman to support the families.

Pie’d Piper Offers Heart-Shaped Pizzas, Donates for Kids

Pizzeria sells heart-shaped pizzas, donating $1 per pizza to children’s hospitals.

ASU Alumni Dinner in Tucson January 29

ASU Alumni offer free dinner for Sun Devils in Tucson January 29.

ASU Alumni Gather for Exclusive Sun Devil Viewing

ASU alumni watch Sun Devils game at Barrio Brewing Co. in Tucson.

Ruta Verbena Rocks Tempe History Museum

Latin band Ruta Verbena performs energetic, free show at Tempe History Museum.

Chandler Multicultural Festival Features Celtic Steps Irish Dance

Chandler's multicultural festival features Celtic Steps' famed Irish dance performance.

Border Traffic Stop Ends in Sergeant Tapia Death

Sergeant Tapia was fatally shot during a border traffic stop in 1991.

ASU Alumni Enjoy Free Tacos at Tucson Gathering

ASU Tucson alumni enjoy free dinner with build-your-own tacos.

Maricopa PD Seeks Missing Teen Heading To Tucson

Police seek missing 16-year-old Ninevah Villalobos, possibly heading toward Tucson.

Arizona DPS Handles 648K Calls, Seeks Dispatchers

Arizona DPS fielded 648K calls; recruiting dispatchers in Phoenix and Tucson.