The Chandler Police Department has announced the arrest of Sydney McKinley or April McLaughlin. CPD says it also seized multiple dogs from the home of McKinley as a part of an ongoing investigation into her alleged fraudulent activities. Authorities say McLaughlin operated a rescue operation, Special Needs Animal Welfare League. She is accused of deceiving … Read more
The Chandler Police Department is currently on the scene of an officer-involved shooting. CPD reports that the incident occurred near Dobson Road and Germann Road. No officers were injured during the incident and there is no threat to the community. CPD confirms the PIO is responding to the scene. The East Valley Critical Incident Response … Read more
The Chandler Police Department is investigating a possible murder-suicide that claimed the lives of a 49-year-old woman and her 10-year-old daughter. CPD officers responded to an apartment complex in the 1100 block of North Priest Drive just after 5:30 p.m. on June 25th. CPD had received a 911 call from a family friend saying they … Read more
An accused murderer has been found guilty of two counts of first-degree murder. Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell announced today that Taron Lavelle Watkins had been found guilty of two counts of first-degree murder, one count of attempted first-degree murder, and one count of aggravated assault. As a result, Watkins will face two natural life … Read more
The Chandler Police Department announced its officers had shot a domestic violence suspect. Around 11:30 p.m. on March 22, 2024, CPD officers responded to a motel at 7475 West Chandler Boulevard for a domestic violence call involving a man and an adult female victim. Hotel staff phoned police on the victim’s behalf to say she … Read more